Behind the Mitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" filled in for Neal Dionne on "West Michigan Live."

This show aired from 9-10 a.m. Dec. 30, 2015 on WOOD Radio in Grand Rapids.

Guests:
Barry Owens of Treetops Resort in Gaylord (9:20).

Michael Zalewski of McDonald's Michigan-Discover Michigan Skiing and “Cold is Cool” Ski and Ride Passport programs (18:47)

Dan Sippel of the West Michigan Tourist Association-things to do (29:10)

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Amy Sherman stopped by "West Michigan Live" on WOOD Radio to share some last-minute Christmas shopping ideas. And beer, too! Can you guess what beer she brought in to the show?

Filling in for Neal Dionne on West Michigan Live was Justin Barclay.

Amy also announced that she and John Gonzalez will host "West Michigan Live" on Wednesday, Dec. 30. Tune in from 9-10 a.m.

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John and Amy broadcast from one of West Michigan's newest breweries -- the Cedar Springs Brewing Company. Owner David Ringler tells his story about the German-style beer hall, and also shows off some of the beer and food.

John and Amy also talk to reps of Orion Construction, a Grand Rapids-based, multi-service construction company, active throughout the Midwest, that helped build the new brewery.

Also, learn more about the Cedar Springs community, including the Kent Theatre and Chamber of Commerce.

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman give Neal Dionne of WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" a sneak preview of this weekend's "Behind the Mitten" radio show. John and Amy talk about their recent visit to Cedar Springs!


More on Behind the Mitten at behindthemitten.com.

Tune in this weekend at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.

John and Amy talk about their recent stay on Mackinac Island, and how Original Murdick's Fudge is making up some tasty treats for the holidays.

More on Original Murdick's Fudge at http://www.originalmurdicksfudge.com/

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John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman gave Neal Dionne of WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" a sneak preview of this weekend's "Behind the Mitten" radio show. John and Amy talk about their recent stay on Mackinac Island, and how Original Murdick's Fudge is making up some tasty treats for the holidays.

More on Original Murdick's Fudge at http://www.originalmurdicksfudge.com/

More on Behind the Mitten at behindthemitten.com.

Tune in this weekend at a special time, 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.

John & Amy enjoy talking winter fun in Gaylord as well as the latest in Grand Rapids...Including the new Harmony Hall, GRgiftcards , and Broadway Grand Rapids!

Behind the Mitten airs on WOOD M/FM in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 6pm---PLUS hear us on our great affiliates:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

On the Dec. 5, 2015 edition of "Behind the Mitten," John and Amy talk to:

Paul Beachnau of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau (http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/)

Barry Owens of Treetops Resort (http://treetops.com/)

and Sandy Mattingly of Pine-cone Accommodations and Vacation Rentals (http://www.pineconevacations.com/)

They kick off the show on segment 1.

More on Behind the Mitten with John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman at http://behindthemitten.com/

John Gonzalez from"Behind the Mitten"appeared on WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" with Neal Dionne to preview this weekend's show.

A preview of Harmony Halls' "Battle Cat" is featured this week---and Whats for Dinner at Neal's place?

Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman interview Scott Graham of the Michigan Brewers Guild about the Winter Beer Festival, which is Feb. 26 and 27, 2015 at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park (near Grand Rapids).

Tickets for the public go on sale Dec. 3, 2015.

More info at http://www.mibeer.com/