Podcasts about wealthy theatre

On this week's program, WYCE Station Manager Phil Towerspeaks with comedian Brian Atkinson, plus therapist Matt Sharpe and radio & podcast host Rick Vuyst.All three are set to appear with Kyle Underwood, and special guest Terri DeBoer in a Clean Comedy Show at the Wealthy Theatre, Wednesday, March 26.The event is billed as "Live From Wealthy Street: A night of clean comedy with Kyle Underwood, Terri DeBoer, Rick Vuyst, Matt Sharpe, and Brian Atkinson."It is a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, Be Nice, and is produced in partnership with Hope & Wholeness, and Northtown 794.The guests shared with us that Live from Wealthy Street will be a night of clean comedy and features some of West Michigan's top comedians while raising funds for mental health. It's appropriate for ages 13+.Event Details plus tickets can be found at Brian's website:Brianacomedian.com

On this week's episode, WYCE station manager, Phil Tower speaks with Marie Orttenburger,  Advancement Manager with Land Conservancy of West Michigan. In 1976, four volunteers met to lay out a plan that would identify, protect, and care for West Michigan's natural areas. They created an organization called the Natural Areas Conservancy of West Michigan (NACOWMI), and they immediately set out with lofty goals. Early projects included several conservation easements, Saul Lake Bog, Lake Breeze natural area and an addition to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Today, that organization is known as the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. Marie Orttenburger is the advancement manager for Land Conservancy of West Michigan. She joined us on the program for an update on what's happening at LCWM.  We talked about some interesting upcoming events that the general public can take part in including a “Nighttime Hoot & Hike” on January 21, and there Second Saturday Workday at Lamberton Lake Nature Preserve on Saturday, February 8. Land Conservancy of West Michigan we'll celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with a benefit screening of the climate conscious film, “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.” The screening happens Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm at The Wealthy Theatre.   Online: Land Conservancy of West Michigan  

Andy Cach is the writer, director, and everything else for the new, campy, comedy-horror film, "Night of the Killer Burg"The film screens Sunday, January 12th at 8PM at the Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I'll be there and I want to see you there. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased hereNote: You may notice that Andrew is lit in green light. This is pertinent to the film!Andy and I hit it off right away and I'm excited to see where his creativity takes him.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with Allison Donahue, program manager at The Rapidian about the Rapidian's Mayoral Debate on monday, October 21 at Wealthy Theatre. Allison previews the debate featuring Grand Rapids mayoral candidates former state representative David LaGrand and former Grand Rapids commissioner Senita Lenear. More Online at The Rapidian

On this wee's episode, host Allison Donahue speaks with  Cole Williams, Executive Director of The Delta Project, and Joel Van Kuiken, cofounder of the Delta Project. The Delta Project began in 2017 with a desire to use simple human storytelling to help people see their circumstances from a different perspective. The Delta Project is committed to amplifying the stories of students caught in the cycle of incarceration. On May 11th, The Delta Project sponsors a night of rhythmic gratitude at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids with legendary reggae artist Mykal Rose on May 11th. Mykal Rose will perform. hits from Black Uhuru, energized by special guests Loftside Stories and Isobel.  The gratitude concert is more than a concert. The event was organized as a vibrant tribute to community and charity, supporting The Delta Project. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with tickets available for $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Online: The Delta Project      

