ENTERTAINMENT - The Gander

Apr 2026 16

10 celebrities who went to college in Michigan

By Sophie Boudreau | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Learn about 10 stars of stage and screen who spent their university glory days right here in the Great Lakes State.

For many stars of the stage, screen, and political arena, the Mitten played a central role in their formative years—and we’d like to think we can take partial credit for their success.

Apr 2026 13

10 Michigan weed deals worth chasing this 420

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

We put together a roundup of the best Michigan dispensary deals for 420—with steep weed discounts, giveaways, parking lot parties, and plenty of reasons to leave the house.

Apr 2026 13

Tiptoe through the tulips: A guide to Tulip Time 2026 in Holland, Michigan

By Sophie Boudreau | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Sophie Boudreau

Make memories amid millions of tulips during Michigan’s most beloved springtime flower festival.

When May arrives, Holland comes to life with a time-treasured tradition featuring food, floats, and—of course—flowers.

Apr 2026 8

Why Michigan is called the ‘Buckle of the Euchre Belt’ (+ what to know about the addictive card game)

By Ellery Weil | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Ellery Weil

Euchre is one of Michigan’s most popular card games, but why? Learn about the history of euchre in the Mitten, and how to try it for yourself!

While Michigan isn’t the only state where euchre is popular, the game has especially deep roots in the Mitten, hence why it’s often called the “buckle” of the states that make up America’s “euchre belt.”

Apr 2026 6

6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

Stoners are getting ticketed in Ann Arbor, Millions of dollars are allegedly missing in Grand Rapids, and a tiny border town is being overrun by cannabis.

Mar 2026 30

Disposable vapes are everywhere in Michigan. Most of them kinda suck.

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

I tested three popular vape pens to break down the real difference between cannabis distillate, live resin, and live rosin

Mar 2026 24

8 animal sanctuaries in Michigan (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)

By Chaunie Brusie | ANIMALS, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Ever dreamed of cuddling a black bear cub, chilling with an alligator, or virtually ‘adopting’ a soccer-playing cow? You can do all that and more through these 8 inspiring animal sanctuaries in Michigan.