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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.
This week at Wealthy Theatre! Dec. 5 - 11
Posted: 12/04/2010
This week, the music takes center stage with some very cool, very unique concert events. Sunday is A Winter's Tune, featuring some of Grand Rapids' favorite artists performing original and traditional holiday songs. Wednesday, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks return to Wealthy Theatre with a new album, "Crazy for Christmas." Friday, we welcome The Shades of Blue and their 6-piece orchestra for A Motown Holiday Extravaganza. Wrapping up an eclectic week of performance is Mother Punker's "Out of Fashion" fashion show, with live music,...
Downtown in the Palm of Your Hand
Posted: 11/17/2010
During the fall of 2010 the CMC IT team continued its strong relationship with the Downtown Alliance and created the DowntownGR Mobile website. Looking for someplace to eat, choose your desired cuisine and let your phone give you a list of those restaurants, or show them on a map, even get walking directions from your location straight to the restaurant.
Visit DowntownGR.org on your mobile phone to check it out, or use your barcode scanner on the qr code to the right to be directed there.
Restaurant Week Grand Rapids Website
Posted: 09/24/2010
The CMC IT team is proud to announce the launch of the Restaurant Week Grand Rapids website. This new annual event features specially priced three-course menus from 50+ of the best restaurants all of Grand Rapids. The site includes a listing of all of the participating restaurants, including their menu and ways to make your reservations. You can also search for a menu by area and keyword which will also search their menus. Check out the site today and get ready for some good eats in November.
Fund Drive Highlight: Nicholas James Thomasma
Posted: 08/26/2010
Nicholas James Thomasma stops down to WYCE during the Fall 2010 Fund Drive to share a brand new song, "Great Big Dream."
Fund Drive Highlight: Casey Stratton
Posted: 08/18/2010
Casey Stratton plays a new song, "Meteors", in support of WYCE's Fall 2010 Fund Drive. Happy Birthday, Casey!