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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...
Downtown greening reduces crime, draws customers, adds beauty to our environment
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 06-25-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
There are many elements that go into creating a sense of place, that strong sense of identity of character that sets one area apart from everywhere else. In downtown Grand Rapids we have buildings that are historic and beautiful. The focus of the...
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...
Revolutionizing historic preservation
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
Community Media Center (CMC) proudly debuts a new video about Wealthy Theatre's pioneering Centennial Sustainability Campaign, which has a fundraising goal of $500,000. We're halfway there and we need your help. Please share this article,...
WT Centennial "Blues Brothers" Benefit Dec. 7
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 11-30-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Wealthy Theatre screening of the remastered HD version of "The Blues Brothers" takes place Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. This special presentation is an honorary Meanwhile Movie, an American classic, a celebration of soul and blues music...
WT Centennial Sustainability Campaign: Earth Day Event!
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 04-04-2011 under NONPROFITS
WT Peace Pole installation ceremony April 22 at Noon - 15 minutes (bring a lunch!) WT Earth Day Fundraiser From April 4-22 Donate before Earth Day! Wheeler Family Foundation matches 1:1 Receive original Mark Rumsey print as thanks! All donations go...
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...
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...