(Australia, 2018) Directed by Danny Ben- Moshe, 76 min., no MPAA rating

Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen

captures the humor and drama of director Norman Jewison’s quest to recreate the lost world of Jewish life in Tsarist Russia and re-envision the beloved stage hit as a wide-screen epic. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Daniel Raim puts us in the director’s chair and in Jewison’s heart and mind, drawing on rare behind-the-scenes footage, original storyboards, and never-before-seen stills. The film explores how the experience of making “Fiddler” deepens Jewison as an artist and revives his soul.

(This film is part of the 18th ANNUAL
Karen Schneider Jewish Film Festival of Flint. Tickets can be purchased at the door.)

FLINT REPERTORY THEATRE
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
APRIL 29 - MAY 1, 2022

Flint Rep’s annual New Works Festival is a three-day event presenting staged readings of new plays. Audience members will get a chance to experience this new work before anyone else and participate in post-show discussions with the playwrights.

TICKETS
$10 Each
$25 Festival pass to attend all 4 readings
$10 College student festival pass*
*with valid college I.D.

https://flintrep.org/new-works-festival

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Friday, April 29 • 7:00pm
‘RAIN ON FIRE
by Karen Saari

Saturday, April 30 • 2:00pm
DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY
By Ken Urban

Saturday, April 30 • 7:00pm
INTO THE SIDE OF A HILL
by James Anthony Tyler

Sunday, May 1 • 7:00pm
THE FUTURE IS FEMALE…
by Nandita Shenoy

For full synopsis visit: https://flintrep.org/new-works-festival

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Sponsored by Jay and Jennifer Jolliffe

(Canada, 2018) Directed by Rene Balcer and Nicola Zavaglia, 88 min., no MPAA rating

In Tiger Within, Edward Asner plays a Holocaust survivor who takes an interest in and eventually takes in a runaway, a Midwestern teen punk who drew a swastika on her leather jacket for shock effect. The product of a broken home, Casey (newcomer Margot Josefsohn) was told the Holocaust is a “myth” by her drunken, disinterested mother. So old Samuel is here to teach her otherwise, and share a few 90 something profundities with the obnoxious, angry-at-the- world 15 year-old. This was Ed Asner’s last film.

(This film is part of the 18th ANNUAL Karen Schneider Jewish Film Festival of Flint. Tickets can be purchased at the door.)​

As a follow up to the Grant Writing 101 session, Grant Writing 201 will provide participants with an understanding of financial management of grant funds, how to blend funding to support a project or program and the components of grants management and reporting, including evaluating program success. This session is recommended for those who have completed Grant Writing 101 or have prior grant writing experience.

Facilitator: Flint & Genesee Group Grant Writing Team

Registration is $25/attendee at http://member.flintandgenesee.org/events/details/grant-writing-201-12055.

Group rates available for groups of 5 or more. Contact Brianna Mosier (bmosier@flintandgenesee.org) for additional information.

Egypt Otis and Megan Heyza will co-host a virtual miniseries about mental health in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. Together they will discuss four topics around it. They will feature guests to help facilitate certain conversations. These conversations will be personal and deal with the topics directly.

Why is it Important to Talk about Mental Health? Week 1 May 5th

Trauma and Mental Health
Week 2 May 12th

Parenting and Mental Health
Week 3 May 19th

Diversity in Therapy
Week 4 May 26th

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us on the Market Tap rooftop! Our LatinX community partners are leading the way for an authentic fiesta with music from DJ Degollado and food from your favorite Night Market vendors. Market Tap will be serving Micheladas and Margaritas all night!

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Tacos!
Punk Rock!
Mariachi!
Spicy Drink Specials!
Not Spicy Drink Specials!
LA MANZANA!
Lucha Libre on the projector!
PINATAS?

As you may have heard, Trace Adkins has joined the cast of Monarch, a new drama on Fox, set to premiere January 30th! See details here > https://traceadkins.com/blogs/news/multi-platinum-country-music-star-trace-adkins-joins-cast-in-leading-role-on-fox-entertainment-s-highly-anticipated-midseason-drama-series-monarch. With this news, the November 16, 2021

Trace Adkins show will now take place on May 5, 2022. Trace thanks you for your understanding and allowing him to pursue one of his dreams. He looks forward to seeing you soon!

Your tickets are good for the new date. If you cannot attend please contact the Ticket Center at 810-237-7333 for your options.

In his 25-year career in Country music, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 MILLION albums, charted over 20 singles, earned numerous awards and GRAMMY nominations, and garnered over TWO BILLION streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for nearly two decades, the Louisiana native is known for dynamic baritone and fiery, always-memorable live performances, and has expanded his Country career to include film and TV acting. He broke out in 1996 with the debut album, DREAMIN’ OUT LOUD, cracking the Top 5 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Every Light In the House Is On” and following with the #1 smash, “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing).” Since then, Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic Country minded traditionalism and adventurous, good-natured showmanship, breaking open new avenues in modern Country through fun-filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone” (with Blake Shelton). He’ll celebrate the silver anniversary of his album debut in 2021 with THE WAY I WANNA GO, doing exactly what he always has – mixing pure-Country reverence with standout collaborations featuring Blake Shelton, Melissa Etheridge, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder on harmonica and more. Adkins’ newest single “Where The Country Girls At” (featuring Luke Bryan and Pitbull) is available everywhere now.

