The 2nd Michigan Energy Fair will take place at the Manistee County Fairgrounds in Onekama on June 22-24. Mulitple speakers, seventy workshops and dozens of exhibitors will be present. As well as renewable energy home tours, energy efficiency tours, hands-on workshops, music, local foods, kid's activities on Saturday and much more. Information is available at www.glrea.org or call 800-434-9788.

The Indoor Farmer's Market and Film Series will conclude on Wednesday June 20th at Wealthy Theatre at 6:00pm. Vendors will be there selling meats, baked goods, wool etc. The final film for the season is "A Force More Powerful", a history of non-violent struggle against oppression, exploitation and organized racism.

The 2nd Annual Water Festival will be held in Riverside Park on June 16. The event begins at 11am and goes until 10pm. Music will be performed throughout the day with brief talks in between sets. Performances from many local musicians Stepping In It, Rachel Davis, Breathe Owl Breathe, Seth Bernard and Daisy May, Hawks and Owls String Band, Ralston, Drew Nelson, Jen Sygit and Peter Madcat Ruth just to name a few. Information tables will be set up involving water, hands-on workshops, and educational presentations. Information is available at www.thewaterfestival.org. The person to contact for vendor, volunteer or sponsor opportunities is Becca Lynn at 785-3208 or at www.hawksandowls.com.

The Super Happy Funtime Burlesque: Fractured Fairy Tales show will be coming to Wealthy Theatre on Saturday June, 16th at 8:00pm. The show is an eclectic mix of comedy skits, dance, audience participation games, and live music. More information is available at www.superhappyfuntimeburlesque.com or grcmc.org/theatre.

The Community Media Center and Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts join together to present The Lascivious Biddies at Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday, June 13 at 7:30pm. The group is an all-female cocktail quartet, with four-part harmony, blending jazz, pop and cabaret into a unique sound. This benefit will include a post party at the Wealthy Theatre, tickets can be purchased at the CMC, 616-459-4788 x133.

The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" through the 23rd of June. This artful drama based on the 1962 novel by Ken Kesey takes you into the world of Chief Bromden, a Columbia River Indian thought to be deaf and dumb, as he observes rebel patient R.P. McMurphy confront the controlling authority of Nurse Ratched. Tickets information can be found at www.grct.org or by calling (616) 222-6650.

Wealthy Theatre is in need of volunteers for their events this summer. Volunteer opportunities include, concessions, tickets and sound and lighting. If you have a few hours of time and would like to become involved in the historic Wealthy Theatre call 616 459-4788 Ext 109 or email volunteers@wealthytheatre.org.

Tune in today at 2:00 for a conversation with Darryl Vogel of the Inner City Christian Federation, an organization that provides housing opportunities and services to people in need. ICCF is hosting Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in a special benefit performance on June 21st at DeVos Performance Hall. Fogel will have three pair of tickets to give away to WYCE listeners after the interview. More information is available at wyce.org.

The Grandville Academy for the Arts will be holding a fundraiser called DIA DEL SOL on June 21st from 5:00- 8:00pm. Some of the highlights of this year's event include hors d’oeuvres catered by San Chez, Latin music, and a silent auction featuring artwork from Arts Academy students and West Michigan artists. Ticket information is available at 742-0692.