Techno, House, Dance music and everything in between.
No cover!
21+
Drink specials all night!

Rodney Marx behind the bar!

Host: AR Stoner & Brent Shay

DJs:
AR Stoner

Brent Shay

TBA

Come and vibe with some of the best edm music in the city!

Ooky Spooky Light Show is BACK! Come snuggle up under the dome and watch favorite Halloween songs like "Monster Mash," "Ghostbusters," and "Thriller" come to life with amazing graphics and lights. Great for family audiences, this show was created here in Flint by our talented team of artists and programmers. Great for adults and kids ages 6 and older.

HOW CRAFT SUPPLY SWAPS WORK

1) Gather up clean craft supplies in good condition that you no longer use or want. Hold on to these supplies until the day of the Swap.

Supplies may include, but are not limited to fabric, thread, ribbon, sewing notions, buttons, patterns, crafting books, scrapbook supplies, adhesives, painting supplies, embroidery hoops & floss, yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, beads and beading supplies.

2) At the Swap, we have tables for every craft supply category (e.g. yarn, fabric, scrapbooking, etc.). If you bring supplies to Swap, Flint Handmade volunteers will sort your items onto the appropriate tables.

3) Please bring your supplies in cardboard boxes or plastic bags that you do not need returned. You make take as much or as little as you want whether you brought items or not.

4) Swappers must bring their own bags for the supplies they would like to take. Flint Handmade tote bags will be available for purchase for $5 each.

Swappers are invited to make a $3 suggested donation to support Flint Handmade.

5) When the Swap ends, our volunteers will pack up any remaining supplies and save them for the next Swap or donate them to local charities.

NOTE: In order to ensure the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and patrons, all local, state and federal guidelines regarding masks and social distancing will be followed. Hand sanitizer will be available.

The Farmers' Market will be closed during this event, so there will be no access to running water, restrooms or electricity. This event is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

VOLUNTEER SPONSORS
United Way of Genesee County
Junior League of Flint

Join Flint local, Cam Winn for an improvisational community collaboration through audio and percussion every Wednesday evening from 630pm-8pm at the Sacred Vibrations Community Drum Circle in Riverbank Park, Downtown Flint.

Cam will be bringing a range of percussion instruments for public use and encourages you to bring your own drums and instruments if available.

All ages and skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to join the fun as musicians or as spectators.

Flow artists and dancers are welcomed to join as well if looking to collaborate with our circles sounds and music creations!

For more information please contact Cam or WUDP!

This will be a leave no trace event so please be respectful of the space we will be using and minimize the footprint that you leave behind.

Ooky Spooky Light Show is BACK! Come snuggle up under the dome and watch favorite Halloween songs like "Monster Mash," "Ghostbusters," and "Thriller" come to life with amazing graphics and lights. Great for family audiences, this show was created here in Flint by our talented team of artists and programmers. Great for adults and kids ages 6 and older.

La creación de redes es el proceso de tratar de conocer gente nueva que podría serle útil en su red laboral y comunitaria. El evento Latinx Networking es para conectar a miembros de la comunidad que pueden tener objetivos y experiencias compartidas.

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Networking is the process of trying to meet new people who might be useful to you in your job and community network. The Latinx Networking event is to connect members of the community that may have shared goals and experiences.

Flint Fli Market is a local night market dedicated to making Flint a better place to live, work and play with low cost vendor fees, live music and diversity of programming! We will be popping up THURSDAYS, 7-10pm weekly in Brush Park, #Downtown #Flint September-October!

Every THURSDAY EVENING in Brush Park!

#StrengtheningCommunity #BuildingCulture #Placemaking #DowntownFlint #FliMarket

This activity is powered by The What’s Up Downtown Project

Get yourself involved:
Vendors, Apply here- ($25 10x10 spaces available) https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketVendor

Musicians, Apply here- (Paid) https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketMusic

Artists, Apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketArt

Sponsors, apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketSponsor

#support #local #community

Inspired by the beloved films, Anastasia transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes and a soaring score including favorites from the animated film, Journey to the Past and Once Upon a December, Anastasia is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.

Show length 2 hours 25 minutes including intermission.
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Children under age 4 will not be admitted.

Genesee County Residents SAVE 30% - discount applied at checkout.

TO BE ANNOUNCED……

Date: Friday, October 7, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

First detected in 2010, these puzzling formations emanate from the Milky Way's galactic center. They are a source of wonder for astrophysicists across the globe, and suggest that our galaxy's supermassive black hole may have been much more active in the distant past. Join us to discuss active galactic nuclei and explore the possible cause of the mysterious Fermi Bubbles!

Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins.

Join us at The Local Grocer Friday Nights from 6pm-8pm for our all ages Flint Chess Club hosted by chess master and instructor, Bryan Wilson.