Genesee County Residents SAVE 30% - discount applied at checkout

Keep yourself and others safe. The Flint Institute of Music strongly recommends mask-wearing and vaccinations to protect yourself and others against the spread of COVID-19. Visit our website for our most current policies and protocols and pay attention to the pre-event emails for any updates regarding your upcoming concerts. If you feel uncomfortable about attending or are not feeling well, contact The Ticket Center at 810-237-7333, to discuss your ticket options.

Discount books & more in the barn behind our store!

Friday May 6 & Saturday May 7
11am to 6pm

These will continue the first Friday & Saturday of every month, from May to October!

The Saturdays will feature live music on the truck stage outside!

This Saturday from 3-5pm, the Camisas will be performing!
(see our separate event page for more info)

We hope to see you at all of the Book Barn Blowout Weekends this summer/fall:

MAY 6 & 7 - The Camisas
JUNE 3 & 4 - Music TBA
JULY 1 & 2 - Craft tables with Flint Public Art Project
AUG 5 & 6 - Music TBA
SEPT 2 & 3 - Music TBA
OCT 7 & 8 - Music TBA

100K Ideas is hosting our first ever annual fundraising event! With drinks, dinner, music, dancing, and more, join us for a fun night with our "Mad Innovator" experience. You'll also learn more about 100K Ideas and the innovation happening right here in Flint!

Join us! Get your tickets here: https://100kideas.networkforgood.com/events/35819-100k-ideas-mad-innovator-fundraising-event

Join us at The Local Grocer Friday Nights from 6pm-8pm for our all ages Flint Chess Club hosted by instructor, Brian 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 Brian'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 The What's Up Downtown Project at FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com

or

Brian Wilson at Implodianchess@gmail.com

A Classic Blue Note Evening

May 6, 2022 7:00PM
MacArthur Recital Hall
Jazz at MacArthur

James Carter - Saxophone
Dwight Adams-Trumpet
Ali Jackson- Drums
Noah Jackson- Bass
Roger Jones- Piano

This year, Jazz at MacArthur Hall features an evening of music from the Classic Blue Note record label.

Blue Note was a trendsetting label that recorded artists such as Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, and many others in the 1960s.

This year's guest artist is James Carter, one of the greatest saxophonists of our time. He’ll be joined by Dwight Adams - trumpet, Ali Jackson - drums, Noah Jackson – bass, and Roger Jones – piano.

Please click "Interested" or "Going" to receive updates on this event.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

https://tickets.thewhiting.com/9488/9489
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Support for this program made possible
by the Patricia and David Dort Funds

Charlie's Birthday show and the debut of Weed Walker.

Weed Walker
https://weedwalker.bandcamp.com

Call in the Cavalry

https://callinthecavalry.bandcamp.com

Deer Widow
https://deerwidow.bandcamp.com

doors 8pm
$5
21+

Live music by Erik McIntyre and rotating guests every Friday at Tenacity Brewing.

Love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love affairs. Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein classic features some of the most beautiful music ever composed woven into an inspiring story cherished the world over.

Winner of ten Tony Awards, the beloved score’s songs include “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” and “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame” amidst big, Broadway performances and a chorus of American sailors and Navy nurses ready to take you to Bali Ha’i.

Genesee County Residents SAVE 30%!

Keep yourself and others safe. The Flint Institute of Music strongly recommends mask-wearing and vaccinations to protect yourself and others against the spread of COVID-19. Visit our website for our most current policies and protocols and pay attention to the pre-event emails for any updates regarding your upcoming concerts. If you feel uncomfortable about attending or are not feeling well, contact The Ticket Center to discuss your ticket options.

High energy Guitar soloist that knows how to start your weekend off right!

Join us for great food, great drinks and amazing talent the first Friday of every month!

Discount books & more in the barn behind our store!

Friday May 6 & Saturday May 7
11am to 6pm

These will continue the first Friday & Saturday of every month, from May to October!

The Saturdays will feature live music on the truck stage outside!

This Saturday from 3-5pm, the Camisas will be performing!
(see our separate event page for more info)

We hope to see you at all of the Book Barn Blowout Weekends this summer/fall:

MAY 6 & 7 - The Camisas
JUNE 3 & 4 - Music TBA
JULY 1 & 2 - Craft tables with Flint Public Art Project
AUG 5 & 6 - Music TBA
SEPT 2 & 3 - Music TBA
OCT 7 & 8 - Music TBA

Bring your jeans to be hemmed, your zippers to be replaced, your patches to be mended, & more! Open from 9a-5p!

