Joanne Ackerman, 70, has worked at Sargent’s Title Company for 52 years, starting as a 17-year-old co-op student. According to Owner, Mike Sargent, the Flint company’s longevity is due in large part to employees like her. “Joanne exemplifies why we have been so successful,” he says. “She embodies the loyalty, caring and trust that
For opera singer, Frank E. Pitts, the opportunity is finally here. He has taught vocal classes at Rochester University since 1995 and piano at UM-Flint since 2008, and has seen many students find their dreams, while delaying his own. “My former students sing on Broadway and in national tours,” he says. “Some have gone
Kassy Mason isn’t your typical cycling enthusiast. She is a professionally trained bike mechanic with a deep devotion to her community, one that is best showcased on wheels. She and her husband, Jon, own Recycle Bike Shop & Mobile Repair, a full-blown bike store run entirely out of their uniquely-outfitted truck. “Empowering people to
In the mid-term elections of November 2018, Elizabeth A. Kelly and Brian S. Pickell were elected to two open seats on the 7th Judicial Circuit Court, beginning six-year terms on January 1. They took some time from hectic schedules to answer a few questions about their days on the bench so far, their backgrounds
Mott, Motown & More Celebrity Lip Sync Show Mott Memorial Building Auditorium 5.9-10.2019 “La Cage Aux Folles” Flint Community Players 5.9-19.2019 FSO May Classical Concert Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” The Whiting 5.11.2019 Flint City Bucks MILK Cup Quarterfinal Game Atwood Stadium 5.11.2019 Song of the Lakes Sweet Adelines Chorus 9th Annual Garden Tea
Fri. April 26-Sat. April 27 The Capitol Theatre: Black Violin Back in Flint by an overwhelming demand! In an age where music is coming to be more and more defined by the labels given to it, Black Violin shows that music does not exist within a box, but rather exists in another space – one
Hundreds of volunteers are expected to join the Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC) and their partners at sites across Genesee and Lapeer Counties on April 27 from 9-12pm. Traditionally referred to as the Flint River and Community Clean Up, the annual Stewardship Day brings the community together to make a big impact on the Flint
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
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
Fri. April 19 The Capitol Theatre: Mark Farner’s American Band & The Guess Who Mark Farner is the reason. As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and writer of more than 90 percent of the Grand Funk music catalog, Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage,
Fri, April 5 Longway Planetarium: Shooting Stars, Meteorites and More Join Longway Planetarium Executive Director, Todd Slisher, as he talks about meteors or shooting stars, what they are, how best to observe them and how we’ve classified the meteorites that we’ve found on earth. Discuss the various meteorite showers each year, and this coming
Andiamo Restaurant, a popular Italian eatery well-known for its from-scratch cuisine, has recently been welcomed with open arms by the Fenton community. “We’ve had a great response!” exclaims Owner, Dominic Vicari. The restaurateur spent his summers on Silver Lake with his parents and has watched Fenton’s progress over the years. “The city has been
