Wealthy Theater
Sri Lanka's Killing Fields
by Amnesty International- Grand Rapids Local Group #51 (Amnesty Grand Rapids)
Submitted 02-12-2012 under
First broadcast on television in the U.K., "Sri Lanka's Killing Fields“ is a hard-hitting investigation into the final weeks of the Sri Lankan civil war, containing devastating video evidence of horrific war crimes. It...
Local venues provide alternatives to romantic Valentine plans
by Emma Higgins (eschroeder)
Submitted 02-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
There are many reasons why Valentine’s Day might not be on your agenda this year, or possibly never has been. Perhaps you want to avoid this annual smooch fest because you believe it to be superfluous- insisting every day of the year should be...
They aren't always shadows
by Mark France (Mark A France)
Submitted 02-03-2012 under OPINION
For the past seven years, the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival has showcased numerous award winning feature length and short films at the Wealthy Theater in Grand Rapids, humbly boasting over the talented filmmakers who frequently submit their works...
Seth and May to premiere new CD and documentary at Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 11-03-2011 under NEWS
Michigan-grown roots music favorites Seth Bernard and May Erlewine revisit the Wealthy Theatre Saturday, November 5th, for a two-tiered event featuring a documentary film and live music. The duo's seven-year musical run has been...
Trio of local performers benefits Westminster Presbyterian's Camp Henry
by Carol Lautenbach (cjlautenbach)
Submitted 08-24-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Relationships with the land and with others was the thematic thread running through the August 20 Camp Henry benefit concert featuring the music of a trio of local performers. Ralston Bowles, Karisa Wilson and Drew Nelson were the featured artists...
Glance at the Past - Wealthy Theatre
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 08-05-2011 under NONPROFIT
Wealthy Theatre was first opened in 1911. It has seen it's share of ups and downs over the last 100 years. This episode of Glance at the Past takes you through it's history of closures, imminent demolition, and its glorious...
Silence Of The Lambs (Meanwhile Film Series)
by Carolyn Schaut (Carolyn)
Submitted 07-07-2011 under
The Meanwhile and The Grand Rapids Public Library Present:The Silence of the Lambs1991 R 118 minutes In this pulse-pounding adaptation of Thomas Harris's novel, FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) ventures into a maximum-security asylum...
GR30K to premiere at Thriller! Chiller!
by Lindsay McHolme (lindsmcholme)
Submitted 05-17-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Sitting down with Director Daniel Falicki feels more like plopping down to watch Saturday morning cartoons than a formal interview about his new film, GR30K. The film is fashioned after Heavy Metal, a 1980s...
Wendy Jo Carlton Returns to GR to Screen "Hannah Free"
by Chuck Peterson (chuckfilms)
Submitted 04-21-2010 under OPINION
On Friday April 23 Grand Rapidians will have the opportunity to welcome home filmmaker, director and artist Wendy Jo Carlton as she presents her feature-film directorial debut, "Hannah Free" at Wealthy Theatre. The film is being presented...Poetic Progression Poetry Slam, Part Deux
Submitted 04-01-2010 under
Poetic Progression Poetry Slam, Part Deux featuring HBO Def Poet Scorpio Blues www.poeticprogression.com The event is a poetry competition or “slam” hosted by Grand Rapids poet, Brazen. Brandy Daley, CEO of Hot Water Cornbread, also...- 1 of 2
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