In this episode, Dr. Crystal Frazee, PT is joined by Anna Baeten, the partner, COO, and Director of Corporate Training of Failure Lab in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Together, they delve into the complex dynamics of power and leadership, particularly in relation to women in the workplace. From discussing the challenges of behavioral change to exploring the glass cliff phenomenon, they shed light on the importance of redefining power and valuing diverse skill sets. Join them as they provide insights and practical strategies for navigating power dynamics and achieving success in today's work ecosystem. Go To My Website for the Full Transcript & Show Notes:https://crystalfrazee.com/podcast/womens-power-dynamics/ Highlights: [00:02:07]  Being a woman in the workplace. [00:04:35]  The glass cliff phenomenon. [00:08:38]  Redefining leadership and power for women.  [00:20:08]  Women and money aspirations. [00:23:05]  Valuing women's qualities and influence. [00:24:38]  The perception of skill in sports. [00:29:00]  Women's unrecognized value and skills. [00:32:10]  Women's confidence in male-dominated fields. [00:35:13]  Reflecting on accomplishments. [00:43:05]  Leadership and stress levels.[00:43:07] Listen to your body's signals. [00:50:11]  Accessing problem-solving parts of our brains. [00:53:23]  Redefining power dynamics in the workplace.Mentioned In This Episode:Failure Lab's 10-year anniversary at Wealthy Theatre, August 10th, 7:00 pm.An extraordinary night filled with captivating narratives and awe-inspiring performances, featuring six storytellers and seven entertainers.Tickets + Details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/failurelab/944318Connect with Anna Baeten:Anna Baeten LinkedInFailure Lab WebsiteFailure Lab LinkedInFailure Lab FacebookFailure Lab InstagramConnect with Crystal Online:Crystal's WebsiteCrystal's LinkedInCrystal's InstagramCrystal's TikTok FREE Leadership Resources from Crystal: Free Short Audio Training: How to Run Your Day Without It Running You Free PDF Training: Stress & Overwhelm Relief Game Plan Get updates about Crystal's upcoming book! REVIVE: The Working Woman's Unexpected Guide to Recovering from Burnout

Come along as we take you on a little tour, a historic tour of the Wealthy Theaters Historic District. One of the area's most popular neighborhoods, the Wealthy Theaters Historic District, is packed with walkability, bars, restaurants, and pretty significant historical housing. The History of the Wealthy Theatre District (00:25) Housing in this Neighborhood (01:17) Things to do (02:12) If you're making a move to the Grand Rapids area and you're trying to find a neighborhood that's in the middle of all the action, the Wealthy Theater District, is a perfect option to consider. Being right in the thick of it with a lot of nightlife going on and a lot of vibrant things happening in this neighborhood, this is the perfect option for you. Get more from May Group Realtors at http://marketgrandrapids.com or over on Instagram @maygroupgr and @livingingrandrapids.

Welcome back to the show! We have a hilarious friend joining us in the Stooge this week: Lansing's Best and Grand Rapids honorary stand-up comedian. She is embraced by all and guaranteed to make you laugh. Nicole is 1/5 of the Dog Comic Productions group that you should also follow on Instagram as they are putting shows together all over Grand Rapids after just performing at Wealthy Theatre to a great sized crowd! Follow Nicole and The Dogs on IG: @McFancyVonPants (Nicole) & @DogComicProductions Follow Hunter on TikTok!: @HunterMilesComedy And you can follow Hunter on Instagram and Twitter: @The_HunterMiles Our sponsors! : Riptide Tattoo @Riptide.Tattoo www.riptidetattoo.com 102 Walnut St Suite B Holland, MI 49423 Tuesday-Saturday 11AM - 7PM Off The Gr1d @offthegr1dd 2863 West Shore Dr. Apt. 114 Holland, MI MON-SAT 10AM-8PM SUN: Noon-5PM Produced by Jackie Kalmink (@further.closer) Follow the show on IG and Twitter! Show: @WhereIsThisGoingPod(IG) @WhereIsThisGoPo(Twitter) Show Email: whereisthisgoingpod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hunter-miles/support

Comedy Magician, Trino, amazes and amuses Josh with his plans for magic in West Michigan! Listen in as Trino shares the story of an awkward gig that changed his life forever. Learn about “The Magic Capital of the World” (hint: it's here in Michigan and has a hilarious name) and so much more! Get tickets for Amaze & Amuse: A Modern Day Magic Show at the Wealthy Theatre events pagewww.trinomagic.comFollow Trino on InstagramFollow Trino on FacebookLuc's Light: https://www.lucslight.org/Follow us on:InstagramFacebookTwitterFor more stories and events:https://revuewm.com/

For the 4th year in a row, Grand Rapids Public Library and Wealthy Theatre teamed up to provide our community with free access to international, award-winning experimental films. In this podcast, Wealthy Theatre Director Sarah Nawrocki talks with local filmmakers and film scholars Anal Shah and Spencer Everhart about their take on the films in the 2020 Awards 1 program. For more information on the Ann Arbor Film Festival and the 2020 Awards 1 program, visit AAFilmFest.org Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation for making this event possible. For more information on the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation, visit GRPLfoundation.org

