Local Spins on WYCE is a 1-hour exploration of the best music from the Grand Rapids area and West Michigan. The program often debuts new songs by seasoned artists as well as emerging acts who merit attention and broader exposure.

The show is hosted by John "SINK-uh-vitch" from LocalSpins.com, the website covering West Michigan's music scene. Each week, John invites local artists into the studio for live music and conversation.

Tune in for "Local Spins on WYCE" every Friday at 11am. And browse every archived episode online at WYCE dot org

Concerts Under the Stars at the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Chaffee Planetarium is a concert series that combines the wonder of the cosmos and the wonder of music.

The series continues this Thursday, April 12 with Major Murphy live in the planetarium.  Major Murphy creates a chilled-out tempo and atmosphere that will expand the enthusiastic layers of psychedelia. The musical performance is paired with a live light show on the full dome, with 4 K visuals and state-of-the-art surround sound.

 A limited number of tickets for Major Murphy - this Thursday at 7:30pm at Concerts Under The Stars at the Chaffee Planetarium - are available online at  G R P M dot ORG.

The Rapidian Community Celebration
Celebrating One Another: A Storytelling Event for The Rapidian
Monday May 7th at 7pm
Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids

Support for WYCE comes from UICA, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.

UICA features gallery exhibitions of work from regional, national and international artists throughout the year and hosts a range of events including concerts, performance art, artist receptions and gallery talks.

Now showing: UICA presents CAMPUS, an expansive exhibition featuring the work of distinguished artists and designers who work as part of the expansive Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts' campus.

Work by faculty and staff members of the University network will be on view through May 13th featuring a wide range of visual practices, spanning all genres and media.

Details at uica.org.

Concerts Under the Stars at the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Chaffee Planetarium is a concert series that combines the wonder of the cosmos and the wonder of music.

The series continues this Thursday, April 12 with Major Murphy live in the planetarium.  Major Murphy creates a chilled-out tempo and atmosphere that will expand the enthusiastic layers of psychedelia. The musical performance is paired with a live light show on the full dome, with 4 K visuals and state-of-the-art surround sound.

 A limited number of tickets for Major Murphy - this Thursday at 7:30pm at Concerts Under The Stars at the Chaffee Planetarium - are available online at  G R P M dot ORG.

"Our Children's Future" is an evening of live music, local food, artwork and poetry taking place this Wednesday, April 11th at Wealthy Theatre from 5:30 - 9:45pm. 

The event includes a discussion led by Mayor George Hartwell featuring a panel of speakers from the University of Michigan, The City government of Grand Rapids, youth activists from Traverse City, and Citizens' Climate Lobby.

West Michigan bands The Vishaps, and KJ & the Good Time Family Band perform as patrons enjoy displays from the Kendall Art Institute and Grand Valley State University.  And award-winning artists David Cope, Max Lockwood and Zachary Clementz share their spoken word poetry.

Once again that's "Our Children's Future"  - this Wednesday April 11 at Wealthy Theatre. The event is free and open to all ages.

WYCE's Spring Fund Drive is almost here! We'll be raising funds to power WYCE - April 20th through 27th!

- Or - Donate online today at "WYCE dot org slash donate" - All money we collect before fund drive will be used as challenge funds to inspire new listeners to give generously during our Spring Drive.

Then tune in to cheer on community radio, April 20th through 27th!

"Our Children's Future" is an evening of live music, local food, artwork and poetry taking place this Wednesday, April 11th at Wealthy Theatre from 5:30 - 9:45pm. 

The event includes a discussion led by Mayor George Hartwell featuring a panel of speakers from the University of Michigan, The City government of Grand Rapids, youth activists from Traverse City, and Citizens' Climate Lobby.

West Michigan bands The Vishaps, and KJ & the Good Time Family Band perform as patrons enjoy displays from the Kendall Art Institute and Grand Valley State University.  And award-winning artists David Cope, Max Lockwood and Zachary Clementz share their spoken word poetry.

Once again that's "Our Children's Future"  - this Wednesday April 11 at Wealthy Theatre. The event is free and open to all ages.