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Curling, craft beer, Garden Theater and more - all in Frankfort

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BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ

(L-R): Amy Sherman, Rick Schmitt of Stormcloud and John Gonzalez
(L-R): Amy Sherman, Rick Schmitt of Stormcloud and John Gonzalez

FRANKFORT, MI - On this weekend’s episode of Behind the Mitten, Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and podcast, we broadcasted from Stormcloud Brewery in the charming Lake Michigan shoreline town of Frankfort, Michigan.


This episode features:


  • Stormcloud Brewery: A Belgian-inspired craft brewery that has won multiple national and international awards. Co-owner and co-founder Rick Schmitt shares the story of how Stormcloud became a favorite destination for craft beer enthusiasts.

  • Winter Fun in Frankfort: Learn about curling on Stormcloud’s patio, the popularity of curling leagues, and how the sport is growing across the state with insights from Kate Sterken, Executive Director of the Traverse City Curling Club.

  • The Garden Theatre:  Executive Director Katie Jones discusses the history and community role of the theater, which hosts annual film festivals, family-friendly movies, and unique collaborations with Stormcloud Brewery.

  • Michigan Craft Beer Spotlight: In celebration of Behind the Mitten’s 10th anniversary, Amy and John bring back a fan-favorite segment highlighting the state’s vibrant craft beer scene.




Catch Behind the Mitten on-air:


Saturdays

  • 8 a.m.

    • WBRN (Big Rapids) 1460 AM | 107.7 & 96.5 FM

    • WKMI (Kalamazoo) 1360 AM

    • WILS (Lansing) 1320 AM

  • 9 a.m.

    • WGHN (Grand Haven) 92.1 FM

  • 10 a.m.

    • WSJM (Benton Harbor) 94.9 FM

  • Noon

    • WPHM (Port Huron) 1380 AM

  • 4 p.m.

    • WIOS (Tawas/East Tawas) 1480 AM | 106.9 FM

Sundays

  • 7 a.m.

    • Black Diamond Broadcasting stations: WCFX-95.3 (Mt. Pleasant), WGFN-98.1 | 95.3 (Traverse City), WMRX-97.7 (Midland), WUPS-98.5 (Houghton Lake), and WWMK-106.3 (Cheboygan).

  • 8 a.m.

    • 1380 AM WPHM in Port Huron.

  • 1 p.m.

    • WSGW-AM (790) & FM (100.5) in Saginaw.

  • 6 p.m.

    • WBCK-FM (95.3) in Battle Creek and WOOD-AM (1300) & FM (106.9) in Grand Rapids.


Check out all of our 670+ episodes at Spreaker.com as we celebrate BTM's 10-year anniversary.


CONTACT US


Do you want to advertise or find out how to become a sponsor of our 10th anniversary season? Contact Paula Shields at the West Michigan Tourist Association at paula@wmta.org.


Do you have an idea for a show segment or destination? Contact Amy Sherman at behindthemitten@gmail.com.


Want to hear Behind the Mitten on your favorite local radio station, contact Executive Director Phil Tower at philtower@gmail.com.

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