By The People, For The People
Wealthy Theatre, a service of CMC, was restored by the neighborhood, and remains a community venue to this day. This historic landmark is nearly 100 years old, but one of the most technologically advanced community theatres in the country.
A "community use" venue, Wealthy Theatre is content neutral, and all responsibility for productions lies with the community member presenting the event.
The historic Wealthy Theatre brings concerts, culture and conversations to the stage: see what's going by visiting the event calendar or check out our featured events, below.
Victory Over The Streets
Monday May 19: "Victory Over The Streets" This interactive lecture, seminar or workshop, is focused on the male youth, This program is designed to inspire them to build character, discipline and self-esteem by teaching life-skills that show how to turn the obstacles and temptations into positive results that will help young people in general to achieve victory over negative circumstances, conditions and people. Presenters include Minister Server, State Representative Robert Dean, Talib El Amin, Dr.Damon Arnold, Scipio Reid and Chico Debarge 4 elements HipHop... (read more)
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| Where: | Front Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tomorrow, May 19, at 5:30pm (doors open at 5:15pm) | |
The Brilliance: LIVE AT WEALTHY
A concert featuring David Gungor and John Arndt of the band, "The Brilliance." Also appearing is They Flyer.
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tomorrow, May 19, at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) | |
| Admission: | $5 per ticket, available at the door | |
Wednesdays at Wealthy: FLOW
The third Wednesday of every month: FLOW: Spoken Word & Poetry, Open Mic. Part of W@W Wednesdays at Wealthy.
FLOW is an competitive event open to all poets. They will perform their work and be judged by members of the audience. Hosted by Slam Master Greg Bliss, experience the brightest and the best poets around in our new Micro Cinema.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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Ladies First
Thursday May 22: "Ladies First" Interactive workshop An interactive workshop for female youth, This program is designed to inspire them to build character, discipline and self-esteem by teaching etiquette and life-skills, that show how to turn the obstacles and temptations into positive results that will help young people in general to achieve victory over negative circumstances, conditions and people. Presenters include The ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Jennifer Young, Wizdom Selah and other Strong... (read more)
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | This coming Thursday, May 22, at 5:30pm (doors open at 5:15pm) | |
Hip-Hop Cinema: Dave Chapelle's Block Party
Grand Rapids Hip-Hop Coalition, in partnership with Community Media Center and The Sebastian Foundation, present a "Reel 2 Reel" Hip-Hop Cinema night at Wealthy Theatre.
Dave Chapelle's "Block Party" starts at 8PM on Thursday, May 22. Doors open at 7:30PM. Admission is $3. This film is rated "R" for language, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Filmed in Brooklyn, this mix of comedy, interviews and music will be shown in Dolby 5.1 at Wealthy Theatre, in... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | This coming Thursday, May 22, at 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) | |
| Admission: | $3 | |
Grand Rapids HipHop Awards
The Grand Rapids HipHop Awards celebrates the best in West Michigan's urban music,arts and entertainment. This awards ceremony shine's the light on the often overlooked Underground Music scene in Western Michigan.
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | This coming Friday, May 23, at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) | |
Realistic Models Fashion Show
Realistic Entertainment presents...
"Grand Rapids' Finest Talent Showcase"
Family entertainment for everyone! Featuring a Fashion & Talent show with models, dancers, singers, comedians & poets!
General Admission: $10 - available at the door!
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | This coming Saturday, May 24, at 4pm (doors open at 3pm) | |
| Admission: | $10 General Admission, available at the door | |
Fourth Wednesdays @ Wealthy: Fourth Wall
The Fourth Wednesday in the ongoing "Wednesdays @ Wealthy" series are "Fourth Wall," sponsored by West Michigan Film & Video Alliance. WMFVA Fourth Wall provides a venue for independent filmmakers to screen their work to an audience. Networking and critical feedback is encouraged. Free to attend and screen for all WMFVA members. GRCMC members discount tickets available. Do you have something you want to feature at the WMFVA Fourth Wall program? Check out WMFVA (link below)... (read more)
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| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Admission: | $5, $3 for CMC members, Free for WMFVA members | |
Dancing To Make A Difference
Dancing To Make A Difference A Benefit for Our Community
Dancing to Make a Difference is The Moving Company's first annual charity benefit,under the directorship of Andrea Scott. Mrs Scott and the Ensemble Members are working diligently to put on a performance on May 31st. The primary goal of this piece is to use our passion for dance to better our community. This year, the Ensemble Members have chosen The Kids Food Basket as our charity. We have set a goal of... (read more)
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Saturday, May 31, at 4pm (doors open at 3:30pm) | |
| Admission: | Adults $13 and Children $7 plus food donation | |
COMMON LENS: For the Bible Tells Me So
This June, Common Lens teams up with the Grand Rapids Chapter of the Triangle Foundation to present the provocative and thought-provoking documentary "For the Bible Tells Me So." After the film there will be a discussion period facilitated by the Triangle Foundation.
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Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? Through the experiences of five... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Wednesday, June 4, at 7pm (doors open at 6pm) | |
Four Finger Five: Live at Wealthy Theatre
This will be a rock show. Big rock. Loud, funky and crunchy. With special guests to be announced. Tickets are just $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Come support the local music scene... see and hear Four Finger Five as you've never heard them before. Wealthy Theatre's acoustics and unsurpassed concert sound setup will be pushed to the bleeding edge for a night you won't forget.
