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WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)

WYCE Independent Community Radio

WYCE"s Community Closeup is a weekly public affairs program featuring community leaders and nonprofit organizations. WYCE is West Michigan"s only independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the greater Grand Rapids metro. WYCE programs an eclectic blend of folk, rhythm & blues, hip-hop, rock, jazz, and world music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. We exist

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All Episodes

00:16:28

A preview of the 2025 PrideFest: celebrating...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/06/13

On this week's episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Jazz McKinney, executive director of The Grand Rapids Pride Center.The mission of The Grand Rapids Pride Center is to create positive change for the 2-SLGBTQ+ community by breaking down barriers, creating awareness, providing inclusive services, and bridging relationships.Jazz spoke about the history of the Pride Center and also discussed the upcoming PrideFest 2025, happening on Calder Plaza on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June

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00:13:00

Celebrating a party with a purpose: LINC UP's Rock...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/06/06

On this episode, host Janet Zahn welcomes Lakiya Jenkins, executive director of LINC UP, and Donald Thompson, events coordinator with LINC UP.They joined Janet to discuss their upcoming Rock the Block Festival on June 14th in Grand RapidsLINC UP’s Rock the Block brings neighbors, local businesses, and community partners together for a vibrant day of connection, celebration, and culture. It features live music and food trucks, local vendors, and many family activities.Rock the Block transforms their

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00:16:37

Dana Romero on how YWCA West Central Michigan...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/05/30

On this episode, we welcome back Dana Romero-, BSCD.They are the Development Coordinator for Donor Communications at YWCA West Central Michigan. YWCA West Central Michigan is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.The YWCA West Central Michigan seeks to inspire hope and healing. Where racism and sexism give rise to domestic and sexual violence, the YWCA works to transform lives with expert services for victims, and

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00:15:46

Building a community of thriving people with Adrienne...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/05/23

On this episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with Adrienne Goodstal, the Executive Director of North Kent Connect.North Kent Connect is a Christian service organization committed to improving the lives of all people in northern Kent County by providing access to basic needs and promoting economic independence.They provide a wide variety of services for the clients/individuals they serve.North Kent Connect serves a very broad geographic area in northern Kent County. You can see that the

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00:16:27

Next Step of West Michigan: helping people heal and...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/05/16

On this episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with David Bult, executive director of Next Step of West Michigan, and Darion Boyd, Carpentry-Community Builder with Next Step of West Michigan.Next Step of West Michigan is a faith-based, social enterprise non-profit that provides job skills training, as well as employment opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and municipal clean-up.The organization works to stabilize and empower its teammates to create high-quality products and

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00:12:50

How the women and music from The Grand Rapids Women’s...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/05/08

On this week's episode, host , John Rumery fromWYCE speaks with Lindsay Ellis, a member of the Grand Rapids Women's Chorus.The Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus is dedicated to singing music that celebrates and honors the diversity of women’s lives. Drawing on music from many cultures, the Chorus strives to educate and inspire its community to promote justice, peace, and equality.The chorus is a diverse, volunteer group of women who are devoted to musical excellence and using the power of music

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00:15:18

Talking curbside trash and recycling with Nicole...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/05/02

On this episode, WYCE's Janet Zahn speaks with Nicole Rapacki, the Recycling Coordinator for the Grand Rapids Department of Public Works.Nicole and Janet spoke about the efforts by the city of Grand Rapids to consider becoming the sole trash hauler for residential properties, according to city officials.The Grand Rapids Department of Public Works leadership has conducted two separate studies that have each recommended that the city become the single hauler for residential services.Currently, the

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00:15:23

A preview of the 2025-26 Season at Grand Rapids Civic...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/04/25

On this week's episode, host Phil Tower speaks with Noddea Skidmore, the Director of Marketing and Communications with Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.Noddea gave us a preview of the upcoming 20 25–20 26 season at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, and talked as well about ticket packages that patrons can take advantage of.We also discussed the upcoming "Ten For All" finals and accessibility at the theatre.Established in 1926, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and ⁠School of Theatre Arts⁠ is one of the oldest and

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00:15:09

How the Tech Collaborative empowers West Michigan...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/04/18

On this week's episode, host John Rumery welcomes Lydia Kauffman, a Project Manager at Carnevale and COO at The Tech-Collaborative The Tech Collaborative empowers non-profits with innovative tech solutions, enabling them to maximize their impact.They are committed to nurturing the next generation of tech by providing opportunities for non-traditional talent to thrive in the industry.The Tech Collaborative exists to bridge the gap between technology and social good while fostering diverse and

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00:15:52

Previewing Curiousity In Action: A Conference In...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/04/11