Kent County launches #KCTakeoutChallenge to support local restaurants. Grand Rapids Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2021-22 academic year. Cinema Lab is once again partnering with the Wealthy Theatre for free virtual movie and TV show discussions this month. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-december-3 https://therapidian.org/ethics-and-religion-talk-fathers-responsibility https://therapidian.org/passing-the-mic-heartside-downtown-neighborhood-association https://apps.accesskent.com/take-out-challenge https://www.experiencegr.com/blog/post/winter-outdoor-dining https://www.grfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarships

Wealthy Theatre joins forces with the Grand Rapids Public Library for a live discussion of Taika Waititi's 2016 film "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"! This discussion took place on July 30th, 2020. "Hunt For The Wilderpeople" is currently streaming on Kanopy (www.kanopy.com) and Netflix. Find more film-related resources here: https://www.grpl.org/grreads/grfilmclub/ Original theme music by Starling Electric.

Wealthy Theatre joins forces with the Grand Rapids Public Library (and special guest Adrian Butler) for a live discussion of the classic 1979 Kung-Fu film "The Mystery Of Chessboxing", as well as the legendary hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. This discussion took place on August 20th, 2020. "The Mystery Of Chessboxing" is currently available to view on Kanopy (www.kanopy.com), as well as several other streaming platforms. Find more film and music-related resources here: www.grpl.org/grreads/grfilmclub Original theme music by Starling Electric.

Hello and welcome to the Wealthy Theatre podcast. Where you can tune into the sounds from the historic Wealthy Theatre. Film, theatre, discussions, music, comedy, community events & more. A community-use performing arts venue in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Originally built in 1911, the Wealthy Theatre has been a magnet for the community and has a rich history, spanning over a hundred years, all in the heart of southeast Grand Rapids. Now more than ever, we are challenged to find new ways to bring people together. We hope this podcast can help build more of that community among us near and far from our spot at 1130 Wealthy Street. To learn more about Wealthy Theatre, you can visit: www.wealthytheatre.org. As well as follow any of our social media channels. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. Building community through media. Subscribe to this podcast and stay tuned for many sounds to come, from Wealthy Theatre.

Community leaders urge residents to complete census before Sept. 30 deadline, announce canvassing. Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities reopening this month, reschedules Girls Rock! Grand Rapids camp. Grand Rapids Public Library celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual events. Circle Theatre, Wealthy Theatre teaming up for outdoor Halloween movie nights. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian's platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write. https://therapidian.org/community-updates-september-10 https://therapidian.org/community-updates-september-15 https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Programs-and-Initiatives/2020-Census https://www.girlsrockgr.org/ https://www.grpl.org/hispanicheritage https://circletheatre.org/ https://grcmc.org/theatre

The Wonder of MagicWe sit down virtually with local comedy magician, Trino to talk about what performers are doing when they can't go out.Trino tells us about his history and love of magic and his plans to continue his recurring magic show, Amaze & Amuse at the Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids.You'll learn about some magic resources if you're interested in trying your (slight of) hand at it.Check our Instagram and Facebook pages for a magic trick that Trino taught to us and a video of him showing off some pretty neat and funny magic.Prepare to experience the wonder of MAGIC!Follow Trino:Facebook: @trinomagicInstagram: @trinomagicTikTok: @trinomagicwww.trinomagic.comFollow Us:Instagram: @connectgrandrapidsFacebook: @connectgrandrapidsTwitter: @connectgrandrap

EPISODE 33: FSC SCREEN CLUB, FLEABAG LISTEN HERE PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS LIVE PANEL AUDIO. In the 33rd episode of the Fountain Street Church podcast, Listening At The Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber shares the panel discussion she moderated during about the groundbreaking Amazon Prime/BBC series, Fleabag, created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Panelists include: Sarah Nawrocki, Director of Wealthy Theatre and Lydia VanHoven-Cook, co-founder of the Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival. Episodes of Listening at the Fire can be found at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. To donate to the Fountain Street Church podcast, visit fountainstreet.org/giving NOW AVAILABLE ON STITCHER, APPLE PODCASTS, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps. This episode is sponsored by The Wealthy Theatre. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Wealthy Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark, upgraded with state of the art technology. Originally opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre is now a community venue and free speech platform that is home to a diverse range of stage productions, concerts, movie screenings and more. With two traditional auditoriums as well as dance studios and meeting rooms, the Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre is equipped to host a wide variety of events. For more info on rental opportunities or upcoming events, visit https://grcmc.org/theatre. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Sound Engineer/Post-Production: James Hughes Special thanks to: Sarah Nawrocki, Lydia VanHoven-Cook, Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival Discussion Google Slideshow can be found HERE Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.

