The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) is kicking off summer with its popular Summer Reading Challenge, designed for readers of all ages. 

Running from June 2nd to August 30, 2025, this program invites the entire community to set reading goals, track their progress, and win prizes at no cost.

There are several reading challenges available.  

To sign up, register online at grpl.org,  or in person at any GRPL location. 

Support for WYCE comes from The Grand Rapids Art Museum, announcing the new series, "Thursdays on the Terrace," Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm through August 28.

"Thursdays on the Terrace" offers live performances and events downtown, including artmaking, live music, including WYCE's GRAM on the Green Concert Series, trivia and game nights, and more. All events are open to the public at no charge.

Guests can also explore the exhibitions inside the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

The full schedule plus additional information is available at artmuseumgr dot org.

The West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology presents the Adult Career Training program. 

The Adult Career Training Program at WMCAT (wim-cat) aids Kent County adults experiencing unemployment in tuition-free career training with professionally led instruction.

Support for WYCE comes from the Dunesville Music Festival, Jul 25-27, at Harmony Pines in Interlochen, Michigan.

Dunesville is proud to present a diverse and Michigan-based lineup featuring Organ Fairchild, Dixons Violins, Hannah Rose Graves, Candid Antics, Third Coast Swing, and several other acts.

The festival also includes workshops, vendors, live painters, fire performers, and an art gallery. 

Tickets and more information are available at dunesvillemusicfestival.com

Have you ever wondered what you can do to pay it forward and make sure WYCE Radio is here for your kids and grandkids to enjoy?

In addition to your generous continuing support for WYCE while you're still with us, please consider including a financial gift to WYCE in your estate plan.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to consult with your estate planning attorney about the benefits of leaving a gift to support WYCE. 

If you don't have an estate planning attorney, don't hesitate to contact Station Manager Phil Tower([email protected]) for our trusted recommendations.

BAMTalent, West Michigan's national nonprofit for Black & Underrepresented Artists, invites you to their summer concert series happening Saturdays in July and August at Wealthy Theatre.

The BAMTalent Summer concert series features music from Grammy nominated hip-hop artist Alfred Banks, 2024 Art prize winner, Cuu (coo) Josama, musician Michael Davis Arnold, operatic baritone Babatunde (BAH-bah-TOON-day), Hip-Hopera and Michigan's own THOT Squad. 

Tickets are on sale now at G R C M C dot ORG slash THEATER.

Support for WYCE comes from the Dunesville Music Festival, Jul 25-27, at Harmony Pines in Interlochen, Michigan.

Dunesville is proud to present a diverse and Michigan-based lineup featuring Organ Fairchild, Dixons Violins, Hannah Rose Graves, Candid Antics, Third Coast Swing, and several other acts.

The festival also includes workshops, vendors, live painters, fire performers, and an art gallery. 

Tickets and more information are available at dunesvillemusicfestival.com