Photography by Katy Lildee Adopt-A-Pet Fenton hosted the “Dreaming of My Furever Home,” fundraiser – a PJ & Paws party with a purpose! Dressed in jammies, fuzzy slippers and loungewear, attendees enjoyed cocktails, a silent auction, buffet dinner, live auction and an after-glow party. Nearly $113,000 was raised to fund improvement and future expansion of
Flint Institute of Arts | 1.28.2023 Photography by Katy Kildee This event celebrated the exhibition opening for “Ways of Seeing: The Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at the University of Alabama” as well as Black History Month. The evening included a lecture by the curator of The Paul R. Jones Collection of American
Dort Music Center | 2.3.2023 Photography by Jenn Alexander The Seeing Stars Tuition Assistance Program ensures that Flint School of Performing Arts students are able to study music, dance and theater regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Last year alone, the program awarded $230,000 to local FSPA performing arts students and their families. This
Dort Financial Center | 2.10-12.2023 Photography by Katy Kildee Presented by Back to the Bricks® the 8th annual event attracted a record number of vehicles, auto-related vendors and car enthusiasts of all ages. This year’s headliner display highlighted exotic cars ranging from a 1926 Duesenberg to an all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV Launch Edition and
Flint Farmers’ Market | 1.16.2023 Photography By Norman Photo The community gathered for this annual event celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint & Genesee County. This year’s theme was “Navigating New Norms,” chosen to highlight the significant impacts of one-to-one mentoring on relationships, such as: daily life
ELGA Credit Union Headquarters | 1.19.2023 Photography By Katy Kildee and Doug Pike For 14 years, volunteers making a difference in Genesee County have been honored with the Sybyl Award, a tribute to Sybyl Atwood who served as program director for Volunteer Information Services at Resource Genesee. Recipients and nominees volunteer outside of their work
Genesys Athletic Conference Center | 12.3.2022 Photography by Katy Kildee At this year’s formal banquet and ceremony, the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame inducted eight individuals and three teams into the Class of 2022. The individuals were: Marty Embry (Flint Central Basketball); Gwen Wentland-Mikinski (Grand Blanc Track & Field); Michael Miller (Flint Northern
Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club | 10.25.22 This annual dinner and awards banquet is held to recognize community leaders, award scholarships and celebrate the work of the organization. The keynote speaker was Dr. Abdul El Sayed, and honorees included Physician of the Year: Dr. Radhika Kakarala; Arab American of the Year: Andrea Sahouri, and
The Capitol Theatre | 11.4.22 The community gathered as the Flint & Genesee Group recognized business leaders, community champions and hospitality professionals for achievements in their respective fields of industry. More than 85 businesses and organizations and 100 individuals were contenders for 14 awards, with winners selected from nominations gathered throughout the year. Also honored
Catholic Charities Conference Center | 10.27.22 Celebrating another year of Providing Help & Creating Hope, this fundraiser featured a tailgate party theme ramping up for the big battle between in-state gridiron rivals University of Michigan and Michigan State. Dressed in their spirit wear, attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, raffles and a silent auction. A live
Flint Cultural Center | 11.4-11.6.22 | Photography by @TRUHeartphoto This special weekend of music and dance featured tap classes taught at the Flint Institute of Music by multiple talented instructors for all levels of skill, as well as African Drumming with Baba Kevin. The schedule also included a Living Legends Luncheon and a Youth Ensemble Dance
Captain’s Club at Woodfield | 11.19.2022 On a blustery night, animal lovers gathered once again for the annual fall event to benefit the Humane Society of Genesee County. The evening included a buffet dinner and silent and live auctions to help fund improvements to the facility’s cat housing area. A few fur babies were on