Come learn the game or sharpen your skills with us and bring the family.
Food and Drinks are available from our venue partner, The Local Grocer.
This series is made possible through Bryan's love and dedication for the game of Chess and his vision to provide Flint and Genesee County residents a place to learn, grow and sharpen skills as well as provide opportunities for our area to gain presence in the State and National levels.

For more information please reach out to Bryan Wilson at Implodianchess@gmail.com

or
The What's Up Downtown Project at FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com

Join us for First Friday Open Mic at Buckham Gallery with host Nic Custer. This laid-back, unpredictable evening offers an eclectic mix of area artists and talent.

Continuing by popular demand: Does your kid have musical talents, a poem to read, or any other talent they’d like to share with a captive audience? Anyone under the age of 18 is welcome to perform beginning at 6:30 PM, performers sign in at 6:25 PM.
Adult performances begin at 7 PM, performers sign in at 6:45 PM.

Open Mic is FREE and open to the public. Donations welcomed.

Buckham Fine Arts Project is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program made possible by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work!

(U.K., 2020) Directed by Roger Mitchell, 95 min., rated R Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren star in this comedy-drama based on the true story of the 1961 theft of Francisco de Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery of London.

(U.K., 2020) Directed by Roger Mitchell, 95 min., rated R Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren star in this comedy-drama based on the true story of the 1961 theft of Francisco de Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery of London.

Cult Therapy

Black Swan Dive Bomb

https://blackswandivebomb.bandcamp.com/releases

MARSHA
https://marsha3.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR0wJYGZe0sf4lx2_6H61cVD7c8LfIW8qwHYZA9iMDLGLnmXjV-fBWsAw90
Doors 8pm
21+
$5

Location: Longway Planetarium
Date: October 9, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join us for a magical morning full of treats and surprises - wear your house colors and enjoy a morning of fun! Tickets are limited and pre-registration is required. Dressing up is encouraged but not required for entry.

To order your tickets visit: www.SloanLongway.org/event/wizards-tea

(U.K., 2020) Directed by Roger Mitchell, 95 min., rated R Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren star in this comedy-drama based on the true story of the 1961 theft of Francisco de Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery of London.

View more than 35 unique cars from classics to concepts. Hosted by Dr. Bobby Mukkamala.

$50 ticket includes:
• Live entertainment from 98.9 The Beat with DJ B-Lark
•2 drink tickets and a meal ticket redeemable at one of our amazing food trucks; MaMang, D&W Eatery or
Northern Smoke

Bobby’s Warehouse
1111 James P. Cole Blvd.
Flint, MI 48503

All proceeds benefit FIM and Sloan Museum.

To purchase tickets call Emily Clark (810)237-3110 or online at thefim.org/events

Join Flint local, Cam Winn for an improvisational community collaboration through audio and percussion every Wednesday evening from 630pm-8pm at the Sacred Vibrations Community Drum Circle in Riverbank Park, Downtown Flint.

Cam will be bringing a range of percussion instruments for public use and encourages you to bring your own drums and instruments if available.

All ages and skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to join the fun as musicians or as spectators.

Flow artists and dancers are welcomed to join as well if looking to collaborate with our circles sounds and music creations!

For more information please contact Cam or WUDP!

This will be a leave no trace event so please be respectful of the space we will be using and minimize the footprint that you leave behind.

Apple Production: From Organic to Conventional

This is the last Bring Your Lunch & Learn session of the 2022 season.

Bring a sack lunch and join us at Applewood as we delve into topics related to history, civic participation, and the legacy of industrialist and philanthropist Charles Stewart Mott. Throughout the Bring Your Lunch & Learn series we will explore how we as residents can be informed about and involved in topics in our communities. We welcome conversations from multiple viewpoints and our goal is not to advocate for one particular outcome or another, but to help create dialogue around the process of making decisions that impact a community.

Sessions are free and last approximately one hour.

Women and men, age 18 and older, are welcome to take advantage of a FREE breast cancer screening, Thursday, Oct. 14, from 5 to 7pm at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute.

If the physician determines a mammogram is needed, the mammogram will be scheduled at a later date and will be free of charge for those without health insurance or are underinsured and can’t afford the co-pay.

No appointment or registration is necessary. Walk-in between the hours of 5 to 7 pm.

Flint Fli Market is a local night market dedicated to making Flint a better place to live, work and play with low cost vendor fees, live music and diversity of programming! We will be popping up THURSDAYS, 7-10pm weekly in Brush Park, #Downtown #Flint September-October!

Every THURSDAY EVENING in Brush Park!