On this week's program, Station manager, Phil Tower welcomes Whitney Valentine, Director of Education + Exhibitions, with the Saugatuck Center for The Arts, and New York Times best-selling author in speaker Brad Montague.Brad Montague is the keynote speaker for the Curiosity In Action Conference on April 26 at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.We Hope You Fail Better, is currently on exhibit through May 16 at SC4A. It’s an exhibit where playful and thoughtful pieces are brought together by New

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00:13:09

Behind the scenes at Frederik Meijer Gardens and...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/04/04

On this week's episode, we welcome John VanderHaagen - Director of Communications, with Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.John provided us with a timely update on some important and newsworthy happenings at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.As the curtain falls on another long West Michigan winter, it's that time of year again when the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory comes alive with the return of Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming!The annual Butterflies are

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00:17:13

The 2025 Music Econ Summit: creating sustainable...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/03/28

In this episode, WYCE Station manager, Phil Tower speaks with Nik Thomasma, the Executive Director of The Michigan Music Alliance.The Michigan Music Alliance is presenting the Music Econ Summit at the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation in partnership with Monk Recordings LLC., Push the City Cipher and Triumph Music Academy.The Music Econ Summit was founded in 2024 by Monk Mattheus, founder of Monk Recordings LLC., and is happening again this year, April 11-13 at The Grand Rapids

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00:14:26

David Bulkowski, with Disability Advocates of Kent...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/03/21

In this episode, host, Phil Tower speaks with David Bulkowski, executive director, Disability Advocates of Kent County.Disability Advocates’ mission is “to work alongside persons with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives.” They provide a wide array of services throughout Kent, Mecosta, Ionia, Montcalm, and Osceola counties to individuals with physical, cognitive, mental, and sensory disabilities and their families.Dave spoke with us about their upcoming Disability Awareness Day on

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00:16:31

BAM Talent: celebrating, promoting, and advocating...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/03/21

In this episode, we welcome Darius Colquitt, Founder, President, Producing & Artistic Director, of BAM Talent.BAM (or Black Art Matters) Talent, was created & founded in 2021 as a forward-thinking organization, located in Grand Rapids, MI., dedicated to celebrating, promoting, and advocating for Black and underrepresented artists. BAM works as a national nonprofit, providing both training & platforming opportunities for incredible talent, fostering inclusion in the art world, and driving

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00:13:39

A behind the scenes preview of The Live From Wealthy...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/03/07

On this week's program, WYCE Station Manager Phil Towerspeaks with comedian Brian Atkinson, plus therapist Matt Sharpe and radio & podcast host Rick Vuyst.All three are set to appear with Kyle Underwood, and special guest Terri DeBoer in a Clean Comedy Show at the Wealthy Theatre, Wednesday, March 26.The event is billed as "Live From Wealthy Street: A night of clean comedy with Kyle Underwood, Terri DeBoer, Rick Vuyst, Matt Sharpe, and Brian Atkinson."It is a fundraiser for the

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WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/02/28

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00:13:22

Profiling the pioneering progressive African American...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/02/21

On this episode, host & WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Sophia Ward Brewer, Serials and Collection Development Librarian at GRCC and Vice President of the Greater GR Women's History Council.Sophia recently gave a presentation at Grand Rapids Public Library titled Tracing the Steps | African American Women During the Progressive Era in Grand RapidsSophia’s done a significant amount of research on early African American women’s clubs and the remarkable women who led these

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00:15:11

How Dégagé Ministries is serving the homeless and...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/02/14

On this week's episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with Thelma Ensink, executive director of Dégagé Ministries.Dégagé Ministries, established in 1967, offers hope and opportunity to those facing homelessness and poverty in our community.Dégagé Ministries was started in the basement of the Salvation Army at 160 Fountain Street NE in 1967 as a coffee house for college students and a few people from the neighborhood who came for music, poetry, coffee, and to discuss issues.They wanted

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00:13:21

How SECOM is empowering families to achieve their...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/02/07

On this week's episode, host Allison Donahue, program manager atThe Rapidian, speaks with Pablo Garcia, Executive Director, SECOM.SECOM is a key Resource Center that gives help and hope to their neighbors by empowering families to achieve their full potential through healthy living, education, and economic opportunities.SECOM offers a wide range of services, including a healthy food pantry and farm fresh market, a community garden, education, services, volunteering, and groups.Pablo noted that

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00:14:51

Exceptional performances! Previewing Circle Theatre's...

WYCE"s Community Closeup (*conversations concerning... ·

2025/01/31

In this week's episode, WYCE station manager, Phil Tower welcomes Lynne Brown Tepper, Executive and Artistic Director Circle Theatre. Lynne joined us for a preview of the upcoming exciting 2025 Season at Circle Theatre. Circle Theatre is the only community theatre in the West Michigan area that specializes in summer theatre. The Theatre was founded in order to allow community performers of all ages to continue honing their craft and to provide another opportunity for directors, choreographers,

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