Former Chiodos frontman Craig Owens is returning to Flint for a special acoustic homecoming show on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Flint Local 432. Ticket are $20 and limited to just 60 seats. Local favorites, Fernando Silverio Solis, Katie Stanley and PINCH, will each perform opening sets to welcome Owens back to the stage of the Local for the first time since 2012.
National Wreaths Across America Day is a movement to cover all veterans’ grave markers with a Christmas wreath. The observance is designated annually on a Saturday in December by Congress. The mission is to remember and honor veterans and to teach children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms.
Holiday parties and family gatherings are in full swing and everyone enjoys a delicious appetizer. This crab dip from Better Crocker Kitchens is something you will find on my holiday table.
Buckham Gallery announced its upcoming exhibitions for December 2019, opening today, December 13 and continuing through January 4 2020.
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.
