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The Valentine's Day Redemption on Classic Rock 97 LAV!
Valentine's day is coming. If you've ever blown it on the big day - WLAV is here with your redemption. Listen all day February 14th for your chance to text in a Valentine's keyword.
One winner scores the ultimate couple's night out - an overnight stay at City Flats Hotel, dinner at the BOB, and two tickets to se…

Win Tickets to See The Robert Cray Band at GLC Live!
The Robert Cray Band
GLC LIVE at 20 Monroe
March 27, 2026
Buy tickets HERE

Enter to Win: Tickets to Grand Rapids Rise February 14th Game!
The Grand Rapids Rise will play at The Van Andel Arena on Saturday, February 14th at 7:00PM.
The Grand Rapids Rise made their debut in January 2024 and will play their third season in 2026 as members of Major League Volleyball. Led by longtime Michigan State and Western Michigan head coach Cathy George, the Rise rea…

Win Tickets to See Our Lady Peace and The Verve Pipe, March 8th at GLC LIVE!
Our Lady Peace
with special guest: The Verve Pipe
GLC Live at 20 Monroe
March 8, 2026
8PM
Tickets on sale HERE
WIN TICKETS TO THE SHOW BELOW!
(registration for this contest is open until 2/20 11:59PM EST)

Enter for Your Chance to Win $1,000 COLD HARD CASH
Enter for your chance to be one of FIVE winners to score $1,000 COLD HARD CASH!

See Guns N' Roses in the U.S. City of Your Choice!
Guns N' Roses are back! Listen for your chance to win a trip to see them in the U.S. tour stop of your choice!

Enter to Win: Tickets to The Griffins Game on February 18th!
Grand Rapids Griffins
Date: February 18th, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
The Grand Rapids Griffins will play on February 18th at 7 PM at Van Andel Arena.
The 2025-26 campaign will mark the Griffins' 25th year of AHL membership and 30th season overall. Single-game tickets for the 2025-26 seaso…
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The Valentine's Day Redemption on Classic Rock 97 LAV!
Valentine's day is coming. If you've ever blown it on the big day - WLAV is here with your redemption. Listen all day February 14th for your chance to text in a Valentine's keyword. One winner scores the ultimate couple's night out - an overnight stay at City Flats Hotel, dinner at the BOB, and two tickets to see John ...
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