The 2023 high school football season kicked off at Kettering’s Atwood Stadium with matchups between intra-county rivals, as well as Genesee County schools taking on visitors from neighboring communities including the 2021 and 2022 state champion, Warren De La Salle Collegiate. On Thursday, Mt. Morris triumphed over Clio (the 100th game in the rivalry) 7-0,
The weather threatened to dampen spirits, but fans flocked to Grand Blanc to enjoy professional golf action. The event schedule started with a Pro-Am on Thursday afternoon. Thunderstorms postponed Friday’s first round of official competition until Saturday, when they played catch-up with a very early start time. When play concluded, the fan-favorite charity Celebrity Challenge
Photos by Bob Rettenmund For 65 years, the CANUSA Games – North America’s Largest and Longest Running International Games – has provided the youth of our area an opportunity to take part in an international friendship competition between Flint, MI and Hamilton, Ontario. This year, 600 athletes competed in 15 sports including Baseball, Basketball, Golf,
Photos by Katy Kildee Spanning six city blocks, the 11th Annual free event founded by Jerin Sage offered multiple stages featuring energetic live music and dance performances by artists from all over the country. Thousands of attendees of all ages enjoyed food and merchandise vendors, live art, workshops and a street fair before dancing through
Photos Contributed by BttB Social Media The week of fun and festivities culminated on a gorgeous Michigan summer Saturday. It began in the heart of Flint with our National Anthem and a salute to veterans, an exciting military aircraft flyover and a procession of flags, local law enforcement and military personnel marching on the bricks
Photos By Tom Dahlem and Scott LaForest 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
Photos by Katy Kildee Celebrating the Lebanese culture and heritage for the 14th year, this popular event featured authentic homemade food – including chicken and beef shawarma, lamb kabob, stuffed grape leaves, tabouli, hummus and baklava – live Lebanese music, belly dancing, games for the kids and more! Fireworks were presented by Medawar Jewelers. Coming
Photos Courtesy of Flintside 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
Photos By Katy Kildee 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,
Photos by Michael Gleason 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
Photos By Katy Kildee 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
Photos by Katy Kildee 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
