Support for WYCE comes from Smiling Acres, presenting the "Smiling Acres" music festival from June 27th to June 29th in Trufant, Michigan.

Tickets are on sale now for this year's festival featuring live music from The Go Rounds, Jason Singer of "Michigander," May Erlewine and many more!

The festival also offers workshops for all ages, plus craft and food vendors.

Weekend passes plus more information about the Smiling Acres Music Festival are available at smiling acres festival dot com. (smilingacresfestival.com)

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan works with the West Michigan community to permanently protect and care for nearby natural areas. 

The weather is warm, and creativity is in the air! 

Do you have a student in grades 7-9 that enjoys exploring their creative side? The West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology's new Summer Intensive is now enrolling! 

This 3-day experience has students exploring T-shirt design, beat making, metal stamping, stop motion animation, and more, alongside WMCAT (wim-cat) professional teaching artists. No art experience required. 

Registration ends July 1st! 

For full descriptions, schedule, registration and more visit ARTS TECH dot WMCAT dot ORG (artstech.wmcat.org)

WYCE invites you to tune in weekly for "GR Live," presented by DGRI...Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Thursdays at Noon here on WYCE and live on wyce dot org.. 

Hosted by Quinn Mathews, GR Live features live music from groups playing in the area and interviews with people in our regional music and arts community.

You can listen to GR Live on 88.1 FM WYCE, WYCE dot org, our WYCE Smartphone App, or your smart speaker.

The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) is kicking off summer with its popular Summer Reading Challenge, designed for readers of all ages. 

Running from June 2nd to August 30, 2025, this program invites the entire community to set reading goals, track their progress, and win prizes at no cost.

There are several reading challenges available.  

To sign up, register online at grpl.org,  or in person at any GRPL location. 

Last Mile Café is a local, Black, and woman-owned business that aims to change the narrative of coffee to be more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive. 

They sell only coffees with ethically and sustainably sourced beans, as well as compostable packaging and shipping materials. 

More info is available at lastmile-dot-cafe *(lastmile.cafe)

The Japanese Animation, Film, and Art Expo -- "JAFAX" -- returns to DeVos Place Convention Center on June 27th through 29th for three days of activities, exhibitors, gaming, and entertainment with a focus on Japanese animation and pop culture.