Community Media Center
Glance at the Past - Deadly Diseases
by (WYCE)
Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
A brief history of the types of diseases and number of deaths is told from Secretary Wilson's 1898 Board of Health report.
Stability through Innovation: Securing the Wealthy Theatre’s Next 100 Years
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-23-2010 under NONPROFITS
Stability through Innovation: Securing the Wealthy Theatre’s Next 100 YearsBy Erin Wilson, Theatre DirectorWealthy Theatre, in Grand Rapids, MI, designed by prolific architect Pierre Lindhout (1891-1940), turns 100 in 2011. Operated by Grand Rapids...
First Rapidian bureau hosted by Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities to launch in January
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-01-2010 under NONPROFITS
The Rapidian, a service of the Community Media Center, is partnering with Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities to install a news bureau in the southwest quadrant of Grand Rapids. The Rapidian is a web-based, community driven journalism project that...
A DIY prototype kit for Rapidian reporters - Crafters wanted!
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 11-16-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: Last week, we were invited to set up shop at AimWest's social media confabulation, an annual conference in its second iteration that's spilling out of the gills with GR's social media savviest (read: marketers)....
Wireless Internet for Low Income Residents of Grand Rapids
by (grcmc)
Submitted 11-12-2010 under NONPROFITS
UPDATE: This program is no longer available. For those who haven’t heard, Clear is the new kid in town for high-speed wireless Internet access. “Bringing the 4G service to Grand Rapids has been in the works for some time” said...
Crowd cheers on Hispanic Flamenco Ballet at Wealthy Theatre
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 11-03-2010 under NEWS
On Wednesday morning, the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet's charter bus pulled up to Wealthy Theatre. Not far away were a swarm of yellow buses carrying more than 300 students. Billed on the dance company's website as the best option for student field...
Wealthy Theatre neighbors take part In 'positively free' community event
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 11-03-2010 under NONPROFITS
Thanks to the support of local foundations, businesses and organizations, a free and positive community event took place at Wealthy Theatre on an evening otherwise known as "Devil's Night" (Oct. 30). Tricks & Treats, Rhymes & Beats...
Rapid Growth panelists dissect the value of art in Grand Rapids
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 06-17-2010 under NEWS
Photos by Jon Clay Rapid Growth Media held the fifth monthly segment of its speaker series last night at Wealthy Theatre. The topic of the night was "Good business is the best art." Panelists included Brian Kelly (owner of Brian Kelly...
Holding down the fort while Rapidian staffer recovers
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 06-07-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: I visited Matt Russell at the hospital this morning. You may have already heard about his moped accident because even though The Rapidian's content facilitator is confined to a hospital bed, he's been tweeting...
In studio: Lisa Rose Starner
by (WYCE)
Submitted 05-21-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week, Catalyst Radio speaks with Lisa Rose Starner, author of The Local Beet on The Rapidian. The featured song is "Harvest The Bounty" by Phil WIntermute from the compilation "Something Fresh." MEDIA ANALYSIS Twitter more...