It’s cold … it’s snowy… but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! This winter, take a short weekend vacation to relax by the fireside, hit the slopes, enjoy a frosty hike or tear it up on a snowmobile. Get away from all the distractions of work and embrace the cold like you did in
Here are a few things going on around town to help bring in the new year. New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Play Big 3285 S Linden Rd., Flint Play Big is hosting a family New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop to bring in 2020. Bring in the New Year with family and friends. Pay $15 a
The big night is here. As we close out 2019 in our own American way of a toast and a kiss, it’s a good thing to remember that we are not alone on this planet. Other cultures and peoples celebrate the new year in their own special (and different) way. Here are some unique New
How did you envision the world in 2020? Flying cars? Robot nannies? A home on Mars? As we try to measure the pace of progress it seems that most of us are optimists. We envision a clearer, better world full of comfort, ease and peace. We have grandiose ideas about what our future will look
What is boxing day and where did it originate? Today, December 26, is Boxing Day, a major holiday in Britain and its former colonies (Canada, Australia and New Zealand). It’s a holiday that has nothing to do with the sport or returning unwanted Christmas gifts as some believe. Boxing Day began in Victorian era Britain.
Thurs. Dec. 26- Sun. Dec. 29 Christmas at Crossroads — Holiday Magic Visit Crossroads when thousands of lights sparkle like tiny stars throughout the village with live entertainment, model trains, holiday music, costumed villagers making vintage crafts, shops full of great holiday gifts and Santa bringing smiles to faces of all ages. Ride the
It’s Monday, December 23, two days before the family arrives, the sweets get eaten and the gifts are handed around. Now, I am a creature of habit and there are certain things that I absolutely MUST do before the big day. Sure, I have to make some Christmas cookies, decorate our tree and listen to
There is something for everyone in Frankenmuth during the holidays. It’s Tis the Season Saturday at the Frankenmuth River Place Shoppes on Sat. Dec 21. Join in the Saturday festivities to celebrate the season as you stroll the beautifully decorated sidewalks throughout Frankenmuth River Place Shoppes. There will be visits with Santa Claus at the
Thurs. Dec. 19 – Sun. Dec. 22 8th Annual Christmas at Crossroads — Holiday Magic Visit Crossroads Village when thousands of lights sparkle like tiny stars throughout the village with live entertainment, model trains, holiday music, costumed villagers making vintage crafts, shops full of great holiday gifts and Santa bringing smiles to faces of
The ice-skating rink at University of Michigan-Flint has opened for the winter season in Downtown Flint. Free open skating began on December 4 at the rink, which is located at the University of Michigan-Flint Pavilion, 303 S. Saginaw Street, and will run through Feb. 28, 2020. Weather permitting, the rink will be open on Wednesdays
We all love looking at the brilliant displays of Christmas. Whether it’s your neighbor becoming Clark Griswold or a grandiose display at a major venue, we can’t look away. Here are a few displays you may not want to miss this weekend. Trail of Lights 2019 Take some time this weekend to head on out
Visit Flint’s Capitol Theatre this holiday season and enjoy a festive movie on the big screen! Showing today, Wednesday, Dec. 18, is a holiday favorite, White Christmas. Some World War II vets-turned-entertainers scheme to help a retired general with his strapped New England inn by putting on a big musical show with the help of
