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Greater Flint Arts Council

Greater Flint Arts Council provides arts and cultural programming and support services to Genesee County. Our programs and services are focused on 5 areas including: Local Arts Agencies, Local Artists, Arts Education, Marketing of Arts and Cultural Progra

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    Greater Flint Arts Council

    816 S. Saginaw St.
    Flint, MI 48502

    Phone: 810-238-2787

    Fax: 810-238-6879

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    07/06/10- 08/13/10

    Tunes At Noon U of M Pavilion Tunes At Noon Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at U of M Pavilion July 6-August 13, 2010 Local musicians from all genere of music.  Every M-F, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM at the UM-Fllint Pavilion on Saginaw St. July 28 5 Miles to the Groove  Fusion July 29 Sound Proof                  Jazz July 30 Lester's Blues              Blues Aug 2...

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    08/06/10- 08/08/10

    29th Annual Flint Jazz Festival Riverbank Park in Downtown Flint 29th Annual Flint Jazz Festival Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Riverbank Park in Downtown Flint August 6-August 8, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 29th Annual Flint Jazz Festival Including Local, Regional & National Jazz Musicians ~ Head Liners are; Flint's own Sherman Mitchell & Friends Friday, Aug 6, 7-8:30 PM ~ Saturday, Aug 7, 7-8:30 PM Freda Payne, A Tribute to Ella Fritzgerald ~ Sunday, Aug 8, 7-8:30 PM Jon Secada ~ Free and Open to the Public Fri 5:30- 6:30   Ben Schlatter       7-8:30   Sherman Mitchell & Friends Sat...

    09/09/10- 09/11/10

    Flint Festival of Quilts Greater Flint Arts Council Flint Festival of Quilts Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council September 9-September 11, 2010 Flint Festival of Quilts Different locations in beautiful downtown Flint and Flint's Culutral Campus Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint • Admission: Free Flint African American Quilters Guild “The Busy Hands of Quilters” Flint African American Quilters Guild is hosting...

