Wealthy Theatre
Gov. Whitmer reopens indoor theaters, concert venues, more across Michigan on Oct. 9
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-25-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Friday reopening movie theaters, concert venues, and other entertainment businesses that have been closed since March due to the pandemic. The businesses may reopen on Oct. 9, with an indoor limit of...
Wealthy Theatre launches week-long Fall Fund Drive with virtual events, marathons, giveaways
by (Community Media...)
Submitted 09-22-2020 under NEWS
Wealthy Theatre is hosting a five-day Fall Fund Drive to raise funds for its survival amid continued theater shutdowns, and celebrate the kind of free virtual events it’s been organizing during its closure. Launched Monday, the fund drive runs...
Community updates: Tuesday, Sept. 15
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-15-2020 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Library celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual events The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) is launching an online series of free educational and entertainment events this month celebrating Hispanic heritage and Grand...
Community updates: Tuesday, Sept. 8
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-08-2020 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids invests $64,000 in resident projects focused on pandemic resiliency, racial equity The City of Grand Rapids invested $64,000 in grants to projects by resident leaders that focus on COVID-19 resiliency and advance racial equity,...
Grand Rapids independent venues join day of action to support federal aid for endangered venues
by (Community Media...)
Submitted 07-27-2020 under NEWS
Nine of Grand Rapids’ independent entertainment venues have joined the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and other Michigan venues for a day of action that supports two federal bills ensuring the venues’ survival. Taking...
Grand Rapids Community Media Center kicking off live virtual concert series on Monday
by (Community Media...)
Submitted 06-07-2020 under NEWS
The lights are back on at Wealthy Theatre’s historic theatre space this Monday. Wealthy Theatre will be joined by its fellow Grand Rapids Community Media Center (CMC) resources for a new live virtual concert series – WYCE at Wealthy....
Exciting summer at your Community Media Center
by (grcmc)
Submitted 07-24-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
Rockin' on WYCE! It has been an amazing year at WYCE! From celebrations on the airwaves to some truly amazing live music experiences, our crew and volunteer programmers are building community through music! In February we held the 19th Jammies...
Grand Rapids City Commission holds forum to involve public opinion on City Manager candidates
by (dylangrosser)
Submitted 02-05-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
The finalists for the race of Grand Rapids city manager got together on Monday, February 5 in the Wealthy Theatre for a forum open to the public in order to answer questions on different issues relating to serving as city manager of Grand Rapids....
City Manager forum only opportunity for residents to meet candidates
by (Russell Olmsted)
Submitted 01-30-2018 under OPINION
Current City Manager Greg Sundstrom will officially retire in February following 8 years on the job and over three decades working for the city of Grand Rapids. This will mark only the second time in the last 30 years the city has hired a new...
Animators Retreat and Picnic to be held July 8 at Wealthy Theatre
by (GRCMC Media Ed)
Submitted 06-30-2017 under NONPROFITS
The day starts at the CMC Education Annex, 1110 Wealthy St. SE, where you may choose from two hands-on workshops: 1. Animators Workshop I: Women of Animated Film is an under-the-camera, hands-on workshop led by...