On October 24, an excited group of young entrepreneurs presented their business concepts to a panel of judges and a community audience, in hopes of becoming one of two winners of the first ever Fenton Shark Tank competition. Prior to the event, My City Magazine met with The Freedom Center’s James Wiegand to get the
Fri. Oct.27-30: The Ooky Spooky Light Show Classic and favorite Halloween tunes, with an amazing graphics and light show. Show is a delight for the entire family. Favorite Halloween tunes such as “The Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters,” “Thriller,” and more! Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint Fri. Oct. 27: Flint Youth Theatre Halloween Bash
Spooky Family Fun: Halloween at the Gardens–Applewood Estates This event is hosted by Applewood Estates and runs from October 26 until October 29. Come dressed in your family-friendly Halloween costumes, and look for “tricks” and “treats” throughout the grounds. Admission and activities are free! Enjoy some fall decorations around the estate, sample a ‘Taste of
Fri. Oct. 20-22 Flint Youth Theater A Wrinkle in Time The Flint Youth Theater presents a new adaptation of this mind-expanding science fiction story that’s still a favorite with one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to
Fri. Oct. 13-14: 22nd Annual Flint Festival of Quilts The Flint Quilt Festival features traditional, historical, contemporary and fiber art at eight unique locations in the Flint Downtown Entertainment District. Participating venues include: The Flint Public Library,1026 E. Kearsley Street; The Greater Flint Arts Council, 816 S. Saginaw Street; Flint Masonic Temple, 755 Saginaw Street;
Fri. Oct. 6 Bricks and Brews Enjoy Downtown Flint’s biggest craft beer event featuring eight bars, restaurants, breweries and taprooms as they come together to showcase their favorite craft brews. 6-10pm. Flint’s Downtown Entertainment District, Saginaw Street Fri. Oct. 6-9 A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody The Fenton Village Players presents A Little
Lacing up a pair of boxing gloves and stepping into a ring was the furthest thing from an 11-year-old Claressa Shields’ mind. She was too busy dealing with a difficult, at times transient childhood, and just trying to fit in at the Beecher School District’s Dailey Elementary. The young Shields could be hot-tempered, which sometimes
“People forget where they are, they forget what they look like, and just let themselves move,” says Krista Loutner, lead singer and guitarist of Flint metal band, Sweat, when describing the band’s notoriously bombastic live shows. “People are so worried about whether someone is watching them or how they’re going to look, but sometimes at
Michael Littlejohn, 62, is not interested in marketing his artwork. “I have a distaste for it,” he says. “I don’t put a lot of stock in pushing into the art scene … I’ve always had a day job so that, at night, I could come home and indulge myself with my work.” Littlejohn’s entire house
Fall is finally here! We crafted a helpful guide to some of the crisp-air, crunchy-leaves, spooky-fun activities! Fall Family Fun for All Ages Halloween Ghosts & Goodies October 7-8, 13-15, 20-22 & 26-31 MON-FRI 5-9PM SAT/SUN Noon-9PM Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad 6140 Bray Rd., Flint 48505 – 800.648.7275 geneseecountyparks.org Treats and tricks, cider and
So much is going on Downtown, we decided to offer you updates on three significant projects that will provide members of the Greater Flint community with enhanced access to the arts, as well as resources for pursuit of entrepreneurial endeavors. Factory Two: After the Patronicity Campaign Last May’s Preview Night got the community’s attention, and
Berston Field House has enjoyed a recent surge in attention, coinciding with the rise of WBC star, Claressa Shields. Known as the place where the boxer got her start and returns to train for upcoming fights, Berston is returning the warm embrace of attention, by offering even more to the community it has served for
