Event name

Michigan Glass Artist Invitational

event Date Begin

12.12.2008

event Date End

02.01.2009

org Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

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venue Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

venue Address1

816 S. Saginaw St.

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venue City

Flint

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48502

event Ticket Info

Free and Open to the public.

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ARTWALK and RECEPTION Friday, December 12, 6-9 PM. Exhibition times: M - F, 9AM - 5 PM

event Type

visual_art

Original glass works of art by artists living in Michigan. At ARTWALK, we feature a different exhibition each month which takes place the second Friday of every month, we offer live music, catered food and beverages including beer and wine. ARTWALK includes Buckham Gallery, Pages Bookstore and other partners on various months throughout the year all within two blocks in beautiful downtown Flint.

Event name

GFAC Members Exhibition / ARTWALK

event Date Begin

09.01.2009

event Date End

06.02.2009

org Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

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venue Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

venue Address1

816 S. Saginaw St.

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venue City

Flint

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48502

event Ticket Info

Free and open to the public.

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ARTWALK and EXHIBITION : Friday, January 9, 6-9 pm. Exhibition times: M-F, 9am - 5pm

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visual_art

Original works of art by GFAC Members that are artists living in Michigan. At ARTWALK, we feature a different exhibition each month which takes place the second Friday of every month, we offer live music, catered food and beverages including beer and wine. ARTWALK includes Buckham Gallery, Pages Bookstore and other partners on various months throughout the year all within two blocks in beautiful downtown Flint.

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

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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

Michigan African American Artists Exhibition / ARTWALK

event Date Begin

13.02.2009

event Date End

06.03.2009

org Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

event Url

venue Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

venue Address1

816 S. Saginaw St.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48502

event Ticket Info

Free and open to the public.

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ARTWALK and RECEPTION Friday, February 13th, 6-9 pm. Exhibition times: M-F, 9am-5pm.

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visual_art

Original works of art by African American artists living in Michigan. At ARTWALK, we feature a different exhibition each month which takes place the second Friday of every month, we offer live music, catered food and beverages including beer and wine. ARTWALK includes Buckham Gallery, Pages Bookstore and other partners on various months throughout the year all within two blocks in beautiful downtown Flint.

Event name

Michigan Clay Artists Invitational

event Date Begin

14.11.2008

event Date End

05.12.2008

org Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

event Url

http://www.greaterflintartscouncil.org

venue Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

venue Address1

816 S. Saginaw St.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48502

event Ticket Info

Free and open to the public

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ARTWALK and RECEPTION Friday, November 14, 6-9 PM. Exhibition times: M - F, 9AM - 5PM

event Type

visual_art

Original works of art by clay artists living in Michigan. At ARTWALK, we feature a different exhibition each month which takes place the second Friday of every month, we offer live music, catered food and beverages including beer and wine. ARTWALK includes Buckham Gallery, Pages Bookstore and other partners on various months throughout the year all within two blocks in beautiful downtown Flint.

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

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venue City

Holly

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48442

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

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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..

Join the Christmas Carol Sing-a-long. Hot chocolate and cookies.

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.

Join us for a culinary delight as we celebrate Black History Month! Each Wednesday in February from 11:30am to 1pm, MCC's Applewood Cafe will feature a different ethnic meal for $10 per person. February 4 features Ginger Spiced Chicken, Candied Yams with Marshmallows, Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, Corn Muffin & Butter, Sweet Potato Pie with Dollop Whipped Cream, Choice of Coffee or Iced Tea February 11 offers Steakhouse Lettuce Wedge, South African Lamb Sosaties (Kebabs) - a traditional South African Braai(BBQ) dish, South African Yellow Rice, Brioche & Honey Butter, Milk Tart with Whipped Cream, Choice of Coffee or Iced Tea February 18 features Iceberg Lettuce Wedge with Stilton and Radishes, Chutney Chicken - a traditional dish from East Africa, Green Banana Fries - Kenya is the location for this creation made from green bananas, Brioche & Honey Butter, South African Malvapoeding (Marshmallow Pudding) with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Choice of Coffee or Iced Tea. February 25 provides Sambusa - a Somali recipe served during Ramadan, weddings, parties or just because made of seasoned ground round mixture wrapped in a cone shape package and deep fried, Jollof Rice - a popular West African chicken and rice dish (a one pot meal is made from chicken, rice, fresh green beans, onions, and carrots), Brioche & Honey Butter, Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert, Choice of Coffee or Iced Tea

Event name

Vertigo Theatrics Dinner Theatre FunPak

event Date Begin

05.09.2008

event Date End

29.03.2009

org Name

Flint Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

event Url

http://www.visitflint.travel

venue Name

Masonic Temple

venue Address1

755 S. Saginaw

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48502

event Ticket Info

event Phone1

event Phone2

(810) 232-3261

event Email

dstableford@flint.travel

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event Start Time

All shows start at 8:00 p.m. with buffet dinner served at 7:00 p.m.

event Type

theatre

Experience unique theater performances at Flint's Historic Masonic Temple in downtown Flint. Vertigo Theatrics is proud to announce its 11th season entertaining patrons who enjoy an evening of great food and exceptional artists as they take the stage during four terrific theatricals in 2008-2009. Discount, overnight packages starting at $100, for two, and includes discounted, show tickets, a bountiful buffet dinner and hotel accommodations at a Flint and Genesee County area hotel of your choice. Families are always welcome!! 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.

