Happy Curmudgeons is a project a long time coming. Dave Hamilton (lead singer, guitarist) was playing in a band in the 80s called the Angel-Headed Hipsters, and during that time, had the opportunity to meet the legendary Lou Reed of The Velvet Underground. “Lou Reed had told me, ‘You’re a very good songwriter. Keep doing
Sunday, May 27 Great Lakes National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony The Ceremony will take place at the Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd, Holly). Thousands of veterans, families, friends and the general public are expected to attend the ceremony honoring deceased veterans interred at the Great Lakes National Cemetery. There will be patriotic music,
Fri. May 25 Comedy Night @ The Market Date: May 25, 2018 Sinclair Entertainment presents The End of Season 2 of Comedy Night @ The Market with Brent Terhune, Owen Thomas and Nick Leydorf from 9-11pm. Flint Farmers’ Market 300 E. 1st St., Flint Sat. May 26 Citizen Science: Squirrel Hike Learn about Michigan
Fri. May 11 The Capitol Theatre presents: Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza: Night Train 57 Enjoy this hour long Folk Opera musical for young audiences who will be invited to sing and dance their way to outer-space. 7:30-8:30pm. The Capitol Theatre, 140 E. 2nd St., Flint Sat. May 12 Mother’s Day Tea Enjoy a
Fri. May 4 Grand Blanc First Friday Food Truck Festival May the Fourth be with you will be the theme for the Grand Blanc Food Truck Festival. Visitors will enjoy the Flint Comic Relief along with a DJ and free kids activities. For the older kids, there will be a car show. Be sure to
May is National Barbecue Month and people all over Genesee County are firing up their grills! In the meantime, there are some really great barbecue restaurants in Greater Flint that will do the cooking FOR you, offering down-home, mouth-watering ribs, beef brisket and pulled pork served with a wide array of delectable side dishes and
A long-awaited and highly-anticipated expansion at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) has officially opened to the public. Breaking ground in 2016, the FIA added more than 20,000-square-feet of gallery and educational space. The Opening Weekend of April 21-22 offered free entrance for guests to explore and enjoy all the FIA has to offer. The
If you listen to WCRZ (CARS 108 FM) between 6-10 am, you’ve probably heard local married radio hosts, Pat and AJ, talking about life in between your favorite adult contemporary tunes. And they’re talking about real life. Since their arrival at the station in 2014, Pat and Jenny (better known as ‘And Jenny’ AJ) Clark
The Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) offers many opportunities to explore the world through music. A group of young musicians recently returned from a trip to Paris and London! My City Magazine caught up with a few of the lucky students who shared this experience, three of whom have traveled overseas with the FSPA
Marcus Sakey remembers his dream vividly. The Grand Blanc native, whose nine novels have sold well over a million copies with one (Good People) being made into a 2014 film, possesses an active imagination, to say the least. One night in 2016, Sakey drifted off to sleep in the Chicago home he shares with his
In late March, the City of Flint began demolishing the Hamilton Dam, located next to the campus of UM-Flint. The effort, which kept the demo crew busy for several days, is part of the larger Flint River Restoration Project. The removal of the 218-foot concrete dam was made possible by a grant awarded to Genesee
The Salvation Army Flint Citadel Band celebrates a milestone this year – its 125th Anniversary. My City Magazine is proud to help The Salvation Army celebrate the rich history of the organization and the Citadel Band. The History The history of the Flint Citadel Band runs parallel with the history of the City of Flint.
