Under the Radar Michigan, a popular PBS show is coming to the Flint Public Library tomorrow, August 28, at 6pm. The show’s hosts, Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman, will be on hand to give a presentation about how two “regular guys” ended up with a PBS show and book that feature cool people and places and things that make Michigan a great place to be. The duo will talk about how and why they make their show, and share stories about their Michigan travels. Be sure to bring your questions, your sense of adventure, and your sense of humor, because when Tom and Jim start talking, it’s a wild and crazy ride!
It’s Funday Monday time at MCM! The end of summer is approaching but there is still plenty of time to enjoy the warm weather outside. And, there are some fun things to do at the Genesee County Parks. Today, a For-Mar Naturalist is hosting a guided hike, Wings and Things: Bats!
With the abundance of fresh, local produce available in August here is a recipe given to me by a friend that’s sure to be a favorite, especially using fresh corn and tomatoes from a nearby farmer’s market! This takes just 15 minutes to make — and it’s delicious!
Just in time for the Halloween season, local authors Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani will release their book “Haunted Flint” on September 2. Are there evil spirits amongst us causing all sorts of mischief? Does the ghost of Billy Durant haunt the Carriage Factory? Is the city and the ground it sits upon, cursed? One of our earliest known settlers, the Chippewa tribe once believed the area haunted by the vengeful ghost of their once vanquished foes. Could there be truth to the story?
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is in full swing on weekends through the month of August until September 29. For years, the annual festival has provided Holly with a unique venue that regularly attracts more than 250,000 visitors from all over. Patrons will enjoy the sights and sounds of this 17-acre village, Holly Grove, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a beautiful castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on 17 themed stages featuring comedy, theater shows and music.
Get ready for some fun at the Genesee County Fair this week, Aug. 19-Aug. 25.
Join in on this investigation of different animal skulls and explore their superior senses. Recommended for families of all ages. No pre-registration required. Free admission. 6:30-7:30pm.
In the mood for some good food and fun? Head on out to Fenton for the 2019 Taste in Fenton event today from 4-8pm at Rackham Park, the back lawn of the Fenton Community & Cultural Center. Several area restaurants are participating, ready to serve some delicious samplings of their food. There is also a beer and wine tent, live music and a pie-eating contest. Bring the kids who will enjoy a donut-on-a-string eating contest and playing in the Kids Zone. A free shuttle service is available. Tickets will be sold at the event – $15 for ten tickets.
For the last three years, fans of Greater Flint’s music scene have been unanimous in their choice for favorite local band as voted in the MCM City’s Choice Awards. Their pick: Avalon Black. And why not? Their fun, enthusiastic shows, idiosyncratic songwriting and personal camaraderie presents a perfectly balanced rock aesthetic that appeals to anyone with a love of the art; and fans know that when they attend an Avalon Black show, they are getting nothing less than the best. “At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter where we play or how many we play for, whether it’s thousands or just two people,” says lead singer, Jordan Orvis. “If it’s just two people, well the way we see it, those two people really wanted to be there so we make sure to leave everything on the stage and put on the best show we can.”
