The inaugural "Light Up Downtown" celebration takes place in Rosa Parks Circle on Friday, December 2nd. 

This free and open-to-the-public event features Grand Rapids Mayor Bliss lighting the community Christmas Tree, the Synchronized Skating Club of Western Michigan University performs and also provides free ice skating lessons, plus The Holiday's Cheer community caroling group sings some all-time favorites.  

WYCE will be on hand to emcee the event, share some music and chat with the community.  We're happy to announce that WYCE will provide the musical soundtrack at Rosa Parks Circle throughout this skating season!

"Light Up Downtown" begins at 5pm on Friday December 2nd and is presented by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc, Rockford Construction, and The City of Grand Rapids.

Tune in to WYCE for intimate in-studio interviews - and live performances - from local and touring musicians. We bring you up close to some of our favorite acts as they share brand new songs - often before they're even released - with stories and insights behind the music.

Then, check out "WYCE dot org" for an audio archive of recent in-studio performances. While you're there, browse our calendar of upcoming artist visits!