The Charles Stewart Mott Applewood Estate, officially opened its doors for the season with a celebration from Thursday May 2 through Sunday May 5. This four-day celebration features tours of the Estate house, starting at 11:30am each day; walking garden tours, starting at noon each day; a taste of Applewood, Storytime at Applewood, starting at 11:30am on Friday, followed by fun, hands-on activities and a Friday Bring Your Lunch & Learn starting at noon. Admission is Free!
Space, music, sports, comedy…what doesn’t Flint have coming up this weekend! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, business fair, crafts and more. The weather’s getting better and the entertainment is warming up. Here’s your weekend events listing for May 3-5!
The first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, is one of the world’s most iconic sporting events, according to NBC Sports. Millions of racing fans will tune in on Saturday, May 4 to watch what is considered “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” Others refer to the Kentucky Derby as “The Run for the Roses.”
Today is the 49th Annual Earth Day, a global event to celebrate Mother Nature and put a spotlight on environmental issues. The theme for 2019 Earth Day is “Protect our Species.” It aims to draw attention to the rapid extinction of species across the world, which is directly linked to human activity which causes climate change, deforestation and pollution. About a billion people worldwide mark Earth Day each year by signing petitions, planting trees or cleaning up their neighborhoods.
Laughter truly is the best medicine – it’s known to boost your spirits and relieve stress. April is National Humor Month, a time to celebrate the wonders of laughter and joy. Larry Wilde, comedian, author and Director of the Carmel Institute of Humor, founded National Humor Month in 1976 to share the therapeutic benefits of humor with the world.
All of Jordan Berman’s best friends are setting a date — and he can’t even get one! Enjoy this romantic comedy about sustaining friendships, falling in love, finding your soulmate and discovering yourself in an increasingly disparate and alienating world. Friday and Saturday 7:30-9:30pm, Sunday 2-4pm.
The Flint Symphony Orchestra, with Conductor Enrique Diemecke, performs an evening of music with special guest artist Baron Fenwick on piano. 7:30-9:30pm.
Anne Frank emerges from history an intensely gifted young girl, who confronts the increasing horror for her time with honesty, wit and determination. An impassioned drama, this play captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence – their fear, their hope, their laughter and their grief. Anne’s spirit and optimism touches all audiences. Thursday-Sunday performances begin at 7pm, Sunday 2-4pm.
