Event name

Christmas at Crossroads Village

event Date Begin

28.11.2008

event Date End

30.12.2008

org Name

Flint Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

event Url

http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/christmas.htm

venue Name

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

venue Address1

6140 Bray Rd.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48505

event Ticket Info

TBA

event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

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event Start Time

Nov. 28-30, Dec.4-7, 11-14, 17-21 and Open after Christmas, Dec. 26-28, 30, 2008 4:00-9:00 p.m.

event Type

festivals

Experience a Fantasyland aglow with the magic of the season featuring over 600,000 lights. Ride Michigan's most spectacular moving light display, the Huckleberry Railroad. Drive-through viewing on Monday evenings.

***Discount, overnight packages are available through the Flint Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's "Overnight Pure FunPaks" website at www.visitflint.travel and clicking into "Overnight Pure FunPaks." Packages include discounted admission tickets and overnight accommodations to a variety of hotels/motels and bed & breakfasts in the Flint and Genesee County area. For more information, please contact the Flint CVB at 1-877-FLINT-MI or locally at (810) 232-3261.

Event name

Dickens Festival

event Date Begin

28.11.2008

event Date End

28.12.2008

org Name

Flint Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

event Url

http://www.dickensfestivalholly.org

venue Name

Holly Downtown Developement Authority

venue Address1

Historic Downtown Holly

venue Address2

venue City

Holly

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48442

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event Phone1

event Phone2

event Email

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event Start Time

Starts the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, then contiues every Saturday and Sunday til Christmas

event Type

festivals

Journey back in time to Dickens' Merry olde England.

For 32 years, the sights, sounds, smells and surprises of the Dickens Festival have been delighting holiday revelers in Historic Downtown Holly. Join in the fun as Charles Dickens’ Merry Old England comes alive in the atmosphere of turn of the century buildings, welcoming shopkeepers, and skilled craftspeople..

Event name

Bob the Builder LIVE!

event Date Begin

06.02.2009

event Date End

06.02.2009

org Name

The Whiting

event Url

http://www.thewhiting.com

venue Name

The Whiting

venue Address1

1241 E. Kearsley Street

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48503

event Ticket Info

$15 / $22 / $30 / $37

event Phone1

event Phone2

(810) 237-7333

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event Start Time

4 & 7pm

event Type

kids_families

Friday, February 6, 2009 at 4 & 7pm Come see Bob the Builder and his team embark in a brand new adventure! "Spud's Big Mess" features all of your favorite characters in a fun-packed show set in the heart of Sunflower Valley. Join Bob, Wendy, Scoop, Lofty, Dizzy, Scrambler and the rest of the gang in fantastic songs and an exciting adventure as they have to deal with Spud?s mischievous antics, as well as some monster surprises along the way! Bob and his team - even Farmer Pickles, Pilchard and Bird - work together to save Sunflower Valley from Spud's old tricks! And this time, the friends pull together to build the first ever Sunflower Valley recycling plant and wind farm! Based on the popular international television show sensation, Bob the Builder Live! is guaranteed to delight, educate and entertain! For tickets and information call (810) 237-7333 or log on to www.thewhiting.com.

People of all ages from around the county and beyond come to celebrate the New Year in a family-friendly, alcohol-free setting. Fireworks kick off the activity at 6:15pm followed by entertainment throughout the evening and into the New Year in nine downtown venues.

