On Saturday, March 7, the annual William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition will take place at the Flint Institute of Music with the five finalists performing beginning at 7pm. The performance is free for all those interested. This year’s category is “strings”. A reception will follow the evening program.
AS we enter the new ‘20s, Flint is starting to dream again. As the city continues to conquer our latest adversity, citizens are looking forward. What will the future bring for Flint? What will it look like? Where are we headed and how will we get there? Many in the city are optimistic and, for the first time since before the fall of General Motors, the future holds tremendous promise for Flint.
Created in 2002 by Genesee District Library, the Black History Month Brunch is one of Genesee County’s premier events. It provides an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to world history. The brunch also inspires residents to reach their full potential and to make a difference in our community, state and nation.
This series profiles the beginning and history of the towns and cities surrounding Flint in Genesee County. The profiles will be presented according to the earliest known settlement year. Major highlights will include founding, notable personage, major events, noted locations and businesses.
At Ciao Italian Bistro & Wine Bar in Fenton, the philosophy is very simple: mangia bene (eat well!) And that’s exactly what one can expect at the charming eatery that opened in October 2018. Ciao is the third restaurant in the family-owned-and-operated chain that is well known for its sumptuous Italian cuisine, according to Toma Vulaj, Manager of the Fenton location. When the owners were choosing a site for their third venture, the family-oriented, close-knit community of Fenton was the perfect choice.
On April 24, the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce will host the 8th Annual Teddy Bear Ball at Genesys Conference & Banquet Center. According to Chamber President, Jet Kilmer, the event will feature live music, food, fun and a dancing competition to benefit the Genesee County Teddy Bear Patrol.
It’s fitting that the former Patsy Lou Williamson Automotive Group, now Shea Automotive Group in Flint Township, is owned by a woman. Stacy Fields, along with partners, purchased the dealership in May of 2019. “I thank Patsy Lou Williamson and the late Don Williamson for the opportunity,” says Fields. “We implemented new management to build our own unique team.” According to Fields, Shea Automotive wanted to improve the culture at the dealership and be more customer oriented. “We feel like we are making great strides,” she reports. “We have spent the last six months perfecting our foundation so we can deliver better service to the community.”
Yesterday, Feb. 27, was National Chili Day and it was Chili Night at my house! Chili is the ultimate comfort food especially on a snowy February day. I have perfected my recipe for this comforting dish over the years, and it is one of my family’s favorite meals.
On Saturday, February 29, from 2-4pm Foster Coffee Company in downtown Flint will host a photography mixer for amateurs and professionals. Admission to the mixer is free. Learn from accomplished industry professional videographers and photographers and make contact with other people enthusiastic for your field, interest or profession. The night will feature networking and a Q&A with guest speakers.
The Greater Flint Health Coalition, a nonprofit focused on improving the health of citizens in Flint and Genesee County, is relocating its headquarters to downtown Flint with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today in a news statement. The project is anticipated to generate a total capital investment of $2.8 million and create 20 full-time direct jobs in the healthcare sector.