#StrengtheningCommunity #BuildingCulture #Placemaking #DowntownFlint #FliMarket

This activity is powered by The What’s Up Downtown Project

Get yourself involved:
Vendors, Apply here- ($25 10x10 spaces available) https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketVendor

Musicians, Apply here- (Paid) https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketMusic

Artists, Apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketArt

Sponsors, apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketSponsor

#support #local #community

Thursday October 13th!
Super Will is taking over Flint Fli Market; curating an AMAZING lineup consisting of Dance Music & HipHop!

Flint Fli Market is a local night market dedicated to making Flint a better place to live, work and play!
130 E 1st St, Flint, MI 48502, United States

Featuring:
Some Black Cat (Detroit)
Jaywithbenefits (Flint)
DrezOwens (Detroit)
DJ Super Will (Grand Blanc)
And More!

Get yourself involved:
Vendors, Apply here-
https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketVendor

Artists (not musicians), Apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketArt

Sponsors, apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketSponsor

The 47TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR TOUR!
with Special Guest Barry Bostwick

Join the original 'Brad Majors' - BARRY BOSTWICK - for a screening of the unedited movie 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' with a live shadow cast and audience participation at The Capitol Theatre. Enjoy a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more! In addition, get exclusive tickets to the VIP Meet & Greet to meet Barry Bostwick himself, have a personal photo opportunity, and get an autograph.

Join us for Storytime at Applewood!

We will read "Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter," by Eugenie Doyle. Applewood's orchard must be prepared for the winter, and today we will help pick apples from the trees.

You can drop in between 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. to visit our Storytime stations. There will also be a related activity.
--For safety, masks are strongly recommended for everyone age 2 and older.
--Physical distancing is required.
--Storytime is outdoors. Please dress for the weather and bring your sunscreen, bug spray, and chairs or blankets to sit on if you prefer.
American Sign Language interpretation will be provided.

Friday, October 14, 2022

Early Access 6:00pm | Main Event 7:00pm-10:00pm

The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is pleased to announce the return of the 13th Annual Art on Tap: Beer, Bourbon, BBQ event. Join us this fall to sample an exclusive selection of craft beers and sip on unique bourbons outdoors under multiple tents. Guests will enjoy live music, photo opportunities, art demonstrations, giant games, and a delicious barbecue buffet and donut bar. Enter to win amazing raffle packages on site. A limited amount of rare and hard to find beers and bourbons will be available so reserve your Early Access tickets to ensure you get a taste! Check back soon for a list of these exclusives and all participating breweries and distilleries.

Come join us for a night of music and fun at Market Tap.

Join us every second Friday of the Month to discuss different Cultures and how they interpret the sun, stars and other celestial objects.

October Cultural Astronomy:
Legends of the Celtic Way

Explore the ancient sites once inhabited by Celtic people, and understand how they viewed their connection with the sun, moon and stars.

Discover the unique approach to timekeeping that is seen in Celtic cultures, celebrate the festivals they held to protect the cosmic order, and learn about the origins of Halloween!

Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins.

Join us at The Local Grocer Friday Nights from 6pm-8pm for our all ages Flint Chess Club hosted by chess master and instructor, Bryan Wilson.

Come learn the game or sharpen your skills with us and bring the family.
Food and Drinks are available from our venue partner, The Local Grocer.
This series is made possible through Bryan's love and dedication for the game of Chess and his vision to provide Flint and Genesee County residents a place to learn, grow and sharpen skills as well as provide opportunities for our area to gain presence in the State and National levels.

For more information please reach out to Bryan Wilson at Implodianchess@gmail.com

or
The What's Up Downtown Project at FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com

Help launch this amazing local restaurant!

We are hosting The Poké bowl for a Pop-up Kitchen fundraiser event!
Poké Bowls are Hawaiian and Japanese rice bowls filled with sushi and fresh vegetables. Think sushi in a bowl, not a roll! Offering both cooked and fresh proteins including Ahi tuna, salmon, shrimp, chicken, and veggie options.
The pop-up restaurant will be open at 6pm and close at 9pm, giving you plenty of time to explore downtown and to enjoy artwalk.
We will also be serving specialty desserts and pastry items.

To help raise money for our good friends at poke bowl, you have the opportunity to reserve a 2 top for $5 and a 4 top for $10
Or a $5 cover charge per head which includes entry and reserves your table.

Only reserved tables are guaranteed seating during the evening of this pop up.

thepokebowlflint.com

(Iran, 2021) Directed by Panah Panahi, 93 min., not rated Cannes nominee Hit the Road follows in the tradition of Iranian road-trip movies with a few unexpected twists. A family of four drive across the Iranian countryside, bonding over memories and wrestle with the uncertainty of what lies ahead.

We are launching our " Kids Reading Circle" every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month starting October 1st from 11am-1pm. To kick-off the program we are reading "Change Sings" by Amanda Gorman. Receive a 10% off discount when you purchase the books. Snack and refreshments are provided. Suggested donation is encouraged.

