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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 5-13-25

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ArtPrize, Mental Health Awareness Month, Cider Week GR, the ALS Association, and Grand Rapids Sister Cities International.

ArtPrize kicks off September 18th, transforming the city of Grand Rapids into a city wide celebration of creativity. We get the latest on the planning, including Arborialis, the Opening Celebration on the 19th, plus a local Pitch Night on the 31st. We talk with those instrumental to the planning, Kailey Smith-Barth and Monk Matthaeus.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today we talk with Corewell Health's Dr. Lauren Synder, Primary Care Physician, about how mental health is connected to primary care and why an honest intake is key to help with counseling, medications, and other resources.

It’s Cider Week GR, today ED of the Michigan Cider Association Paula Englin shares the events, tap takeovers, paired dinners and more. The Michigan Cider Fest happens May 17th at Rosa Parks Circle.

The ALS Association celebrates 25 years with a Walk to Defeat ALS this year. Tanya Horan and Erika Morrison join in to share the info, personal stories, and news of a Michigan first in securing Michigan state funding, and a GVSU ALS Caregiver Lab.

Grand Rapids Sister Cities International invites the community to enjoy an exciting evening of international fellowship and celebration come early June. We are joined by Board Member Emily Smith to talk about this Summer Solstice, honoring former Mayor Rosyln Bliss.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

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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