Events: February, 2012

The Hearts in Motion Dance Project is a unique program committed to providing fun and affordable dance classes to the youth of Grand Rapids.  Our unique, "drop-in" style of dance classes allow your child to choose dance classes "a la carte."  You can join us at any time and attend classes at your convenience, never paying for a class you don't attend.

Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival welcomes the 2012 film festival season with a special George A. Romero Birthday Screening of “Night of the Living Dead,” Saturday, February 4th.

Every dollar of ticket sales for the George A. Romero Birthday Screening of "NIght of the Living Dead" will go toward Wealthy Theatre's Sustainable Centennial, allowing WT to continue to serve the community for another 100 years. To learn more about Wealthy Theatre's Sustainable Centennial, visit www.wealthytheatre.org/100

Celebrating George A. Romero’s...

With a focus on artistry and technique, creativity and collaboration, Dance In The Annex’s (DITA) mission is to secure, promote and enhance contemporary dance in Grand Rapids by fostering an appreciation of dance through education and performance opportunities.

We provide the West Michigan dance community affordable Master Classes with highly-trained and well-respected Guest Artists from all over Michigan. Our instructors typically have Master Degrees or Equivalent Professional Experience. DITA Master Classes provide an opportunity for...

The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre team up to present the Meanwhile film series, the only brew-in-view in the greater Grand Rapids area! This week's film is "Mars Attacks!" directed by Tim Burton and starring Jack Nicholson. If you are a member of the Community Media Center, you can order drinks at our bar and enjoy a local Michigan beer, a glass of wine, or a mixed drink while watching your favorite cult classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Description: The Earth is invaded by Martians with irresistible weapons and a cruel sense...

The WMEAC Film Series presents "Blue Gold: World Water Wars." 

Wars of the future will be fought over water as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors, and corrupt governments vie for control of our dwindling supply, prompting protests, lawsuits, and revolutions from citizens fighting for the right to survive. Past civilizations have collapsed from poor water management. Can the human race survive?

The Just Lips Celebrity Lip Sync is a biennial fundraiser for the Justice Foundation of West Michigan. The show features local attorneys, judges, and other members of the legal community on stage, in costume, "singing" and dancing to raise funds for the Foundation

That Takes Ovaries!: Bold Women, Brazen Acts is a play co-written by Rivka Solomon and Bobbi Ausubel. The play offers an exciting collection of real-life stories from women and girls about the gutsy, outrageous, courageous things they have done. The stories are multicultural, funny, sassy, and touching true tales of estrogen-powered deeds. The play also includes true stories submitted by our own GVSU campus and community!

Tickets on sale January 9th!

Learn the Principles of Animation while animating!

 This month's theme is Straight Ahead Action/ Pose to Pose. 

The Hearts in Motion Dance Project is a unique program committed to providing fun and affordable dance classes to the youth of Grand Rapids.  Our unique, "drop-in" style of dance classes allow your child to choose dance classes "a la carte."  You can join us at any time and attend classes at your convenience, never paying for a class you don't attend.

CONNECT introduces a number of new locations, exotic species, and compelling characters that epitomize and exemplify the sport of fly fishing.

Shot on location in Japan, Yellowstone National Park, the Yukon Drainage of Alaska, the flats of Cuba, the coast of Maine, and in the wilds of Tanzania, Africa, this feature-length movie will once again transport viewers around the world in search of new waters and exhilarating travel experiences. CONNECT features well-known anglers Greg Vincent, Jeff Currier, Jimmy Bartschi, Craig Mathews, Masa...

WYCE, Billy's Lounge, and West Michigan Blues Society welcome the return of The Cabin Fever Blues Series, our popular, annual salute to the best of the midwest.

Motor City Josh is a straight up singin', guitar slingin', songwriting, crowd-pleasing Blues man. Son of a preacher man and woman, at 35 Josh has achieved incredible success and proves to be one of the most skillful yet animated Blues performers around. An absolute entertainer, Josh manages to keep everyone happy no matter what their age, race, or music taste - Everybody...

The 13th annual WYCE Jammie awards show returns to The Intersection on Valentine's Day 2012!

What you need to know:  It's FREE!  All ages are welcome!  Doors at 5:30pm, music begins shortly after so get there early!  Please bring a non perishable food item or gently used clothing donation!  Wear your Jammies!

