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The 4th Wednesday in the ongoing "Wednesdays@Wealthy" series is sponsored by West Michigan Film Video Alliance, which presents 4WALL... The WMFVA is providing the venue for filmmakers to Four Wall their work in an “open mic” night style format. Every Fourth Wednesday of the month all year long WMFVA members/independent filmmakers can screen their completed and works-in-progress for FREE at the Wealthy Theatre Koning Micro-Cinema. Constructive feedback from peers and public in attendance are offered to the filmmaker on request. Screening...
Mars Hill Adding Angles Film Series presents "Stranger than Fiction."
Starring Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman, Stranger than Fiction is the story of an IRS auditor who suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death.
With a focus on artistry and technique, creativity and collaboration, Dance In The Annex’s (DITA) mission is to secure, promote and enhance contemporary dance in Grand Rapids by fostering an appreciation of dance through education and performance opportunities.
February 24th brings the debut of a brand new concert film documenting the trials, tribulations, and lifestyle of the nationally touring musical theater company, Super Happy Funtime Burlesque.
Part documentary, part concert film, and part road movie; this surreal and candid picture takes the viewer from the stage to the dressing room, the bus to the road, and all the stops along the way. Offering a never before seen glimpse into what its like to take an 18 member group of dancers, comedians, actors, and musicians on the road in a...
The Hearts in Motion Dance Project is a unique program committed to providing fun and affordable dance classes to the youth of Grand Rapids. Our unique, "drop-in" style of dance classes allow your child to choose dance classes "a la carte." You can join us at any time and attend classes at your convenience, never paying for a class you don't attend.
If you're looking for something real and if you love the sound of passion in an artist, Ryan Scott has been making his way to the stage.
With performances all across Michigan and the U.S., including MXTP in Grand Rapids, Kettering University in Flint, University of Saint Francis in Joliet, Illinois and The Shelter in the heart of Detroit. Ryan brings an in your face fast pace rap but then slows it down with delicate wording and impeccable placement. The passion and dedication he exhibits is shown in the final cut of every track he...
WYCE, Billy's Lounge, and West Michigan Blues Society welcome the return of The Cabin Fever Blues Series, our popular, annual salute to the best of the midwest.
Praised by the likes of Koko Taylor, Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin and Debbie Davies and heralded as the next “Queen of the Blues” by Pocono Blues Director Michael Cloeren and Blues in Britain magazine, Nora Jean Wallace has earned her place in the blues world.
Lodging provided by The Radisson Riverfront
Food provided by Brick Road Pizza Company
Join Kama Tai of Kalamazoo's Dunuya Drum and Dance for bi-weekly sessions of high-energy traditional West African dance. Classes meet in the Annex of Wealthy Theatre. Members of Badenya Drumming Ensemble add live drumming! $10 adults; Kids free; Guest drummers welcome. Be ready to sweat!
The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre team up to present the Meanwhile film series, the only brew-in-view in the greater Grand Rapids area! This week's film is "Caddyshack" starring Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield. If you are a member of the Community Media Center, you can order drinks at our bar and enjoy a local Michigan beer, a glass of wine, or a mixed drink while watching your favorite cult classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
Description: A bunch of people play golf while grounds keeper Carl Spackler engages...
First broadcast by Channel 4, a British film company, on television in the U.K; Sri Lanka's Killing Fields is a hard-hitting investigation into the final weeks of the Sri Lankan civil war, featuring devastating video evidence of horrific war crimes. It contains very graphic footage in a long format documentary. The film has been hugely important, making it impossible for diplomats to ignore that gross human rights violations took place.