Our beloved Flint City Bucks now have a women's team, and this is their first home game ever as they take on AFC Ann Arbor! We're fortunate to be just down the street.

We have been supporting the Bucks as people since before this cider bar ever existed, and we will continue to support Flint Town until we die. Our city. Our Club.

We open at 3pm and the game starts at 7pm, so there's plenty of time to get silly. Come by before the game. After the game we will be having a New Wave/ Goth/ Synthpop party. We have drink specials for anybody wearing Flint City Bucks gear all day.

Lullabies are in the air!

The Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) will present “Lullabies Live: A Mother’s Love in Song” on Saturday, May 7th at 3:00 PM in the MacArthur Recital Hall. Ten songs from FSPA’s Carnegie Hall Lullaby Projects will be performed live in a fundraiser to support future projects.

The Lullaby Project invites young pregnant women and new parents to work with professional musicians to create a personalized lullaby for their child. When the Carnegie Hall Lullaby Project was established in 2015, FSPA was one of only 15 organizations invited to take part, making it one of the pioneers. Of the 15 original organizations, six were able to complete a lullaby in the first year, and FSPA was one of them.

FSPA lullabies have been performed live at Carnegie Hall in New York, and have gotten hundreds of thousands of hits on the Carnegie Hall Soundcloud.

Tickets available here:
https://tickets.thewhiting.com/9567

Totem Books in Flint, Michigan, graciously welcomes THE CAMISAS for a rare live concert. Come early when the store opens for other events and performers (more details later). This is part of Totem's BookBarn series, an outdoor event. Visit www.camisasband.com and download your favorite THE CAMISAS songs!

Wear your Hats, Grab your Bowties, & Make a Run for the Roses
Enjoy the race, food, music, silent auction with items from Neiman Marcus, Top Golf, NCG Cinemas, and more! Tickets are available online: https://flintarts.ticketspice.com/kentucky-derby-affair2022

Wear your hats, grab your bow ties, and make a run for the roses. Enjoy the race, food, music, and a silent auction with items from Neiman Marcus, Top Golf, NCG Cinemas, and more!

Tickets are free to Members of The Contemporaries and $75 per person for non-members.

The Contemporaries is an affiliate group of the Flint Institute of Arts, geared toward young professionals. Members gain exclusive invitations to the FIA to attend special events, tours, workshops, and networking with other young professionals. Memberships in The Contemporaries are $50 for one person and $75 for two people. You must first be an FIA member at the Student level ($20) or higher.

Come hang out with us and enjoy some of your favorite cover tunes.

New Wave/ Goth/ Synthpop Video Dance Party! just announced for Saturday, May 7th. Dallas will be playing all of the best new wave, goth, synth, etc. videos playing all night and super rad drink specials happening all night.

These have been a blast in the past,and we're glad to bring it back in 2022. We're beyond stoked.

RSVP, invite some friends, and let us know what videos you need us to play for you.

Mother’s Day Brunch
Soup:
Spring Pea Vichyssoice with crème fraiche
Carrot Soup with crispy fried leeks

Salad:
Shaved Fennel Salad mixed greens, pea shoots, sherry vinaigrette
Boston Wedge with green goddess dressing, tomatoes,cucumber noodles, fresh herbs
Caesar with Prosciutto Crisps and Fresh Baked Croutons

Entrée:
Lobster Eggs Benedict
4 oz. lobster tail, free range eggs on whole grain English muffins and hollandaise sauce

Stuffed Chicken Breast
Farm market chicken breast,stuffed with house made ricotta and fresh garden herbs

Brûléed Lemon Dill Salmon
Grilled salmon, cucumber herb sauce and spring risotto

Grilled Lamb Chops
Three chops, mint pesto and potato dauphinoise

Crab Cakes
Jumbo lump cakes with a roasted red pepper curry sauce and spring risotto

Lobster Frittata
Butter poached lobster, fresh asparagus, gruyere cheese

Lamb Shanks
Shanks braised in artichokes and olives with Parmesan risotto

Petit Filet
Crab hollandaise, potato dauphinoise, fresh asparagus

Dessert:
Raspberry Country Cake
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake with vanilla bean ice cream
Italian Lemon Cake

$42/person plus tax & gratuity

Our beloved Flint City Bucks Women are playing Indy Eleven FC, and we're fortunate to be just down the street.

We have been supporting the Bucks as people since before this cider bar ever existed, and we will continue to support Flint Town until we die. Our city. Our Club.

We open at 5pm and the game starts at 7pm, so there's plenty of time to get silly. Come by before and after the game. We have drink specials for anybody wearing Flint City Bucks gear all day.

