WYCE's Community Connection (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)

By WYCE Independent Community Radio

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WYCE's Community Connection is a weekly public affairs program featuring community leaders and nonprofit organizations in our region. 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, blues, 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 because of listener support. Please consider donating: http://www.wyce.org

Episode Date
The YWCA West Central Michigan...on a mission to inspire hope and healing.
May 17, 2024
A Profile of Still I Run: Runners with a Mission
May 10, 2024
A look at the vibrant food truck culture in West Michigan with The GR Food Truck Association⁠
May 10, 2024
A preview of The Gratitude Concert...Presented by The Delta Project
Apr 29, 2024
A preview of WYCE's Spring Fund Drive
Apr 22, 2024
A Conversation With Austin McWilliams, Choir Director at Fountain Street Church on "The Bernstein Mass"
Apr 16, 2024
An in-depth preview of the 1st annual Music Econ Summit
Apr 05, 2024
A preview of the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo
Mar 29, 2024
An insider's look at Albatross Aviary, an avian rescue and sanctuary(03-24-24)
Mar 22, 2024
A conversation with Amy Thomas-Mellema, Executive Director of Revive & Thrive Project(03-09-24)
Mar 18, 2024
A behind the scenes update from the leadership of Broadway Grand Rapids (03-16-24)
Mar 18, 2024
Butterflies, Art Exhibits, Summer Concerts and more with John Vanderhaagen from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
Mar 01, 2024
Previewing the laughs and focus for this year's LaughFest Grand Rapids(02-24-24)
Feb 22, 2024
A conversation with Rodney Brown, the founder of GR MIFI, The Grand Rapids Media Initiative & Film Incubator. Part 2 of 2 (02-17-24)
Feb 16, 2024
A conversation with Rodney Brown, the founder of GR MIFI, The Grand Rapids Media Initiative & Film Incubator.Part 1 (02-10-24)
Feb 08, 2024
A conversation with Pattijean McCahill, director of marketing and development, at Feeding America West Michigan(01-27-24)
Jan 26, 2024
Talking sustainability, and slow fashion with Janay Brower, Founder and CEO of Public Thread (01-20-24)
Jan 19, 2024
Marcial Benavidez, with the Kent County Welcome Plan Collaborative(01-13-24)
Jan 11, 2024
Kendsie Channing, with DGRI's Downtown Neighbor Network(01-06-24)
Jan 05, 2024
An inside look at many contributions of The Grand River Folk Arts Society(12-30-23)
Jan 02, 2024
The importance of green space and land conservation with The Land Conservancy of West Michigan(12-23-23)
Dec 21, 2023
Breaking barriers and enhancing the diversity of our community with A Glimpse of Africa(12-16-23)
Dec 15, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (12-09-23): a conversation with Monica Hall, Executive Director & Crime Prevention Organizer with John Ball Area Neighbors
Dec 07, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (12-02-23): a close look at the people and unique culture of the Creston Neighborhood Association
Dec 01, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (11-25-23): a conversation with Jacqueline Scherer, founder and Executive Director of The PlaygroundGR
Nov 24, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (11-18-23): a behind the scenes look at the inaugural Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt at the Downtown Market
Nov 17, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (11-11-23): a visit with Cindy Foley, Director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum
Nov 10, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (11-04-23): a conversation with The Kent District Library
Nov 10, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (10-28-2023) Care Resources
Nov 08, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (10-21-2023) Lowell Arts
Nov 08, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (10-14-2023) St. Cecilia Music Center
Nov 08, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (10-07-2023) The Rapidian
Nov 08, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (09-30-2023) Kent County Parks and Recreation
Nov 08, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (09-23-2023) Hope For Single Moms
Nov 08, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (09-16-2023) Hope Unexpected
Nov 08, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (09-09-2023) East Hills Council of Neighbors
Nov 08, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (09-02-2023) Great Lakes Music Camp
Nov 08, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (08-26-2023) Kent County Healthy Department
Nov 07, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (08-19-2023) Rotary Rocks for ShelterBox
Nov 07, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (08-12-2023) Vibrant Futures MI
Nov 07, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (08-06-2023) Grand Rapids Public Library
Nov 07, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (07-29-2023) West Michigan Hispanic Center
Nov 06, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (07-22-2023) Dr. Randal Jelks part 2
Nov 06, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (07-15-2023) Dr. Randal Jelks part 1
Nov 06, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (07-08-2023) Disability Advocates Kent County
Nov 06, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (07-01-2023) Girls Rock Grand Rapids
Nov 01, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (06-25-2023) League of Women Voters
Nov 01, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (06-17-2023) Fans of Valley Field
Nov 01, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (06-10-2023) Grand Rapids Pride Center
Nov 01, 2023
WYCEs Community Connection (06-03-2023) Killer Blues Headstone Project
Oct 25, 2023
WYCEs Community Connection (05-28-2023) Festival Grand Rapids
Oct 25, 2023
WYCEs Community Connection (05-21-2023) An update on the City of Grand Rapids
Oct 25, 2023
WYCEs Community Connection (05-14-2023) The Humane Society of West Michigan speaks about how to help animals through adoption.
Oct 25, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (05-07-23): the 411 on John Ball Zoo's amazing lantern festival.
Oct 24, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (04-30-23): Talking everything beer with the Grand Rapids Prime Time Brewers Association
Oct 23, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (04-23-23): an update from the newly named deputy chief with the Grand Rapids Police Department
Oct 23, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (04-16-23): Checking in with the Grand Rapids Public Museum
Oct 23, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (04-09-23): Backstage and behind the scenes with Meghan Distel, Executive Director of Broadway Grand Rapids
Oct 20, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (04-02-23): A closer look at The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with Guillermo Cisneros, President & CEO
Oct 20, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (03-26-23): Independence, community, and a place to call home...Gracious Grounds.
Oct 16, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (03-19-23): The positive impact of Girls On The Run West Michigan
Oct 16, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (03-12-23): Sugarbush time at Blandford Nature Center
Oct 16, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (03-05-23): An update from Circle Theatre Grand Rapids
Oct 13, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (02-26-23): getting to know the people behind The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
Oct 13, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (02-19-23): An inside look at Michigan-made craft beer with The Michigan Brewers Guild
Oct 11, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (02-12-23): unpacking the fun and purpose behind Gilda’s LaughFest
Oct 11, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (02-05-23): exploring a world of beauty and music at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Oct 11, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (01-29-23): an update with Josh Narramore, executive director of Mobile GR
Oct 11, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (01-22-23): The unstoppable Mary K. Hoodhood, Founder of Kids’ Food Basket
Oct 11, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (1-15-23): Inside the great programming offered by Lowell Arts
Oct 10, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (01-08-23): the wonder of the international films through The Chiaroscuro International Film Series
Oct 10, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (01-01-23): The power of restorative art and the founding of The Diatribe
Oct 10, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (12-25-22): The wonderful backstory of Beer City Dog Biscuits.
Oct 10, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (12-18-22): Enjoying the Grand River Watershed with LGROW
Oct 10, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (12-11-22): Getting to know Family Promise of Grand Rapids.
Oct 10, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (12-04-22): An Update with Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation
Oct 09, 2023
WYCE Community Connection(11-27-22): West Michigan Blues Society
Oct 09, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (11-20-22): Catching up with Elle Lively, Executive Director of the Michigan Music Alliance.
Mar 03, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection(11-13-22): A conversation with Regenail Thomas, CEO Seeds Of Promise, Grand Rapids
Feb 28, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (11-06-23) A conversation with Stephanie Sheler, Executive Director, CASA of Kent County
Feb 28, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection (10-30-22): A conversation with Randall Goble, from the Kent District Library
Feb 28, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection(10-23-22): A visit with Michael Van Denend, Executive Director, The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
Feb 28, 2023
WYCE's Community Connection: A Conversation with Cathy Holbrook, Executive Director Saint Cecilia Music Society(10-16-22)
Feb 02, 2023
Jose Gonzalez (Songs from the Second Floor)
Sep 17, 2021
Marinero (Songs from the Second Floor)
Aug 27, 2021
Shannon McNally (Songs from the Second Floor)
Jul 07, 2021
Amythyst Kiah (Songs from the Second Floor)
Jun 21, 2021
Wolf Alice (Songs from the Second Floor)
Jun 04, 2021
Morgan Wade (Songs From The Second Floor)
May 08, 2021
Lake Street Dive (Songs from the Second Floor)
Apr 16, 2021
Valerie June (Songs from the Second Floor)
Mar 25, 2021
Joachim Cooder (Songs from the Second Floor)
Mar 20, 2021
George Thorogood (Songs from the Second Floor)
Mar 15, 2021
Lael Neale (Songs from the Second Floor)
Mar 13, 2021
Stephanie Lambring (Songs from the Second Floor)
Feb 19, 2021
Gracie & Rachel (Songs from the Second Floor)
Nov 30, 2020
Jim & Susie Malcolm (Songs from the Second Floor)
Nov 27, 2020
Ruston Kelly (Songs from the Second Floor)
Oct 30, 2020
Raye Zaragoza (Songs from the Second Floor)
Sep 04, 2020
Hozier (Bonus Episode)
Aug 29, 2020
Samantha Crain (Songs From The Second Floor)
Aug 28, 2020
Jaime Wyatt (Songs from the Second Floor)
Aug 19, 2020
John Craigie (Songs from the Second Floor)
Aug 10, 2020
Charley Crockett (Songs from the Second Floor: Virtual Edition)
Jul 30, 2020
S.G. Goodman (Songs from the Second Floor: Virtual Edition)
Jul 24, 2020