The Shelley Irwin Show

Today on The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast we talk about ArtPrize, Grand Rapids Symphony, the ABVI Run for Sight 5k, WMCAT, and Su***de Prevention month.

The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 9-6-24 ArtPrize, Grand Rapids Symphony, the ABVI Run for Sight 5k, WMCAT, and Su***de Prevention month.

September is Su***de Awareness month, we begin a two part discussion featuring experts in the field. Today Dr. Charletta Dennis, Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Priority Health, discusses the significance, what youth are facing, and receiving help and support.

September is Su***de Awareness month Today Dr. Charletta Dennis, Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Priority Health, discusses what youth are facing and more.

West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology now opens for fall enrollment for Teen Arts + Tech, Step Year, a Cybersecurity program and more. We talk to Renida Clark, Director of Work Force Development (Cybersecurity and Step Year enrollment) and Diara Newman, Director of Arts + Tech (Teen Art + Tech enrollment) about the process.

West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology now opens for fall enrollment Renida Clark, Director of Work Force Development (Cybersecurity and Step Year enrollment) and Diara Newman, Director of Arts + Tech (Teen Art + Tech enrollment) join in to discuss.

ABVI presents the annual RUN for Sight 5k, with a special guest on site. We talk to ABVI ED Tim Tuthill and Orientation and Mobility Instructor Josh Thomas about the event, how those who are blind are participating plus why the funds are raised.

ABVI presents the annual Run for Sight 5k We talk to ABVI ED Tim Tuthill and Orientation and Mobility Instructor Josh Thomas about the event.

The Grand Rapids Symphony opens its 95th season with a 3rd Symphony. Music Director Marcelo Lehninger talks about his excitement for the season, to be filled with great music from many different countries.

The Grand Rapids Symphony opens its 95th season next week Music Director Marcelo Lehninger talks about his excitement for the season and more.

ArtPrize opens September 13, and the artists are coming, with installations beginning as early as this weekend. AP’s Theresa Anderson, Director of Operations, joins in to talk all things events and activations.

A preview of ArtPrize Theresa Anderson, Director of Operations, joins in to talk all things events and more.

Today on The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast we talk about Impersonation scams, Scouting America, ArtPrize, Grady's Garden, and the Reed's Lake Triathlon.

The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 9-5-24 Impersonation scams, Scouting America, ArtPrize, Grady's Garden, and the Reed's Lake Triathlon.

The 40th annual Reeds Lake Triathlon takes place Saturday, a tradition that now includes a swim only. We talk to Race Director Betsy Granstra as well as guests from Rhoades McKee and the Red Glasses Movement about the importance of the event and proceeds.

Saturday is the 40th annual Reeds Lake Triathlon We talk to Race Director Betsy Granstra about the race.

Grady’s Garden is expanding its local impact, this local company is committed to improving the health and well being of local communities. We talk to founder Michael Wheeler about this as well as some good news when it comes to tech and the Plant a Seed Sweepstakes.

Grady’s Garden is expanding its local impact We talk to founder Michael Wheeler about the details.

ArtPrize begins September 13th, Award winning Artist Pamela Alderman and business partner Kelly Dentler discuss their veteran based venue and the art on display.

ArtPrize begins September 13th Award winning Artist Pamela Alderman and business partner Kelly Dentler discuss their veteran based venue and their art to show.

Scouting is alive and well, yet recent research shows interesting findings when it comes to how kids are feeling about having fun. We talk to Scouting America’s Angie Minett, about what the research found, the benefits of scouting, and more.

Scouting is alive and well We talk to Scouting America’s Angie Minett about the benefits of scouting and more.

The Federal Trade Commission has been sharing the latest variations on Impersonation scams. We talk to FTC’s Larissa Bungo, about the latest tactics in scams, and practical advice on how to spot, avoid, and report imposter scams.

The Federal Trade Commission has been sharing the latest variations on Impersonation scams We talk to FTC’s Larissa Bungo about what to look out for.

Discussing Monday The Shelley Irwin Show

Calling all Writers!
The Write Michigan Short Story Contest is an annual statewide competition that began in 2012 and is open to everyone across the state. And Schuler Books once again is a proud sponsor! Short story entries are accepted now through November 30, 2024. For full details and to enter, visit writemichigan.org . Our own Chapbook Press publishes the winning anthology each year and you may purchase them on our website here: schulerbooks.com/write-michigan-anthologies

Today on The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast we talk about Foraging, John Ball Zoo, Stayin' Alive, Meals on Wheels, and LaFontsee Gallery.

The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 9-4-24 Foraging, John Ball Zoo, Stayin' Alive, Meals on Wheels, and LaFontsee Gallery.