Houston’z Food Truck 🍔🍟
Thursday, May 12th from 5-8:00pm
at Market Tap at the Flint Farmers’ Market!
Fresh made to order burgers & loaded fries.
Grab your food and come upstairs for a cold, Michigan draft or a blood orange mule. 🍺🥃

#downtownflint #flintfarmersmarket #michigancraftbeer #drinklocal #freshburgers #flintmichigan

Houston’z Food Truck 🍔🍟
Thursday, May 12th from 5-8:00pm
at Market Tap at the Flint Farmers’ Market!
Fresh made to order burgers & loaded fries.
Grab your food and come upstairs for a cold, Michigan draft or a blood orange mule. 🍺🥃

#downtownflint #flintfarmersmarket #michigancraftbeer #drinklocal #freshburgers #flintmichigan

Egypt Otis and Megan Heyza will co-host a virtual miniseries about mental health in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. Together they will discuss four topics around it. They will feature guests to help facilitate certain conversations. These conversations will be personal and deal with the topics directly.

Why is it Important to Talk about Mental Health? Week 1 May 5th

Trauma and Mental Health
Week 2 May 12th

Parenting and Mental Health
Week 3 May 19th

Diversity in Therapy
Week 4 May 26th

Flint Community Players Presents...

“DISASTER! THE MUSICAL”

By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick

Concept Created by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci

Additional Material by Drew Geraci

Directed by Nora-Lee Luttrell

It's 1979, and New York's hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day, everyone struggles to survive and, quite possibly, repair the love that they've lost... or at least escape the killer rats. A high energy musical filled to the brim with unforgettable music from the 70s!

Thursday May 12: 7:30 PM
Friday May 13: 7:30 PM
Saturday May 14: 7:30 PM
Sunday May 15: 2:30 PM
Friday May 20: 7:30 PM
Saturday May 21: 7:30 PM
Sunday May 22: 2:30 PM

Tickets: $20

Call the box office at 810-441-9302 to reserve your tickets, or visit our website at www.flintcommunityplayers.com to reserve your seats online!

Come dressed up in your grooviest 70s clothes, and survive this hilarious Disaster Story with us!

MEET AT 8:30, ROLL OUT @ 9:00. YOU KNOW THE DRILL! If this is your first ride, please read all of the information below, it's critical to keeping the group safe.

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ABOUT SOCIAL CYCLING FLINT - A loose collective of individuals in Flint, Michigan interested improving bicycle culture in our city by getting anyone and everyone on a bike in the name of visibility and strength in numbers.

WHERE WE MEET: The Flint Farmers' Market Parking Lot. Get there at 8:30, we ride at 9:00PM. We give a buffer time so we can socialize and check for and address any mechanical issues with our bikes.

HOW WE DO IT (REQUIRED READING FOR FIRST TIME RIDERS): We ride at a social pace, which means a steady pace so many levels of riders can hang out and have fun. However, this is an 8-10 mile ride, which can be strenuous for some people and some routes have more climbs than others. Keeping up with the group is extremely important for safety purposes. We ride AS traffic and NOT AGAINST it. We remain in the right lane of traffic AT ALL TIMES, unless directed to do otherwise. We stop at red lights, yield the right of way and let cars pass as best we can. We are nice to both our fellow riders and the other traffic on the road. If you have any questions about the laws, we suggest you check here: http://www.m-bike.org/blog/laws/ .

COMMUNICATION:
When someone shouts "CAR UP/BACK" get over to the right as much as possible and out of any opposing lanes of traffic. This will allow cars to pass safely. In addition, if you're stopping or slowing, make sure to COMMUNICATE that to others around you so they're aware of what's happening. We need to speak as a group to make sure everyone is on the same page!

WHAT YOU NEED:
LIGHTS, lights and more lights (required by law), Wheels, an ID, a bike lock, extra tubes in case you blow a tire, a helmet if you wear one (not required, but always strongly encouraged), etc. It will be dark when we finish, think about adding some lights.

REMINDER/DISCLAIMER:
The goal is to create a safe environment for all riders, but we cannot control, nor do we desire to, every rider's behavior. We promote personal responsibility, and it is each rider's responsibility to take care of themselves, and if they choose to ride with us, then they accept those risks inherent in riding a bicycle with a large group of other people riding bicycles. Please don't sue us, which would effectively end these social rides in Flint forever. YOU ARE RIDING AT YOUR OWN RISK!

DON'T BE A JERK:
That means RESPECT your fellow social cyclers and our community around us. This is about building a positive community of pro-cycling people in Flint. That means pick up after yourselves at stops. That also means we create an environment of inclusivity. We're a diverse, pluralistic group; where shitty, close-minded people are NOT welcome. We have a ZERO TOLERANCE rule on bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other forms of oppressive behavior. Break this rule, and you will be asked to ride home alone and you will not be welcome to ride with us again. It's simple, don't be a jerk. No one likes jerks.