Join us in the Flat Lot for a BQQ contest and Cornhole Tournament. Come watch and taste Local Pit Masters as they Bring The Smoke. Tickets are only $5
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For Vending Opportunities please contact: alewis@flintdda.org for more info.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15, 2022

Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Longway Planetarium
Tickets: $12 adults, $6 youth ages 2-11

Grab your little monster and boogie the night away at our annual Halloween Hootenanny. Join us and show off your best monster mash! Costumes are welcome but not required! Includes a special 6:00pm showing of the Ooky Spooky Light Show. Tickets are limited so reserve yours today!

Coleman Road's Debut @ Blackstone's Smokehouse in Flint. Come out for some great food and drinks and of course some Great Live Music

Join FIM & 98.9 The Beat as we celebrate the 90s with I love the 90s show! Live Sweetest Day! Dru Hill, with all the original members, celebrate their 25th Anniversary, with SWV and the soulful sound of Dave Hollister.

Enrique Diemecke,
Music Director & Conductor
Dominic Cheli, piano

JOHN STAFFORD SMITH Star Spangled Banner
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto #3, op. 30, D minor
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony #4, op. 98, E minor

Genesee County Residents SAVE 30% - discount applied at checkout.

TICKETS: https://tickets.thewhiting.com/9555

Choose any 3 shows in the 2022-23 FIM Season and receive a 15% discount.
https://tickets.thewhiting.com/packages

The Flint Symphony Orchestra season kicks off its 105th season with a bold program featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 performed by soloist Dominic Cheli. This concerto is known as the most technically challenging in the repertoire, and features marching rhythms, grace, speed and lush melodies. Rachmaninoff is the last of the Russian Romantic composers, and 2023 marks the 150th anniversary of his birth.

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F Minor starts with horns, trumpets and woodwinds, and blossoms into booming, syncopated chords. This bold, romantic, melodic experience reflects moods and emotions from Tchaikovsky’s personal life. Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky also enjoyed a working relationship at the Moscow Conservatory, where Tchaikovsky was a music theory professor.

FSO LIVE
This concert is available for digital viewing, streaming live at concert time. Available on demand for 30 days.

Inside the Music
6:30pm at Whiting Auditorium
Guest Speaker: Gregg Powell
Title: Celebrating the Romantic 19th Century
Free to all ticket holders

Concert Sponsor: Dr. Cathy O. Blight & Edward Davison
Guest Artist Sponsor: Jay & Marilyn Nelson
Preferred Steinway Performance Sponsor: Dr. Brenda Fortunate & C. Edward White

(Iran, 2021) Directed by Panah Panahi, 93 min., not rated Cannes nominee Hit the Road follows in the tradition of Iranian road-trip movies with a few unexpected twists. A family of four drive across the Iranian countryside, bonding over memories and wrestle with the uncertainty of what lies ahead.

🚨 FLINT – Don’t Miss 🔥 LIVE Performances By Dru Hill, Dave Hollister, and SWV On 10/15 at the Capitol Theatre! Save The Date. Tickets On Sale Now: https://tickets.thewhiting.com/9761

Join us for DRAG QUEEN BINGO at Timothy's Pub with the beautiful Monique Madison, Velma Violet and Yolanda DelFierce.

Let's welcome these gorgeous, funny and unpredictable ladies for the first time at Timothy's Pub. Monique Madison, Velma Violet and Yolanda DelFierce are a great trio and will have you falling out of your seats with their humor and dancing along with their awesome music and moves.
1 Bingo card is provided, additional cards will be available for $5 each. Bring nothing with you except some dollars for tipping.
Event doors open 30 minutes prior to show time but stop in early for dinner and check out their menu.
A huge thank you to Biggby Coffee, Century 21 Signature Realty and Delegation Desk for sponsoring this event so we can all gather for some FUN!

(Iran, 2021) Directed by Panah Panahi, 93 min., not rated Cannes nominee Hit the Road follows in the tradition of Iranian road-trip movies with a few unexpected twists. A family of four drive across the Iranian countryside, bonding over memories and wrestle with the uncertainty of what lies ahead.

A group that swaps BIPOC literature, memorabilia, collector items and vinyl records every third Tuesday of the month.

Please join us at Flint's community makerspace to celebrate five years of classes held, camps rocked, and businesses launched.

We will have food and drink from local businesses, make-and-take stations for guests of all-ages to enjoy, and demonstrations from skilled staff and volunteers.

Drop in any time during the event, no charge to attend.

Join Flint local, Cam Winn for an improvisational community collaboration through audio and percussion every Wednesday evening from 630pm-8pm at the Sacred Vibrations Community Drum Circle in Riverbank Park, Downtown Flint.

Cam will be bringing a range of percussion instruments for public use and encourages you to bring your own drums and instruments if available.

All ages and skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to join the fun as musicians or as spectators.

