Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens from June through September. 

This year's concert series features a diverse lineup of performers including Tower of Power, Warren Haynes with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Charley Crockett, Black Violin with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Andrew Bird, and Buena Vista Social Orchestra amid terraced lawn seating surrounded by views of gardens and sculptures.

Tickets and more information are available at Meijer Gardens dot org slash concerts.

Support for WYCE comes from Local Spins...presenting Local Spins Fest 2024 ...tomorrow, May 18, at the Studio Park piazza in downtown Grand Rapids,

Local Spins Fest 2024 showcases "The Future of Michigan Music" with two local youth bands opening the event at 4 p.m tomorrow.  West Michigan acts Short Panic, Elijah Russ Collective, and Nathan Walton & the Remedy will also play live.

General admission and VIP tickets for Local Spins Fest are available themidtowngr dot om,

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Access of West Michigan.

More information online at LocalSpins dot com. 

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.

Support for WYCE comes from the Tip Top Deluxe presenting Luke Winslow King on May 25th.

Originally from Cadillac Michigan, Luke Winslow King is an American-guitarist and multi-instrumentalist playing blues and jazz music.

He is best known for his slide guitar work.

Tickets and more information are available online at ticketweb dot com or at the door at Tip Top Deluxe.

Support for WYCE comes from First Steps Kent.

The Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage provides dedicated funding for programs that improve the health, school readiness, and well-being of children five and younger.

In 2022, Ready by Five served more than twelve thousand young children in Kent County. Thousands more were supported with information about early childhood.

More information about The Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage is at first steps kent dot org.

This message was paid for with regulated funds by Yes Ready by Five.

Today's WYCE Business Day Sponsor Is Mac Wood's Dune Scooter Rides - located on Silver Lake Sand Dunes and open for the season!

Mac Wood's Dune Scooter Rides has been family-owned and operated for over 90 years. It is open daily, to all ages, weather permitting.

More information on Mac Wood's Dune Scooter Rides  including ride times and prices are available at: Mac Woods Dune Rides dot com

Support for WYCE comes from Buses by The Beach, presenting its annual Bus Benefit 2024.

Running on May 24th through 27th, Memorial Day weekend, in Trufant, Michigan.

Buses By the Beach is a nonprofit in support of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, the world's largest Burn Support Organization based in Grand Rapids.  

The event will feature activities and live music throughout the weekend, including performances by Desmond Jones, Roosevelt Diggs, Hannah Rose Graves Band, Pocket Watch, and others.

Tickets and more information at BUSES BY THE BEACH DOT ORG.

Support for WYCE comes from First Steps Kent.

The Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage provides dedicated funding for programs that improve the health, school readiness, and well-being of children five and younger.

In 2022, Ready by Five served more than twelve thousand young children in Kent County. Thousands more were supported with information about early childhood.

More information about The Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage is at first steps kent dot org.

This message was paid for with regulated funds by Yes Ready by Five.

Today's WYCE Business Day Sponsor Is Mac Wood's Dune Scooter Rides - located on Silver Lake Sand Dunes and open for the season!

Mac Wood's Dune Scooter Rides has been family-owned and operated for over 90 years. It is open daily, to all ages, weather permitting.

More information on Mac Wood's Dune Scooter Rides  including ride times and prices are available at: Mac Woods Dune Rides dot com