KIDS:
There is no age limit on the party rides, but be sure that you and any riders you bring are able to keep up with the group. This is a "party ride", so do with that information what you will. If you're uncomfortable with your children around a bunch of adults socializing, then this may not be the right ride for you. Younger riders are encouraged to participate on a 1/2 bike pull-along or Trailer attached to an adult bicycle to ensure they are able to keep pace with the rest of the riders as well as visible to traffic and riders alike.

We here at the Mott-Warsh Collection are delighted to be able to welcome you back to enjoy MW Gallery on Flint ARTWALK evenings. Visit the gallery in the evening on Friday, May 13, 2022 to see our newest exhibit, "Whatever Gets You Through the Night." We will be open that day from 11 AM to 9 PM.

In order to maintain the safe environment we’ve created to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, we will not serve refreshments, nor provide live music at this time; however we’re serving up an extra helping of art “eye-candy.”

On View: "Whatever Gets You Through the Night"

A popular myth of the 20th and 21st centuries has been that the world used to be a simpler place, and that life in modern times has become increasingly chaotic and complex. The reality is that life has been perpetually hard for most. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly intensified our daily challenges. Societal challenges become pressing personal struggles: our health and wellness, our economic stability, systemic disenfranchisement, racism, xenophobia, isolation, and more. Amid these personal and shared trials, how do we cope? Where do we go to seek relief? Who or what makes us feel better? How do we heal?

"Whatever Gets You Through the Night" presents figurative and abstract artworks that convey sources of worry and angst contrasted with the ways many people find daily relief. Nature, spirituality, personal relationships, self-medication, and memorials are among the subjects represented in the selected works. Featured artists include Mary Lovelace O’Neal, Adrian Piper, Derrick Adams, Charles White, Elizabeth Catlett, Dawoud Bey, Kerry James Marshall, Whitfield Lovell, Barbara Chase-Riboud, Carrie Mae Weems, Samuel Levi Jones and more.

MW BLACK BOX GALLERY:
Mohau Modisakeng, "Zion," 2018, (Single Channel) Triptych video screen, 28 minutes, 55 seconds.
In this film work, South African artist Mohau Modisakeng uses material, metaphor, and the black body to draw parallels between the histories of violence and displacement experienced by Black Africans in South Africa and African Americans in the United States.

Admission is always free and reservations are not required. Please wear a face mask and follow all Covid-19 health guidelines while in MW Gallery. Check out our Covid-19 health guidelines before visiting: http://m-wc.org/covid-19.html

Image Credit in Cover Photo:
Dawoud Bey, "Lakesha, Jackie and Crystal," 1996, Polacolor ER print. Courtesy of the artist

The Return.

With the success it had in 2021 we're excited to announce the return of the Beats x Beers Burger at Halo Burger. Please join us for a special launch event during Artwalk downtown on May 13th, 6-9PM. The event will consist of food, music by DJ E Nyce, and a special performance by Mama Sol!

FREE EVENT.

The Return.

With the success it had in 2021 we're excited to announce the return of the Beats x Beers Burger at Halo Burger. Please join us for a special launch event during Artwalk downtown on May 13th, 6-9PM. The event will consist of food, music by DJ Hype, and a special performance by Mama Sol!

FREE EVENT.

Join us at The Local Grocer Friday Nights from 6pm-8pm for our all ages Flint Chess Club hosted by instructor, Brian 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 Brian'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 The What's Up Downtown Project at FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com

or

Brian Wilson at Implodianchess@gmail.com

🎸Rock the Lot 2022🎸
Friday, May 13th
6-9pm @ the Flint Flat Lot

Performances by:
The Jerry Ross Band
Sheriff Federspiel and Band

🎵Bring your own lawn chair
🎵Free t-shirts while supplies last
🎵Food trucks on site

U of M Flint has generously provided FREE PARKING in the Harrison Street ramp and Lot "T" parking lot

Hosted by: Team One Credit Union and ELGA Credit Union

🎸Rock the Lot 2022🎸
Friday, May 13th
6-9pm @ the Flint Flat Lot

Performances by:
The Jerry Ross Band
Sheriff Federspiel and Band

🎵Bring your own lawn chair
🎵Free t-shirts while supplies last
🎵Food trucks on site

U of M Flint has generously provided FREE PARKING in the Harrison Street ramp and Lot "T" parking lot

Hosted by: Team One Credit Union and ELGA Credit Union

(U.S., 2021) Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, 133 min., rated R

Two teenagers—played by rising stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman—experience the joys and pains of first love in the San Fernando Valley circa 1971. Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper also appear in Paul Thomas Anderson’s nostalgic comedy-drama.

Admission for all FIA FOMA Films is $7, $6 for FIA members, and $5 for FOMA/Film Society members. A calendar of upcoming films is available on the FIA website: https://flintarts.org/visit/calendar/2022/03/foma-films

Flint Community Players Presents...

“DISASTER! THE MUSICAL”

By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick

Concept Created by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci

Additional Material by Drew Geraci

Directed by Nora-Lee Luttrell

It's 1979, and New York's hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day, everyone struggles to survive and, quite possibly, repair the love that they've lost... or at least escape the killer rats. A high energy musical filled to the brim with unforgettable music from the 70s!

