Grand Rapids Community Media Center

09/11/2026

Join us Sept. 23 at Wealthy Theatre for the documentary American Pachuco, The Legend of Luis Valdez.

This screening is free to the public and will be followed with a discussion hosted by Dr. Jose Flores and Jose Orozco.

Join us for the Grand Rapids Premiere of "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez!" Sponsored by SECOM x LMCU X 97.3 The Heat! September 23rd at Wealthy Theatre!

This screening is free to the public and will be followed with a discussion hosted by Dr.Jose Flores and Jose Orozco. Donations are accepted and will be donated to SECOM and Cosecha.

Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story. Winner of the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award (U.S. Documentary) and Festival Favorite Award!

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Directed by: David Alvarado
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States
Released: 2026
Runtime: 92 minutes
Rated: NR

September 23rd, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM
Movie: 7:00 PM

Free Event! RSVP at:
https://grcmc.vbotickets.com/event/American_Pachuco_The_Legend_of_Luis_Valdez_Screening_Discussion/208242

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported The Rapidian during our summer fund drive last week, and to everyone who joined us for Grand Rapids Trivia Night!

Whether you donated, became a sustaining donor, shared our posts, entered our raffle or came out to play trivia, you helped sustain community-powered local news in Grand Rapids.

A special thank-you to for hosting us and to all the local businesses and organizations that donated raffle prizes!

The fund drive may be over, but you can still support The Rapidian with a one-time donation or become a sustaining donor at therapidian.org/donate. Thank you for believing in local news created with and for our community.

08/19/2026

The Rapidian has some great incentives to encourage YOU to become a Rapidian Sustaining Donor! Don't miss out.

08/19/2026

The Rapidian’s Summer Fund Drive is officially underway!

From now through Sunday, Aug. 23, we’re working to raise $10,000 to support community-powered local journalism in Grand Rapids & donations made during the fund drive will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to City Bureau and INN NewsMatch.

Your support helps The Rapidian train and pay Grand Rapids residents to report on their communities, cover public meetings through Grand Rapids Documenters, and make important local information more accessible to everyone.

That means your gift this week goes even further. 🧡

Help us reach our goal and keep community-powered journalism growing in Grand Rapids. Donate today at the link in our bio or therapidian.org/donate

And stay tuned all week as we share more about the people and work your donations support!

08/14/2026

This free event to support hyperlocal news is going to be one for the books - check out the raffle prizes from some of your favorite local businesses!

08/11/2026

We are excited to start a new fiscal year for the GRCMC, which includes two new board members, Rachel and Wendell.

Congratulations to our current Executive Committee, who were unanimously voted to serve again…

President, Richard Parrott IV
Vice President, Jason Wheeler
Treasurer, Rebecca Rynbrandt
Secretary, Karisa Wilson.

Board group photos were taken today in our GRTV studio. We look forward to sharing the final photos soon. Thank you Sabo PR and Hunter for your photography talents.

08/10/2026

HAPPY 115th Birthday to Wealthy Theatre!

Help sustain community-driven theatre in our community by making a donation today at https://grcmc.org/donate

07/28/2026

Alright folks, it's time! The Rapidian tests your knowledge as we raise money to sustain community-powered journalism! All things local and community-driven, that's what The Rapidian is about. We know hyperlocal news means something to you all, and we need your support more than ever!

Did I mention we have donations from countless local businesses we will be raffling off during the event? Help us raise $5,000 for community-powered journalism, with up to a $5,000 match from City Bureau. $10,000 will go a long way to ensure the civic health of our community!

Join us on August 18th at 7pm!

05/21/2026

"Fill your cup" by joining Grand Rapids Community Media Center as a Wealthy Theatre monthly sustainer. For a pledge of $15 or more, you can "cheers" with a free mug to playing a vital role in ensuring art is accessible on stage and on the screen in our community!

Make a donation at https://grcmc.org/theatre/donate

Become a Sustaining Supporter of Wealthy Theatre this week and score a new mug on us! Anyone who signs up to become a monthly sustaining donor at $15/month or more can choose from either the WT logo, Movie Lover’s Mug with art by Emma Sizelove, or the GR Film Society mug with art by Andrew Tamlyn! For your “damn fine cup of coffee” or favorite beverage!

After signing up, email us at: [email protected] to get your mug!

https://grcmc.org/theatre/donate

Thank you for your support this week!

05/18/2026

Support your local community-driven theatre! Wealthy Theatre is dedicated to ensuring art is accessible and equitable on the stage and on the screen!

Donate during our Spring Fund Drive at https://grcmc.org/donate

Join us this week with your support by donating to the Wealthy Theatre Spring Fund Drive!

From May 18th - 26th, your contribution helps improve facilities, support programming, and keeps Wealthy Theatre community-driven and accessible! Gifts are tax-deductible and your impact goes a long way!

Ebert was right… and still is! A town’s old theaters are vital hubs for community, inspiration, and connection… and we are proud to be a home for that here at Wealthy Theatre.

Learn more how you can help at:
https://grcmc.org/theatre/donate

📸 by Jeen Na