Vertigo Theatrics presents their holiday dinner comedy "The Nutcracker's Nut's! Set in Michigan's northern lower peninsula, the residents of Simon's Rest Retirement Community are looking for a new production for their holiday show. They settle on The Nutcracker, not realizing it is a ballet. Much fun ensues during this process!

Vertigo Theatrics presents the Dinner Theatre comedy "Bathroom Humor". The show takes place in the bathroom of a home during a party. A handy place for gossip where we learn of all the wild & crazy happenings at this event!

Vertigo Theatrics proudly presents the Michigan premiere of "Judy Garland-The World's Greatest Entertainer". When Dorothy Gale entered "Oz", Judy Garland entered immortality. This timeless star still shines bright for the world. Join Judy, Liza, Frank and Dean for an enjoyable evening of songs and entertainment.

Vertigo Theatrics closes their season with "I'm Not Rappaport", the story of two elderly gentlemen telling tall tales and even fighting crime on a park bench in New York cities Central Park.

Event name

Vagabond Opera

event Date Begin

10.10.2008

event Date End

10.10.2009

org Name

The Whiting

event Url

http://www.thewhiting.com

venue Name

UM - Flint Theatre

venue Address1

303 E. Kearsley St.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

Michigan

venue Zip

48503

event Ticket Info

All seats $26

event Phone1

event Phone2

(810) 237-7333

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

8pm

event Type

music

Vagabond Opera delivers a magical blend of Bohemian cabaret, Paris hot jazz, gut bucket swing, tango, Ukranian folk-punk ballads, and Klezmer, with elements of vaudeville, Duke Ellington, and Edith Piaf thrown in the mix. Meet a world of riverboat gambling queens, Turkish belly dancers, voices singing in 11 languages and a cabaret of rich musical phrasing and sparkling lyrics, all played with a gritty Vagabond edge. A Vagabond Opera show is a chance to time-travel to 1920s Paris on a wild riverboat full of fun and laughter. For tickets and information call (810) 237-7333 or log on to www.thewhiting.com. Part of the Jazz, Blues & Beyond Series. ASL Interpreted

Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 7:30pm Beloved national radio personality Garrison Keillor returns to The Whiting, bringing all the news from Lake Wobegon and beyond. Host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer's Almanac, Keillor is heard on public radio stations across the country and is the author of more than a dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Love Me and Homegrown Democrat. For tickets and information call (810) 237-7333 or log on to www.thewhiting.com.

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

event Email

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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.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the first masterpiece from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971. With a score of amazing songs - "Everything's Alright"& "What's the Buzz", this original production is as relevant and timeless as ever.

The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs.

Zora Neale Hurston was one of the most important figures to emerge from the Harlem Renaissance. Outspoken, spirited and gifted, Ms. Hurston was the most prolific African-American woman writer of the 1930's, her books defining the black American experience.

Event name

An Evening with Bill Cosby

event Date Begin

18.01.2009

event Date End

19.01.2009

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

$25 / $45 / $55 / $65

event Phone1

event Phone2

(810) 237-7333

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

3:30 & 7:00pm

event Type

theatre

Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 3:30pm and 7pm. Bill Cosby was one of the first performers to grace The Whiting stage in 1967, and later appeared in sold out performances in 1997 and 2003. Without resorting to gimmickry or lowbrow humor, Cosby's comedy has a point of reference and respect for the trappings and traditions of the great American humorists. Whether it is through concert appearances or recordings, television or films, commercials or education, Bill Cosby has the ability to touch people's lives. Cosby is, by any standards, one of the most influential stars in America today. For tickets and information call (810) 237-7333 or log on to www.thewhiting.com. *ASL interpreted

