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Profile: Byron Strickland
Byron Strickland
Byron Strickland has been producing MSTV on GRTV for 10 years! The weekend of July 25th, 2009 was the 10th anniversary of his filming his first show. It was the Mopars show at the Red Barns in Hickory Corners, Michigan.
Spotlight: GRTV
GRTV trains people in television production and broadcasts member-created programs on cable channel 25. GRTV provides TV-making tools, studios, edit equipment, camera gear, and the expertise to use them.
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Thank-you so much for the wonderful evening at Glean Infusion's CD Release Benefit Concert. It's a pleasure working with your staff! You guys are great and we respect, value and appreciate you and your work. We all hope to collaborate again with you soon and look forward to continuing to promote and support your organization.
Jason Wheeler, Wheeler Family Foundation
Welcome to the CMC
For over 25 years the Community Media Center has acquired and maintained technology tools, media services and community venues to benefit the Grand Rapids community. Explore this site to discover how CMC's television, radio, IT, education and live theatre resources are here to help you.
"A Wealthy History" Speaker Series event, Sept. 8
Posted: 09/02/2010
(The following is an excerpt from today's Rapid Growth Media article by Jeff Hill and Erin Wilson, please click here for complete article - the Sept. 8 Speaker Series event at Wealthy Theatre also will be the launch of the theatre's Centennial Celebration.)
Remember a time, not long ago, when many people were afraid to even drive down Wealthy Street, let alone live, work and shop in the district?
Now, it seems like announcements come monthly regarding another building being rehabbed, and those buildings are filling up with...
The Queeries: Inlaws & Outlaws
Posted: 09/01/2010
Tickets go on sale today for this month's Queeriesfilm - Inlaws & Outlaws.
The Queeries is a monthly LGBT film series; the next Queeries event will be Sept. 17, with the Grand Rapids premiere of Inlaws & Outlaws and featuring the films director.
Inlaws & Outlaws is a film that cleverly weaves together the true stories of couples and singles - both gay and straight - all into a collective narrative that is as hilarious as it is heartbreaking.
Inlaws & Outlaws Director Drew Emery will be in attendance for a special Q&A after...
Wonderfall at Wealthy: "You Know, For The Kids!"
Posted: 08/30/2010
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Tickets go onsale today for all three events in the WonderFall series at Wealthy Theatre, presented by Grand Rapids Children’s Museum & Community Media Center (CMC):
- October 9: Justin Roberts “The Paul McCartney of kids’ music.” — USA Today
- November 6: The Candy Band “Punk rock for kids!” — www.candyband.com
- November 20: "The Wizard of Oz Sing-A-Long Version" (in HD!) — Grand Rapids premiere!
WonderFall events take place at 11 a.m. on Saturdays (dates above.)
Tickets are available at
City Connection Live; On Livewire and Online
Posted: 08/24/2010
On Monday, August 30th, City Connection went live on Livewire, Comcast channel 24, and right here online at 5pm. This show is your chance to talk with Grand Rapids City Mayor George Heartwell. You can ask the Mayor questions through twitter @GRTVaccess, email at cityconnection@grcmc.org or become a fan of GRTV on facebook and ask questions on our wall. Then tune in on the first Monday of the month at 5pm to see your concerns addressed live. And for the less bashful, the phone lines are open during the show at...
City Connection from August 30th, 2010
An Open Letter from the Board President
Posted: 08/24/2010
Dear members, friends and supporters.
The Grand Rapids Community Media Center is now in our 29th year of media service to Grand Rapids. This is a very exciting time for us. In just the past 18 months, we have further grown our core services to include the Rapidian, new programs and series' at Wealthy Theatre, and new production activities like The Community Story Tree. We have even witnessed the long-awaited expansion of the WYCE signal nearly to the lakeshore. Our growth in service is aimed at...