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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 9-29-26

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Former Mayor Rosalynn Bliss on Mayor’s Grove, Girls Choral Academy Fundraiser, Care Ballet, a former jazz DJ’s memoir, and Women of Habitat Kent.

Grand Rapids has dedicated Mayor’s Grove for community learning and nature. We talk to Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss about the new outdoor classroom at Riverside Park. The Grove is a testament to Bliss' lasting impact on the city.

Girls Choral Academy prepares for its 30th anniversary on November 12th at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. Executive Director Lisa Knight joins us to talk about the gala, “A Night in Emerald City.”

CARE Ballet continues its mission to open ballet to as many people as possible, making it a friendly environment for younger audiences. Performances are right around the corner. Jaci Tyler joins us to discuss Hansel and Gretel and more.

Author and former Jazz DJ Joel Dinerstein has written his memoir, ‘The Last of the Ellis Island Jews,’ featuring Brooklyn as part of a close-knit immigrant family heritage. Joel joins us this morning.

Women of Habitat Kent present the fundraiser, Raise the Roof next week. Jackie, Emily and Jessica are here to discuss this unique event.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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