Are you a Michigan musician or know of a few talented artists?

The YWCA West Central Michigan is a social justice organization with more than 100 years of experience providing service to, and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable people in our community. 

You might have heard The Rapidian is back! And now The Rapidian is looking for passionate writers to join their team as volunteer reporters. 

The Rapidian aims to elevate local voices and foster civic engagement by creating space for community participation in reporting on topics that matter to them. Volunteer with the Rapidian and join them in sharing the stories that matter in Grand Rapids.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2024. Those interested can email Rapidian Program Manager Allison Donahue at a l l i s o n at grcmc.org

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You're invited to join the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and Wealthy Theatre for an Earth Day screening of Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, on Tuesday, April 22nd.

The film is set far in the future after an apocalyptic conflict has devastated much of the world's ecosystem, and one of the few surviving humans, young Nausicaä works to bring peace back to the ravaged planet. 

In recognition of Earth Day, Wealthy Theatre is generously donating 10% of all ticket sales to support the Land Conservancy of West Michigan's mission to conserve ecologically critical land. 

You can learn more and purchase tickets at grcmc dot org slash theatre.

The Gilmore Collection and WYCE are proud to present the 22nd annual WYCE Bubble Bash - a festive holiday fundraiser for WYCE community radio... featuring sparkling wines from around the world, and NEW this year: a selection of BOB's Beers on draft...on Thursday, November 30^th at HOME at the B.O.B.

Additional support for the WYCE Bubble Bash comes from Denison Financial.

A $35 donation lets you sample several varieties of sparkling wines and champagnes, BOB's Beers on draft, a spread of food, and... live jazz from SpaceBar!

Admission is at the door on the day of the event. Ages "21" and up are welcome.

Join us for the WYCE Bubble Bash! Next Thursday, November 30, at 5:30 inside HOME at The BOB. 

GRTV's Media Makers summer camp registration is now open! 

Grand Rapids high schoolers can get hands-on experience creating a live studio TV show, short film, or podcast - and get paid to do it! 

Campers will spend a week learning creative techniques and technical skills, workshopping with local professors, filmmakers, reporters, and radio personalities, all while getting experience with professional production equipment. 

By the end of camp, they'll have a finished project for their portfolio and a free membership to the Community Media Center. 

Applications are open now - spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 

More information is available at bit.ly/grtvsummercamp

(*also at: g r c m c dot org slash learn slash summer camp. )

Do-it-yourself TV, podcasting, and filmmaking start here at the Grand Rapids Community Media Center with GRTV!

GRTV's certification classes are now back in full swing, and they offer knowledge & access for makers of every skill level. 

Class offerings include Intro to Video Production, Intro to Podcasting, Studio Production, and others

Once certified, GRCMC Members get free access to GRTV gear, available for checkout during business hours.

You can learn more at grtv dot org slash learn. (grtv.org/learn)