Join us this Thursday, August 11th at noon for our next episode of GR Live - broadcasting live from HOME at The BOB in downtown Grand Rapids. 

This week, host Quinn Mathews welcomes performances by "PARTS" and "Boy from School" and a conversation with Grand Haven music festival Walk the Beat - plus those in attendance can win concert tickets, enjoy The BOB's pizza buffet and beverages from BOB's Brewery!

Come down to "HOME at the BOB" to be part of the live radio audience - and if you can't make it, tune in to hear the show from noon to 1pm right here on WYCE!

GR Live is a collaboration with Experience Grand Rapids and Gilmore Collection - more information and schedule at "GR Live Radio dot com"

For most children, the first day of school is full of excitement. Unfortunately, for many children that excitement is often overshadowed by worry and embarrassment about being unable to purchase school supplies. With the help of the 10th Annual Backpack and School Supply Drive, over 500 children in need will start a new school year with pride.  A brand new, fully-stocked backpack helps any child feel more comfortable and confident on their first day. Donations of new backpacks and school supplies may be dropped off through August 11th at Community Media Center, located at 711 Bridge Street Northwest *or* between August 8 though 12 at D.A. Blodgett - St. John's located at 805 Leonard Street Northeast. For more Information & Questions, contact Nicole at wyce dot org

WYCE is a media sponsor for GRAM on the Green, the annual outdoor concert series at Grand Rapids Art Museum - hosting its final event this Thursday from 6 to 9pm.

Hear the jazz of The Gaye Lynn McKinney Quartet while you experience, games, food trucks and access to the museum.

The Gaye Lynn McKinney Quartet perform this Thursday night at 6pm for GRAM on the Green on the steps of the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

More information can be found online at art museum G-R dot org.

"Bayou on the Bay is a blues and zydeco festival celebrating the cultural connections shared by Louisiana and Michigan and featuring music, food and community leisure. The one day festival takes place this coming Saturday August 13th from 3pm to 11:30pm at the Betsie Bay Open Space Park in Frankfort Michigan. Proceeds go to benefit Benzie Michigan's community center, youth and educational programs. For more information and tickets visit GrowBenzie.org."G-R-O-W-B-E-N-Z-I-E dot ORG.