Flow artists and dancers are welcomed to join as well if looking to collaborate with our circles sounds and music creations!

For more information please contact Cam or WUDP!

This will be a leave no trace event so please be respectful of the space we will be using and minimize the footprint that you leave behind.

The We Can Be Heroes documentary, directed by the award-winning filmmaker Mike Ramsdell, follows the story of Detroit’s own Taylor “Machine Gun” Duerr, as he fights his way to a national boxing title inside the ring, while fighting the demons of his addiction and his battle with recovery outside of the ring.
As a man of great strength and grit, Taylor has a unique ability to articulate his journey of addiction and recovery, in a way that is not only relatable to others with similar lived experience, but also creates and/or deepens the empathy of viewers who do not have addiction. Ultimately, Taylor’s storytelling has the power to challenge one’s own understanding and beliefs about what addiction is – and what it is not.
If the spirit moves you, donations will go to Families Against Narcotics Genesee County Chapter. All donations received for this viewing will be turned over to FAN.

Flint Fli Market is a local night market dedicated to making Flint a better place to live, work and play with low cost vendor fees, live music and diversity of programming! We will be popping up THURSDAYS, 7-10pm weekly in Brush Park, #Downtown #Flint September-October!

Every THURSDAY EVENING in Brush Park!

#StrengtheningCommunity #BuildingCulture #Placemaking #DowntownFlint #FliMarket

This activity is powered by The What’s Up Downtown Project

Get yourself involved:
Vendors, Apply here- ($25 10x10 spaces available) https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketVendor

Musicians, Apply here- (Paid) https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketMusic

Artists, Apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketArt

Sponsors, apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketSponsor

#support #local #community

Flint’s #1 Thirsty Thursday Turn up!
***October 20th***
#DJSuperWill in the mix brining you a fresh blend of Dance, Hip-Hop, Remixes and Throwbacks that will keep you moving till last call!

We Got Drink Specials ALL NIGHT LONG to make sure you and yours get properly #Lofted

No Cover
See ya there!

Flint’s #1 Thirsty Thursday Turn up!
***October 20th***
#DJSuperWill in the mix brining you a fresh blend of Dance, Hip-Hop, Remixes and Throwbacks that will keep you moving till last call!

We Got Drink Specials ALL NIGHT LONG to make sure you and yours get properly #Lofted

No Cover
See ya there!

Join us for an evening of free energy readings, special spooky cocktails, and light hor d’oeuvres! We are excited to showcase our new fall apparel, home goods, and gifts of all kinds. Come have some Halloween fun all while supporting Whaley Children’s Center.

Join us at The Local Grocer Friday Nights from 6pm-8pm for our all ages Flint Chess Club hosted by chess master and instructor, Bryan Wilson.

Come learn the game or sharpen your skills with us and bring the family.
Food and Drinks are available from our venue partner, The Local Grocer.
This series is made possible through Bryan's love and dedication for the game of Chess and his vision to provide Flint and Genesee County residents a place to learn, grow and sharpen skills as well as provide opportunities for our area to gain presence in the State and National levels.

For more information please reach out to Bryan Wilson at Implodianchess@gmail.com

or
The What's Up Downtown Project at FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com

(Columbia, 2021) Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 136 min., rated PG. Described as haunting, transcendent and unforgettable, Memoria is the latest film by Palm d’Or recipient Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The sense of displacement in the film, enhanced by “the sound” create a sensory experience that is amplified by Academy award winner Tilda Swinton’s performance. This award-winning film is to be experienced rather than simply viewed.

Grimm and Hadley belly up to the smokehouse! First time in Flint!

This symposium will look at the history of fantasy illustration from the past five centuries to the present, as well as explore contemporary illustration with two artists featured in the Enchanted exhibition.

Session 1: On the Side of the Angels: Fantasy in an Age of Discovery

Alice A. Carter | 10:00am

Throughout the nineteenth century accelerating scientific advancements revealed mysterious forces, objects, and elements at work in the universe. Alice Carter will discuss how these unprecedented, unexpected and often unsettling discoveries inspired artists to create images combining natural phenomena with supernatural elements. Today, we classify these works as fantasy art, but in their day, the pictures were the honest manifestation of a widespread conviction that the visible world was only part of the story.

Alice A. Carter is cofounder and Professor Emeritus of San Jose State University’s award-winning Animation/Illustration program. A member of the Norman Rockwell Museum’s Board of Trustees, and former President, she has served as Co-Director of Education at the Walt Disney Family Museum and as visiting faculty for the University of Hartford’s low-residency MFA in Illustration. Academic honors include San Jose State’s Outstanding Professor award, a Fulbright Fellowship in Cairo Egypt, the New York Society of Illustrators Distinguished Educator in the Arts award, and the Umhoefer Prize for Achievement in the Humanities. Carter’s illustration clients have included LucasFilm Ltd., Rolling Stone magazine, the New York Times, and ABC Television. Carter’s publications include The Red Rose Girls: An Uncommon Story of Art and Love; The Art of National Geographic, The Essential Thomas Eakins; Cecilia Beaux: A Modern Painter in the Gilded Age, The Drawings of Edwin Austin Abbey, and Franklin Booth: Silent Symphony.

