Jeepers creepers! After Dark is when the monsters come out! From 8pm to midnight on October 15, ghosts and goblins gathered at The Whiting to participate in all sorts of frightening fun. Attendees masqueraded around with their best, spine-chilling dance moves thanks to DJ Felix & Craig from Black Tie Productions. They were also able to Monster-Mash-it-up with a costume contest to win tickets to see Blue Man Group and Dracula. Ghoulish guests enjoyed witch’s brew drink specials during Happy Hour, as well as free food provided by Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers. Did you attend this spook-tacular event?
When walking in to Costume Rentals by Judy, you’ll see row after row of costumes of every imaginable kind. Judy Denker, who has owned the Fenton business for 15 years, says she has more than 3,000 costumes to choose from. “I always loved dressing up for my kids,” laughs Judy, “and I decided that if I had to work, it was going to be doing something fun!” The most often-rented costumes are Gatsby-style dresses, gangster, and pirate costumes. But the variety is endless. Judy has a costume for any occasion in your life – theme parties, birthday celebrations, weddings, a Renaissance fair, every holiday and more.
Everyone is invited to join the fun at the first ever Flint River Fest. The event will take place on Friday, October 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. and is sponsored by The Hagerman Foundation. The entire community is invited to attend this free event and is hosted by the Flint River Corridor Alliance (FRCA), the Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC) and the Flint Downtown Development Authority.
Whether you are an avid beer fan or simply like experiencing new tastes – the Art on Tap beer tent is for you! Presented by Applebee’s, the annual beer tasting event features 32 breweries and kicks off at the Flint Institute of Arts this Saturday, September 19, from 4-8pm
Since 1981, the sport of paintball has been exploding in the United States. Its fast-paced, exhilarating nature has caught the attention of many Flint locals, some of which have created teams that compete all over the country. CRU Paintball has brought this fun, unique sport to the area, and also provides a venue for many for local and semi-local players. Driving by its location on Clio Road, one would think it resembles a Kmart store – which it once was! Repurposing the old building has given the owners the space to create lasting teams, practices and competitions. The 60,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor facility is used for both competitive and recreational events.
From the moment a General Motors worker named Tony Kleiber drove the first Chevrolet Corvette off a Flint assembly line in 1953, owners of the vehicle seemed destined to have a different kind of relationship with what has become one of history’s most iconic automobile brands.
Gravity-defying four-tier pyramids, stunning front flips and back flips, barefooting and thrilling jumps are what you will see at the Silver Lake Ski Club Show held every Tuesday evening during the summer at Fenton’s Silver Lake Park. It is no surprise that this exciting stunt show was voted Best Outdoor Event in My City Magazine City’s Choice Awards and is probably one of Fenton’s best-kept secrets, according to Sean Affrica, Club Vice President and Show Director. The theme of the show this year is “Fenton’s Got Talent” and the Show Team provides one thrilling hour of entertainment, preceded by a Pre-Show Exhibition performance by the Junior Team. The stunts can be dangerous, but the club is very safety conscious, says Sean. The biggest show of the year is held in July, the kick-off event of Fenton’s annual three-day Freedom Festival.
Friends of the Flint River Trail kicked off its Sunday afternoon free bicycle-riding season in May, and on July 12th, My City Magazine caught up with about a dozen of the thirty-five FFRT riders who meet at 2pm at the old Flint Famers’ Market parking lot. Before the ride begins, cyclists of various ages – 15 to 85 – and various skill levels – beginner to advanced – pump up tires, strap on helmets, adjust pedals, attach water bottles and discuss the route. “Today, we’re riding to Stepping Stone Falls and we’ll get ice cream on the way back,” says Vicki Sacharski, a Flint resident who has ridden with the group for six years, and serves as a substitute lead rider on the course. Sacharski explains the route to everyone and keeps her eyes open for road hazards, potholes, or anything that might be a danger. “When we cross intersections, we try to keep everyone together,” says Sacharski. As the lead, she calls out commands such as “walker,” or “single file” to let the riders know what to expect.