Thursday May 12: 7:30 PM
Friday May 13: 7:30 PM
Saturday May 14: 7:30 PM
Sunday May 15: 2:30 PM
Friday May 20: 7:30 PM
Saturday May 21: 7:30 PM
Sunday May 22: 2:30 PM

Tickets: $20

Call the box office at 810-441-9302 to reserve your tickets, or visit our website at www.flintcommunityplayers.com to reserve your seats online!

Come dressed up in your grooviest 70s clothes, and survive this hilarious Disaster Story with us!

Live music by Erik McIntyre and rotating guests every Friday at Tenacity Brewing.

OPEN CALL FOR CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS

Sign up here- https://bit.ly/CleanDowntown

Target Areas-
*S. Saginaw St. corridor from Court St. to Riverbank Park
*Brush Alley
*Buckham Alley
*Brush Park
*Riverbank Park
*Flat Lot

Gloves and trash bags provided for volunteers by Keep Genesee County Beautiful

Parking, snacks and optional tours provided at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in celebration of 150 years at the intersection.

Optional Downtown Flint Mural Tours provided to volunteers by Flint Public Art Project

THANK YOU to our sponsors and Downtown businesses partners for helping make this a meaningful, fun and inclusive activity for us all!

Contact What’s Up Downtown Project at FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com or our event hosts with any questions.

Flint Community Players Presents...

“DISASTER! THE MUSICAL”

By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick

Concept Created by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci

Additional Material by Drew Geraci

Directed by Nora-Lee Luttrell

It's 1979, and New York's hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day, everyone struggles to survive and, quite possibly, repair the love that they've lost... or at least escape the killer rats. A high energy musical filled to the brim with unforgettable music from the 70s!

Thursday May 12: 7:30 PM
Friday May 13: 7:30 PM
Saturday May 14: 7:30 PM
Sunday May 15: 2:30 PM
Friday May 20: 7:30 PM
Saturday May 21: 7:30 PM
Sunday May 22: 2:30 PM

Tickets: $20

Call the box office at 810-441-9302 to reserve your tickets, or visit our website at www.flintcommunityplayers.com to reserve your seats online!

Come dressed up in your grooviest 70s clothes, and survive this hilarious Disaster Story with us!

Our beloved Flint City Bucks Men are playing a friendly vs. Toledo Villa FC, and we're fortunate to be just down the street.

We have been supporting the Bucks as people since before this cider bar ever existed, and we will continue to support Flint Town until we die. Our city. Our Club.

We open at 3pm and the game starts at 2pm, so come by after the game. We have drink specials for anybody wearing Flint City Bucks gear all day.

Celebrate Flint Youth Ballet's (FYB) milestone 35th anniversary at the Festival of Dance, featuring work by the Flint School of Performing Arts Dance Department's Dance Ensembles. Enjoy the historical 20th-century work Les Sylphides, one of the first ballets focusing on mood and dance over storyline, and the celebratory Aqueum, choreographed by FYB alum Alexandra Jennings Bush. Children's Performance Workshop, Youth Dance Ensemble and the Adult Ballet Ensemble will also perform in this dance extravaganza!

The Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) is in the Music, Dance and Theatre Instruction Division of the Flint Institute of Music.

General admission, with limited capacity. This performance will be adhering to University of Michigan - Flint policies.
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Please join us in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Flint Youth Ballet to be held in the Atrium of the Flint School of Performing Arts Sunday, May 15th immediately following the matinee performance.

Tickets available here: https://tickets.thewhiting.com/9429/9516

(Please note this celebration is not included with performance tickets and are an additional purchase)

(U.S., 2021) Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, 133 min., rated R

Two teenagers—played by rising stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman—experience the joys and pains of first love in the San Fernando Valley circa 1971. Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper also appear in Paul Thomas Anderson’s nostalgic comedy-drama.

Admission for all FIA FOMA Films is $7, $6 for FIA members, and $5 for FOMA/Film Society members. A calendar of upcoming films is available on the FIA website: https://flintarts.org/visit/calendar/2022/03/foma-films

May 14, 2022 at 7:30PM
The Whiting
STRAVINSKY’S FIREBIRD SUITE

Enrique Diemecke, conductor
FSO Percussion Section

Chavez: Toccata for Percussion
Respighi: Gli Uccelli (The Birds)
Stravinsky: The Firebird: Suite

https://thefso.org/may14/

Toccata for Percussion is a melodic, textural, and colorful composition that harkens to the root of the toccare, or “to touch.” Chávez’s piece displays the individual touch an artist can put on any given performance. Ottorino Respighi attempted to transcribe birdsong into musical notation for his piece The Birds. Close your eyes and observe the beauty and quirkiness of a colorful aviary filled with feathered friends. Stravinsky’s Firebird is an inventive, virtuosic use of orchestral colors and abrupt, repetitive rhythms that take audiences on an unprecedented sound journey. The Firebird story draws characters from several Russian folklore sources; however, the Firebird itself is a magical creature who ultimately saves the hero from peril.

