For the January edition of WYCE at Wealthy, we present "Buster In Blue", a screening of the classic Buster Keaton silent film "The General", accompanied LIVE by an original score from local band Blue Dahlia. The film stars Keaton as a Confederate railroad engineer who has two loves-- his girl, and his engine. Blue Dahlia will create music for the film that will transport you into the story, steaming along with a groove inspired by The Meters, Edgar Allen Poe, traditional Irish and American tunes, coupled with tango, bluegrass and rock ‘n’ roll. The show begins at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 14th. Tickets are $4 in advance, $8 the day of the show and are available by visiting wyce.org or the Wealthy Theatre Box Office. This show at Wealthy Theatre is made possible with support from The Black Rose Irish Pub. Additional support comes from Ether LAN Portal. Proceeds from this show benefit 88.1 FM WYCE.

From 7 to 9 weekday mornings, Toast and Jams fortifies your day with WYCE’s eclectic commercial-free music! At 8:20 we bring you The First Amendment Quote of the Day – a salute to free expression from notable figures past and present. At 8:30 it’s Earth and Sky: A Clear Voice for Science. Plus in-studio interviews with local non-profit organizations, artist birthday celebrations and This Day in Music. Toast and Jams! weekday mornings on listener sponsored 88.1 FM WYCE!

As we gear up for the 10th Annual Jammie Awards, coming February 17th, WYCE and the Meanwhile Bar present a trio of Thursday night events at Wealthy Theatre. The Pre-Jammie Jams are back! Each night, we'll present extended sets from a pair of Jammie-nominated artists. Up first, on January 22nd at 8 pm, join us for The Mickeys and Joel Mabus. The Mickeys are led by twin sisters Amy & Julie Mickey, whose compelling sibling harmonies propel a mix of Americana, Celtic and Blues. Joel Mabus is a Michigan music legend playing in support of two 2008 releases - Retold and the Joel Mabus Omnibus. Also on the way in the series, it's Breathe Owl Breathe and Rachael Davis Thursday, January 29th. And on February 5th we present Tomas Esparza and Delilah DeWylde. Tickets for The Mickeys and Joel Mabus are just $5 in advance, $10 the day of the show. Tickets may be purchased through wyce.org or the Wealthy Theatre Box Office. The Meanwhile Bar will host Afterglow Parties immediately following the Pre-Jammie Jams.

If you’ve made a resolution to live green in o-nine, start by recycling! Grand Rapids residents can call the City’s Waste Not program at 456-3232 to get details on free recycling. If you live in another part of Kent County, visit the County’s website at accesskent.com/recycle for more info.

“In the Image” is in urgent need of gently used clothing donations to provide families the opportunity to find the clothes they need at no charge to them. In The Image is located at 1823 South Division, three blocks north of Burton at the corner of Division and Rose.

WYCE and The West Michigan Blues Society present the 2009 Cabin Fever Blues Series every Saturday night in February at Billy's Lounge. The series kicks off with Nick Moss and The Flip Tops on February 7th. Chicago blues is the specialty of guitarist Nick Moss who recently opened up for Buddy Guy. Though the golden era of Chicago blues is long past with many of its key players deceased or retired, this young Chicagoan stands tallest in the current generation of blues performers. That's Nick Moss and The Flip Tops, February 5th at Billy's Lounge with doors opening at 8:00pm. For more information, please visit the concert page at wyce dot org

WYCE rings in the New Year with a celebration of another great year of eclectic music. Tune in Wednesday, December 31st as our hosts open the yearbook on some of our favorite releases of 2008, reminisce about the concerts that made us kick up our heels and remember the lives of artists that have passed on.