Nothing Useful presented by Brad Ruggles
Celebrate unhurried attention, simple pleasures, and idle moments that don’t need to justify their existence.
The Stage at C3
Listen to one of our many guest speakers on the stage at C3 West Michigan's Inclusive Spiritual Community.
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Let Go, Travel Light presented by Beth Buelow
This week, we welcome Core Teacher, Beth Buelow. Inspired by the wise words of a single poet, we're going to look to eight of their verses and pick up their invitation to loosen the reins and unpack a little of life's baggage.
Let the Music Heal Your Soul presented by Brad Ruggles
In our final week of Summer of Sound, we’re exploring music as a healing modality. We’ll look at what the science suggests, how therapists and medical practitioners are using music, and how we can use songs and sounds to help regulate our own nervous systems and cultivate greater peace, empathy, and well-being.
The Sound of Silence, presented by Brad Ruggles
Brad returns with stories, pictures, and a Rocky Mountain high. The mountains supplied the scenery, but their soundtrack kept stealing the show.
What’s Going On: Marvin, Motown, and Me presented by Michael DeWilde
As part of our series, Sound of Summer, Michael DeWilde will share a conversation about Marvin Gaye’s seminal 1971 album, “What’s Going On”. The album broke ground lyrically, musically, and politically. Michael will discuss the album along with its lasting effect on a kid - and kids - growing up on the outskirts of Detroit.
The Artist Child, presented by Carmen Maret and Andrew Bergeron
Folias Duo is the celebrated pairing of flutist Carmen Maret and guitarist Andrew Bergeron are renowned for their seamless fusion of classical, jazz, world music, and improvisation. Their original compositions, inspired by life on the road and the beauty of the natural world, transport audiences with vivid storytelling through music.
Under Pressure, Presented by Brad Ruggles
This week in The Summer of Sound , we go behind the curtain of musical beauty to ask what it takes to make something difficult look effortless. With musical guests Diane Penning and Henry Koperski, both classically trained artists with remarkable careers, we’ll explore the hidden world of practice, pressure, breath, repetition, and presence.
Get Up Offa That Thing presented by Brad Ruggles
In The Beat of My Drum , Nigerian drummer Babatunde Olatunji says that, "rhythm is the soul of life, because the whole universe revolves around rhythm.”
Where We’re At – Where We Need to Go presented by Jay Kaplan
We reflect on the progress that we have made towards LGBTQ+ rights, both nationally and in Michigan, while at the same time focusing on the challenges that we currently face, in light of the political attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the transgender community.
C3 Presents: Foster aka Autopilot
This week’s Gathering brings our third Guest Teacher for October, Foster aka AutoPilot, who is one of the co-founders and a teaching artist with The Diatribe, one of Grand Rapids’ premier arts and culture non-profit organizations. He is a professional orator whose work is infused with joy and humor.