The Grand Rapids City Commission invites community members to its first City Commission Night Out meeting of the year on Tuesday, March 19th, at Harrison Park Academy.

This is the first of three Commission Night Out meetings. It includes an engagement session, a business meeting, and public hearings.

Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner from by El Granjero (gran-hair-o) Catering. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., City of Grand Rapids departments will host information tables and giveaways.

The meeting will also air on Comcast Channel 26 and be live-streamed on the City of Grand Rapids Facebook page and YouTube channel.

The YWCA West Central Michigan is a social justice organization with more than 100 years of experience providing service to, and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable people in our community. 

Support for WYCE comes from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

DGRI brings you live music and community happenings with GR LIVE every Thursday at noon from Midtwown GR at Studio Park.

DGRI works to elevate Downtown Grand Rapids as a best-in-class heart of an American city.

More info is at downtowngr dot org

Support for WYCE comes from Switchback Gear Exchange... a full-service bike shop and community hub!

Switchback Gear Exchange features many new and used bikes, accessories, and expert bike services. 

Also offering craft beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic selections.

On Tuesdays, Switchback hosts a bluegrass jam. On Thursdays, there is an acoustic open mic opportunity to listen to or play some tunes.

More information on Switchback is on most Social Media platforms or at goswitchback dot com.

Community members of all ages are invited to attend the Blandford Nature Center's Sugarbush Festival on Saturday, March 23rd from 10am-2pm at Blandford Nature Center.

Featuring the opportunity to explore and learn along Blandford Nature Center's Sugarbush Trail.

Festival attendees can learn to identify and tap Sugar Maple trees, explore historic sugaring techniques of Native Americans and Pioneers, and get an inside look at Blandford's Sugarhouse and syrup-making process.

Blandford Sugarbush Festival attendees should pre-register and purchase tickets ahead of time online, or walk-in registration will be available at the door.

More information is at blandfordnaturecenter dot org.

Support for WYCE comes from Circle Theatre Grand Rapids. 

Circle's 2024 summer season includes musicals Tick Tick Boom, Monty Python's Spamalot, and Urinetown... The Musical.

The season also includes plays such as, You Can't Take It With You and A Raisin In The Sun; plus the family production of Curious George.

The Circle Concert Series will feature the music of Prince, Musical Duos, Dance hits, and Jazz hits from today and yesterday.

Tickets and more information on Circle Theatre's upcoming season, may be found at circle theatre dot org 

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live presenting Ruston Kelly live at the Stache.

Ruston Kelly will be bringing his "Too Chill To Kill Tour" to Grand Rapids on March 28th.

Tickets and more information on Ruston Kelly at The Stache on March 28th can be found at section live dot com.

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In addition to our 24/7 live stream at WYCE dot org and our FREE Smartphone app, you can also listen to WYCE at home on your favorite smart speaker.

Simply tell your Amazon or Google smart speaker to "Play WYCE" ,-- and A World of Music will begin playing for you!

No matter where you are, you now have several ways to enjoy your favorite programmers, and a world of music on WYCE!