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Lenear, LaGrand participate in public mayoral debate 2 weeks before election
by (Justin Mills)
Submitted 10-23-2024 under NEWS
With two weeks left before the Nov. 5 general election, Grand Rapids mayoral candidates Senita Lenear and David LaGrand took center stage at Wealthy Theatre Monday to participate in a formal debate discussing key community issues. The debate topics...
Multiple film events come to Grand Rapids this fall
by (Justin Mills)
Submitted 09-16-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
Originally established in 2009, the Grand Rapids Film Festival (GRFF) is returning to the city Sept. 20-22, featuring multiple screenings, venues and local filmmakers. The festival’s kick-off event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20 with...
Wealthy Theatre Presents History Rich Holiday Classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' in 16mm Film this December
by (Justin Mills)
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...