documentary

Documentary traces American epidemic: childhood hunger

by (Feeding America...)

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

After a week that included a poverty simulation, a healthy food cook-off and a day of nonprofit open houses, Hunger Action Week 2012 ends in a college classroom. Rather than preparing for an exam, these students are preparing to make their mark on...

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Which Way Home

by (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 05-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

On Friday evening, May 18th from 6 - 8 p.m., the Grand Rapids Dominican Associates are hosting their final film of the season until they begin again in fall. Free and open to the public, this film will be located in...

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Catalyst Radio: Austin Bunn on his documentary play, and on writing

by (Catalyst Radio)

Submitted 01-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Local writer Austin Bunn spends time on Catalyst Radio this week to talk about his documentary project "Rust." When Bunn moved to Grand...

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Seth and May to premiere new CD and documentary at Wealthy Theatre

by (Rob Cole)

Submitted 11-03-2011 under NEWS

Michigan-grown roots music favorites Seth Bernard and May Erlewine revisit the Wealthy Theatre Saturday, November 5th, for a two-tiered event featuring a documentary film and live music. The duo's seven-year musical run has been...

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Peace Corps celebrates 50 years of contributions

by (rpcvwmi)

Submitted 02-23-2011 under NONPROFITS

March 1, 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the day on which President Kennedy signed the executive order that established Peace Corps as an independent government agency devoted to promoting world peace and friendship.  Since that day, more...

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Southtown PhotoVoice screening sets direction for community action

by (dennetmint)

Submitted 08-02-2010 under NEWS

Viewers were jumping out of their seats at Dirk Koning Microcinema last Friday evening as they debated the best way to improve Southtown neighborhoods. Nearly 30 attendees gathered at Wealthy Theatre on July 30 to view Southtown PhotoVoice, a...

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Wine tasting, documentary screening, hors d'oeuvres 6/17

by (wealthytheatre)

Submitted 06-09-2010 under NONPROFITS

Art of the Table and Electric Cheetah / Eel, along with Community Media Center's Wealthy Theatre, are presenting the Grand Rapids premiere of the winemaking documentary, "Blood Into Wine," June 7.  More information about the event (including...

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Local Food Premiere: "Eating In Place"

by (LisaRoseGR)

Submitted 04-04-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Can we eat our way to a healthier economy? That’s the question asked by Eating in Place, an hour-long documentary produced by the Grand Rapids Area Council for the Humanities (GRACH) and Calvin College.  Eating in Place premieres at 7 pm,...

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