Community Media Center
Wealthy Theatre invites public to major press conference
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 07-14-2015 under NONPROFITS
A press conference, scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Thursday at Community Media Center's Wealthy Theatre, will reveal several major announcements about the culmination of a multi-year project to upgrade and "green" the theatre. "There...
Catalyst Radio: Challenge Scholars program uniting around advanced education for children's future
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 06-11-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Challenge Scholars, a new and innovative program of Grand Rapids Community Foundation and Grand Rapids Public Schools, is succeeding in uniting local...
Catalyst Radio: EmbodyGR uses yoga events as community service opportunities
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-29-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW This episode of Catalyst Radio features a new nonprofit called EmbodyGR, which merges an inclusive practice of yoga, with volunteer education and...
Catalyst Radio: GRPM unveils Discovery of King Tut exhibit, featuring interactive media
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-26-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we feature a new exhibit that has just opened at Grand Rapids Public Museum, called “The Discovery of King Tut...
Catalyst Radio: Buses By The Beach festival benefits Phoenix Society For Burn Survivors
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-18-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about a music festival Memorial Day Weekend hosted by the local Volkswagen van organization Buses By The...
Our place, your voices: From there to here...Together
by (laurie)
Submitted 05-14-2015 under OPINION
Editor's note: This article comes to you from the creator and founder of The Rapidian, and former Executive Director of the Community Media Center. We consider her the mother of The Rapidian here, and will forever be grateful for creating...
Our place, your voices: Our democratic need for citizen journalists
by (tclinton)
Submitted 05-12-2015 under OPINION
Since I took over as the Executive Director of the Community Media Center (CMC) a year ago, I have been confronted time and time again by highly reported international and national news stories that involve challenges to freedom of speech and access...
Catalyst Radio: Child well-being, addressing poverty the focuses of community effort
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-08-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about a multi-organizational effort to examine child well-being, and work for solutions to childhood poverty...
Catalyst Radio: NOW GR "Exploring the Future of Feminism"
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-01-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we feature the local chapter of the National Organization for Women, and preview its upcoming fundraising event on...
Catalyst Radio: Heritage Theatre begins 25th anniversary season of classic-themed plays
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-24-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we get a preview of Heritage Theatre Group’s upcoming performance season, as well as some fundraising...