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One of the most technologically advanced historic theatres in North America, Wealthy Theatre is also the best bargain in Grand Rapids. Highly skilled staff, industry-best equipment, vital neighborhood, free parking, diverse programming... it doesn't get any better than this.
"This jewel of the city proves over and over again why they are the best theatre around." -Rapid Growth Media, December 2008
Meanwhile Movie: Escape from New York
Attention. You are now entering the Debarkation Area. No talking. No smoking. Follow the orange line to the Processing Area. The next scheduled departure to the prison is in two hours. You now have the option to terminate and be cremated on the premises. If you elect this option, notify the Duty Sergeant in your Processing Area.
The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre present Escape from New York.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | This coming Tuesday, July 7, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $5 | |
The Wiz: A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Community Media Center is proud to partner with several local organizations and businesses, to help bring Grand Rapids two days of tribute to the late Michael Jackson.
WEALTHY THEATRE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
A very special Meanwhile Movie at Wealthy Theatre, "The Wiz," will take place on Wednesday, July 8, at Wealthy Theatre. The movie (8pm) will be preceded by a brief rendition of "Billie Jean" by renown local MJ tribute performer Glenn Ellis. ... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | This coming Wednesday, July 8, at 6:45pm Add to Cart | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |
Hoop Dance Fusion-July
Hoop Dance Fusion for Fitness (Adult)
Hoop Dance is a modern take on the classic fun of the Hula Hoop. Discover the art with your own professional Audacious Hoop. Hoop Dance incorporates creative movement that goes beyond waist hooping. Bring the hoop up, down or off the body all while moving to music. Geared toward fitness, you will burn calories, tone your body, increase rhythm and even learn a few tricks! Hoop Dance is the newest revolution in movement!
Pricing for this 4 week session: First... (read more)
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| Where: | Front Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Doors Open: | Doors open 15 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Additional Info: | $75 Pricing is for 4 classes for FIRST TIME HOOPERS - includes $25 hoop fee. For previous students WITH an Audacious Hoop, select "Have Hoop" and $20 discount will be applied. Drop-ins are welcomed. Please make checks out to CMC. | |
International Folk Dancing
International Folk Dancing lets us all tour the world while still going home to sleep in our own beds. We make a point of doing dances from Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas--and will happily add dances from still more places if anyone shows up with the music and is prepared to teach. International Folk Dancers are the friendliest people on Earth. Beginners are warmly welcomed and carefully taught--after all, we were all beginners... (read more)
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| Where: | Front Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Admission: | $5 collected at door | |
Rachel Zylstra / The Spares
New York City’s Rachel Zylstra is returning home to Grand Rapids to share new songs with old friends in a special performance at the historic Wealthy Theatre, sponsored by WYCE. Rachel’s wry delivery, expressive piano and brilliant lyrical twists are evident throughout her latest recording, Before You Could Decide, and have earned her recognition as “Michigan’s answer to Nellie McKay" (The Village Voice). She’ll be joined by the Chicago Americana group The Spares, whose music is “hauntingly... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | This coming Friday, July 10, at 8pm Add to Cart | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Additional Info: | $10 in advance / $12 at door | |
Super Happy Funtime Burlesque
Super Happy Funtime Burlesque: a vaudeville style variety show, features dancers, comedic sketches, magic, and a live house band. This event is part of the CMC "Three For Free" Summer Series! Join CMC (annual memberships start at $24/month) and get bar privileges, discounts on many events, and pay no admission to the July "Super Happy Funtime Burlesque" event.
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Saturday, July 11, at 8pm Add to Cart | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |
Meanwhile Movie: 28 Days Later
Day 1: Exposure - Day 3: Infection - Day 8: Epidemic - Day 15: Evacuation - Day 20: Devastation
The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre present 28 Days Later.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, July 14, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $5 | |
Meanwhile Movie: The Muppet Movie
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, July 21, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $5 | |
Fourth Wednesdays @ Wealthy: 4WALL
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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... (read more)
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| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Additional Info: | $5, $3 for CMC members, Free for WMFVA members | |
Move Click Move
Stop-Motion-Animation camp for Children 6-8 years old. It's fun and as easy as Move, Click, Move. Workshop lead by Deanna Morse, Vice President of ASIFA and world famous animator. Cost of camp $30 for CMC Members, $60 for non-members.
| Where: | Back Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Doors Open: | Doors open 15 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Admission: | See event description | |
| Additional Info: | Cost of camp $30 for CMC Members, $60 for non-members. | |
The Grand Rapids Compilation Volume 4 CD Release
The Grand Rapids Compilation Volume 4 CD Release!!
Grand Rapids Compilation Records is a locally-based independent record label that is dedicated to the promotion and development of musical artists and acts through the creation of timeless classics to be enjoyed by all generations.
From Hip-Hop to rock bands to the youngest and talented artists, this label is representing all genres and styles.
