historic preservation
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...
Meet civic investor Jack Hoffman: Investing in a better city- through law
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Attorney Jack Hoffman may be most widely known for his public role in the ballot efforts with Decriminalize Grand Rapids (DCGR), including his public letter to the City Attorney that he published as a citizen journalist on The Rapidian. “The...
GR Public Library to host History Detectives day of presentations
by (erictank)
Submitted 01-14-2014 under NEWS
On Saturday, January 18 the Grand Rapids Public Library will host its sixth annual History Detectives event. The itinerary for the day is listed: 9:30 “Women and WWII: New Roles and Old Stereotypes” with Dr. Richard Harms 10:30 “...
Wealthy Theatre awarded grant, hopes to become world's first LED historic theatre
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-05-2013 under NONPROFITS
This week, Wisconsin-based stage lighting manufacturer Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) awarded Wealthy Theatre a grant for an ETC ION 2000 lighting console, valued at $10,000. "This is a huge boost for our ultimate goal, to become the world...
Dramatic improvements underway at Wealthy Theatre
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 06-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
"Historic preservation is a study in contradiction," says Wealthy Theatre Director Erin Wilson. "While the fundament of Wealthy Theatre could withstand a hundred hurricanes, much of it is not built to last, like the decorative wood in...
Wege Foundation to double gifts through Dec. 21
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-17-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Wege Foundation has generously offered to double contributions to the Wealthy Theatre Sustainability Campaign, through Dec. 21, putting the remaining $80,000 to be raised, within reach; giving the landmark venue a chance to remain viable,...
Wealthy Theatre's blueprint for survival seeks funding in its final months
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 09-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
"For us, the history of this place... is the one constant," says Erin Wilson, director of Wealthy Theatre. "It's the future that we're responsible for, as stewards of this place. And that is a great responsibility." The...
Local theater hosts international debut of next-gen, sustainable stage lighting
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 05-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
An American company has developed a protoype version of the most revolutionary stage lighting instrument in over three decades: an LED version of the Source 4 light, by ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls). And this weekend, with the support of the ETC...
LED Aisle Lights: WT Centennial Sustainability Campaign
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 03-08-2011 under NONPROFITS
Irwin Seating Company today (March 8, 2011) completed its installation of a key component of Wealthy Theatre's Centennial Sustainability Campaign - they replaced all our old, incadescent aisle lights with cutting edge L.E.D. lamps! These lamps will...
WT Centennial: The Ghost Light
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-23-2010 under NONPROFITS
As you may know, Community Media Center's Wealthy Theatre kicks off its Centennial Celebration at Midnight on Dec. 31, 2010 - at the Starlight Six New Year's Eve Concert, on the theatre's main stage, in Peter Wege Auditorium. At Midnight, Wealthy...