Event name

Valentine's Eve featuring The Four Tops

event Date Begin

13.02.2009

event Date End

13.02.2009

org Name

The Whiting

event Url

http://www.thewhiting.com

venue Name

UM - Flint Theatre

venue Address1

303 E. Kearsley St.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

Michigan

venue Zip

48503

event Ticket Info

$125 for 2

event Phone1

event Phone2

(810) 237-7333

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

8pm

event Type

theatre

Get 2 preferred seating tickets to The Four Tops, Dinner for 2 at Fandangles', 2 pre-show drinks and 2 desserts. Limited availability. Order your package today! $125 Friday, February 13, 2009 at 8pm With chart topping hits like Reach Out (I'll Be There), I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), Baby I Need Your Loving and Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the Four Tops, are the most stable and consistent group to emerge from Motown Records. After an amazing 50 years, their powerful, recognizable sweet harmonies and unforgettable voices are still delighting old and new fans alike! When fans reach out, the Four Tops are still there! For tickets and information call (810) 237-7333 or log on to www.thewhiting.com.

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

event Ticket Url

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.

Event name

Salvage Vanguard Theatre presents The Intergalactic Nemesis

event Date Begin

27.02.2009

event Date End

27.02.2009

org Name

Goodrich FAME: Fine Arts a Mainstream in Educatio

event Url

venue Name

Goodrich Raymond C. Green Center for the Performing Arts

venue Address1

8029 S. Gale Rd.

venue Address2

venue City

Goodrich

venue State

MI

venue Zip

48438

event Ticket Info

$25 - $6 with discounts for senior citizens and students

event Phone1

event Phone2

810.591.2220

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

7:30 p.m.

event Type

theatre

Picture This-You're a member of a 1930s radio studio audience. Before you know it, its the broadcast studio: the Wizard of Oz's antechamber and Frankenstein's lab rolled into one. Downstage, the sound effects booth, littered with train whistles, giant metal electrodes, dials, and gauges. The lights fade to black. A voice from the darkness: "Somewhere in the Carpathian Mountains of Eastern Europe"  Welcome to the world of The Intergalactic Nemesis. The year is 1933. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Molly Sloan and her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez are hot on the trail of a story. It's Star Wars meets Raiders of the Lost Ark with a little of Flash Gordon thrown in for good measure. And it rocks!

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

Anna remembers life before cell phones . . . before color televisions . . . even before cars . . . and she's here to tell you all about it. Taken from a series of interviews conducted by her grandson in her home in Richmond, Michigan, REMINISCING WITH ANNA is an intimate and nostalgic look through the scrapbook of her life. Spanning most of the 20th century, her anecdotes of living through nearly ten decades in a "walla-lolly world," leap to life right off the pages of a family album. Sometimes bittersweet . . often humorous . . . yet always heart-warming, this enchanting production will put you in the perfect mood for the holiday season. "Maybe when all is said and done, maybe that never-to-be-forgotten memory will be when we simply lent our hands to provide a moment's comfort when it was needed most." And consider adding to the nostalgia . . . FROM ANNA'S COOKBOOK Sunday, December 21 at 4:00pm Advance tickets only: $50 per person Nothing can beat a Sunday afternoon dinner at Grandma's houseunless it's a holiday dinner in a dining room with all the requisite Christmas decorations. After sampling some of Anna's "special toddy," you will enjoy a hearty supper buffet consisting of some of her favorite dishes prepared from recipes taken from her cookbook, some going back eighty-five years. Following supper, you will be treated to a private performance of REMINISCING WITH ANNA. As was the case with FYT's enormously popular A DICKENS OF A FEAST, it is anticipated this event will be a sell-out, so make arrangements early to be part of this unique holiday experience. For reservations, please call 810.237.1530 by Wednesday, December 17. Sorry, tickets for this event are not available at the door and are not eligible for discounts.

A timeless and deeply human story set in Dublin on Christmas Eve by one of Ireland's most gifted playwrights. As the effect of the lives of the people around him force honesty to come to the surface, undertaker John Plunkett takes a retrospective look at his own life, revealing lost opportunities, a misused past and one last chance to make it right.