In the 32nd episode of the Fountain Street Church podcast, Listening At The Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber shares the panel discussion she moderated during the 2019 Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival about the FX series, Pose, which highlights the ballroom scene in New York City, which gave birth to the art of drag performance as we know it today. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS LIVE PANEL AUDIO.  Panelists include: Sarah Nawrocki, Director of Wealthy Theatre; Carlos Garay-Negron, board member of the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, and West Michigan drag performers Dia Elektra and Dice Santana. New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Wealthy Theatre. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Wealthy Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark, upgraded with state of the art technology. Originally opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre is now a community venue and free speech platform that is home to a diverse range of stage productions, concerts, movie screenings and more. With two traditional auditoriums as well as dance studios and meeting rooms, the Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre is equipped to host a wide variety of events. For more information on rental opportunities or upcoming events, please visit https://grcmc.org/theatre.   Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Special thanks to: Sarah Nawrocki, Dia Elektra, Dice Santana, Carlos Garay-Negron, Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, MI Drag Brunch, DisArt, and the Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.  

In the 29th episode of the Fountain Street Church podcast, Listening At The Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber shares the panel discussion she moderated from the FSC Screen Club event featuring the Pop TV series, Schitt's Creek. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS LIVE PANEL AUDIO.  Panelists include: Thomas Pierce, Director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center; Shirley Griffin, Director of Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival; and Sarah Nawrocki, Director of the Wealthy Theatre. Support Grand Rapids Pride Center by visiting https://www.grpride.org/. New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Wealthy Theatre. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Wealthy Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark, upgraded with state of the art technology. Originally opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre is now a community venue and free speech platform that is home to a diverse range of stage productions, concerts, movie screenings and more. With two traditional auditoriums as well as dance studios and meeting rooms, the Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre is equipped to host a wide variety of events. For more information on rental opportunities or upcoming events, please visit https://grcmc.org/theatre.   Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Special thanks to: Sarah Nawrocki, Thomas Pierce, Shirley Griffin, The Grand Rapids Pride Center, and Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.  

In the 30th episode of the Fountain Street Church podcast, Listening At The Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber shares the panel discussion Sarah Nawrocki moderated from the FSC Screen Club event featuring the Netflix series, Stranger Things. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS LIVE PANEL AUDIO.  Panelists include: Shirley Griffin, Director of Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival; and Sarah Nawrocki, Director of the Wealthy Theatre; and Tony Griffin, Co-Founder of Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival. Support Thriller! Chiller! by visiting https://www.thrillerchiller.com/. New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Wealthy Theatre. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Wealthy Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark, upgraded with state of the art technology. Originally opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre is now a community venue and free speech platform that is home to a diverse range of stage productions, concerts, movie screenings and more. With two traditional auditoriums as well as dance studios and meeting rooms, the Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre is equipped to host a wide variety of events. For more information on rental opportunities or upcoming events, please visit https://grcmc.org/theatre.   Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Special thanks to: Sarah Nawrocki, Tony Griffin, Shirley Griffin, and Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.  

In the second episode of Season 2 of Listening At the Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber sits down with Cate from This Podcast is Haunted, and her husband, writer Stephen Pell, to discuss the much loved animated series of their Christian youths -- VeggieTales.  They talk Christian culture, parables and how they're relevant regardless of faith practice, and how "Silly Songs With Larry" was as influential in shaping their senses of humor as Saturday Night Live or Weird Al Yankovic.  Show Notes:  Bible Man Feature Films For Families, "Rigoletto"    New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Wealthy Theatre. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Wealthy Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark, upgraded with state of the art technology. Originally opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre is now a community venue and free speech platform that is home to a diverse range of stage productions, concerts, movie screenings and more. With two traditional auditoriums as well as dance studios and meeting rooms, the Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre is equipped to host a wide variety of events. For more information on rental opportunities or upcoming events, please visit https://grcmc.org/theatre.   Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Special thanks to: Cate at This Podcast is Haunted and Stephen Pell Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.

