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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 5-28-25

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Fans of Valley Field, Mackinac Island, East Grand Rapids After Dark, Seidman College of Business, and Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids.

We talk about an event this June which assembles musicians and a singer to record Springsteen's Glory Days, in coordination with Fans of Valley Field. Seth Thompson and Paul Soltysiak share the details of why this happens and updates the progress of raising fans and funds for the Field.

Mackinac Island celebrates another win. For the third year in a row, it's the best Summer Travel Destination in the USA. We discuss with those from the Tourism Bureau about the award, plus more about the summer season and beyond. The 10 Best Readers' Choice Award presented the honor.

It's time to get busy after dark. East Grand Rapids After Dark happens June 7, thanks to Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts. Hannah Berry talks about this pop up event bringing together communities to activate their public spaces. Featured happenings include creative vendors, performance artists and more.

Seidman College of Business' Ed Garner discusses the SBDC Small Business Resource and Financing Fair recently held during National Small Business Week. We talk about the history of the fair, a business resource guide, and connecting with the Michigan SBDC.

Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids presents Kindertransport, examining the life, during WW2, and after, of a Kindertransport child. Though fictitious, much is based on real stories. We talk to Mae Fletcher, Ashley Isenhoff and Danira Stanojevic about the run and the uniqueness of the characters.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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