Join WGVU and J Schwanke, host of "J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom,” on WGVU public television and Create TV network for an exclusive evening of flowers, learning, community, food, and fun. J Schwanke will meet and greet with guests, demonstrate flower arrangements (to be taken home by lucky winners!), and share a behind the scenes look into the newest season of "Life in Bloom." You can be a part of this wonderful experience for a one-time gift of $125.00 per ticket, which includes a signed copy of J Schwanke's book, Fun with Flowers.

About the Event:

When: Thursday, June 12, 2025. 5:15 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: L. William Seidman Center on GVSU’s downtown Grand Rapids campus

What: An Evening in Bloom with J will include flowers (of course!) along with wine, beer, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a copy of J Schwanke’s book, and flower-rific arranging demonstrations. Reserve your seat with a donation of $125 in support of WGVU Public Media.

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Schedule:

5:15 PM Check-in opens, complimentary beer, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and time to meet and greet with J Schwanke

6:15 PM Flower fun and demonstrations begin

7:15 PM Receive your copy of Fun with Flowers by J Schwanke (included with your ticket) and have your copy signed by J

J is the host and creator of the TV show J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom, broadcast on public television and Create TV stations. Life in Bloom is also available to stream using the PBS app and online at uBloom.com. A fourth-generation florist, J is a flower expert and professional speaker, regarded as the most trusted voice in the flower industry. He was actually born at a flower convention and grew up in his family’s greenhouses. At uBloom.com, flower fans everywhere have the opportunity to learn from J and experience the fun of flowers and flower arranging, 24/7! J has given flower demonstrations in all 50 states, Canada and England. Highlights include the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Art in Bloom, Bouquets to Art, San Francisco Flower & Garden Show, and Flowers at Kensington Palace. The J Schwanke YouTube Channel has over 95,000 subscribers and more than 11.5 million views. J is the author of Fun with Flowers, a Living Now Book Award winner, and Bloom 365 – The Essential Guide to Arranging Flowers Every Day, awarded the Gold IPPY (Home and Garden category) by the Independent Publisher Book Awards.