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Catalyst Radio: Inaugural LadyFestGR to feature music, art, workshops

Catalyst Radio
Catalyst Radio
2/24/12 01:30pm
culture news

in collaboration with Linda Gellasch and WYCE Radio 88.1 FM

Diverse entertainment and education will be highlighted at the first-ever LadyFestGR set for Sat., March 3, and benefitting local chapter of NOW
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About 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.

Past Catalyst Radio episodes are archived on The Rapidian.

LadyFestGR organizers Tami VandenBerg, Sarah Scott, Jes Kramer and Dani Vilella at the March 3 event location The Pyramid Scheme

LadyFestGR organizers Tami VandenBerg, Sarah Scott, Jes Kramer and Dani Vilella at the March 3 event location The Pyramid Scheme /Katy Batdorr

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.

 

INTERVIEW

LadyFestGR makes its debut next Saturday, March 3, with a slate of music, workshops, vendors, a variety show and art. The all-day (and night) festival takes place at downtown Grand Rapids' Pyramid Scheme, offering opportunities for all to participate.
Hear more from LadyFestGR organizers Jes Kramer and Dani Vilella, and about how the event will benefit the local chapter of National Organization for Women.

 

MUSIC

Music featured this week on Catalyst Radio is by local band Nobody's Darlin' with the traditional song "The Coo-Coo," found on their 2007 release This World Is Not My Home.

The all-female band will be featured as part of the performance at LadyFestGR.

 

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