SIGNATURE SERIES A dynamic mix of inter-generational productions rendered in unique styles by FYT's award-winning professional resident company. Drawn from literature, history, folklore, fantasy and social issues, usually several are original works created and developed by FYT. These productions have come to be known as ?the heart and soul of FYT. CREEPERS Tales of Shadows, Shivers and Shrieks October 10 through 31 A ghost story revue featuring eerie tales adapted from folklore and urban legends, perfect for a kid-sized Halloween scare REMINISCING WITH ANNA December 5 through 20 An intimate and nostalgic look through one woman's scrapbook of the ninety years of her life TUCK EVERLASTING February 13 through 28 Based on an award-winning novel, a young girl discovers the only thing truly everlasting is love THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS April 10 through 25 This journey of discovery is filled with mystery, splendor and ritual; it is a moving and spiritual experience told largely through movement and music THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER July 17 through August 1 Tom's adventures on the banks of the Mississippi are the magical essence of childhood, a joyous leap into the great river of time and memory RAZZLE DAZZLE SERIES Delight your eyes and ears, bring a smile to your face, warm your heart and charm your socks off. Designed to entertain family audiences with the youngest theatre-goers ages three and up, as well as their moms, dads, grandparents or aunts and uncles, this series includes three performance events from music to plays to puppets presented by professional touring companies on Friday evenings. Each event includes an optional RAZZLE DAZZLE SUPPER either before or after the performance. ZAKLAND October 3 In a high-energy and interactive live performance, Zak Morgan uses music, magic, theatre and comedy to ignite imaginations and delight audiences BEATRIX POTTERS? THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER December 19 This enchanting holiday classic tells the story of how natural enemies can become steadfast friends PAUL MESNER PUPPETS in THE STINKY CHEESE MAN May 29 Jack the Storyteller takes you through the wacky twists and turns of well-loved tales, retold with an offbeat, irreverent and zany flair OFF THE PRESS SERIES Presented for adults and older teens, these informal staged readings include some of the latest plays from Broadway, Off-Broadway and the American Regional Theatre. These thought-provoking, gutsy plays are by some of theatre's newest playwrights-plays just off the press. Each admission includes the staged reading, a talk-back with artists and light refreshments. DOUBT October 12 A Catholic school principal suspects a young priest of inappropriate behavior toward one of the school's new students THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED November 9 A comedy of double-dealings in Hollywood about an actor who could hit it big if it weren't for one teensy-weensy problem A DUBLIN CAROL December 14 On Christmas Eve, John's daughter who he hasn't seen in years tells him the wife he abandoned is dying and wants to see him THE STORY February 15 An ambitious newspaper reporter goes against her editor to investigate a murder and find the best story-but at what cost? THE CLEAN HOUSE (Rights pending) March 22 Four women learn life's beautiful messes should never be washed away in this comedy about love, loss and the perfect joke THIRD (Rights pending) April 19 A liberal college professor must face her fears and limitations when she accuses a popular student athlete of plagiarism SPECIAL EVENTS This season, FYT is pleased to offer an exciting array of special events. Some of these are offered in tandem with productions while others stand alone as unique performance experiences in and of themselves. Whichever the case, these events are designed to expand and enhance your afternoon or evening at the theater. BACKSTAGE SALE September 26 and 27 FYT's popular flea market of props, scenery, theatrical equipment and costumes at the perfect time for Halloween RAZZLE DAZZLE SUPPER October 3 Either before or after the show enjoy a supper of pizza and soft drinks as well as a visit by Zak Morgan I SCREAM SOCIAL October 11, 18 and 25 Assemble your own ice cream sundae from a spooktacular array of toppings before the scary fun of CREEPERS RAZZLE DAZZLE SUPPER December 19 Either before or after the show enjoy a supper of pizza and soft drinks as well as a visit by Theatre IV actors FROM ANNA'S COOKBOOK December 21 Enjoy a hearty supper buffet consisting of some of Anna's favorite dishes prepared from recipes taken from her cookbook RAZZLE DAZZLE SUPPER May 29 Either before or after the show enjoy a supper of pizza and soft drinks as well as a visit by the Paul Mesner puppeteers AUNT POLLY'S PICNIC July 23 and 30 After enjoying his adventure on stage, join Tom and his pals for a rollicking picnic-river style, with Aunt Polly's homemade goodies Memberships and tickets for the 2008-2009 Season on sale now 810.237.1530 - www.flintyouththeatre.com

Join us as we explore the physical and chemical changes, color mixing, and other chemistry of making Christmas cookies at Christmas Cookie Chemistry on Saturday December 13th at 12:30pm. Cost is $7 per person and this includes the cookie activity and a showing of laser holiday magic at 2pm. This program is recommended for all ages, but space is limited to 30 participants. Also, remember, you must register by Dec. 11th. Please call 810-237-3409 for more information.