Session 2: Curating Enchanted During Challenging Times

Jesse Kowalski | 11:00am

Jesse Kowalski will discuss the process of curating the largest exhibition on fantasy illustration, and the trials of organizing a major art retrospective during a pandemic. He will explain how Enchanted was conceived and planned from beginning to end—developing the framework of the exhibition, communicating with hundreds of artists and lenders, forging through the pandemic, and opening the exhibition to crowds eager to find solace through fantasy.

Jesse Kowalski, Curator of Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration, spent nearly two decades at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before joining the Norman Rockwell Museum’s staff as Curator of Exhibitions in 2015. He has organized several popular exhibitions on the art of Andy Warhol that have traveled around the globe, including Andy Warhol: Portraits; The Prints of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again; and Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal—the largest Warhol exhibition to tour Asia. In addition, he has curated two
exhibitions on the work of comic book artist Alex Ross—Heroes & Villains and Superheroes
& Superstars—as well as Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning; Inventing
America: Rockwell and Warhol; Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony
DiTerlizzi; and The Art & Wit of Rube Goldberg, among others.

Session 3: Never Abandon Imagination

Tony DiTerlizzi | 1:00pm

Join New York Times bestselling author & illustrator, Tony DiTerlizzi, as he shares pivotal moments of his childhood that would later have a tremendous impact on his professional career.

Tony DiTerlizzi has been creating children’s books for over twenty years. From fanciful picture books like The Spider & The Fly, to chapter books like The Search for WondLa, DiTerlizzi imbues his stories with rich imagination. With Holly Black, he created the middle-grade series, The Spiderwick Chronicles, which has sold 20 million copies, been adapted into a feature film, and translated in over thirty countries. The Norman Rockwell museum’s traveling retrospective, “Never Abandon Imagination”, featured artwork from the beginning of DiTerlizzi’s career as a contributing artist for Dungeons & Dragons and broke attendance records. He has been featured in Time magazine, USA Today, CNN, PBS, NPR, the BBC and The Today Show.

Session 4: Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist

James Gurney | 2:00pm

This presentation examines the practical methods that James Gurney has used to translate an imaginative scene into a realistic image. The topics include research, thumbnail sketches, models posing, maquettes, photo reference, and plein-air studies. Gurney will also chronicle the creative development that led to the fantasy universe of Dinotopia. As he tells the history of how Dinotopia developed, Gurney will show various techniques, such as developing maps, inventing a point of view character, creating characters, and hammering out story lines.

James Gurney is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Dinotopia book series. He designed the World of Dinosaurs stamps for the U.S. Postal Service and has worked on over a dozen assignments for National Geographic magazine, painting reconstructions of Moche, Kushite, and Etruscan civilizations. He has won the Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum, and World Fantasy Awards. Solo exhibitions of his artwork have been presented at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Norton Museum of Art. His book Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (2010) was Amazon’s #1 bestselling book on painting for over 150 weeks and is based on his daily blog gurneyjourney.blogspot.com

Join for the 5th annual Smallidge Lecture Saturday, October 22 at 11:30 AM. This year’s guest speaker is Guy Adamec.

Master Potter, Guy Adamec makes objects in order to interpret contemporary attitudes within the context of traditional forms and aesthetics. Predominantly known for his ceramics, Adamec’s Altar Vessels, Udon Drums, and Spirit Jars become a catalyst between the tangible and the ethereal. Adamec is the Firemaster for the Flint Institute of Arts, teaching pottery, sculpture, and glaze chemistry. He has also taught for Flint Community Schools, Mott Adult High School, Mott Community College, and was Artist in Residence for Kearsley Community Schools. In 2004, he started installations of public art for the Ruth Mott Foundation, in the Flint area.

Adamec has brought his 50 years of vessel oriented pottery experience to his newest exhibition, Ojichaagwan Vessels. Ojibwa for “Spirit Within,” these vessels represent containers for one’s spirit or vessels to hold an offering to a universal omniscience. Ojichaagwan Vessels is on view at Buckham Gallery through October 29, 2022.

This annual event is funded by the Smallidge Fund For The Arts. The Smallidge Family Fund for the Arts was established in 2015 to honor the memory of Bernice Smallidge and her passion for the arts and the arts community in the Flint area. This perpetual restricted fund is maintained by the continual donations of family members and friends. The endowment funds The Annual Smallidge Family Lecture, a yearly arts-related talk hosted by Buckham Gallery.

