Wandering West Michigan » History

Christmas Eve Lanterns

joshleo — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:46:40 +0000

Every Christmas Eve, an entire neighborhood near the corner of Hall and Breton (In Grand Rapids, Michigan) puts paper lanterns along the road in front of their houses. People drive their cars (many with headlights off) through the winding roads to enjoy the sight.

I don’t know when this tradition started, but my mother-in -law says she remembers putting out the lanterns when she was a kid. If anyone can provide any more information about this beautiful tradition, please let me know.

Tulip Time Festival

joshleo — Thu, 10 May 2007 20:32:47 +0000

Holland, Michigan celebrates it’s Dutch heritage with an eight day festival of tulips, dancing, wooden shoes, and food. This video gives you just a taste of the Holland Tulip Time Festival.

Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Show

joshleo — Fri, 04 May 2007 20:14:45 +0000

Once a year, Kalamazoo hosts some of the most beautiful and expensive glass bottles in the state.
Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Show

Grand Rapids Mourns for Gerald Ford

joshleo — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 04:16:20 +0000

The Gerald Ford Presidential Museum was a busy place this afternoon. The city remembers our own hometown hero as it prepares for his burial in the coming days.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Tour Part 2

joshleo — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:11:48 +0000

Exploring some of the rarely-seen areas of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Tour Part 1

joshleo — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:53:34 +0000

After millions of dollars of restoration, the new Meijer Majestic Theatre is open for business. Here is an exclusive tour of the newly renovated theatre.

Crossing the Mackinac Bridge

joshleo — Fri, 12 May 2006 19:43:13 +0000

Footage from the 70’s and footage from today. A similar experience.