REVUE Magazine has gone audio. Welcome to LET'S REVUE, the premiere Arts and Entertainment Podcast of West Michigan. Hear stories from the artists, musicians, performers, foodies, movers and shakers, and the bevy of magnificent people that help make West
Eirann Betka-Pope is a producer, artist and activist. They are one half of Betka-Pope Productions, founder and guide for GR Crime Tours, founder of Funny Girls, writer, performer, and teacher at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre of the Arts and so much more. Eirann stopped by the studio to talk and laugh with Josh about the rich history of Grand Rapids (and some of the crime within it), the power of story, nurturing creativity and talent, and the allure of game shows.Go to https://www.betkapopeproductions.com/ for a calendar of events featuring GR Crime Tours, The Game Show, Trivia and all the services that Betka-Pope Productions offers.Follow Betka-Pope Productions on InstagramFollow Betka-Pope Productions on FacebookFollow GR Crime Tours on InstagramFollow GR Crime Tours on FacebookFollow us on:InstagramFacebookTwitterFor more stories and events:https://revuewm.com/
James Sofranko, Artistic Director, GR Ballet and Alexandra Meister-Upleger, Company Dancer, GR Ballet invite Josh to the Grand Rapids Ballet to go behind the curtain. James and Alexandra talk with Josh about the pros and cons of being a ballet company in Grand Rapids compared to a larger city, the long-term effects of dancing on their bodies, career highlights, upcoming performances and so much more.Go to https://grballet.com/ for company and school performance schedules, tickets and more.Follow Grand Rapids Ballet on InstagramFollow Grand Rapids Ballet on FacebookFollow Grand Rapids Ballet on TwitterFollow Alexandra Meister-Upleger on InstagramFollow us on:InstagramFacebookTwitterFor more stories and events:https://revuewm.com/
Hannah Berry is an artist, community leader, Executive Director of Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts and Founder of Rosebud, LLC in Creston. Hannah invited Josh to Lions & Rabbits to talk about the state of art in Grand Rapids and building better communities through artistic enrichment programs that include not just artists, but everyday people.https://www.lionsandrabbits.com/Follow Lions & Rabbits on InstagramFollow Lions & Rabbits on FacebookFollow Lions & Rabbits on YouTubeFollow Lions & Rabbits on LinkedInhttps://www.rosebudvenue.com/Follow Rosebud on FacebookFollow Rosebud on InstagramFollow Rosebud on LinkedInFollow us on:InstagramFacebookTwitterFor more stories and events:https://revuewm.com/
AB (Adrian Butler) is a designer, musician, DJ and ambassador for the city of Grand Rapids. AB and Loren reminisce about their history of working together and share their musical preferences. The conversation goes deep as AB taps into his personal life and inspiration for creative design. Learn more about AB's adult prom and the current state of dance clubs in West Michigan.http://www.everythingab.com/Follow AB on InstagramFollow us on:InstagramFacebookTwitterFor more stories and events:https://revuewm.com/
Carly Uthoff-Avery and Craig Avery are a power couple of music and theatre. Carly is a triple-threat on stage, having played Princess Fiona in Shrek and Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater. Both she and Craig are members of local cover bands, Blue Water Kings and Brena, respectively. Listen in as they talk with Josh about the impact of a live audience and how they stayed creative during the pandemic lockdown. In addition, laugh heartily as side-splitting stories are shared about inebriated wedding guests and what really happened behind the scenes of Shrek!Blue Water Kingshttps://www.bluewaterkingsband.com/Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookBrenahttps://www.brenaband.com/Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow us on:InstagramFacebookTwitterFor more stories and events:https://revuewm.com/
Comedy Magician, Trino, amazes and amuses Josh with his plans for magic in West Michigan! Listen in as Trino shares the story of an awkward gig that changed his life forever. Learn about “The Magic Capital of the World” (hint: it's here in Michigan and has a hilarious name) and so much more! Get tickets for Amaze & Amuse: A Modern Day Magic Show at the Wealthy Theatre events pagewww.trinomagic.comFollow Trino on InstagramFollow Trino on FacebookLuc's Light: https://www.lucslight.org/Follow us on:InstagramFacebookTwitterFor more stories and events:https://revuewm.com/