The Count Basie Orchestra
I'm A WomanBasie Swings The Blues 2023 via Candid
A rockin', stompin' tour through the blues, rock and edgy folk with world beat and jazz accents. No room for the esoteric here.
Keep up with all the music we've been playing at WYCE dot org.
Our Online Playlist features detailed information on songs we play -- you can also rate what you've heard.
Just click on the 'Playlist Archive' button at WYCE dot org to start exploring.
The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan is sponsoring its annual Stomp Out Stigma 5k Walk for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention on Saturday, May 18 at the GVSU Campus -Seward Lot in Downtown Grand Rapids.
Registration begins at 8 AM on the day of the walk and the walk begins at 9 AM. Proceeds from the walk benefit Be Nice programs and awareness throughout the West Michigan community.
The "Be Nice" action plan educates students about mental illnesses and encourages them to exchange stereotypes for understanding, compassion, and acceptance.
Registration is FREE for the Stomp Out Stigma 5k Walk, and available now at BeNice dot org. That's be nice dot o-r-g.
Did you know that half a million children in Michigan live in food insecure households?
More than 34,000 of those children live right here in West Michigan.
The only way we will realize a hunger-free community is by getting there together.
Kids' Food Basket is a food equity nonprofit supporting West Michigan kids and families by increasing access to healthy, nourishing meals.
More information at kids food basket dot org.
You can attend a live radio broadcast in person every week courtesy of WYCE!
"GR Live" presented by DGRI, broadcasts on Thursdays at Noon from Midtown GR, located at 123 Ionia Ave. SW. Hosted by Quinn Mathews, this show features live music from groups playing in the area and interviews with people involved in our regional music community.
Join the show in person, or listen to it on 88.1 FM WYCE, WYCE dot org, streaming on our WYCE App, or your smart speaker.
The City of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is hosting another summer of free outdoor fitness in parks and public spaces across the city.
The city offers 16 dance, cardio, and yoga classes that will run weekly from now until August 22nd.
These fitness classes will be held weekly, Monday through Thursday, and are free of charge; no registration is required.
Cancellations due to weather will be announced on the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
More information is available on the city of Grand Rapids website at grandrapidsmi dot gov