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Catalyst Radio

Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of Community Media Center, with producer and host Linda Gellasch. The program is a feature of WYCE and The Rapidian and includes interviews with organizations and people working on social change and community support, examines media and free speach issues, and takes a look at the behind-the-scenes of Rapidian reporting. You can catch it on air at noon every Friday on WYCE 88.1 FM or streaming on the Grand Rapids Community Media Center Website.

Catalyst Radio: Recovery Academy screens documentary “Happy” tonight

by Catalyst Radio

Recovery Academy fundraiser focuses on being happy, with film screening and guest speaker at Wealthy Theatre May 10.

Catalyst Radio: Food Justice speakers Lila Cabbil, LaDonna Redmond visit GR

by Catalyst Radio

Our Kitchen Table convenes speakers to focus on food justice

Catalyst Radio: CMC storytelling event on May 2, Rapidian fundraiser soon to follow

by Catalyst Radio

On May 2 Community Media Center holds a storytelling event at Wealthy Theatre, seeks nominations for the board of directors, and looks forward to The Rapidian’s fund drive May 14-19.

Catalyst Radio: Partners for a Racism-Free Community working for justice in Grand Rapids

by Catalyst Radio

PRFC works for racial justice through action-oriented personal commitments, organizational efforts, educational opportunities and social advocacy.

Catalyst Radio: Jake's Music Fest tomorrow night raises funds for JDRF

by Catalyst Radio

A slate of local bands take the stage at Wealthy Theatre Apr. 13 for Jake’s Music Festival – a benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Now in its ninth year, the music festival has raised approximately $25,000 for JDRF so far.

Catalyst Radio: John Sinclair helping to raise funds for indigenous voices at A Pig Thing this weekend

by Catalyst Radio

A benefit for the Haitian Creole Pig and Haitian culture, featuring poet and musician John Sinclair and an Ancestral Art installation, is taking place at Ice Cream Gallery at 117 S. Division Ave. through Sunday.

Catalyst Radio: Local music event a benefit for Girls Rock GR music camp

by Catalyst Radio

Bare – local musicians performing without their instruments – is an a cappella event beginning tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. at Stone House Recording located at Sixth and Front streets.

Catalyst Radio: LadyfestGR to showcase female talent, benefit Our Kitchen Table

by Catalyst Radio

LadyfestGR’s all-women musical performances, a variety show and workshops span March 22-23, and take place at The Pyramid Scheme, The DAAC and Heartside Gallery.

Catalyst Radio: KDL establishes new Local Indie collection, supporting West Michigan talent

by Catalyst Radio

Nearly 200 items already populate Kent District Library’s Local Indie collection at two branch locations, but KDL hopes to grow the new special sections and is seeking more donations of locally self-published or independently published books and music.

Catalyst Radio: GRIID issues findings of Normalizing Male Dominance film study

by Catalyst Radio

Local organization GRIID looks at major films of 2012 to examine gender representation in the medium.

Catalyst Radio: Sustainable Streets Task Force charged with finding solutions for GR

by Catalyst Radio

With Grand Rapids’ streets deteriorating rapidly, the Sustainable Streets Task Force reports to the city commission on the severity of the condition and on possible funding approaches.

Catalyst Radio: Taste of Soul a cultural experience at downtown library

by Catalyst Radio

Food and music are just part of the features of GRPL’s event celebrating African American History Month.

Catalyst Radio: One Billion Rising Valentine's Day dance party to celebrate women, rise up against violence

by Catalyst Radio

Grand Rapids is joining in the global One Billion Rising event, to celebrate, unite and rise up in solidarity, with the local event taking place at Eastern Hall

Catalyst Radio: The Bloom Collective to put down roots in new downtown space

by Catalyst Radio

The Bloom Collective is creating partnerships for a new space at 8 Jefferson Ave. in downtown, for greater access to education and social change efforts.

Catalyst Radio: Michigan Blood critical in supplying blood for 36 area hospitals

by Catalyst Radio

Michigan Blood, headquartered in Grand Rapids, collects and keeps blood donations local.

Catalyst Radio: Startup Weekend an incubator for business ideas

by Catalyst Radio

Startup Weekend, beginning tonight, offers local entrepreneurs opportunity to present their business ideas and receive peer feedback.

Catalyst Radio: Viget relaunches as Grand Rapids' city wiki

by Catalyst Radio

City wiki viget.org gathers all thing Grand Rapids, with anyone able to add or edit content

Catalyst Radio: Youth Recording Arts Academy learns skills at Mackinaw Harvest Studios

by Catalyst Radio

A collaboration between Mackinaw Harvest Music and Community Media Center trains high schoolers through a 10-week course on the recording and production industry.

Catalyst Radio: The Spoke Folks a cooperative community bike shop

by Catalyst Radio

The new cooperative The Spoke Folks provides low cost access to bicycle workshop facilities and tools, and also to bike maintenance learning opportunities.

Catalyst Radio: Wealthy Theatre campaign for sustainability has strong history

by Catalyst Radio

Dec. 21 Hail Merry closes formal fundraising for the Wealthy Theatre Sustainability Campaign, and celebrates those who have worked to make the theatre thrive.