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

Tumbao Bravo won the 2005 Detroit Music Award for "Outstanding Jazz Recording" for their debut release, "Montuno Salad." In 2006 they released their second CD "Amigos: From Our Hands." Their newest release is "Un Systema Para Todo." Join us and be prepared to dance in your seats! Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Part of the Flint Public Library's Orlando J. Roberts Concert Series

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.

The resident artists at Red Ink Flint (RIF) present their work in this third birthday celebration for RIF. Join us for drinks, art, and triptychs. Show opens with an opening reception on December 13, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The exhibit is open through December 31 at Red Ink Flint, next to the Flint Farmers' Market. Gallery Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am- 4:00 pm.

Event name

using new media for social change

event Date Begin

05.12.2008

event Date End

06.12.2008

org Name

U of M - Flint

event Url

http://tinyurl.com/creativitywithconscience

venue Name

UM-Flint William S. White Building

venue Address1

north of the river, at Robert. T. Longway & S. Saginaw St.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48502

event Ticket Info

Free and open to the public.

event Phone1

event Phone2

810-424-5428

event Email

shayden@umflint.edu

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Sign -in at 8:30 a.m. both days. Workshops start promptly at 9 a.m.

event Type

classes

Artists, Advocates, Conservationists: Learn the skills you need to communicate in the new digital world: How to use new media including flickr, facebook, YouTube, and blogging to advance your mission. Neighborhood Associations and Advocates: How to reach and teach your community online and offlline. New Media December 5 9 am to 4 pm Cost: $15. Includes lunch and materials. Choose one all-day workshop: How Nonprofits Can Use New Media 9 am - Welcome and overview 9:15-noon - Learn how to use new technology to promote your nonprofit Noon - Lunchtime media panel 2 pm - Integrate on-line into your work and help your audience find you 4 pm - Adjourn OR How to Deliver and Develop Advocacy Messages 9 am - Welcome and overview 9:15-noon - Who is your audience? Crafting simpler, tighter messages Noon - Lunchtime media panel 2 pm - Telling your story and practice your spokesperson skills 4 pm - Adjourn Neighborhood Communications Toolkit December 6 - 9 am - noon Cost: Free 9 am - Welcome and overview 9:15 - Printed and e-newsletters - Building and maintaining your contact lists - Crafting your message - Working in coalition - Noon Adjourn

For the Brides to Be! Bridal Show with Vendors, Discounts, Food & Fun! See exquisite bridal gowns in the "Bridal Salon" sponsored by Expressions In Silk Bridal. Get pampered in "Relaxation Station" sponsored by Escape Salon. Enjoy a Bridal Buffet and Chocolate Fountain with food catered by IMA Brookwood Golf & Banquet Center. Taste delicious wedding cakes by Wedding Cakes by Cathy! Prizes include a $1,000 shopping spree at Gaines Jewelry and two round-trip tickets on Air Tran Airways! Tickets available at the door for $3.00 per person.

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

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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

Event name

Wine, Women and Chocolate

event Date Begin

07.02.2009

event Date End

07.02.2009

org Name

IMA Recreation Association

event Url

http://www.winewomenandchocolate.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

$50.00 per person

event Phone1

event Phone2

(810) 249-7058

event Email

spinder@flintima.org

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

1:00 p.m.

event Type

special_events

4th Annual Wine, Women and Chocolate 5K track on IMA Brookwood Golf Course. Women walk, cross country ski or snow shoe. Tents set up on course with treats including cookies, chocolate, cider, soup and wine. Inside women are pampered with mini-massages, manicures, foot massages and more treats, chocolate and a special wine tasting!

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!

Event name

EMPTY BOWLS 2008 - FUNDRAISER FOR CHARITY

event Date Begin

02.12.2008

event Date End

04.12.2008

org Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

event Url

http://www.greaterflintartscouncil.org

venue Name

U of M Pavilion

venue Address1

303 E. Kearsley St.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

Michigan

venue Zip

48502

event Ticket Info

ONE ORIGINAL HAND MADE CERAMIC BOWL - $13 (INCLUDES A $1 COUPON GOOD AT PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITY PAVILION MERCHANTS)

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event Phone2

810-238-ARTS

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

10:00am to 6:00pm DAILY

event Type

visual_art

PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE SHELTER OF FLINT AND THE FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN

Ceramic bowls, mde by he loving hands of local artists are donated to the Greater flint Arts Council. They are sold at the University of Michigan-Flint Pavilion in cooperation with Pavilion Merchants. All proceeds are divided evenly between the Shelter of Flinat and the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Please help fill the empty bowls in our community.

EMPTY BOWLS PARTNERS, The following organizations make this wonderful event possible: Flint Institute of Arts Clay Program Artists, Students and Faculty, Greater Flint Arts Council, University of Michigan - Flint, and Participating University Pavilion Merchants.