On Saturday, December 14 the Genesee Valley Mall will be packed with excited Youth Quest Biz students as they work to sell their wares for Christmas. The fair will be located in the JCPenney wing. More than 60 young Youth Quest entrepreneurs will dazzle shoppers with an array of products including: jewelry, candles, bath bombs, décor, slime, sweets, ornaments, blankets, hot cocoa mix and more.
It’s not too late to get tickets to see “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” at The Whiting today — a holiday mash-up for the entire family, directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary, is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this evening-length production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.
Are you ready to get some Christmas spirit? Clio Cast and Crew’s performances of “The Day before Christmas” starts today and runs through Sunday Dec. 15. In this new holiday musical spectacular, there is a flurry of activity at the North Pole. Santa and Mrs. Claus, the elves, the reindeer, the forest animals and even the Toys themselves prepare for the biggest night of the year!
Hurley Medical Center will once again host the Glow for Miracles event taking place next week, December 17 at 6pm. It is the only Glow for Miracles event in mid-Michigan this season.
Once again, Skaff customers and four local charities were big beneficiaries in the annual four-day Save & Share sale that took place at Skaff Nov. 29-Dec. 2. According to a recently released statement, the community’s response to the event was overwhelming.
We all know the story of the wily Billy Durant and partner J. Dallas Dort as they worked to put “vehicle city” on the map with the world-famous Durant-Dort Carriage Company. Now is your chance to visit the historic offices of the most infamous men of Flint. Enjoy some light hors d’oeuvres amongst festive holiday decorations while enjoying the rich history of our city. The Christmas open house will take place Wednesday, December 11 from 5-7pm. Admission is free but consider a donation to the sponsors: the Genesee County Historical Society.
Since 1966, the Flint Symphonic Wind Ensemble (FSWE) has been delighting area music lovers by playing wonderful holiday concerts. This Tuesday the FSWE will be hosting their “Jingle All the Way” holiday concert at Flint Central Church of The Nazarene, located at 1261 W. Bristol road, at 7pm.
Voices for Children Advocacy Center invites you to attend their Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 5-8pm. Located near Downtown Flint, the Big Blue House is packed with history and ornate detail, including the fireplace where “T’was the Night Before Christmas” was written. Come and learn more about what Voices for Children Advocacy Center does, enjoy light refreshments, and share the warmth this holiday season. The Center is located at 515 East St., Flint.
National Cookie Day was celebrated on Wednesday and I am celebrating the occasion by sharing my absolute favorite cookie recipe that I make for the holidays. I found these Frosted Gingerbread Cookie at Café Aroma and they are the best cookies I had ever tasted. The Café was kind enough to share the recipe with me.
Art and Fashion join together for a great time at Greater Flint Arts Council.
Miss Grant has produced what is almost the black equivalent of a flamenco show and it seems to be a mixture of a block party and a revival meeting. Her music leans heavily on traditional black sources, such as the blues, calypsos and spirituals, but from these influences she has written a charming and lively score and her lyrics, whether about love or the ghetto, have sweetness and wit. Thursday and Friday: 7-9pm. Saturday: 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Admission: $5 per person.