Donations to the Smallidge Fund for the Arts are tax-deductible.

The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The gallery opens at 11:00 AM and the lecture will begin at 11:30 AM. Refreshments will be provided.

Buckham Fine Arts Project is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program made possible by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work!

Eye Snap Studios LLC is presenting the very first Photo Shoot extravaganza in Downtown Flint.

Snap It Up Extravaganza is one where some of Flint's finest photographers who will provide top quality portraits and headshots. Whether you need an update, never had one or just want a fresh photo, our finest photographers gets the job done.

We are aiming to serve models, artists and small business owners with some 🔥🔥🔥 images.

Our featured photographers are:

Alvin J. Brown of Eye Snap Studios LLC
Trevor Norman of Norman Photography
Antwoine McClinton of Twoine Productions
With Special Guest Photographer: Arie Love of Arienella Photography.

Food will be provided Twauny Lo's Tacos.

The location will be Mainsail Collective, located at the second floor of Cafe Rhema. Guest will have to enter the back entrance way of Buckham Alley.

Admission price for the event is $50.

The time of the event will run promptly from 5 pm - 9 pm.

We look forward to "snapping it up" with all of you.

Ticket link is available with this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/396848774367

Live on stage with a full production concert featuring the Forystek brothers, and an opening artist.

| CONCERT with FULL SERVICE dinner and beverage service. |
The Forystek Brothers is a band based out of Flint, Michigan with a wide variety of music styles that was formed with the intention and desire to have fun, entertain, and create/play music that reaches a vast audience. Matt and Chris Forystek have been playing music together since they were in their single digits, and the rest of the band joined in 2021 as a perfect complement to the vision of the band.
Members:
1. Matt Forystek - Guitar/Vocals
2. Chris Forystek - Guitar/Vocals
3. Chris Carrell - Bass/Vocals
4. Bonnie Jimenez - Keys
5. JuanCarlos de la Sotta - Drums

Come enjoy this talented local group in a full production concert!

(Columbia, 2021) Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 136 min., rated PG. Described as haunting, transcendent and unforgettable, Memoria is the latest film by Palm d’Or recipient Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The sense of displacement in the film, enhanced by “the sound” create a sensory experience that is amplified by Academy award winner Tilda Swinton’s performance. This award-winning film is to be experienced rather than simply viewed.

The Claudettes return to Flint with support from:

Pato y Pato

Fernando Silverio Solis y El Sueno

$10

(Columbia, 2021) Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 136 min., rated PG. Described as haunting, transcendent and unforgettable, Memoria is the latest film by Palm d’Or recipient Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The sense of displacement in the film, enhanced by “the sound” create a sensory experience that is amplified by Academy award winner Tilda Swinton’s performance. This award-winning film is to be experienced rather than simply viewed.

Join Flint local, Cam Winn for an improvisational community collaboration through audio and percussion every Wednesday evening from 630pm-8pm at the Sacred Vibrations Community Drum Circle in Riverbank Park, Downtown Flint.

Cam will be bringing a range of percussion instruments for public use and encourages you to bring your own drums and instruments if available.

All ages and skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to join the fun as musicians or as spectators.

Flow artists and dancers are welcomed to join as well if looking to collaborate with our circles sounds and music creations!

For more information please contact Cam or WUDP!

This will be a leave no trace event so please be respectful of the space we will be using and minimize the footprint that you leave behind.

Join Flint Odyssey House & Court Street United Methodist Church for our 2nd Annual Family Fun Night Trunk or Treat!

Stop by the Court Street United Methodist Church parking lot at 225 W Court St on Thursday, October 27th from 4pm - 6pm for candy, fun, and crafts all in a safe environment to enjoy Halloween!!

This program is free for families with children ages 7 - 17 living in Genesee County through funding from MDHHS and Region 10 PIHP.

Come join us in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters for our annual Trunk or Treat event!

This year's theme will be the Wizard of Oz. Come in your best costume and load up on those delicious treats.

Parking will be at the Holiday Inn Express and participants will walk to the parking lot.

For those interested in hosting a trunk please send us an email at info@flintserenityhouse.org

Flint Fli Market is a local night market dedicated to making Flint a better place to live, work and play with low cost vendor fees, live music and diversity of programming! We will be popping up THURSDAYS, 7-10pm weekly in Brush Park, #Downtown #Flint September-October!

Every THURSDAY EVENING in Brush Park!

