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From the Theatre Director

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE 10/15

On Wednesday (10/15/08) the public is invited to watch the final scheduled Presidential debate of 2008 at Wealthy Theatre, broadcast live on the big screen. 

Sponsored by Kent Co. Democratic Party, this open event begins at 9PM.  Doors open at 8:15PM. 

The first 400 patrons can be seated in Peter Wege Auditorium, the next 60 can be seated in The Koning Micro-Cinema - and we'll have some room left in our Main Lobby and West Lobby areas, along with the Community Meeting Room all of which are located within the Wealthy Theatre performing arts center, and have closed-circuit LCD television feeds. 

Cheers,

Wealthy Theatre Staff

We're "beta testing" our first-ever PDF version of the Wealthy Theatre newsletter.  Click here to download your copy!

If you're on the Wealthy Theatre mailing list, you'll get updated newsletters bi-weekly - this is a snazzier, easier to read version of the email updates you've been receiving all along.  If you're not on the mailing list, simply click here to sign up!  It's easy and free!

Looking forward to feedback!  With everything going on at Wealthy Theatre in October, we'll be sending out another newsletter next week. 

Click here for a copy of this week's newsletter!

Click here for tickets to The Judy Show!

If you're in the mood for something different this weekend, I cordially invite you to a "downtown" show in Uptown, at Wealthy Theatre: The Judy Show. 

For those of you who attended or heard about Vaudeville '06 - the CMC Spotlight Series with a sold-out matinee and evening performance - Judy stole the show. 

Now, Michael Holmes' brings his critically acclaimed "The Judy Show" performance for one night only in Grand Rapids. He's traveled through the USA doing his Judy show, featuring Judy Garland and specials guests, Bette Davis, Billie Holliday, Pearl Bailey, Carol Channing and more!! An event you won't want to miss!! Michael was part of Wealthy Theatre's original Vaudeville show! http://www.thejudyshow.com

"The Judy Show" is one of several events premiering our new Online Ticketing option, for buying your tickets to Wealthy Theatre events.  We created software ourselves (CMC IT Services Dept.) in order to spare patrons the high expense of national ticket-sales services, like TicketMaster.  It took a year and a lot of work, but once again, accessibility is king at Community Media Center (CMC).

Tickets to "The Judy Show" are available online by clicking here!

Other events featuring online ticketing are Super Happy Funtime Burlesque (10/18) and the Weekend Pass for Thriller Chiller (10/23-10/26). 

Link to Michael's website - photos and video!

Wealthy Theatre and CMC have taken a big first step inspired in part by Mayor George Heartwell's "Green Grand Rapids" initiative: tonight we premiere the END of bottled water!  It's not a movie, it's a new way of serving H2O! 

Beginning with the 8PM Tuesday night showing of the movie "Gremlins" ($3.50) we'll be offering filtered water in biodegradable cups, for just $0.50.  This is $1 less than bottled water and hugely less expensive for the environment. Over the past year, we've learned "there's a better way" from our friends at West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and from the producers of "Water Fest" (who have a pre-Fest fundraiser at Wealthy Theatre in January.)

This year we put together a list of projects we're moving forward on, to revolutionize Wealthy Theatre as a national leader in the responsible use of energy and resources.  The changeover from plastic water bottles (which are harmful to the body and the environment) to carbon-filtered water is an important first step. 

Not only will the water you drink be filtered - so will the ice cubes and the water used to carbonate our soft drinks. This was an investment by CMC for the benefit of our patrons, and our planet.  Made possible by funds from our successful Capital Campaign, which we completed last year.

So come see "Gremlins" tonight (8PM - just $3.50) and enjoy a 16oz. cup of guilt-free, impurity-free, delicious H2O.

Cheers,

Wealthy Theatre Staff & CMC

Dark Side of Oz - Walkies Poster!

The monthly Wealthy Theatre series, "New Talent Night," will enjoy its half-year anniversary on September 27.  The series is moving to a new time slot (6PM) two hours earlier than the previous start time.

"This time slot is a response to the continued growth of this series, which has evolved into a hybrid between 'American Idol' and 'Evening at the Apollo,' said Theatre Director Erin Wilson.  "We've added local celebrity judges, audience participation and voting, children's performances, more categories and a slick multimedia presentation.

"The audience has grown with the series - we have families, seniors and younger children attending alongside the kids in their late teens, who've been with us from the start."

The series features competitive dance, vocal and hip-hop performances - along with the occasional folk singer, comedian, and "in August we had a young boy play an electric guitar solo from a U2 song, which is an ambitious thing!" Wilson said.

Auditions are open to the public and take place Saturdays at 3PM at Wealthy Theatre Annex, 1110 Wealthy SE.  Please check the online calendar for dates (wealthytheatre.org).

Co-Sponsor Pure Harmony Entertainment (website)

External Link to Naeink's Winning Performance

You could call it the Wealthy Theatre neighborhood. Grand Rapids' answer to the Apollo, the iconic local theater has embodied the revival of one of the region's hippest neighborhoods and the growth of the local urban music scene.

Rapid Growth Media Video Segment

Poster by Luisa for "Wet Hot American Summer"

Internet Archive profile for Wealthy Theatre

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