In July 2015, Wealthy Theatre again made history by converting all its lighting to LED making it the first restored theatre in the world to achieve this 90 percent energy-saving status. This LED gift from The Wege Foundation includes a new roof with additional solar panels above the Peter Wege Auditorium and a new … More Friendship, Varneau, and LED Lighting »
Let there be no doubt that Peter M. Wege’s has legacy bearers who continue to do “all the good” they can. Two of them said it best themselves. The September issue of Grand Rapids Magazine featured an article about Erin Wilson (pictured left), director of Wealthy Theatre, an historic landmark … More The Wege Mission Carries On »
In 2006 Peter M. Wege’s environmental vision led to the nation’s first Habitat Home awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. That was just the beginning. As Habitat Kent’s Director Barbara Benda, says, “It has been an incredible journey of ecology, economy and social justice ever since Mr. … More Habitat Owners Earn Their New Homes »
Wealthy Theatre is honoring its 100th anniversary that began with years of magical entertainment, followed by a time of decay, and now celebrating its renewed stardom. From the day it opened in 1911, Wealthy Theatre was its neighborhood’s main attraction – even claiming its own streetcar stop. Originally named the … More Looking Back on a Theatre and a Friendship »