In the third episode of Listening At the Fire Season 2, host Virginia Anzengruber embarks on a bit of a quest to narrow down a condensed history of modern-day Christmas by learning of its pagan roots from the team at 3 Pagans and a Cat Podcast, getting a bit of real-world testimonials from a professional Santa Claus, and getting an answer to the question: why is Christmas marketable year-round? with a conversation with the Vice President of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland -- the largest Christmas store in America that is open 361 days a year (and just so happens to be located in Frankenmuth, Michigan -- only a short drive away). We'll also hear a Christmas poem from our Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Fred Wooden ("The Boy Who Laughed At Santa Claus" by Ogden Nash).   New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Wealthy Theatre. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Wealthy Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark, upgraded with state of the art technology. Originally opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre is now a community venue and free speech platform that is home to a diverse range of stage productions, concerts, movie screenings and more. With two traditional auditoriums as well as dance studios and meeting rooms, the Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre is equipped to host a wide variety of events. For more information on rental opportunities or upcoming events, please visit https://grcmc.org/theatre.   Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Special thanks to: 3 Pagans and a Cat Podcast, Maria Bronner Sutorik, Ned Rouse, and Rev. Dr. Fred Wooden Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.

In Episode 1 of SEASON 2 of Listening At The Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber brings you a CROSSOVER episode with our friends at the True Myth Media podcast. Michael and Seth asked Virginia to come on their show to talk about films that have had a spiritual impact on her and the first movie on deck is the Steven Spielberg/Robin Williams classic, Hook. Virginia, Michael, and Seth talk about the themes of: being seen, childhood evolving into adulthood, trust, and love. Coincidentally, this episode was recorded on the anniversary of Robin Williams' death this year, and the group analyzes the collective trauma the world felt upon news of the beloved comedian and actor's untimely death, and the impact one person can have on us as individuals and as a larger community. As always, if you'd like to support the show, please visit https://www.fountainstreet.org/giving and specify in your donation that you'd like it to go to the continuation of this podcast.  *The views of the host are not necessarily the views of Fountain Street Church. New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Wealthy Theatre. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Wealthy Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark, upgraded with state of the art technology. Originally opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre is now a community venue and free speech platform that is home to a diverse range of stage productions, concerts, movie screenings and more. With two traditional auditoriums as well as dance studios and meeting rooms, the Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre is equipped to host a wide variety of events. For more information on rental opportunities or upcoming events, please visit https://grcmc.org/theatre. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Special thanks to: Michael and Seth at True Myth Media.  Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.  

On episode 44, I'm talking with Lydia VanHoven-Cook and Courtney Stuart from the Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival (Facebook, Facebook event, Instagram). This year's Film Festival will be on October 27 at the Wealthy Theatre. They are in their 6th year and offer a FREE day-long film festival for all ages. The films are all short films, 20 minutes or less, “dedicated to elevating voices and showcasing talent from historically underrepresented groups in mainstream media.” The Film Fest will feature the film Teeth and have a keynote by Joyce Pierpoline. You'll be able to get a rad t-shirt from Citizen Shirt, enjoy a jillion cool films and listen to panel discussions that span so many topics. They're also partnering with The Learning Commons at Fountain Street Church.Lydia mentions her zine, The Bandit Zine (Etsy, Instagram). You'll LOVE her zines and buttons. Think holiday shopping, people.Lydia and Courtney mention a few past films that they loved: Le Clitoris and Wrap My Hijab by Mona Haydar. So, get involved! You can volunteer and small and big ways. I think you'll find your people there.Lydia and Courtney mention some favorite things that include the show Pose, Instagram account @hetsexplainyourselves, Lizzo, Better Body Image Conference, affinity spaces, animal rescue.So go to the Film Festival! Take your friends! Take your neighbors! Take the middle seat and I know you'll find belonging, learning, and connection right there.