When a poppycock mayor orders a cherry-colored coat for his Christmas wedding, the poor tailor of Gloucester works his fingers to the bone. All goes well until the tailor realizes he lacks the piece of twisted silk needed to sew on the final button. He gives his last coin to Simpkin, his faithful pet cat, confident he will set out into the snow to make the purchase. But it is Christmas Eve, that one blessed night when animals are granted the gift of speech. And so . . . well . . to tell any more would spoil this delightful holiday story of friendship and happy endings. And consider adding to the good times . . . RAZZLE DAZZLE SUPPER Friday, December 19, 6:30pm Advance tickets only: $18 adults, $16 children Can?t get enough of the fun? Why not add a light supper of pizza and soft drinks to your evening at FYT. The 6:30pm supper time means you can choose to eat after the 5:30pm performance or before the 7:30pm performance of THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER. The all-inclusive price includes supper, a visit with some of the Theatre IV actors and a ticket to the show. For reservations, please call 810.237.1530 by Thursday, December 18. Sorry, tickets for this event are not available at the door and are not eligible for discounts.

Event name

The Lieutenant of Inishmore

event Date Begin

06.02.2009

event Date End

15.02.2009

org Name

U of M - Flint

event Url

http://www.umflint.edu/theatredance/

venue Name

UM - Flint Theatre

venue Address1

303 E. Kearsley St.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

Michigan

venue Zip

48503

event Ticket Info

Season General: $50 Season Student/Senior/Alumni/UM-F Faculty/Staff: $25 Season Passes includes all five UM-Flint Theatre productions. Individual General: $10 Individual Students/Seniors/Alumni/UM-Flint Faculty/Staff: $8

event Phone1

event Phone2

810-237-6520

event Email

event Ticket Url

event Start Time

Friday, February 6, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, February 7, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, February 8, 2009 @ 2:00 pm Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Friday, February 13, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 2:00 pm

event Type

theatre

The fur flies as Padraic, a young Irishman militant, too mentally unbalanced for the IRA, learns that his childhood pet, a black cat named Wee Thomas, has "fallen ill." Friends and family resort to desperate measures to find a replacement before the cat is out of the bag....Note: no animal will be harmed in the production of this play!

Event name

Into the Woods

event Date Begin

13.03.2009

event Date End

22.03.2009

org Name

U of M - Flint

event Url

http://www.umflint.edu/theatredance/

venue Name

UM - Flint Theatre

venue Address1

303 E. Kearsley St.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

Michigan

venue Zip

48503

event Ticket Info

Season General: $50 Season Student/Senior/Alumni/UM-F Faculty/Staff: $25 Season Passes includes all five UM-Flint Theatre productions. Individual General: $15 Individual Students/Seniors/Alumni/UM-Flint Faculty/Staff: $10

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event Start Time

Friday, March 13, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, March 14, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, March 15, 2009 @ 2:00 pm Friday, March 20, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, March 21, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, March 22, 2009 @ 2:00 pm

event Type

dance

Once Upon a time, a Baker and his Wife journey into the woods on a quest to lift a witch's curse. On the way they cross paths with Jack of Beanstalk fame, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a menagerie of other fairy tale characters. They pursue individual wishes until their stories become entangled in unexpected ways - revealing what happens after "happily ever after."

Event name

Transformations

event Date Begin

10.04.2009

event Date End

11.04.2009

org Name

U of M - Flint

event Url

http://www.umflint.edu/theatredance/

venue Name

UM - Flint Theatre

venue Address1

303 E. Kearsley St.

venue Address2

venue City

Flint

venue State

Michigan

venue Zip

48503

event Ticket Info

Season General: $50 Season Student/Senior/Alumni/UM-F Faculty/Staff: $25 Season Passes includes all five UM-Flint Theatre productions. Individual General: $10 Individual Students/Seniors/Alumni/UM-Flint Faculty/Staff: $8

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event Start Time

Friday, April 10, 2009 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, April 11, 2009 @ 7:30 pm

event Type

dance

Movement arises out of the stillness in endless variation, awakening memories and emotions, reflecting our relationships with people and the world around us, exploring our dreams, our hopes, our fears. Faculty and student artists work together to create original pieces around the season theme of transformation.

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!