This exciting event commemorated the day the first Corvette came off the production line in Flint on June 30, 1953. The free car show featured over 500 vehicles including a huge display of Corvettes – a complete set of all anniversary models and every series from the 1953 Corvette to today’s 70th Anniversary edition – as well as live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, special displays and more! A special presentation honoring Flint as the iconic Chevy vehicle’s birthplace was held, attended by GM Flint Assembly plant leaders, President of the UAW Local 598 Ryan Buchalski, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and other community guests. Keynote speaker was Ed Piatek, Chief Engineer on Corvette programs.
Hosted by the nonprofit organization Friends of the Alley and presented by Communities First, Inc., this free summertime festival was enjoyed by several thousand people celebrating the season! Attendees enjoyed a variety of unique vendors, performances by more than a dozen live bands and festival fare provided by more than 50 food trucks. FOTA’s mission is to “beautify and activate” Downtown Flint’s alleys by creating “inviting, inclusive” and “pedestrian friendly spaces.”
Folks gathered for summer fun in the Sproutside Garden to bid on great auction items including a Fire Department Package – a tour of the Fire Department, lunch for four with firefighters AND a chance to sit in the fire trucks! Other items included a hot air balloon ride for two, a one-year membership to the UM-Flint Rec Center, and a tasting and tour for up to six people at the Fenton Winery & Brewery. Attendees enjoyed delicious summertime fare while supporting high-quality, playful programming – from securing new exhibits, purchasing materials for hands-on projects and keeping Sproutside gardens blooming with flowers, fruits and veggies!
Once again, the Greater Flint community turned out to support Whaley Children’s Center dressed to impress in their fanciest tennies! The annual gala event included a champagne reception, gourmet dinner and many unique interactive experiences. After donating generously through the live and silent auctions, attendees danced the night away to live music by Bluewater Kings Band sponsored by My City Magazine. Funds raised will support Whaley programs that empower and enhance the lives of at-risk foster children in the Center’s care.
Held in the heart of the beautiful Flint Cultural Center, the 56th annual event did not disappoint! Presented by the Friends of Modern Art (FOMA) and attracting thousands of visitors each year, the 2-day event is juried to ensure the highest caliber of established and emerging artists from Michigan and beyond in various genres including ceramics, glass, painting, jewelry, mixed media, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. FOMA’s mission is to promote interest, understanding and appreciation of contemporary art among the citizens of the region. Funds raised help fund exhibitions, programs and art acquisitions at the FIA.
A sur-really good time was had by all at this event that has become THE annual kickoff to spring in Greater Flint! Attendees of the “Art of Dreams Bash” enjoyed delicious food, a signature cocktail and always-imaginative entertainment including a jam-packed dance party until midnight. Proceeds from the event support museum programming and outreach programs for thousands of PreK-12 students.
On a sunny spring day, soap box cars with names like the Blazing Turtles, the Raider Racers, the Full Send Vipers and the Tower of Pizza took off and sped down the racetrack that started near the intersection of Glenwood Ave. and Fox St. Racers plunged down the road, crossing a bridge over the Flint River and finally ending at the finish line near Kettering University. The annual race is a component of a larger program that provides hands-on STEM learning in a collaborative environment that builds community partnership.
The weather was perfect for a chic evening garden party that featured a strolling barbecue dinner, a mobile-bidding silent auction and live dance music by Nightline Band. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, the Hospitality House at McLaren provides a comfortable and convenient haven with low-cost or no-cost lodging for cancer patients who receive daily treatment at the McLaren Proton Therapy Center, as well as their families. The facility benefited directly from the event, with proceeds directed to key programs and other McLaren Flint initiatives that support patients and their families during their cancer journeys.
It’s official – Gearhead Season is underway! Enthusiasts began gathering early on a gorgeous Sunday to admire vehicles of every sort and peruse the automotive vendor offerings including collector products and all-new Back to the Bricks® merchandise. Attendees of the free event also enjoyed a great variety of food-truck fare in the sunshine while DJ Scott Kuhl played tunes to make the fun, festive and family-friendly atmosphere complete.