*This episode has live panel event audio. In Episode 25 of the Fountain Street Church podcast Listening At The Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber shares the panel discussion from the Summer Screen Club event focusing on the Netflix TV series Orange Is The New Black. Created by Jenji Kohan and based on teh book by Piper Kerman, OITNB is a dramedy that takes a look at the lives of the women of Litchfield Correctional Facility, and the escalating injustices perpetrated by the privatized prison complex.  Virginia is joined by panelists Sarah Vesely (director of The Wealthy Theatre) and Shirley Griffin (co-founder of the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival) to discuss the story theory, visual structure, and overall world of Orange Is The New Black.  You can get more info by visiting the Show Notes from this event.  Our nonprofit sponsor for this event was Citizens for Prison Reform, an organization whose "current focus is bringing unity, support and knowledge to families and supporters of prisoners, along with raising awareness among members of the Michigan legislature of the urgent need for reform of our current corrections system. The ongoing lack of oversight and accountability within the Michigan Department of Corrections, which has led to numerous human rights violations within the justice system needs to be addressed." You can support their organization by visiting http://www.micpr.org/donate.html and be sure to follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MICitizensforPrisonReform/. As always, if you'd like to support the show, please visit https://www.fountainstreet.org/giving and specify in your donation that you'd like it to go to the continuation of this podcast.  *The views of the host are not necessarily the views of Fountain Street Church. New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Sound Editor: James Hughes Special thanks to: Sarah Vesely and Shirley Griffin for their time and expertise in this panel event. Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.

In episode 24 of Listening At The Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber sits down with members of the Fountain Street Church 150th Year Anniversary Committee: Todd Johnson, Judy Botts, Charlie Gallmeyer, and Ruth Stein to discuss their thoughts on the monumental task of planning a year's worth of events to celebrate our 150th Anniversary. There's also mention of our very special 150th Anniversary Grand Celebration Street Party, taking place on Sunday, September 15th, on Library Pl. just outside of Fountain Street Church. For more information, please visit https://www.fountainstreet.org/fsc150. Special thanks to James Hughes for the mixing/mastering of this episode.  As always, if you'd like to support the show, please visit https://www.fountainstreet.org/giving and specify in your donation that you'd like it to go to the continuation of this podcast.  *The views of the host are not necessarily the views of Fountain Street Church. New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Wealthy Theatre. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Wealthy Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark, upgraded with state of the art technology. Originally opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre is now a community venue and free speech platform that is home to a diverse range of stage productions, concerts, movie screenings and more. With two traditional auditoriums as well as dance studios and meeting rooms, the Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre is equipped to host a wide variety of events. For more information on rental opportunities or upcoming events, please visit https://grcmc.org/theatre.   Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Mixing/Mastering: James Hughes Special thanks to: Todd Johnson, Judy Botts, Charlie Gallmeyer, and Ruth SteinTheme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.

In Episode 23 of Listening At The Fire, the podcast from Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, host Virginia Anzengruber takes a deeper look at the homelessness and housing insecurity crisis facing America, and the Housing First model of approaching that crisis. Virginia speaks with Rev. Kelly VanBrouwer, Associate Director of Heartside Ministry in Grand Rapids, "a relationship-based social service agency that has provided for our neighbors in the Heartside area for over 35 years. Strong partnerships and collaborations with other community agencies help us to create a safe, vibrant and opportunity-rich community." Virginia also speaks with Jeffrey King, Director of Advancement and Communication at Community Rebuilders, a nonprofit organization based in Grand Rapids that is committed to the model of Housing First in their advocacy, that works with state and local agencies to end homelessness in West Michigan.  Lastly, Virginia speaks with James McNorton, one of the many homeless congregants of Fountain Street Church, to hear about a pilot project he is developing in partnership with FSC, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, and Heartside Ministry -- comfort kits and resource packets for those who are newly experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. If you are interested in donating to James' Comfort and Resource Project, please reach out to Virginia at VAnzengruber@fountainstreet.org or visit fountainstreet.org/giving and specify in your donation that you would like it to go to James' project.  To learn more about housing insecurity in America, please visit https://www.hud.gov/ -- the national website for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Please consider donating financially to Heartside Ministries, Community Rebuilders, and if you're unable to donate monetary resources, please consider donating your time and energy into advocacy for those who need it most.    As always, if you'd like to support the show, please visit https://www.fountainstreet.org/giving and specify in your donation that you'd like it to go to the continuation of this podcast.  *The views of the host are not necessarily the views of Fountain Street Church. New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Wealthy Theatre. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Wealthy Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark, upgraded with state of the art technology. Originally opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre is now a community venue and free speech platform that is home to a diverse range of stage productions, concerts, movie screenings and more. With two traditional auditoriums as well as dance studios and meeting rooms, the Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre is equipped to host a wide variety of events. For more information on rental opportunities or upcoming events, please visit https://grcmc.org/theatre. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Special thanks to: Rev. Kelly VanBrouwer, Jeffrey King, and James McNorton Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.