Line Up: 

Afterhours Experience, Alexis, An Dro, Chain of Lakes, Chris Bathgate, Crane Wives, Creolization, Dave Hardin, Fainting Generals, Fiona Dickinson, Four Finger Five, FUZZrites, Ghost Heart, Gifts or Creatures, Greg Nagy,...

The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre team up to present the Meanwhile film series, the only brew-in-view in the greater Grand Rapids area! This week's film is "Wayne's World" starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. If you are a member of the Community Media Center, you can order drinks at our bar and enjoy a local Michigan beer, a glass of wine, or a mixed drink while watching your favorite cult classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Description: Two slacker friends try to promote their public-access cable show. 1hr‎‎ 33min - Rated...

Community discussion on the upcoming election involving President Barack Obama.  The President's staff will be in attendance to discuss the campaign and answer any questions.

Open to the general public, but seating is limited. 

April Macie

Do you remember the girl in your high school who had a horrible rumor spread about her? It might have involved a football team, or a dog and some peanut butter or maybe processed meat. Well, that girl in Easton, Pennsylvania was April Macie. So, where did she turn for comfort? While some might turn to the Lord, April turned to promiscuity. Promiscuity and then comedy. With her irreverent brand of overtly sexual humor she...

WYCE 88.1 FM and Run Amok present f&3 acoustic Fridays on the first & third Friday of each month.  In this music series, Run Amok are rounding up the best live acoustic music artists/groups in Michigan to perform at Seven Steps Up Event & Banquet Center in an intimate setting designed for listening.  No distractions.  Nothing but the music. Cover charges will vary depending upon artist/group.

February 3, 2012 – Garrett Borns Trio 

February 17, 2012 – Fiddleface (aka Michael Boxer Band)

March 2, 2012 – The Knicknacks! 

March 16,...

The Hearts in Motion Dance Project is a unique program committed to providing fun and affordable dance classes to the youth of Grand Rapids.  Our unique, "drop-in" style of dance classes allow your child to choose dance classes "a la carte."  You can join us at any time and attend classes at your convenience, never paying for a class you don't attend.

The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre team up to present the Meanwhile film series, the only brew-in-view in the greater Grand Rapids area! This week's film is "The Wizard"  starring Fred Savage and the Nintendo Power Glove. If you are a member of the Community Media Center, you can order drinks at our bar and enjoy a local Michigan beer, a glass of wine, or a mixed drink while watching your favorite cult classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Description: A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross country with the help...

The 4th Wednesday in the ongoing "Wednesdays@Wealthy" series is sponsored by West Michigan Film Video Alliance, which presents 4WALL... The WMFVA is providing the venue for filmmakers to Four Wall their work in an “open mic” night style format. Every Fourth Wednesday of the month all year long WMFVA members/independent filmmakers can screen their completed and works-in-progress for FREE at the Wealthy Theatre Koning Micro-Cinema. Constructive feedback from peers and public in attendance are offered to the filmmaker on request. Screening...

Mars Hill Adding Angles Film Series presents "Stranger than Fiction."

February 24th brings the debut of a brand new concert film documenting the trials, tribulations, and lifestyle of the nationally touring musical theater company, Super Happy Funtime Burlesque. 

Part documentary, part concert film, and part road movie; this surreal and candid picture takes the viewer from the stage to the dressing room, the bus to the road, and all the stops along the way.  Offering a never before seen glimpse into what its like to take an 18 member group of dancers, comedians, actors, and musicians on the road in a...

The Hearts in Motion Dance Project is a unique program committed to providing fun and affordable dance classes to the youth of Grand Rapids.  Our unique, "drop-in" style of dance classes allow your child to choose dance classes "a la carte."  You can join us at any time and attend classes at your convenience, never paying for a class you don't attend.

Lodging provided by The Radisson Riverfront

Food provided by Brick Road Pizza Company

The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre team up to present the Meanwhile film series, the only brew-in-view in the greater Grand Rapids area! This week's film is "Caddyshack"  starring Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield. If you are a member of the Community Media Center, you can order drinks at our bar and enjoy a local Michigan beer, a glass of wine, or a mixed drink while watching your favorite cult classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Description: A bunch of people play golf while grounds keeper Carl Spackler engages...

First broadcast by Channel 4, a British film company, on television in the U.K; Sri Lanka's Killing Fields is a hard-hitting investigation into the final weeks of the Sri Lankan civil war, featuring devastating video evidence of horrific war crimes. It contains very graphic footage in a long format documentary. The film has been hugely important, making it impossible for diplomats to ignore that gross human rights violations took place.