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Michigan Glass Artist Invitational

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12.12.2008

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02.01.2009

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Greater Flint Arts Council

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Greater Flint Arts Council

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816 S. Saginaw St.

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Flint

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MI

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48502

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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

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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.

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GFAC Members Exhibition / ARTWALK

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09.01.2009

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06.02.2009

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Greater Flint Arts Council

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Greater Flint Arts Council

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816 S. Saginaw St.

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Flint

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MI

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48502

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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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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.

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Christmas at Crossroads Village

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28.11.2008

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30.12.2008

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Flint Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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

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Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

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6140 Bray Rd.

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Flint

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MI

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48505

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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.

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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.

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Michigan African American Artists Exhibition / ARTWALK

event Date Begin

13.02.2009

event Date End

06.03.2009

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Greater Flint Arts Council

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Greater Flint Arts Council

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816 S. Saginaw St.

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Flint

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MI

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48502

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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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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

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Greater Flint Arts Council

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http://www.greaterflintartscouncil.org

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Greater Flint Arts Council

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816 S. Saginaw St.

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Flint

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MI

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48502

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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

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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.

"Las Artes de Mexico: From the Collection of the Gilcrease Museum" presents 115 objects that celebrates the rich and diverse artistic traditions of Mexico. The exhibition surveys over 3,500 years of art and culture, from the ancient worlds of the Mayans and Aztecs to the 20th century works of Miguel Covarrubias and Diego Rivera. Organized by the Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Las Artes de Mexico includes pottery, textiles, paintings, folk art and prints. This exhibition is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and Founders Society.

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

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

EMPTY BOWLS 2008 - FUNDRAISER FOR CHARITY

event Date Begin

02.12.2008

event Date End

04.12.2008

org Name

Greater Flint Arts Council

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http://www.greaterflintartscouncil.org

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U of M Pavilion

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303 E. Kearsley St.

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Flint

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Michigan

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48502

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

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810-238-ARTS

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10:00am to 6:00pm DAILY

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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.