Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and The Farm Midwives

"Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and The Farm Midwives captures a spirited group of women who taught themselves how to deliver babies on a 1970's hippie commune, rescued modern midwifery from extinction, and changed the way a generation thought about childbirth. Today, as nearly 1/3 of all US babies are born via C-section, they labor on, fighting to preserve their knowledge and pushing, once again, for the rebirth of birth."

Some of the best within the West Michigan birth community have come together to make this movie showing...

West Michigan Film Video Alliance Meeting

Short Films - Student Showcase

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:30pm doors / 7:00pm program

WMFVA MEMBERS FREE ENTRY AND CONCESSIONS

Non-Members $5

As students in our many fine film schools complete their terms, we take a look at the future filmmakers joining our ranks.

Failure Lab

What happens when we just totally blow it?

Failure Lab will offer a safe space to explore the power of a mistake, the essence of defeat, and the lessons failure holds.

Six diverse speakers, three musical guests and one poet will perform in a fluid, 1.5 hour format. A one-minute interval following each speaker will allow for reflection. Failure Lab has intentionally selected a diverse group of storytellers representing the arenas of Art, Life, Sport, Music, Business, and Philanthropy. An after party immediately following the conference...

YOGA for Body Mind and Soul

About the author--His Grace Yugal Kishore Das

Yugal Kishore is a highly renowned traveling monk. He comes with 15 years of rich experience in Yoga. He is very jubilant and possess a great sense of humor. He is based in West Virginia but is temporarily conducting programs in Detroit to spread the secrets and purpose of Yoga coming through a disciple succession. He agreed to our humble request to conduct a program here in Grand Rapids. 

About the course

It’s a course of 6 sessions and is guaranteed to transform the heart of...

YOGA for Body Mind and Soul

About the author--His Grace Yugal Kishore Das

Yugal Kishore is a highly renowned traveling monk. He comes with 15 years of rich experience in Yoga. He is very jubilant and possess a great sense of humor. He is based in West Virginia but is temporarily conducting programs in Detroit to spread the secrets and purpose of Yoga coming through a disciple succession. He agreed to our humble request to conduct a program here in Grand Rapids. 

About the course

It’s a course of 6 sessions and is guaranteed to transform the heart of...

Meanwhile Movie: Wet Hot American Summer

Part of the series Meanwhile Movies

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 "Wet Hot American Summer" starring Janeane Garofalo and David Hyde Pierce. 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: Summer camp hijinks, set in 1981. 1hr‎‎ 37 min - Rated R...

YOGA for Body Mind and Soul

About the author--His Grace Yugal Kishore Das

Yugal Kishore is a highly renowned traveling monk. He comes with 15 years of rich experience in Yoga. He is very jubilant and possess a great sense of humor. He is based in West Virginia but is temporarily conducting programs in Detroit to spread the secrets and purpose of Yoga coming through a disciple succession. He agreed to our humble request to conduct a program here in Grand Rapids. 

About the course

It’s a course of 6 sessions and is guaranteed to transform the heart of...

Gay and Christian: Believers Speak

Who:

Dr. Matthew Clark, Gay Christian Psychologist

Dr. Stephanie Sandberg, Calvin College Professor and Playwright

Daniel Dobson, Cornerstone University Alumni, Writer, and Pastor’s Son

Community Members: Including Rev. Jim Lucas and Ruth Bell Olsson

What:

What the Bible’s “Anti-Gay” Verses Are Really Addressing

Growing Up Gay and Christian and Reconciling Being Gay and Christian

Understanding the Cultural Implications of Biblical Understanding

How Can Christians Welcome Gay People in a Way...

Dancing From Within for Women: Free Form Dance With DINAH

Free Your Body And Your Mind Follows

Designed to help women free their true spirit by tuning into how the music is speaking to their bodies and allowing themselves to be danced by the music! Unblock fears, inhibitions, stress, and other ways women withhold their authentic soul. Free the body and the mind follows! The music is world beat music combing an eclectic, innovative mix of genres, instruments from varied cultures, and sounds!!

"Movement is a vital celebration of life. It is a way to proclaim your own existence...

YOGA for Body Mind and Soul

About the author--His Grace Yugal Kishore Das

Yugal Kishore is a highly renowned traveling monk. He comes with 15 years of rich experience in Yoga. He is very jubilant and possess a great sense of humor. He is based in West Virginia but is temporarily conducting programs in Detroit to spread the secrets and purpose of Yoga coming through a disciple succession. He agreed to our humble request to conduct a program here in Grand Rapids. 

About the course

It’s a course of 6 sessions and is guaranteed to transform the heart of...

Brian Vander Ark in concert

Brian Vander Ark has put together some of Michigan's best musicians for a night that embraces all sides of his musical personalities: Rock, Folk, Children's and beyond! It's a stellar back up band that includes his wife, Lux land, Nashville's Channing and Quinn, and members of The Verve Pipe.

Brian has spent the last 6 years on tour with his successful private house concert series called Lawn Chairs and Living Rooms. Don't miss a rare public performance by this artist that fondly calls Grand Rapids his home.

Meanwhile Movie: Blood Simple

Part of the series Meanwhile Movies

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 "Blood Simple" directed by Joel Coen and starring John Getz and Frances McDormand. 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 rich but jealous man hires a private investigator to kill his...

Meanwhile Movie: Raising Arizona

Part of the series Meanwhile Movies

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 "Raising Arizona" directed by Joel Coen and starring Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter. 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: When a childless couple of an ex-con and an ex-cop decide to...