By The People, For The People
Wealthy Theatre, a service of CMC, was restored by the neighborhood, and remains a community venue to this day. This historic landmark is nearly 100 years old, but one of the most technologically advanced community theatres in the country.
A "community use" venue, Wealthy Theatre is content neutral, and all responsibility for productions lies with the community member presenting the event.
The historic Wealthy Theatre brings concerts, culture and conversations to the stage: see what's going by visiting the event calendar or check out our featured events, below.
Square Dancing
We're a gay square dancing group located in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Are you looking for some fun people to socialize and square dance with? Our club has about 40 members, both male and female. The club is open to anyone who is interested in square dancing.
We dance on Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00
Come Dance With Us!
We're looking for YOU! You don't need a partner to dance, we'll find one for you. Come on down and enjoy the... (read more)
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| Where: | Front Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Admission: | info@grsquares.org | |
Fourth Wednesdays @ Wealthy: Fourth Wall
The Fourth Wednesday in the ongoing "Wednesdays @ Wealthy" series are "Fourth Wall," sponsored by West Michigan Film & Video Alliance. WMFVA Fourth Wall provides a venue for independent filmmakers to screen their work to an audience. Networking and critical feedback is encouraged. Free to attend and screen for all WMFVA members. GRCMC members discount tickets available. Do you have something you want to feature at the WMFVA Fourth Wall program? Check out WMFVA (link below)... (read more)
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| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Admission: | $5, $3 for CMC members, Free for WMFVA members | |
Summer Arts Camp 2008 Performance
Approximately 50 youth, ages 8 to 12, who are participants in the Grandville Avenue Academy for the Art's Summer Arts Camp will perform in dance, music and theatre. The performance is an end-of-camp celebration and arts festival highlighting the cross-cultural activities that the youth participated in over the duration of the 2-week camp. An art exhibit displaying the art and clay projects made by the youth will also be part of the arts festival.
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | This coming Thursday, July 24, at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm) | |
New Talent Night
Pure Harmony Entertainment, L.L.C. presents an evening of entertainment for the whole family!!
The NEW TALENT NIGHT is a family-oriented talent show that will be judged by the audience. Contestants may be eliminated during their performance by the audience. At the end of the show, all remaining contestants will be brought to the stage and the contestant who receives the loudest cheers from the audience wins the talent show. A prize will be awarded to the winner with a chance... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| Admission: | $8.00 | |
Fusion Film Festival
25 passenger All White Super Stretch Cadillac Escalade on 20's is how Fusion roles. Come be a part of the paparazzi as the cast and crew from the recent spoofs of Hanna Montana and Napoleon dynamite sign autographs on the red carpet.
Fusion Film Academy is showcasing the summer film spoofs entitled “Hannah Michigan” and “Napoleon Firecracker” Sunday, August 3rd at 3:00pm at the Wealthy St. Theater. Free Food, beverages and popcorn will be provided at this exciting event. This project... (read more)
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Sunday, August 3, at 3pm (doors open at 2:55pm) | |
United Nations Comedy Tour
UNITED NATIONS COMEDY TOUR: What is the United Nations Tour? You'll laugh and learn about people and cultures things that might surprise you. We are all much more similar than different and we're proving it in towns across America. Now you have the opportunity to see it and we won't hurt you, unless you fall on the floor laughing. We have put together the most diverse group of comedians ever assembled on one stage. Our... (read more)
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 5, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $20 | |
COMMON LENS: Maxed Out
In July, Common Lens teams up with the local organization Local Future to present the documentary "Maxed Out." Following the film, Local Future will host a discussion period. Common Lens is made possible by the Dyer-Ives Foundation.
