The room was silent. Everyone sat in anticipation as the record album was pulled from its sleeve. The vinyl disc was lovingly brushed and carefully placed on the turntable, the tonearm lifted and gently set. After a slight hiss and a few crackles, the soft piano tones and thumping guitar of “Death on Two Legs,” the first song of Queen’s 1975 album, A Night at the Opera came pulsing through the speakers. The group of music aficionados closed their eyes and were transported.
By 1916, Flint was in the middle of an automobile manufacturing frenzy. Buick was already in operation and AC Spark Plug was off and running. Streets were crowded with Monroe, Paterson and Dalton cars. General Motors, started in 1908, was just beginning to rev the engine. All of this hustle and bustle was attracting thousands of immigrants to the city with hope of forging a better life. Irish, Jewish, Polish, Spanish, Italians, Ukrainians and others brought their families to Flint. Another group, the Scots, joined them.
In January, millions of people around the country honored the work and the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering and participating in special celebrations and events. The federal holiday is observed on the third Monday of January, which is around King’s birthday, January 15 – he would have been 91 this year. Here’s how Greater Flint residents paid tribute to the famous leader of the modern American Civil Rights Movement.
This series profiles the beginnings and history of the towns and cities surrounding Flint in Genesee County. The profiles will be presented in order according to the earliest known settlement year. Major highlights will include founding, notable personage, major events, noted locations and businesses.
I love to cook but I also enjoy eating out, and since my 2020 New Year’s Resolution involves watching my budget, I am always looking for a bargain at local eateries. With the help of My City Assistant Editor, Pete Hinterman, we found some meal deals that are not only budget-friendly, but also fresh and delicious!
Look out, New York City … there’s a group of prehistoric underwater puppets coming your way from Flint, Michigan!
Walking into the Flint Trading Co., patrons are greeted by Owner Walter Robert McAdow and Emmett, the office puppy – a delightful, four-month-old Golden Retriever that chewed on my coat and notebook a bit. Open since May 2018, the atelier (French for artist studio or workroom) is located above Flint City T-Shirts on Saginaw Street in Downtown Flint.
On Sunday, February 2, the famous soothsayer and weather witch, Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his den and condemn us to 6 more weeks of snow and cold and rain and cold and snow. But will he? This year has been a mild winter really (knock on wood). And if it stays as grey and overcast as it has, he might not see his shadow. Right? There’s hope…maybe.
Who will win the Super Bowl this Year — the Kansa City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers? But what’s even more important to me is what food will you be serving at your Super Bowl party! According to dailymeal.com some of the top foods to enjoy during the big game include: chicken wings, chili, pizza, pigs in a blanket, nachos, and a variety of dips like buffalo chicken dip and artichoke dip (to name a few). According to statistics, wings and pizza are the two most popular Super Bowl snacks. Also, 11 million pounds of chips are expected to be consumed during the big game, and an estimated 4 million pounds of pretzels and 2.5 million pounds of nuts.
Seeing Stars! is the Flint School of Performing Arts’ signature fundraising event. Since its inception in 1997, this event has been vital in raising nearly $3,000,000 in tuition assistance to ensure students have the opportunity to realize their music or dance dreams regardless of family circumstances. Come enjoy a strolling buffet of signature dishes provided by restaurants throughout Genesee County and leave with an understanding of your impact on the students from the Flint School of Performing Arts music and dance programs. Seating is limited to 200. 6-9pm.
