On Friday, March 13, “Remember the Titans” will play at the historic Capitol Theatre at 7pm. Tickets are $10 per adult and $3 for children age 12 and under. For Genesee County Residents tickets are $5 per adult and only $1.50 for children age 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at The Whiting box office, at the Flint Farmers’ Market and at capitoltheatreflint.com.
Are you interested in science and philosophy? Join others for some deep thinking at the Longway Planetarium for an introduction to the Kuhnian Philosophy of Science. Thomas Samuel Kuhn is one of the most influential philosophers of science of the twentieth century. His contributions marked a break with several key doctrines and ushered in a new style of philosophy that better mirrored the history of science. His account held that science enjoys periods of stable growth punctuated by revisionary revolutions.
Have you ever wanted to hike at For-Mar under the magical glow of the full moon? This is your chance to discover what the animals that live at For-Mar see at night. Join a naturalist on Saturday, March 7 for a full moon hike and see firsthand how beautiful and peaceful the park is after dark. Preregistration is required by Friday, March 6. Cost is $4 per person. For more information and to preregister, visit https://geneseecountyparks.org/events/full-moon-hike-20/.
Bring the family to The Whiting this Friday, March 6, to see DLUX Puppets Alice in Wonderland, a fun musical adaptation with actors, high-quality puppetry and digitally projected scenery the whole family will enjoy!
As the snow melts this weekend, get out and have a good time. Greater Flint has music, comedy, the gun and knife show, and 1st place Firebirds hockey. Here’s your weekend events guide for 2/28 through 3/1!
Visit the Capitol Theatre for a screening of To Sir, With Love! Synopsis: A teacher invests himself in a group of problem kids at a high school in a slum of London’s East End. Run Time: 100 minutes. Ticket prices: Adult – $10, Children 12 and under – $3. Genesee County Resident – $5, Children 12 and under – $1.50. Doors open at 6pm. Movie begins at 7pm
March is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking green! The Ancient Order of Hibernians has announced the details of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Flint. The 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities take place on Tuesday, March 17, from 12:02pm to 6pm. This year, the Grand Marshal is Flint resident Tony Vance, the Chief of the United States Attorney’s branch offices in Flint and Bay City. Also, in attendance will be 2020 Miss Hibernia Bridget Cassidy and her court, Mother of the Year Helen O’Dea of Clio, and Father of the Year Mike Vance of Fenton.
From February 21-23 at the Flint Repertory Theatre “Packrat,” the new puppet play will debut for children and adults. A co-production with Concrete Temple Theatre, Packrat follows one particular rodent named Bud as he travels through the Sagebrush Desert to discover the interconnectedness of us all. This visually stunning play contemplates humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The animal characters in the puppet show include packrat, ground squirrel, jackrabbit, scorpion, lizard, tortoise, burrowing owl and goshawk. The play is written and directed by Renee Philippi, designed by Carlo Adinolfi with original music by Lewis Finn.
With the recent cold snap, it looks like the ice will be ready on Lobdell and Byram Lakes in Linden. On Sunday, February 16, the 4th Annual Linden Ice Fishing Tournament will take place on Lobdell and Byram Lakes from 7am to 5pm. Those wishing to compete or just have a fun day with the family can register online at www.fentonchamber.com until 4pm today. Registration will reopen on Sunday from 7am to 10pm at the Loose Senior Center located at 707 N. Bridge St., Linden. All registered adults and children are entered in the raffle for door prizes and gift baskets. Prices for fishing are $10 for adults and $5 for kids (14 and under).
