When snow falls in Michigan, out come the recreational wintertime vehicles and gear! For some, that means revving up snowmobiles while others strap on downhill or cross-country skis, don snowshoes or snowboards, or grab ice-fishing poles. Perhaps the most timeless and universally-enjoyed winter tradition, however, is speeding down a snow-covered hill on a toboggan or sled.
Come out for a night of exciting hockey when the University of Michigan-Flint Men’s Hockey team plays against Northwood. 8-10pm
Sprout the love of reading and nature while sharing books, singing songs and making a craft. Recommended for all ages. 11am-12pm.
There’s nothing more soothing to the soul on a bone-chilling, cold winter day than digging in to a steaming plate of spaghetti covered with rich, satisfying meat sauce and freshly grated parmesan cheese. And, if you are a pasta lover, today is one for you to celebrate as January 4 is National Spaghetti Day!
Entertainers in January include: Wednesday 6-10pm, Michelle O’Neil; Thursday 6-10pm, Bobby Standal; Friday & Saturday 8pm-midnight, Sean Caldwell & Friends.
Celebrate the Season in Song at The Capitol Theatre in Downtown Flint. Enjoy a holiday concert featuring the Flint Symphony Orchestra’s Brass & Byrd Consort. Doors open at 5:30pm and the concert begins at 7:30pm. Admission is free. For more information contact The Whiting’s Box Office.
The Firebirds return home to Flint for a pair of games this weekend as the club hosts the Hamilton Bulldogs this Friday, Dec. 1 for ‘Ugly Sweater Night’ and the Niagara Ice Dogs Saturday, Dec 2 for the third annual ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ and Joe Kocur Night. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.
The Whiting presents The Wizard of Oz from 2-4pm and 7:30-9:30pm.
Off the beaten path in Montrose, there’s a quirky, little museum – the Montrose Historical & Telephone Pioneer Museum. And according to Joe Follett, President, it is the first of its kind in Michigan. Housed in a building that was once the Public Service Telephone Company of Montrose, the museum features almost every kind of telephone and telephone equipment, going back to the dawn of telecommunication. It features all makes and models, from old operator switchboards to the dawn of the cellular phone. The building is also home to the Montrose Area Historical Association’s museum. But what will catch your eye in this collection is the dazzling array of phones in colors and shapes you probably didn’t know existed!
