Greater Flint has some pretty great things to do … for FREE! Culture, history, outdoor fun – here’s a sample of fun things to do throughout the winter months and beyond. Indoor Fun Buckham Gallery 121 W. 2nd St., Flint 810.239.6233 Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 11am-6pm Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm (closed the Sunday before 2nd Friday Art
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. The Early Pioneers In the beginning of the 1830s, the area
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
Look out, New York City … there’s a group of prehistoric underwater puppets coming your way from Flint, Michigan! The Flint Repertory Theatre (The Rep) production of the family-friendly puppetry musical, “Riddle of the Trilobites,” is premiering off-Broadway at the New Victory Theatre – New York City’s premiere family theatre – from February 7-23. It
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
25th Annual Children’s Champions Awards Breakfast Riverfront Banquet Center 2.7.2020 FSPA’s “Meet the Orchestra” The Whiting 2.7.2020 Chrome & Ice Winter Indoor Car Show Dort Federal Event Center 2.7-9.2020 Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser & Miss Hibernia Pageant Dom Polski of Flint Hall 2.8.2020 Totally 80s Live Featuring: The Motels, Bow Wow Wow & When In
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
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,
Fri. Jan. 31 FIM and FSPA Seeing Stars! 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
Want to learn about how to break bad money habits and stop being broke? Flint Native, Ro Allen is the author of the book, The End of Financial Worry: 9 Ways to Create Permanent Peace Around Money. She is a speaker, author, personal finance strategist, and serial entrepreneur, who provides personal finance strategies and coaching
On Friday, January 31, the Flint institute of Music will host the Flint School of Performing Arts’ Seeing Stars Benefit from 6-9pm. The Seeing Stars Benefit is the FSPA’s signature fundraising event and is vital in providing tuition assistance to students dreaming of performing in music and dance regardless of family circumstances. Support the future
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on Jan. 28 to update Michigan’s bottle bill to crack down on fraud and abuse and increase access to recycling, according to a recent news statement. The bills are sponsored by: Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville, Rep. Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, Rep. Jim Lilly, R-Macatawa and Rep. Tim Sneller, D-Burton.