In episode 22 of Listening At the Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber moderates another panel discussion from our Summer Screen Club series - this time focusing on the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. Based on the novel by Margaret Atwood, this series focuses on a dystopian future where a tyrannical religious government relegates women to class systems that force them to bare children for government officials.  Virginia is joined by panelists Sarah Vesely (director of The Wealthy Theatre) and Shirley Griffin (co-founder of the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival) to discuss the story theory, visual structure, and overall world of The Handmaid's Tale.  Unfortunately, some audio issues prevented the entire session from recording, so you will hear a bit of a jump in topics, but if you'd like to follow along with some of what was discussed in the gap of missed audio, please find the slideshow and panel notes here: Show Notes. As always, if you'd like to support the show, please visit https://www.fountainstreet.org/giving and specify in your donation that you'd like it to go to the continuation of this podcast.  *The views of the host are not necessarily the views of Fountain Street Church. New episodes of Listening at the Fire will release every other Monday at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, and most podcast apps and always at https://www.fountainstreet.org/podcast. Planned Parenthood of Michigan: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-michigan Episode credits: Producer/Host: Virginia Anzengruber Editor/Sound Recordist: Virginia Anzengruber Special thanks to: Sarah Vesely and Shirley Griffin for their time and expertise in this panel event. Theme song: "Alone Again" by Kingsbury. Her new song "In My Brain" is available on Spotify, and her single "Blurry Now" is featured in the newest season of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, and the new music video for "All Gone" is now on YouTube.

In Episode 20 of Listening At The Fire, host Virginia Anzengruber shares an edited panel discussion from the first of our Summer Screen Club events focusing on Shrill - the hilarious and poignant series on Hulu starring Aidy Bryant - based on the novel "Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman" by Lindy West.  One night each month this Summer, Fountain Street Church will host a panel discussion featuring regional non-profit organizations, and film & television experts to dissect, analyze, and discuss some of today’s most thought-provoking TV shows. All Summer Screen Club events are free and open to the public. You watch the shows at your own pace, on your own schedule. Once a month we will meet to talk about them. It’s like a book club that you can binge watch. The Summer Screen Club is presented as part of Fountain Street Church's new education initiative: The Learning Commons. To find out more about The Learning Commons, please visit: hhttps://www.facebook.com/TheLearningCommonsAtFSC. Panelists for this event include Sarah Vesely, Director of the Wealthy Theatre; and Lydia VanHoven-Cook, Co-Founder of The Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival and Board Member of Better Body Image Conference (our non-profit sponsor for this event). Special thanks to our media sponsor for this series: Grand Rapids Community Media Center, who are committed to broadening media literacy in West Michigan and beyond. To find out more about all of these organizations, please check out the links below! GR Community Media Center: https://grcmc.org/ Better Body Image Conference: https://www.betterbodyimageconference.com/ GR Feminist Film Festival: https://www.grfff.org/ For more information on future Summer Screen Club events (all FREE and open to the public, and hosted at Fountain Street Church), please visit: https://www.fountainstreet.org/screen-club.  

With a Grand Rapids tour stop at Wealthy Theatre tonight, the guitarist performed in-studio on this week’s radio show, which also debuted new tracks by several Michigan artists, including The Blueflowers, Lexi Schaub, Charlie Walmsley, Carrie McFerrin and more.

The Grand Rapids band, which plays Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday, powered up its dance-happy music for Local Spins on WYCE, which also premiered new tracks by Lady Ace Boogie, Lazy Genius, Angela Josephine, Shawn Butzin, Silverstiles, ESME and more. Watch the in-studio video, listen to the podcast, read the Artist Spotlight feature.

Steve is unable to converse with Nick on this episode so he talks with interim cohost Drew Tyner and special guests Kate Pilsbury, Emilee Petersmark, Alex Atkin, Adam Danis, Seth Bernard, among many others while backstage at The Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids, Michigan on New Year's Eve! Outro music 'Lempco 971' performed by Seth Bernard. 

Downie’s CD-release show on Friday at Grand Rapids' Wealthy Theatre will celebrate iconic female songwriters as well as original material from her third album. (Podcast, video)