Enjoy the Seeing Stars Benefit at the FIM!

On Friday, January 31, the Flint institute of Music will host the Flint School of Performing Arts’ Seeing Stars Benefit from 6-9pm. The Seeing Stars Benefit is the FSPA’s signature fundraising event and is vital in providing tuition assistance to students dreaming of performing in music and dance regardless of family circumstances. Support the future of Greater Flint by helping youth grow proficient in the arts.

The night begins with a strolling buffet and wine sampling, and a silent auction. At 7:30pm, a FSCPA student showcase performance will take place in MacArthur Recital Hall. At 8:15pm, a champagne and dessert reception will begin. The event is sponsored by the Chan Family, William H. Piper, and Dr. Mark & Genie Plucer. Restaurant event partners are 501 Bar & Grill, B Dogs, Bongo’s Gourmet Popcorn, Brickstreet of Grand Blanc, Bueche’s Food World, Coffee Beanery-Flint, Cork on Saginaw, Da Edoardo North, Davison Home Bakery, Edible Arrangements, The Grafted Root Eatery, Hoffman’s Deco Deli, Italia Gardens, King Arthur’s Pasties and Bakery, Luigi’s & El Toro Sports Bar, Oliver T’s Market, Redwood Steakhouse, Sagano Japanese Bistro, Sandi’s Elegant Catering, Steady Eddy’s Café, The Rye Bakery, Vibe Well, and White Horse Tavern.

Register and/or donate to the event online at https://donate.thefim.org/event/seeing-stars-benefit/e261122. Seating is limited to 200 persons. Purchase raffle tickets for the event at https://donate.thefim.org/event/seeing-stars-benefit/e261122/register/new/select-tickets

Thanks for supporting the FSPA and have a great night!

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