Featured Series
Today
5pm (doors open at 4:45pm)
GRPS Most Talented Student 2008
Front Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE
7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Candidate Forum
Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE
Tomorrow
8pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
Fleet Foxes at Ladies' Literary Club
Tickets can be purchased by calling 616-526-6282 or by visiting tickets@calvin.edu
Ladies Literary Club, 61 Sheldon Blvd Se
What's On Now: GRTV Channel 25
Profile: Clay Cameron
Clay Cameron
Clay Cameron was named 2005 GRTV Producer of the Year for his work on local sports telecasts over the past five years.
Spotlight: Wealthy Theatre
Wealthy Theatre is a venue for films, video, discussions, and dialogues, music concerts, community meetings, and more.
Client Feedback
“Thank you for inviting us to speak on NPO Showcase and to let the people know of our great services to the public of connecting and restoring hope to human beings. ”
Dorothy Sewe, Volunteer, American Red Cross International Family Tracing Services
Welcome to the CMC
For over 25 years the Community Media Center has acquired and maintained technology tools, media services and community venues to benefit the Grand Rapids community. Explore this site to discover how CMC's television, radio, IT, education and live theatre resources are here to help you. Learn more about the CMC.
Support WYCE! Donate online through new, secure (and pretty slick) system!
It's time to show how much WYCE means to you! Our fall fund drive is under way Friday, October 10th through Friday, October 17th. To make your support for WYCE easier, faster and more secure, we've created a new online donation system.
This system will allow you to make your pledge, select any thank-you gifts or incentives that might catch your eye, and make your secure online payment in three easy steps -- in about two minutes of your time.
You, our listener-sponsors, are the heart of WYCE. Please do your part to keep WYCE "the greatest little radio station on the planet"!
Try out our new online donation system, and support WYCE now!
Premiering Today: The End Of Bottled Water!
Wealthy Theatre and CMC have taken a big first step inspired in part by Mayor George Heartwell's "Green Grand Rapids" initiative: tonight we premiere the END of bottled water! It's not a movie, it's a new way of serving H2O!
Beginning with the 8PM Tuesday night showing of the movie "Gremlins" ($3.50) we'll be offering filtered water in biodegradable cups, for just $0.50. This is $1 less than bottled water and hugely less expensive for the environment. Over the past year, we've learned "there a better way" from our friends at West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and from the producers of "Water Fest" (who have a pre-Fest fundraiser at Wealthy Theatre in January.)
This year we put together a list of projects we're moving forward on, to revolutionize Wealthy Theatre as a national leader in the responsible use of energy and resources. The changeover from plastic water bottles (which are harmful to the body and the environment) to carbon-filtered water is an important first step.
Not only will the water you drink be filtered - so will the ice cubes and the water used to carbonate our soft drinks. This was an investment by CMC for the benefit of our patrons, and our planet. Made possible by funds from our successful Capital Campaign, which we completed last year.
So come see "Gremlins" tonight (8PM - just $3.50) and enjoy a 16oz. cup of guilt-free, impurity-free, delicious H2O.
Cheers,
Wealthy Theatre Staff & CMC
Candidate Forum 10/8: Dean and Tietema
Wednesday at 7PM we're featuring a candidate forum between Robert Dean and Dan Tietema, at Wealthy Theatre, sponsored by the Center For Michigan. All are welcome, regardless of party affiliation (or lack thereof) and the event is free to all.
Pierce Pettis
The WYCE Hat Trick Concert Series continues with Pierce Pettis on Monday, October 20th at 7:30pm at One Trick Pony, located at 136 E. Fulton. The music of Pierce Pettis is distinguished by his uncanny ability to capture universals in human experience by drawing on the humor and trials in daily life. The beautiful harmonies, inventive yet subtle percussion, strong guitar, and Pierce's rich vocals are a constant throughout his body of work.
A hat will be passed to benefit Home Repair Services, helping to build value and dignity by equipping lower income homeowners and their families for successful, sustained homeownership.
For more information, please visit the concert page at wyce.org. The 2008 Hat Trick Concert Series is presented by the law firm of Rhoades McKee. Lodging is provided by Peaches Bed & Breakfast. Audio support is provided by Mark Swanson.
THE 881
WYCE presents THE 881 -- A brief history of 88.1 FM WYCE in just 881 songs.
We're holding the Fall Fund Drive to just ONE WEEK so we can mix up the music that has defined our 21 years of eclectic, non-commercial programming.
Tune in October 1st through 10th for THE 881. Share your favorite musical memories with us!
And be prepared to call WYCE at (616) 742-9923 with your financial support, beginning Friday, October 10th!
Walkies Tonight! And Halloween Date Announced!
We've just announced the October installment of The Walkies! Halloween falls on a Friday and South West Area Neighbors (SWAN) is sponsoring "Dark Side of Oz" on Oct. 31 at 9PM. As you may know, SWAN showed "Dark Side of Oz" for many years at Wealthy Theatre, so this is a sort of homecoming. And for the many people who call and email each Fall regarding this special event, it's very welcome news!
Dark Side of Oz - Walkies Poster!
Unsalted & The Concussions
Surf's up! For November's WYCE at Wealthy, we're presenting another film and live music combo, with a screening of the locally made Great Lakes surfing documentary "Unsalted", followed by a performance from Grand Rapids' premier surf band, The Concussions.
Click "read more" to find out all the details!
CMC Celebrates International Animation Day
Join us in the Koning Micro Cinema on Wednesday Oct. 29 to celebrate International Animation Day!
WYCE featured in story about the state of indy radio
WYCE was one of three independent radio stations featured in a recent report on Kalamazoo NPR affiliate WMUK. Reporter Molly Rent explored the state of the "indy" radio world, with particular emphasis on how advancing technology is changing the way people listen to music.
Click this link to hear Molly Rent's story "Small 'Indy' Radio Stations Face Changing Technology"
"New Talent Night" Anniversary and New Time Slot!
The monthly Wealthy Theatre series, "New Talent Night," will enjoy its half-year anniversary on September 27. The series is moving to a new time slot (6PM) two hours earlier than the previous start time.
"This time slot is a response to the continued growth of this series, which has evolved into a hybrid between 'American Idol' and 'Evening at the Apollo,' said Theatre Director Erin Wilson. "We've added local celebrity judges, audience participation and voting, children's performances, more categories and a slick multimedia presentation.
"The audience has grown with the series - we have families, seniors and younger children attending alongside the kids in their late teens, who've been with us from the start."
The series features competitive dance, vocal and hip-hop performances - along with the occasional folk singer, comedian, and "in August we had a young boy play an electric guitar solo from a U2 song, which is an ambitious thing!" Wilson said.
Auditions are open to the public and take place Saturdays at 3PM at Wealthy Theatre Annex, 1110 Wealthy SE. Please check the online calendar for dates (wealthytheatre.org).
Co-Sponsor Pure Harmony Entertainment (website)
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