Use edible materials to construct a wonderful and tasty model gingerbread house at Sloan Museum. Use your house as a decoration or as a dessert. Graham crackers, candy and frosting are all provided. Come make a gingerbread house on Dec. 13th from 1-4pm. This event is $3 for the general public and $2 for pass holders, recommended for all ages. Visit the Discovery Center to make and take a winter craft at Sloan Museum. Use safety pins and beads to create a unique holiday pin to wear. December 26th -30th during museum hours, free with admission to the museum and recommended for all ages. December 13th and 20th from 1-3pm, stop at the Longway Planetarium to make a unique Christmas ornament. Ages 10 and up, $3 for general public and $2 for pass holders, 9 and under, $2 for general public and $1 for pass holders. Older kids will use chemicals to copper plate a holiday design on a small piece of galvanized steel and younger kids will use a solution to create a winter background on black felt and then decorate it with craft supplies.

Children not only get to construct things at the museum, but DESTRUCT this month! In this supervised, hands-on activity, children use tools to take apart everyday objects and explore their inner workings! Objects may include phones, clocks, appliances, etc. Kettering University Engineering students will be helping with this activity!

Using found objects and craft supplies, children will construct their own unique work of art to take home! Bring your own found objects, or use some of ours!

Kettering students from the National Society of Black Engineers will help children create festive reindeer ornaments to take home!

You better not pout, you better not cry, here's why--Santa Claus is coming to the museum TODAY from 3 - 5 PM! Come visit and tell him what you want for Christmas! Don't forget your camera!

Event name

IMA Breakfast with Santa

event Date Begin

13.12.2008

event Date End

13.12.2008

org Name

IMA Recreation Association

event Url

http://www.imarecreation.org

venue Name

IMA Brookwood Golf & Banquet Center

venue Address1

6045 Davison Road

venue Address2

venue City

Burton

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48509

event Ticket Info

Adults $7.95 Children 12 and Under $4.95 Children under 4 are free!

event Phone1

event Phone2

(810) 742-2169

event Email

lray@flintima.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

event Type

kids_families

Breakfast with Santa Family Breakfast Buffet, bring your own camera! Santa arrives at 9am and departs for the North Pole at 12:00 noon. Regsitration Required. Call Lisa at (810) 742-2169 to register or email lray@flintima.org

Experience a Fantasyland Aglow with thousands of sparkling lights and ride Michigan's most spectacular moving light display, the Huckleberry Railroad, at Crossroads Village! The Village is open November 28 through December 30 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Village is closed on Mondays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Discount packages, for a family of four, are available starting as low as $80 per night, and includes overnight accommodations at a Flint and Genesee County hotel of your choice and Village admission. To book your FunPak Getaway, visit www.visitflint.travel and click into "Overnight Pure FunPaks." Questions, please contact the Flint CVB at (810) 232-3261 or toll-free at 1-877-FLINT-MI. Light Up Your Holidays the Old-Fashioned Way and treat the family to this festive holiday celebration. It's a tradition!

The Holiday Soiree and Silent Auction will be held Thursday, December 4th at the Stockton Center at Spring Grove (720 Ann Arbor Street, Flint) from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Tickets for all the festivities are $10 each and they are available at the door. Everyone is welcome. Your ticket allows you to gain entrance to the magnificent Stockton Center Museum, to enjoy delectable food, to qualify for door prizes, and much, much more. Auction items for the silent auction include: an autographed novel, massages, gift baskets, gift certificates, delectable desserts, and many other intriguing items!