#StrengtheningCommunity #BuildingCulture #Placemaking #DowntownFlint #FliMarket

This activity is powered by The What’s Up Downtown Project

Get yourself involved:
Vendors, Apply here- ($25 10x10 spaces available) https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketVendor

Musicians, Apply here- (Paid) https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketMusic

Artists, Apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketArt

Sponsors, apply here- https://bit.ly/FlintFliMarketSponsor

#support #local #community

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is the ultimate tribute to the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Honoring the impassioned music of one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters, the production journeys through her courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph. The evening features a live band, supreme vocalists and your favorite hits including “Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools” and “Respect.” New York’s Trejah Bostic is leading the band, supported by vocalists Meghan Dawson, Nattalyee Randall and Ashton Weeks who will also host. The performance is directed by Broadway’s Christina Sajous.

Show length 2 hours 30 minutes including intermission.

Genesee County Residents SAVE 30% - discount applied at checkout.

Join us at The Local Grocer Friday Nights from 6pm-8pm for our all ages Flint Chess Club hosted by chess master and instructor, Bryan Wilson.

Come learn the game or sharpen your skills with us and bring the family.
Food and Drinks are available from our venue partner, The Local Grocer.
This series is made possible through Bryan's love and dedication for the game of Chess and his vision to provide Flint and Genesee County residents a place to learn, grow and sharpen skills as well as provide opportunities for our area to gain presence in the State and National levels.

For more information please reach out to Bryan Wilson at Implodianchess@gmail.com

or
The What's Up Downtown Project at FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com

Acoustic Rock/Pop/Alt covers, one voice - one guitar.

***WATCH the most recent LIVE VIDEOS here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVEEzt4INdCBz6eK8B50ug

(Poland, 2020) Directed by Malgorzata Szumowska & Michal Englert, 116 min., not rated. In this cryptic satire of Poland’s upper-class Zhenia, a “gifted” Ukrainian masseur, makes house calls to a gated community, providing his discontented clients with physiotherapy and hypnotherapy. With the ability to snap his clients in and out of unconscious dream states, Zhenia holds more power over his clients than they realize.

The Isley Brothers are forever living legends, still rocking crowds 60-plus years after they first taught us how to “Shout.” Their music has transcended through generations, and their reach has extended to the modern day, where their music is frequently sampled throughout hip hop and modern pop.

The Flint Horror Collective presents The Midnight Museum / Lords of October's annual Halloween Party!

Horror and Halloween marketplace from 12 Noon to 5 PM, and then Lords of October and friends take the stage from 6PM to 9PM! With vendors, interactive surprises, costume contests, candy...and more!
ALL AGES!

Featuring the bands Lords of October, Stifling Edith, and Black Swan Dive Bomb from Detroit!

Plus...Lords of October CD Release for the new CRYPTOZOOLOGY!

(Poland, 2020) Directed by Malgorzata Szumowska & Michal Englert, 116 min., not rated. In this cryptic satire of Poland’s upper-class Zhenia, a “gifted” Ukrainian masseur, makes house calls to a gated community, providing his discontented clients with physiotherapy and hypnotherapy. With the ability to snap his clients in and out of unconscious dream states, Zhenia holds more power over his clients than they realize.

Saturday, October 29, 2022 | 8p-11p

Enjoy a spooky evening with special gallery tours, a haunting hotshop demo, music, food, and surprises along the way!

The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is excited to host the 1st annual Artful Halloween Party. Come enjoy a spooky evening with special gallery tours, a haunting hotshop demo, music, food, and surprises along the way!

FREE - Member of The Contemporaries

$75 - In Advance

$100 - At the door

Minimum age 21

All Saints’ at Glenwood
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2022 1PM – 4PM

Location:
Historic Glenwood Cemetery
2500 W. Court St
Flint, MI 48503

Description:
Walking Tours: 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Worship Service: 2:00PM

Join us for an afternoon in Historic Glenwood Cemetery, as local churches and community partners remember the people and families of Flint’s past. This is a community event, and everyone is welcome to take part in the tours and/or remembrance service. Docents will be posted throughout the cemetery for the self-guided walking tours. The ecumenical All Saints' service will take place at the Mausoleum on the cemetery's east side.

This is a free event, but donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of Crossover Outreach.

Partners:
Court Street Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Genesee County Historical Society
Genesee County Sheriff's Office
Glenwood Cemetery
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Riverside Tabernacle
University of Michigan-Flint Department of History

(Poland, 2020) Directed by Malgorzata Szumowska & Michal Englert, 116 min., not rated. In this cryptic satire of Poland’s upper-class Zhenia, a “gifted” Ukrainian masseur, makes house calls to a gated community, providing his discontented clients with physiotherapy and hypnotherapy. With the ability to snap his clients in and out of unconscious dream states, Zhenia holds more power over his clients than they realize.

Friends of Berston, County Commissioner Bryant BB Nolden, State Representative Cynthia Neeley and in Association with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Omicron Rho Chapter Presents: The 14th Annual Drive Through Halloween Candy Giveaway at Berston Field House at the Back of the Building (Social Distancing will take Place Monday, October 31th from 5:30pm-7:00pm or until all the candy is gone!