Film Description:
Maxed Out takes viewers on a journey deep inside the American style of debt, where things seem fine as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. With coverage that spans from small American towns all the... (read more)
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| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 6, at 7pm (doors open at 6pm) | |
| Admission: | $3 suggested donation | |
GRCMC Digital Portable Certification Class
GRCMC Digital Portable Certification Class -- learn how to use our portable production equipment.
| Where: | Back Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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Eastown Community Association Youth
Neighborhood youth from Eastown Community Association learn how to create digital stories.
| Where: | Front Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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FinalCut Pro Editing Certification class
GRCMC Learn how to edit video with FinalCut Pro.
| Where: | CMC Wealthy Computer Lab, 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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COMMON LENS: Genetically Modified Food: Panacea or
*Rescheduled from July 2nd*
On July 9, Common Lens teams up with the West Michigan Cooperative to present the provocative and thought-provoking documentary "Genetically Modified Food: Panacea or Poison." After the film there will be a discussion period facilitated by the West Michigan Cooperative. The Common Lens Series is made possible by the support of the Dyer-Ives Foundation.
Film Description: As the global demand for food increases and modern technological breakthroughs give scientists the tools they need to create stronger, healthier... (read more)
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| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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Eastown Community Association Screening
Premiere of Eastown Community Association Youth-produced digital stories.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 20, at 11am | |
Eastown Community Association Screening
11 and 12 year olds from the Eastown neighborhood screen their digital stories created with MOLLIE.
| Where: | Front Studio (WT Annex), 1110 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 20, at 11am | |
Wednesdays at Wealthy: FLOW
The third Wednesday of every month: FLOW: Spoken Word & Poetry, Open Mic. Part of W@W Wednesdays at Wealthy.
FLOW is an competitive event open to all poets. They will perform their work and be judged by members of the audience. Hosted by Slam Master Greg Bliss, experience the brightest and the best poets around in our new Micro Cinema.
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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An Evening with Potato Moon
an evening with local favorite band Potato Moon, with special guests, The Lollipops. MORE INFO TO COME!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!! TELL YOUR FRIENDS, BRING YOUR FAMILY!
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Thursday, August 21, at 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) | |
| Admission: | $10 | |
The Walkies
"The Walkies" is a once-monthly Friday night where all your shopping, dining, drinking and entertainment needs can be found on Wealthy Street! From Union to Lake, along Wealthy, there are so many great choices - and you can walk to Wealthy Theatre for an 8PM movie in The Koning Micro-Cinema!
"The Walkies" is brought to you by Local First and Community Media Center.
If you're interested in some type of underwriting, please contact Erin < erin@grcmc.org > for more information --... (read more)
| Where: | The Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Friday, August 22, at 8pm | |
| Admission: | $3 | |
Jake's Music Festival
Jake’s Music Festival is a combination of great music and a great cause. For the fourth consecutive year, local bands will get together for a concert to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The Festival was started by Tom and Mary Scheidel of Rockford and named for their son Jake, who was diagnosed with Type 1 or juvenile diabetes 11 years ago when he was only six. Local performers donate their time to this worthy cause. For only $10 a... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Saturday, September 6, at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm) | |
| Admission: | $10 available at door or by calling 459.4788 x131 to reserve in advance | |
Acapella Gospel Music Fest
Community Volunteer Agency presents A Capella Gospel Music Fest featuring some of the best voices in West Michigan. This event is in recognition of the heroes of September 11th. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local American Red Cross.Community Volunteer Agency is a tax-exempt non-profit organization. Argie Holliman-Chibuzo President.
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Thursday, September 11, at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) | |
| Admission: | $10.00 per person | |
Henry Sapp:Doctor of Comedy: Straight Trippin'
AN EVENING OF COMEDY YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!
West Michigan's own Henry Sapp, known as the "Doctor of Comedy," brings his unique and uplifting blend of Christian Comedy for one night only to Grand Rapids!! Henry has been making a name for himself throughout the country and is known for his ability to bring laughter - the medicine of the soul - into the lives of others. The Doctor will see you now!
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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The Return of the Glory Train
A live, Gospel play with comedy - a performance you won't want to miss!! Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at door
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Friday, September 26, at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) | |
| Admission: | $10 in advance; $12 at door | |