11th Annual Wine Tasting Event

03-12-2010 - 03-12-2010

Flint Institute of Arts

www.flintarts.org/special_wine.html

Flint Institute of Arts - 1120 E Kearsley Flint MI 48503

Admission: Main Event: $60 pp for FIA members, $75 pp for non-members Optional Reception: $25 pp for FIA members, $30 pp for non-members

(810) 234-1695

http://www.flintarts.org/special_wine.html

Start Time(s): Optional Reception starts at 5:30pm Main Event, 6:00p - 9:00p

The old and new worlds of wine come together at the 11th annual wine event at the Flint Institute of Arts The FIA is home to the old and new worlds of art, and two worlds of wine are yours for the tasting on this special night Compare the wines, enjoy tasty food from the area's best restaurants and finish the evening at La Patisserie, a French bakery of delights Before that, meet South African winemaker Cornel Olivier at the optional reception in the Members Room Cornel will pour his wines and The French Laundry will provide appetizers Treat your senses to a divine experience—stellar wines, gourmet food and live entertainment—all inside a striking venue! The event benefits museum programming and exhibitions

Flushing Walleye Festival - 10th Anniversary Celebration Presented by Randy Wise Chevrolet

03-12-2010 - 03-14-2010

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Flint Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

www.visitflint.travel

Admission: Discounted tickets and overnight accommodations vary with packages

Start Time(s): This is an all weekend event with fish weigh-in at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday and a final weigh-in on Sunday at 4 pm

Discounted tickets and overnight accommodations vary with packages

Dollar Day

03-16-2010 - 03-16-2010

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Flint Children's Museum

www.flintchildrensmuseum.org

Flint Children's Museum - 1602 W University Ave Flint MI 48504

Admission: <p>$1/person admission</p>

Start Time(s): <p>9 am - 5 pm</p>

Enjoy over 40 hands-on exhibits and special activities for only $1/person Families only, no groups please Sponsored by the Department of Human Services

Family Fun Day & Open House

02-21-2010 - 03-21-2010

YMCA of Greater Flint

http://www.campcopneconic.org

Camp Copneconic - 10407 North Fenton Road Fenton MI 48430

Admission: FREE for the entire family

Start Time(s): 2 to 5 pm

We invite you to join us for a fun-filled afternoon! A wide variety of activities will be available, lunch is provided, and open summer camp registration

Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction - PREVIEW

03-12-2010 - 03-26-2010

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GFAC/Art at the Market/Buckham Gallery

http://www.greaterflintartscouncil.org

GFAC/Art at the Market/Buckham Gallery -

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public to Preview Auction is on March 26th, reserve your tickets now</p>

810238ARTS

Start Time(s): <p>Event is from 6pm to 10pm</p>

FINANCIAL PLUS COOL CITY ART AUCTION

FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

SEVEN DEGREES OF COOL IN DOWNTOWN FLINT

COOL SPONSORS –
Financial Plus Federal Credit Union

HealthPlus of Michigan

Franklin Benefit Solutions

Gazall Lewis & Associates Architects Inc

COOL CITY – Downtown Flint Rocks!
 

3 COOL ART ORGANIZATIONS –

Art at the Market – (at the Capital Theater, 600 Harrison St)

Buckham Gallery – (134 ½ W Second St at Buckham Alley)

Flint Hand Made – (at the Capital Theater, 600 Harrison St)

Greater Flint Arts Council – (816 S Saginaw St)

Greater Flint Creative Alliance – (at Churchill’s, 340 S Saginaw St)

COOL ARTISTS – Generous and talented local artists donate their work for this event!
 

COOL MUSICIANS – Our local musicians put the OO back in cOOl!
 

COOL CATERERS – Fandangles’ at the Marketplace in Flushing,
 

COOL VOLUNTEERS – Hundreds of dedicated members of the Greater Flint Community!
 

ADMISSION IS $25 ADVANCE PURCHASE OR $30 AT THE DOOR TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM ANY OF THE FIVE PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

FOR INFORMATION CALL 810-238-ARTS OR VISIT wwwgeneseefuncom
 

Cool City Art Auction

03-26-2010 - 03-26-2010

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The Creative Alliance/Red Ink Studios/Buckham Gallery/Greater Flint Arts Council

The Creative Alliance/Red Ink Studios/Buckham Gallery/Greater Flint Arts Council -

Admission: Tickets for this frolicking night are $30 which includes admission, food, beverages and live entertainment Tickets can be purchased from the organization of your choice The agency you purchase your ticket from will be the beneficiary of your admission

Start Time(s): All 4 auctions begin at 5:30

The exciting Cool City Art Auction is approaching fast The hippest party in mid winter will have some of the most exciting original artwork, music, food and beverages The preview will happen on the 2nd Friday ArtWalk (Buckham and GFAC only) and the actual evening of fun and silent auctions will happen on March 26, 5:30-10:00 PM All 4 auctions begin at 5:30 The auctions close at the times indicated below The 2009 Cool City Art Auction will benefit 4 organizations and will take place at 4 locations along the Saginaw Street Corridor: 

1) The Creative Alliance at Churchill’s (340 S Saginaw St)
Auction closes at 8:30PM
2) Red Ink Studios at the Wade Trim Building (555 S Saginaw St –Suite 100)
Auction closes at 9:00 PM
3) Buckham Gallery (134 ½ W Second St)
Auction closes at 9:30 PM
4) Greater Flint Arts Council (816 S Saginaw St)
Auction closes at 10:00 PM

Tickets for this frolicking night are $30 which includes admission, food, beverages and live entertainment Tickets can be purchased from the organization of your choice The agency you purchase your ticket from will be the beneficiary of your admission

GFAC is very grateful to our sponsors
for making this event possible:
Financial Plus Federal Credit Union
Fandangles’ at the Market Place in Flushing
HealthPlus of Michigan
Franklin Benefit Solutions
For more information visit geneseefuncom
call 810238ARTS
or email: gfac@greaterflintartscouncilorg
 

Proceeds to benefit local arts agencies!

DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE

03-28-2010 - 03-28-2010

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Flint Youth Theatre

www.flintyouththeatre.org

Flint Youth Theatre - 1220 E Kearsley St Flint MI 48503

Admission: <p>$5</p>

810-237-1530

sramirez@flintyouththeatre.org

www.flintyouththeatre.org

Start Time(s): <p>6:00pm</p>

An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet cafe A stranger at the next table who has had enough A dead man with a lot of loose ends A wildly imaginative new comedy about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world

HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT

04-10-2010 - 04-10-2010

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The Whiting

http://www.thewhiting.com

The Whiting - 1241 E Kearsley Street Flint MI 48503

Admission: $17 / $27 / $38 / $45

810-237-7333

http://www.thewhiting.com

Start Time(s): 8pm

Oscar-nominee Hal Holbrook returns in his acclaimed Tony Award-winning one-man show which celebrates the humor, satirical wit and timeless observations of Mark Twain For nearly 50 years, Holbrook has enthralled audiences around the world with Twain's unique take on politics, culture and the world! Holbrook edits and changes his show to fit the times He has more than 16 hours of Twain's material in his repertoire and makes each performance a unique and memorable experience A must-see treasure of American theatre!

Jazz Vespers

04-16-2010 - 04-16-2010

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Woodside Church

Woodside Church - 1509 E Court St Flint Michigan 48503

Admission: Free!

Start Time(s): 6:00 pm

Woodside Church invites everyone to this worship service held in a coffee house setting with readings and music A variety of local artists lend their talents to enhance the experience Light refreshments are served

High Tea & Symphony

04-17-2010 - 04-17-2010

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Woodside Church

Woodside Church - 1509 E Court St Flint Michigan 48503

Admission: Donation of $35

Start Time(s): 5:30 pm

Join us for a dining experience designed to complement the Flint Symphony's performance later in the evening The event includes a four-course gourmet dinner and music in an art gallery setting featuring works by local artists The event will conclude in plenty of time to attend the Symphony performance However, symphony tickets are not included

Scrapbook Marathon

04-17-2010 - 04-17-2010

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St John's Moms Club

St John's in Davison - 505 Dayton Davison MI 48423

Admission: Parishioners ($35), Non-Parishioners ($40), Late Registration After April 1st ($50) 810-265-3440 send registration to 2238 Antrim Ct, Davison MI 48423

810-265-3440

JENAUGER@CHARTER.NET

Start Time(s): 9 am -9 pm

9am - 9pm scrapbook marathon Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks provided Goodie bag, door prizes, grand prize and swap table Vendors on site, Hello Gorgeous Salon, album embosser, pre-made kits, Creative Memories and more!

PROJECT

04-23-2010 - 04-23-2010

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The Whiting

http://www.thewhiting.com

The Whiting - 1241 E Kearsley Street Flint MI 48503

Admission: All Seats $30

810-237-7333

http://www.thewhiting.com

Start Time(s): 8pm

Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, PROJECT is a dynamic young instrumental ensemble that is thrilling diversified audiences with their high energy shows and innovative style Blending their classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles, their sound can only be described as a fusion of jazz and world music, with elements of hip-hop and popular music Featuring Greg Pattillo's famous beatbox flute playing, PROJECT provides a new experience for the next generation of music lovers!

THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

04-27-2010 - 05-01-2010

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The Whiting

http://www.thewhiting.com

The Whiting - 1241 E Kearsley Street Flint MI 48503

Admission: All Seats $30

810-237-7333

http://www.thewhiting.com

Start Time(s): 7pm on Tuesday and 8pm on Saturday

Imagine seeing one of your favorite books brought to life The Whiting, in collaboration with The American Place Theatre in New York City, presents professionally staged verbatim theatrical adaptations of significant American literary works In this New York Times bestseller set during the Civil Rights Movement, a young girl's search for the truth about her mother leads her to three beekeeping sisters and the discovery of the real meaning of family This presentation of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES is a production of The American Place Theatre?s Literature to Life Arts Education Program, led by Artistic Director Wynn Handman

Predators

01-10-2010 - 05-02-2010

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Sloan Museum

http://www.sloanlongway.org

Sloan Museum - 1221 E Kearsley Street Flint MI 48503

Admission: $6 adults, $5 Seniors, $4 children (3-11)

Start Time(s): Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday - Sunday Noon - 5:00 PM **Please Note: Buick Gallery is not open on Sundays**

Do common house cats and the big cats of Africa still have common traits? What is the most dangerous animal in the ocean? Join Sloan Museum as we take you on an adventurous look into the lives of Predators

Alpha Montessori School Exhibition / ARTWALK

04-09-2010 - 05-07-2010

Greater Flint Arts Council

Greater Flint Arts Council - 816 S Saginaw St Flint MI 48502

Admission: Free and open to the public

Start Time(s): ARTWALK and RECEPTION: Friday, April 9th, 6-9pm Exhibition times: M-F, 9am-5pm

Original works of art by student artists who attend Alpha Montessori School in Flint, Michigan Artists ages are from 14 months to 6 years old 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

Jazz Vespers

06-18-2010 - 06-18-2010

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Woodside Church

Woodside Church - 1509 E Court St Flint Michigan 48503

Admission: Free!

Start Time(s): 6:00 pm

Woodside Church invites everyone to this worship service held in a coffee house setting with readings and music A variety of local artists lend their talents to enhance the experience Light refreshments are served