Biography Four Finger Five. Sounds like a bit of... (read more)
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Friday, June 6, at 9pm (doors open at 8:30pm) | |
| Admission: | $5 advance, $7 door | |
Digital Portable Certification Class
Learn the basics of using a digital portable video camera and become certified to check out our equipment.
| Where: | Back Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, June 10, at 6pm (doors open at 5:45pm) | |
| Admission: | $25 | |
"Mostly Motown"
We're proud to announce the "Mostly Motown" show in the Peter Wege Auditorium of Wealthy Theatre at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Performers will include students from Grand Rapids Public Schools' Campus Elementary, Superintendent Taylor, Veronica Lake, Parents, Staff, Principal Bradshaw and more!
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, June 10, at 7pm | |
STACEY EARLE & MARK STUART - W@W WYCE at Wealthy
A year and a half ago, they put on one of the best WYCE Hat Trick Concerts EVER, and now they're back for another free show! Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart perform at Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday, June 11th for our FREE WYCE at Wealthy concert.
Stacey's fame may be overshadowed by her big brother, Steve Earle, but her talent is just as great. Alongside husband Mark Stuart, Stacey Earle captures the soul and tradition of country-folk music in a way... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Wednesday, June 11, at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm) | |
| Admission: | FREE! Thanks for another great fiscal year of WYCE listener support! | |
W@W: WYCE at Wealthy (2nd WED each month)
The second Wednesday of every month: WYCE at Wealthy. Part of W@W Wednesdays at Wealthy.
May 14-Bombadil- North Carolina band will bring us a mix of delightful sounds that are unique to any genre of music. They have been described as whimsical and light, almost circus-like music or as programmer Derrick wrote, “Folksy Beatles on Ritalin.”
June 11-Mark Stuart and Stacey Earle- Warm melodies and lyrics are the diaries of their life, good times and bad, completing the... (read more)
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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FinalCut Pro Editing Certification class
Learn the basics of FinalCut Pro editing and become certified to check out our equipment. Cost $25
| Where: | CMC Wealthy Computer Lab, 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Thursday, June 12, at 6pm (doors open at 5:45pm) | |
| Admission: | $25 | |
GRFAS International Folk Dancing
International Folk Dancing is so much fun! The Grand Rapids International Folk Dancers welcome everyone, providing an array of dances at the beginning and intermediate level, plus one or two really fancy ones at every event. You get to choose how energetic you want to be, whether you want to dance every dance, rest now and then, or even just sit, chat, and enjoy wonderful music from around the world. Most dances are taught. Folk Dancing... (read more)
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| Where: | Front Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Friday, June 13, at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) | |
New Talent Night
Pure Harmony Entertainment, L.L.C. presents an evening of entertainment for the whole family!!
The NEW TALENT NIGHT is a family-oriented talent show that will be judged by the audience. Contestants may be eliminated during their performance by the audience. At the end of the show, all remaining contestants will be brought to the stage and the contestant who receives the loudest cheers from the audience wins the talent show. A prize will be awarded to the winner with a chance... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Saturday, June 14, at 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) | |
| Admission: | $8.00 | |
Utah Philips Fundraiser
An unprecedented concert of some of the best talent in Michigan!!
Considered "a national treasure" in the folk world, Utah Phillips has been battling serious heart problems and the medical bills that go with them. This concert is a fundraiser for a friend who has graced Michigan stages for more than 30 years. Let's pay him back -- you know he'd do the same for you.
Hosted by Matt Watroba, host of WDIV's "Folks Like Us" program and XM Radio's "Sing... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Wednesday, June 18, at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) | |
| Admission: | $15 - call for reservations 616.459-4788 x131 | |
The Walkies
"The Walkies" is a once-monthly Friday night where all your shopping, dining, drinking and entertainment needs can be found on Wealthy Street! From Union to Lake, along Wealthy, there are so many great choices - and you can walk to Wealthy Theatre for an 8PM movie in The Koning Micro-Cinema!
"The Walkies" is brought to you by Local First and Community Media Center.
If you're interested in some type of underwriting, please contact Erin < erin@grcmc.org > for more information --... (read more)
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Admission: | $3 | |
Super Happy Funtime: Anniversary Special
Super Happy Funtime celebrates a year of burlesque magic at the jewel of Grand Rapids performance spaces -- Wealthy Theatre! The cast has prepared a set list of their best burlesque dances and vaudeville humor from over the past 12 months. The performances will include audience favorites like the Dance of the Hairy Sugar Plum Fairy, Velvet Dan magic, and the End of Times Orchestra. Win free prizes and live music. Stay Funtime!
www.superhappyfuntimeburlesque.com
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Saturday, June 28, at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) | |
| Admission: | $8 pre-sale, $10 door call 616.459.4788 x131 to reserve in advance! | |
Summer Arts Camp 2008 Performance
Approximately 50 youth, ages 8 to 12, who are participants in the Grandville Avenue Academy for the Art's Summer Arts Camp will perform in dance, music and theatre. The performance is an end-of-camp celebration and arts festival highlighting the cross-cultural activities that the youth participated in over the duration of the 2-week camp. An art exhibit displaying the art and clay projects made by the youth will also be part of the arts festival.
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Thursday, July 24, at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm) | |