WYCE invites you to tune in weekly for "GR Live," presented by DGRI...Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Thursdays at Noon here on WYCE and live on wyce dot org.. 

Hosted by Quinn Mathews, GR Live features live music from groups playing in the area and interviews with people in our regional music and arts community.

You can listen to GR Live on 88.1 FM WYCE, WYCE dot org, our WYCE Smartphone App, or your smart speaker.

The mission of the Stock Bridge Business Association is to connect local businesses with the community, support business growth and development, and honor the history and culture of Grand Rapids' West Side.

The Stock Bridge Business Association envisions a future where all are welcomed and honored for who they are and how they connect within the community, regardless of if they own a business or not.

If you want to know what's happening in the Bridge Street neighborhood, The Stock Bridge Business Association offers a way to connect and hear directly from business owners and representatives.

For more information, visit stockbridgegr dot com.

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan empowers West Michigan's people and organizations to engage thoughtfully with the world.

The World Affairs Council is committed to providing non-partisan, global perspectives by bringing international diplomats and global experts to our community.

Their motto is: "To change the world," we believe, "one must first know the world."

To learn more, register for events, and become a member it's worldmichigan dot org

Support for WYCE comes from the Kalamazoo State Theatre presenting Patty Griffin on November 9th.

Patty Griffin will be joined by Hayes Carll and Lori McKenna.

The night will feature all three singer-songwriters taking the stage together to perform each other's songs, share stories, and more.

Tickets and more information on Patty Griffin at The Kalamazoo State Theatre are available at the box office or online at k-a-z-o-o state dot com.

The Michigan Parkinson Foundation is holding its annual Parkinson Hero Walk at Aquinas College to raise funds for the 35,000 individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's in Michigan and allow individuals to honor the Parkinson's Hero in their lives.

The walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th. Registration begins at 9 AM, and the walk starts at 10:30 AM, at the Aquinas College Athletics & Recreation Building.

It will include sponsors from across the community, exercise demonstrations, an interactive kids' corner, and a one-mile walk. 

More information is available at parkinsonsmi dot org.

Winter is coming, and the Hispanic Center needs winter coats to keep families warm!