Have you ever wondered what you can do to pay it forward and make sure WYCE Radio is here for your kids and grandkids to enjoy?

In addition to your generous continuing support for WYCE while you're still with us, please consider including a financial gift to WYCE in your estate plan.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to consult with your estate planning attorney about the benefits of leaving a gift to support WYCE. 

If you don't have an estate planning attorney, don't hesitate to contact Station Manager Phil Tower(phil@grcmc.org) for our trusted recommendations.

Support for WYCE comes from the Destination Kent Committee.

On August 6th, Kent County will vote on the Lodging Tax Proposal to increase the lodging tax from five to eight percent on hotel/motel stays. 

More information on the impacts of the lodging tax and how such revenue would be used can be found at yesdestinationkent.org.

This message was paid for with regulated funds by the Destination Kent Committee.

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens now through September. 

This year's concert series features a diverse lineup of performers, including remaining performances from Black Violin with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Andrew Bird, Grace Potter, Buena Vista Social Orchestra, and Keb Mo'+Shawn Colvin, amid terraced lawn seating surrounded by views of gardens and sculptures.

Tickets and more information are available at Meijer Gardens dot org slash concerts.

Support for WYCE comes from The Fans of Valley Field ... presenting a full schedule of events for their 2024 season!

Friday July 26th, Fans of Valley Field present "Rock The Ballpark!" a triple bill of live rock featuring three West Michigan-based bands: Moto, Overdrive Orchestra, and  Death By Lions.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

Sullivan Field features lawn seating only, so attendees should bring a blanket or chair.

Tickets and more information plus the full schedule of events are at fansofvalleyfield dot org

Support for WYCE comes from The Thornapple Arts Council... announcing the Fair Ground Festival... a celebration of women and diversity in music and rural community.

The Fair Ground Festival on July 27th at the Barry Expo Center, in Hastings.

This two-day, family-friendly festival is held at an accessible venue, featuring eight female-led performers including The Accidentals, Alanna Royale, and The War and Treaty.

A special Fair Ground Festival Pre-Party event is Friday, July 26th, featuring live music from In the Valley Below and The Burney Sisters.

Tickets and more information on The Fair Ground Festival  and Friday pre-party are at fairgroundfestival dot org

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens now through September. 

This year's concert series features a diverse lineup of performers, including remaining performances from Black Violin with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Andrew Bird, Grace Potter, Buena Vista Social Orchestra, and Keb Mo'+Shawn Colvin, amid terraced lawn seating surrounded by views of gardens and sculptures.

Tickets and more information are available at Meijer Gardens dot org slash concerts.

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Frederik Meijer Gardens...presenting sponsor along with WYCE of the Tuesday Evening Music Club... bringing a diverse schedule of local and regional performances to the Amphitheater stage on Tuesday nights

These outdoor performances are free for Meijer Gardens members and any general admission visitor to the Gardens.

This Tuesday, July 23rd, The Diatribe, presents an evening of the poetic stylings of Marcel Fable Price, a former Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids, as well as Foster, aka Auto Pilot, an orator, and a co-founder of The Diatribe. There'll also be live music from singer-songwriter Karisa Wilson, and the hip-hop/ R&B band, Bedrock.

Tuesday Evening Music Club is supported by WYCE Community Radio, *Ayers Basement Systems, Meyer Music and Corporate Live. 

The full lineup and more information are at Meijer Gardens dot org slash Tuesday.

Support for WYCE comes from Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. 

DGRI presents Relax at Rosa - the Downtown lunchtime music series at Rosa Parks Circle. 

Relax at Rosa is open to the public and features live music from Michigan-based artists from noon to 1:30pm every Thursday throughout the summer. 

More information is available at downtowngr dot org or @downtowgrinc on all social channels.

Support for WYCE comes from The Thornapple Arts Council... announcing the Fair Ground Festival... a celebration of women and diversity in music and rural community.

The Fair Ground Festival on July 27th at the Barry Expo Center, in Hastings.

This two-day, family-friendly festival is held at an accessible venue, featuring eight female-led performers including The Accidentals, Alanna Royale, and The War and Treaty.

A special Fair Ground Festival Pre-Party event is Friday, July 26th, featuring live music from In the Valley Below and The Burney Sisters.

Tickets and more information on The Fair Ground Festival  and Friday pre-party are at fairgroundfestival dot org

WYCE is now accepting used record donations for our annual Record and CD Sale at the Eastown Street fair on Saturday, September 7th.

Donations of LPs and 45s can be dropped off at the Community Media Center on 711 Bridge street Northwest, between 10 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday.

All proceeds raised go towards supporting West Michigan's only volunteer-powered, independent community radio station.

For more information on donating your used vinyl to WYCE contact Operations Manager Scott Winters at scott@grcmc.org

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Frederik Meijer Gardens...presenting sponsor along with WYCE of the Tuesday Evening Music Club... bringing a diverse schedule of local and regional performances to the Amphitheater stage on Tuesday nights

These outdoor performances are free for Meijer Gardens members and any general admission visitor to the Gardens.

This Tuesday, July 23rd, The Diatribe, presents an evening of the poetic stylings of Marcel Fable Price, a former Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids, as well as Foster, aka Auto Pilot, an orator, and a co-founder of The Diatribe. There'll also be live music from singer-songwriter Karisa Wilson, and the hip-hop/ R&B band, Bedrock.

Tuesday Evening Music Club is supported by WYCE Community Radio, *Ayers Basement Systems, Meyer Music and Corporate Live. 

The full lineup and more information are at Meijer Gardens dot org slash Tuesday.