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Saturday, July 25, at 5pm Add to Cart | |
| Additional Info: | Cost of ticket includes admission to Billy's after the show; select "No Ticket To Billy's" for only the Wealthy Theatre show. | |
Meanwhile Movie: The Fly
Something went wrong in the lab today. Very wrong.
The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre present The Fly.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, July 28, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $5 | |
Future Kulture
This meeting have been rescheduled for Thursday June
| Where: | Back Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 4, at 1pm | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 15 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
Digital Portable Certification Class
Learn the basics of Digital Portable Camera production. Members: $20 Non-Members $40 (non-members will not be certified to check out CMC equipment)
| Where: | Back Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 4, at 6pm | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 15 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
FinalCut Pro Editing
Learn the basics of FinalCut Pro Editing. Members: $20 Non-Members $40 (non-members will not be certified to check out CMC equipment)
| Where: | CMC Wealthy Computer Lab, 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Doors Open: | Doors open 15 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
Meanwhile Movie: Aliens
This time there's more.
The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre present Aliens.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 11, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $5 | |
Summer Arts Camp 2009 Performance
This performance is a culmination of a two-week summer arts camp at the Cook Arts Center, formerly the Grandville Avenue Academy for the Arts, for children ages 8 to 12. The performances - in dance, theatre and music - will reflect the theme of the camp, "Crossing Cultures". The children's art and clay projects will also be displayed in an art exhibit.
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Thursday, August 13, at 6:30pm | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
Salmagundi
Salmagundi n. A mixture or assortment; a potpourri. 2 parts l symphony Ritsu (electric violinist, composer) GR Symphony Orchestra quartet 1 part l percussion Jason Wheeler’s Glean Infusion 1 part l lyrical flow Chicago lyricist Nae Ink brings it 1 part l visual ambience DJ Jef Lepard projects digital spice 1 part l live dance Modern/Ballet dancers from DITA 1 part l artprize premiere The world premiere of “Connected,” an official ArtPrize competition modern dance piece by A. Catherine Herrman
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Saturday, August 22, at 8:30pm Add to Cart | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 1 hour and30 minutes before curtain time. | |
Meanwhile Movie: Fight Club
The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is: you DO NOT talk about Fight Club! Third rule of Fight Club: if someone yells "stop!", goes limp, or taps out, the fight is over. Fourth rule: only two guys to a fight. Fifth rule: one fight at a time, fellas. Sixth rule: the fights are bare knuckle. No shirt, no shoes, no weapons. Seventh rule: fights will go... (read more)
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 25, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $5 | |
Digital Portable Certification Class
Learn the basics of Digital Portable Camera production. Members: $20 Non-Members $40 (non-members will not be certified to check out CMC equipment)
| Where: | Back Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, September 8, at 6pm | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 15 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
Meanwhile Movie: Predator
Nothing like it has ever been on Earth before. It came from another planet for the thrill of the hunt. It picked the wrong man.
The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre present Predator.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, September 8, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $5 | |
Peter Mulvey Bike Tour Kick-Off Concert
WYCE welcomes Peter Mulvey back to Wealthy Theatre for the kick-off performance in his 2009 "No Gasoline" bicycle tour of the eastern United States.
(further details to be determined)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Wednesday, September 9, at 8pm | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 1 hour before curtain time. | |
Argie Holliman-Chibuzo's Second Annual Acappella G
Community Volunteer Agency Presents:
Argie Holliman-Chibuzo's Second Annual Acappella Gospel Music Fest.
"An Evening To Celebrate Our Youth."
Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy SE 49506 ( Wealthy at Fuller)
Live Broadcast on GRTV'S LIVEWIRE Comcast Cable Channel 24.
Soloists, Groups, Quartets, Choirs, Gospel Rap& Hip Hop Artists are invited to perform.
Acappella only."We are celebrating the purity of the human voice."
We are not able to pay any fees or stipends. Free admission for performers.
Acappella Gospel Music Fest will celebrate West Michigan Youth. Nominate any young person... (read more)
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Friday, September 11, at 6:30pm Add to Cart | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Admission: | See event description | |
Jake's Music Festival
Jake’s Music Festival returns to Wealthy Theatre, celebrating five years of great music for a great cause.
Local bands Chance Jones, Simien The Whale, Igby Iris and the Backstrokes will get together for a concert to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Other performers include the Grand Rapids School of Rock, Five Leaf Clover, Karisa Wilson and Todd Herring.
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Saturday, September 19, at 6pm | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |
Meanwhile Movie: Miller's Crossing
Up is down, black is white, and nothing is what it seems.
The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre present Miller's Crossing.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, September 22, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $5 | |
Return of the Glory Train
A live, Gospel play with comedy - a performance you won't want to miss!! Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at door
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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Meanwhile Movie: Death Race 2000
In The Year 2000 Hit And Run Driving Is No Longer A Felony. It's The National Sport!
The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre present Death Race 2000.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, September 29, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $5 | |