Wealthy Theatre
Wealthy Theatre Presents History Rich Holiday Classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' in 16mm Film this December
by (millsjustin2)
Submitted 12-06-2023 under LOCAL LIFE
Frank Capra’s beloved classic, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) is coming back to the big screen in Grand Rapids, just in time for the holidays. The original black-and-white cut of the classic will be screened in a rare 16mm film print presentation at...
"Enrich, Inspire, & Enable": Curtains to Rise for #BAM Talent's Production of American Son Next Week
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 06-08-2023 under NONPROFITS
"Enrich, Inspire, & Enable Black & Underrepresented Voices through Professional-Level Theatrical Training & Production Works." That is the mission statement of #BAM (Black Art Matters) Talent, a local nonprofit organization founded by...
Filmmaker Spotlight: Allison Riley (Open Projector Night Audience Vote Winner)
by (Grand Rapids Fi...)
Submitted 03-03-2023 under NONPROFITS
We'd like to congratulate our last Open Projector Night audience vote winner, Allison Riley and their film 'In the Blood.' Nicholas Hartman from Grand Rapids Film Society sat down to have a conversation with Riley to learn...
Community Updates: Friday, March 3
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-03-2023 under NEWS
Numerous Events Celebrating Women's History Month to Take Place in Grand Rapids in March On Tuesday, the White House issued a proclamation to once again designate the month of March as Women's History Month. This proclamation, the 28th...
Filmmaker Spotlight: Lindsey Normington (Open Projector Night Winner)
by (Grand Rapids Fi...)
Submitted 01-11-2023 under NONPROFITS
We'd like to congratulate our last Open Projector Night winner, Lindsey Normington and her film 'How to Without a Doubt Get Rich and Famous in L.A.' We were excited to have a conversation with Lindsey to learn more about her, process,...
Wealthy Theatre and UICA Announce Return of Open Projector Night
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 09-20-2022 under LOCAL LIFE
In 2012, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) introduced the first Open Projector Night - a seasonal event that provided both local and regional filmmakers with the chance to share their art with the community. Then, eight years later,...
Community Updates: Friday, September 9
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-09-2022 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Museum to Host Cultural Heritage Festival and Anishinaabe Culture Day in October The Grand Rapids Public Museum has announced that, on October 15, the annual Cultural Heritage Festival will be taking place at its...
Community Updates: Friday, August 26
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-26-2022 under NEWS
First Annual Mexican Film Festival to Take Place at Wealthy Theatre in September In September, Wealthy Theatre, the Mexican Heritage Association of West Michigan, and the Consulado de México en Detroit will be partnering to bring Mexican cinema...
Community updates: Friday, Sept. 24
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-24-2021 under NEWS
Mayor’s Greening Initiative bringing 300 new trees to Burton Heights neighborhood The volunteer-led Mayor’s Greening Initiative in Grand Rapids is back next month to plant 250 new trees in the Burton Heights neighborhood, with an extra...
Grand Rapids Community Media Center announces new, returning board members
by (Community Media...)
Submitted 06-16-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Community Media Center (CMC) has announced its newly elected and appointed board members for terms beginning July 1. New to the board is Karisa Wilson Sprite. Sprite is a Grand Rapids musician who has performed her blend of indie folk,...