LaFontsee Gallery hosts a special exhibition featuring the artwork of GR artists Paul Collins and the late Herschell Turner, both artists having made indelible contributions to the cultural fabric of the GR community. The Gallery’s Kate Meyer shares the details for the September 7-28 run.

LaFontsee Gallery hosts a special exhibition featuring the artwork of GR artists Paul Collins and the late Herschell Turner The Gallery’s Kate Meyer shares the details for the September 7-28 run.

Meals on Wheel of Western Michigan has a full slate of activities come fall, including Chef’s Specialty, a Lunch and Learn ongoing series, plus many ways to volunteer. We talk to Ashley Diersch, VP of Community Impact shares how best to get involved.

Meals on Wheel of Western Michigan has a full slate of activities this fall We talk to Ashley Diersch, VP of Community Impact shares how best to get involved.

Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees hits the stage of DeVos Performance Hall Saturday night, speaking today with Todd Sharman, a Robin Gibb-Lead and Back up Vocals. It’s described as the ultimate tribute to the Brothers Gibb.

Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees hits the stage of DeVos Performance Hall Saturday night We get a preview from Todd Sharman.

John Ball Zoo presents an upcoming Locked Zoo event, a +18 game similar to an escape room. A Ticket Giveaway is involved in conversation. We talk about this Locked Zoo Dinosaur Dash with Director of Promotion and Events Manager Darci Mitchell.

John Ball Zoo presents an upcoming Locked Zoo event We talk about this Locked Zoo Dinosaur Dash with Director of Promotion and Events Manager Darci Mitchell.

The discussion of foraging and “in the field” with Lisa Rose happens, author/ethnobotanist and wild food chef. Lisa talks about tonight’s online watch party A Year in the Wild Kitchen of the Great Lakes, plus tomorrow a free GR class, Fall Foraging Series with DGRI and Jade Rabbit.

A Year in the Wild Kitchen of the Great Lakes Lisa Rose shares the details

Today on The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast we talk about Shorts Brewing, Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Circle Theatre, and the Eastown Streetfair.

The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 9-3-24 Shorts Brewing, Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Circle Theatre, and the Eastown Streetfair.

Eastown Community Association presents the annual Streetfair this Saturday, back for its 51st year, speaking today with Board Member AJ Julcher about the longevity, vendors, entertainment plus the greatness of the Association.

Eastown Community Association presents the annual Streetfair Board Member AJ Julcher shares the details.

Circle Theatre presents Urinetown, the Musical this Thursday. Starshawn Cook and Phoebe Dawson share their respective roles, plus details of the satire of the legal system, capitalism and more.

Circle Theatre presents Urinetown Starshawn Cook and Phoebe Dawson share their respective roles and the details

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre opens its season with Rocky Horror Show, a stage show inspired by the film. We talk about the story line, the accessible programing and how a fully stage musical happens.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre opens its season with Rocky Horror Show We talk about the story line, the accessible programing, and how a fully stage musical happens.

Mary Free Bed Athletes are participating in the US ParaOlympics. Christy VanHaver, Sports Coordinator, Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports discusses the likes of a paracyclist, goalball, paratriathlon and more.

Mary Free Bed Athletes are participating in the US ParaOlympics Christy VanHaver, Sports Coordintor, Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports shares the details.

There's a new kid in town, the Thirst Mutilator in Grape, thanks to Shorts Brewing. We talk to Kerry Lynch, Director of Sales, about why a move to a nonalcoholic event, plus the tradition Shorts in brew continues.

Shorts Brewing presents new drinks We talk to Kerry Lynch, Director of Sales, about what's on tap.

Michigan native Steve Hamilton is touring Michigan talking about his latest, The Honorable Assassin, continuing his series thriller. A U of M grad, Hamilton takes Nick Mason to Jakarta, the stakes are high and the forces are great. We discuss the story line.

An Honorable Assassin Michigan native Steve Hamilton shares his new book.

Today on The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast we talk about Paws with a Cause, Rick Reuther, the Corner house, The Honorable Assassin, and Grizzly Confidential.

The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 8-30-24 Paws with a Cause, Rick Reuther, the Corner, The Honorable Assassin, and Grizzly Confidential.

Grizzly Confidential presents an astounding journey into the secret life of North America’s most fearsome predator. Author, former park ranger Kevin Grange comes face to face with this brown bear, specifically the land of Alaska, where humans and bears coexist quite peacefully.

Grizzly Confidential Author, former park ranger Kevin Grange shares his new work.

A family investment revitalizes an historic Corner Church in Downtown Muskegon. Jaqui Bernhardt Robinson, owner of Broadway Bootcamp and the new Play Muskegon discusses this development into a multifunctional gathering space, kid friendly and family oriented. A new unique Community Center up for discussion.

A family investment revitalizes an historic Corner Church in Downtown Muskegon This new unique Community Center up for discussion.