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Concert Sponsors: Jean Craig Flynn, Tom Glasscock and Helen Bas, Mrs. Linda LeMieux, Drs. Bobby and Nita Mukkamala, Dr. Mark and Genie Plucer, David and Heidi Wharton

Guest Artist Sponsor: The Nartel Family Foundation

Tim Wolf is a Romantic Rebel writing, singing, and playing soulful Americana-Alternative music.

The theme of being "bound to the land" has had a vice grip hold on Americana Alternative singer-songwriter and guitarist Tim Wolf that transcends physical geography. Growing up on his family's South Dakota farm, he spent decades vying for the real estate of his life, as heard in Born in South Dakota.

No matter where Tim Wolf moved-across the United States and across the world-he was always, in a sense, landlocked. That would all change one fateful day when a friend stormed into his office and harshly demanded Wolf stake out his own turf and pursue his lifelong dream of being a musician. Today, the Nashville-based artist is claiming his territory harnessing his business savvy in service of a career as an independent musician.

With influences that range from Eric Clapton to Nick Cave, Wolf harkens back to the sounds of songwriters Bob Dylan and Tom Waits for direction and inspiration.

Jemmi Hazeman & The Honey Riders
https://jemmihazeman.bandcamp.com/

Hydrogen Jukebox
https://hydrogenjukeboxband.bandcamp.com/releases

Lori and the Darlings
https://loriandthedarlings.bandcamp.com/releases

$5
8pm
21 +

(U.S., 2021) Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, 133 min., rated R

Two teenagers—played by rising stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman—experience the joys and pains of first love in the San Fernando Valley circa 1971. Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper also appear in Paul Thomas Anderson’s nostalgic comedy-drama.

Admission for all FIA FOMA Films is $7, $6 for FIA members, and $5 for FOMA/Film Society members. A calendar of upcoming films is available on the FIA website: https://flintarts.org/visit/calendar/2022/03/foma-films

Celebrate Flint Youth Ballet's (FYB) milestone 35th anniversary at the Festival of Dance, featuring work by the Flint School of Performing Arts Dance Department's Dance Ensembles. Enjoy the historical 20th-century work Les Sylphides, one of the first ballets focusing on mood and dance over storyline, and the celebratory Aqueum, choreographed by FYB alum Alexandra Jennings Bush. Children's Performance Workshop, Youth Dance Ensemble and the Adult Ballet Ensemble will also perform in this dance extravaganza!

The Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) is in the Music, Dance and Theatre Instruction Division of the Flint Institute of Music.

General admission, with limited capacity. This performance will be adhering to University of Michigan - Flint policies.
__________________________________________________________

Please join us in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Flint Youth Ballet to be held in the Atrium of the Flint School of Performing Arts Sunday, May 15th immediately following the matinee performance.

Tickets available here: https://tickets.thewhiting.com/9429/9516

(Please note this celebration is not included with performance tickets and are an additional purchase)

The Flint DDA and Friends of Downtown welcome all downtown businesses, residents and patrons to grab a sweet treat and ask questions about Downtown Flint.

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.

In this talk, Dr. Siddhartha V. Shah leads us along the serpentine arc of Indian art history, building connections between the distant and more recent pasts to explore what they reveal about the present state and undetermined future of Indian art.

Dr. Siddhartha V. Shah has a PhD in art history from Columbia University and is the Director of Education and Civic Engagement, and Curator of South Asian Art, at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, which is home to the largest and most important collection of modern Indian art outside the subcontinent.

Sponsored by the Kommareddi Family.

Image: Reha Rodwittiya, The Shedding of Innocence, 1993; Oil on canvas. Gift of the Chester and David Herwitz Collection, 2001. E301019.

Pit Boss Smokehouse BBQ will be serving from 5-8:00pm right outside on First Street by our entrance.

Grab your food and come upstairs for a cold #MichiganMade craft beer or a blood orange mule.

#downtownflint #drinklocal #flintfarmersmarket #michigancraftbeer

Egypt Otis and Megan Heyza will co-host a virtual miniseries about mental health in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. Together they will discuss four topics around it. They will feature guests to help facilitate certain conversations. These conversations will be personal and deal with the topics directly.

Why is it Important to Talk about Mental Health? Week 1 May 5th

Trauma and Mental Health
Week 2 May 12th

Parenting and Mental Health
Week 3 May 19th

Diversity in Therapy
Week 4 May 26th

Join us at The Local Grocer Friday Nights from 6pm-8pm for our all ages Flint Chess Club hosted by instructor, Brian 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 Brian'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 The What's Up Downtown Project at FlintPlacemaking@gmail.com

or

Brian Wilson at Implodianchess@gmail.com

Join us for "Midnight in Paris" with diverse French music by Debussy, Poulenc, and Milhaud with FSPA Clarinet Instructor Michele LaNoue. This performance will feature several other faculty as guest performers - Dr. Ling Lo (piano), Dr. Ching-Wen (violin), Dr. Bryan Guarnuccio (flute), and former faculty Erik McIntyre (guitar) performing colorful and evocative French music that you may encounter on a Parisian evening.

