New initiative hopes to boost entrepreneurship in West Michigan’s Latino...
The Next Idea West Michigan's got a bigger Latino population than the state average, but the number of Latino-owned businesses in the region has not been keeping pace. Ferris State University wants to...
View ArticleLocal Spins: Exploring West Michigan’s diverse music scene
West Michigan is turning out many talented artists and many styles of music these days. Editor and publisher John Sinkevics has been covering West Michigan’s music scene on his Local Spins website to...
View ArticleMixtape: New music from In The Valley Below, Organissimo, Above and Below
Summer has been full of music festivals in Michigan, many of them showcasing regional and local Michigan artists. Local Spins Editor and Publisher John Sinkevics told Stateside about groups in West...
View ArticleMixtape: New music from Lady Ace Boogie, Billy Strings, and Lipstick Jodi
Each month, Stateside checks in with John Sinkevics , the editor and publisher of Local Spins , a site that covers West Michigan’s music scene. Sinkevics discusses new artists, their backstories and...
View ArticleMixtape: New albums from Bigfoot Buffalo, Joshua Davis, and Blushing Monk
This week, John Sinkevics introduces us to three new albums coming out in November. Sinkevics is the editor and publisher of Local Spins , which covers west Michigan’s music scene. Bigfoot Buffalo, The...
View ArticleMixtape: Public Access, Cabildo, and Jack Droppers & The Best Intentions
Time now for our regular check-in on the West Michigan scene with John Sinkevics, editor & publisher of the LocalSpins.com . This month, he brings us three rocking bands - a super-group, a "rock en...
View ArticleWhat’s causing the ‘logjam’ in the Grand Rapids housing market?
This is the time of year when For Sale signs start popping up with the spring crocuses and tulips. But the home-buying season might be a challenge this year in Grand Rapids, despite high home prices.
View ArticleTheater Talk: Our picks for the West Michigan summer theater season
It’s time for another edition of Theater Talk . David Kiley , editor-in-chief of Encore Michigan , joined Stateside to preview and review plays, with a special focus on West Michigan.
View ArticleWest Michigan Mixtape: Dacia Bridges Project, Suzies, Lazy Genius
New and exciting artists are cropping up around West Michigan. There are even a few moving from abroad to join the lively music scene there. Editor and publisher of Local Spins , John Sinkevics...
View ArticleWest Michigan Mixtape: Major Murphy, Brian Koenigsknecht, Michigan Rattlers
This very hot summer week is a great time to find some new music to enjoy, preferably indoors and in front of an air conditioner. John Sinkevics , editor and publisher of Local Spins, joined us once...
View ArticleWest Michigan Mixtape: Jake Allen, Brotha James, Joshua Davis
This month’s check-in with Local Spins editor and publisher, John Sinkevics , takes a look at musicians plying their trade in the northern climes of the Lower Peninsula. Sinkevics joined Stateside to...
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