

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MI Michigan Story: Life in the Great Lakes State
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎙️ MI Michigan Story Comes to Life Tonight at The Lit!

If you love the heart, humor, and humanity of the MI Michigan Story podcast out of Lansing, you’re going to feel right at home tonight at The Lit. The podcast—produced in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University—celebrates the lived experiences of everyday Michiganders. Each episode features true stories told by the people who lived them: funny moments, unexpected twists, heartfelt memories, and the small but powerful experiences that make Michigan what it is.

Hosted by Robert Prince and airing the first Saturday of each month, MI Michigan Story has become a beloved platform for authentic storytelling across the state. It’s not true crime, not investigative journalism, not history lectures—just real people sharing real stories, with warmth, humor, and connection at the center.

And tonight, he's back at The Lit!!

🎤 TONIGHT: Michigan Story Night at The Lit
📅 Friday, February 20, 2026 — 7:00 PM  
📍 The Lit • 61 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Join us for an evening inspired by the MI Michigan Story podcast—an open‑mic storytelling night where you can take the stage. Whether you’ve got a hilarious childhood memory, a wild winter tale, a moment of unexpected kindness, or a story that’s been sitting in your heart for years, this is your chance to share it.

Want to tell a story?
Arrive early to sign up. Spots go quickly.

🍸 What You’ll Find Tonight

Beverage bar
Concessions
A cozy, welcoming atmosphere
Free street parking
A room full of people ready to listen, laugh, and connect

💛 Admission
Instead of tickets, we’re asking for donations to support The Lit's mission and keep community storytelling alive in Grand Rapids.

Come be part of a night that celebrates Michigan voices, Michigan stories, and Michigan community. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or settling in to listen, you belong here.

See you tonight at The Lit.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/mi-michigan-story-life-in-the-great-lakes-state/200029718227737
- **Event Categories**: storytelling, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029718227737?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grand+rapids-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The LIT by The Penny Loafer
- **lat**: 42.96137
- **long**: -85.66704
- **full address**: The LIT by The Penny Loafer, 61 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The LIT by The Penny Loafer (https://allevents.in/org/the-lit-by-the-penny-loafer/26945115)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=MI+Michigan+Story%3A+Life+in+the+Great+Lakes+State&date=17+Apr

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The LIT by The Penny Loafer, 61 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The LIT by The Penny Loafer
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** storytelling, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MI Michigan Story: Life in the Great Lakes State ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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