Register here:
https://tickets.thewhiting.com/9267

This performance will also be available online (you can watch live or after).
Follow our Facebook page to make sure you receive the notification!

Sponsored by: Khalil and Ann Saab

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This activity is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

This program and/or service is funded in whole or in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.

Join us for a screening of Mary Poppins!

Synopsis: A stiff banker searches for a nanny for his two mischievous children in London in the early 1900s. After dismissing several unsuitable prospects, a young woman descends from the sky and manages to enlighten the lives of everyone she meets. Disney favorite won five Academy Awards in all. (1964)

Run Time: 140 minutes | Rating: G

Doors open at 6:15PM | Movie begins at 7PM

Genesee County Residents SAVE 50% - discount applied at checkout.

Although it is not a requirement, it continues to be the policy of the Flint Institute of Music (FIM) that for the safety of its staff and patrons, masks and vaccinations are highly recommended. Please do not attend an event if you are feeling sick. Our COVID refund policy remains in place. Please Keep Yourself and Others Safe. Visit our website for our most current policies and protocols, and pay attention to the pre-event emails for any updates regarding your upcoming concerts.

Live music by Erik McIntyre and rotating guests every Friday at Tenacity Brewing.

SugarPunk Fairies
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Xw8vEnEJJqZt37BVpy07z

A History of Accidents
https://ahistoryofaccidents.bandcamp.com/

The Antibuddies
https://theantibuddies.bandcamp.com/

Killing Pixies
✧ killing pixies ✧
https://linktr.ee/killingpixies?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=709c4cd9-6ad7-4d41-b48c-dd40206d8efb

$5
21+
8pm

Our beloved Flint City Bucks season is here, and this is their first regular season home game against Lansing City FC! We're fortunate to be just down the street.

We have been supporting the Bucks as people since before this cider bar ever existed, and we will continue to support Flint Town until we die. Our city. Our Club.

We open at 3pm and the game starts at 7pm, so there's plenty of time to get silly. Come by before and after the game. We have drink specials for anybody wearing Flint City Bucks gear all day.

Among their numerous awards, Mick Adams and the Stones ® have been named one of the top ten tribute bands in the World by Backstage Magazine. They have appeared on National Televisions, The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands, as the world’s greatest tribute to The Rolling Stones twice with Mick Adams appearing on the show two additional times as the World’s Greatest Mick Jagger impersonator. Not only is Mick Adams a dead-ringer for Mick Jagger, but he also brings Mick Jagger’s intense energy to each and every performance. Mick Adams and The Stones® have performed for Brad Pitt, David Spade, Jack Black, Jack McBrayer (Talladega Nights and 30 Rock) Academy Award-winning actress Amy Adams, Flava Flav, Will Ferrell, Mark Cuban, Ryan Seacrest, Judd Apatow, Leslie Bibb, and more. The band is a complete authentic recreation of The Rolling Stones LIVE in concert! Mick Adams and The Stones® feature all look-alike performers, custom made replica costumes and replica instruments, full choreography, and an incredible video show that accompanies each song. Come to a show and check them out as they unleash a half-century of unforgettable hooks.
So Petty - tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

So Petty - One of the best American rock and roll story tellers ever, The Heartbreakers led by the immortal Tom Petty is part of the soundtrack of our lives. A solid rehearsed and seasoned band, playing all your favorite hits as well as some deep cuts. We even cover the Traveling Wilburys and The Byrds!

I Decide I ( Lansing)
https://www.facebook.com/IDecideI/

Slumlord Radio ( Grand Rapids)
https://slumlordradio.bandcamp.com/music

EPCYA (Grand Rapids)
https://www.facebook.com/EPCYA/

Misery Lane (Flint)
https://www.facebook.com/miserylanemusic/

5 bucks 21+ doors 8pm

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/LeadDrinkingWater

Through the historic bipartisan infrastructure bill, EPA will be distributing $15 billion over five years to states to replace lead service lines to protect Americans from the harms of lead exposure in drinking water. This is a historic opportunity for states to prioritize underserved communities to ensure equity and justice.

Join us for a virtual round table discussion about this issue and how we can advocate for equity in lead service line replacement.

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/LeadDrinkingWater

Moderator:
LaTricea D. Adams, Black Millennials for Flint

Panelists:
Melissa Mays, Flint Rising
Dr. Elizabeth Southerland, Environmental Protection Network
Erik Olson, NRDC
Yvonka Hall, Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition
Kareem Adeem, Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities