Wealthy Theatre

Can one Grand Rapids theater’s revival lead to another’s second act?

Posted by dcarson in News on 21 Oct 2011 | No comments

By Garret Ellison | The Grand Rapids Press GRAND RAPIDS — In 2004, the drowning Wealthy Theatre was thrown a life preserver. After dodging the wrecking ball and reopening as a performance venue in 1999, the historic theater began sinking into debt and briefly closed before the Community Media Center acquired the old neighborhood vaudeville…

Our own William Brunner speaks at Rapid Growth series “Not Your Average Speaker”

Posted by dcarson in News on 03 Sep 2010 | No comments

“Not Your Average Speaker” Series: A Wealthy History Jeff Hill,Erin Wilson Thursday, September 02, 2010 Remember a time, not long ago, when many people were afraid to even drive down Wealthy Street, let alone live, work and shop in the district?  Now, it seems like announcements come monthly regarding another building being rehabbed, and those…