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    07/23/10	Book Bizarre Greater Flint Arts Council Book Bizarre Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council July 23, 2010 Come join us for an evening of local authors as they take to the mic to discuss and read from their books. Authors will also be on hand to sell their books and meet the public as well. Authors - Jennie Moench • Amber Lakes Glen Birdsall • Chris Ringler Dangerous Lee • Mark Eller Chris Reed • KJ Hooten Kellean Brandon • Rajah E. Smart Spoken Word by Olivia Brown Theory Arian Muhammad David Allard Drew Nelson This is a FREE event with snacks & drinks!
    06/11/10	Second Friday ArtWalk 6-9 PM Greater Flint Arts Council Second Friday ArtWalk 6-9 PM Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council June 11, 2010 Michigan Artist Invitational Featuring Original Works by Denise Willing Booher-Fenton, Nancy Jackson - Grand Blanc, Eric Jones - Mt. Morris, Michael Littlejohn - Flint Music by Pacasso Canvas, Free Food & Beverages, (June 11, 6-9 PM Only)
    05/14/10- 06/03/10	University of Michigan-Flint Annual Student Art Exhibition Greater Flint Arts Council University of Michigan-Flint Annual Student Art Exhibition Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council May 14-June 3, 2010 An exhibition of works by students of the Univesity of Michigan-Flint art department. All media will be represented.
    04/09/10- 05/07/10	Alpha Montessori School Exhibition / ARTWALK Greater Flint Arts Council Alpha Montessori School Exhibition / ARTWALK Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council April 9-May 7, 2010 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.
    02/12/10- 03/05/10	Michigan African American Artists Exhibition / ARTWALK Greater Flint Arts Council Michigan African American Artists Exhibition / ARTWALK Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council February 12-March 5, 2010 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.
    01/08/10- 02/05/10	GFAC Members All Media Exhibition / ARTWALK Greater Flint Arts Council GFAC Members All Media Exhibition / ARTWALK Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council January 8-February 5, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 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.
    12/11/09- 12/24/09	Michigan Glass Artist Invitational Greater Flint Arts Council Michigan Glass Artist Invitational Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council December 11-December 24, 2009 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. MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
    11/13/09- 12/04/09	Michigan Clay Artists Invitational Greater Flint Arts Council Michigan Clay Artists Invitational Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council November 13-December 4, 2009 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.
    10/09/09- 11/06/09	The Joann A. Downing Michigan Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Artists Invitational Greater Flint Arts Council The Joann A. Downing Michigan Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Artists Invitational Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council October 9-November 6, 2009 Original works of art by LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender)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.
    08/14/09- 09/04/09	Michigan Artists Invitational Exhibition/Artwalk Greater Flint Arts Council Michigan Artists Invitational Exhibition/Artwalk Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council August 14-September 4, 2009 This month's GFAC Exhibition will feature the Michigan Artists Invitational featuring: Robert Huebel, Flushing, MI – Mixed Media   EmmaLee Ledingham, Grand Blanc, MI – Photography   Colleen Reddy, Grand Blanc, MI – Acrylic Paintings   Barbara White, Flushing, MI - Acrylic Paintings   The exhibition reception is Friday August 14 from 6-9pm and is free and open to the public....
    08/07/09- 08/09/09	The Flint Jazz Festival Riverbank Park in Downtown Flint The Flint Jazz Festival Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Riverbank Park in Downtown Flint August 7-August 9, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (1.5 Stars): The Flint Jazz Festival is held in Riverbank Park in downtown Flint. The Festival provides a venue for local talent and helps cultivate Flint's local music scene. The festival also gives attendees a chance to see regional and national headliners perform. Food vendors, local non-profit organizations, and arts and handicraft vendors add to the magic and color of the Festival. Flint Jazz Festival brings together a diverse crowd of over 10,000 people in downtown Flint. The 2009 Festival will be...
    07/06/09- 08/14/09	TUNES AT NOON U of M Pavilion TUNES AT NOON Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at U of M Pavilion July 6-August 14, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (2.8 Stars): Ninety minutes of FREE live music daily. Come enjoy your lunch to great music Monday through Friday for six weeks. A diverse blend of music will be presented by Michigan musicians including jazz, blues, rock, gospel and more.FREE live music daily Monday through Friday, from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm, at the University of Michigan - Flint Pavilion. Come enjoy your lunch to great music. July 6 Dred Flintstone- Jazz July 7 Hey J’s - Class ic Country & Oldies July 8...
    06/12/09	June ARTWALK and Exhibition Greater Flint Arts Council June ARTWALK and Exhibition Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council June 12, 2009 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.The artists for the June exhibition are: Anne Furnaris – Waterford, MI (Acylic on canvas), Cathy Rickman – Flint, MI (Photography), Michael Zaitz...
    05/15/09- 06/05/09	U of M-Flint Student Exhibition / ARTWALK Greater Flint Arts Council U of M-Flint Student Exhibition / ARTWALK Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council May 15-June 5, 2009 Original works of art by students of U of M - Flint. 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. This months music: Jazz
    02/13/09- 03/06/09	Michigan African American Artists Exhibition / ARTWALK Greater Flint Arts Council Michigan African American Artists Exhibition / ARTWALK Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council February 13-March 6, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 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.
    12/02/08- 12/04/08	EMPTY BOWLS 2008 - FUNDRAISER FOR CHARITY U of M Pavilion EMPTY BOWLS 2008 - FUNDRAISER FOR CHARITY Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at U of M Pavilion December 2-December 4, 2008 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...
    09/27/08	Michigan/Flint AIDS WALK U of M Pavilion Michigan/Flint AIDS WALK Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at U of M Pavilion September 27, 2008 Wellness HIV/AIDS Services Registration at Noon, Walk at 2pm from the UofM Pavilion, Downtown.
    09/11/08- 10/06/08	Michigan Quilt Artists Invitational featuring Greater Flint Arts Council Michigan Quilt Artists Invitational featuring Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council September 11-October 6, 2008 The September GFAC exhibition will feature the Michigan Quilt Artist Invitational. 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. Live Music with La Dolce Vita. Festival is for 3 days only;...
    08/08/08- 09/05/08	Flint Artist Market Invitational Exhibition/Artwalk Greater Flint Arts Council Flint Artist Market Invitational Exhibition/Artwalk Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council August 8-September 5, 2008 The August GFAC exhibition will feature the Flint Artist Market. This event will be sponsored by the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce. The opening will be on Friday; August 8, 2008 from 6-9pm. Refreshments will be provided. Music provided by the Len Bland Blues Band. Cuisine by Rolls are Ready. The exhibition will run through September 5, 2008.
    08/01/08	Comedy and Open MIC Night - LGBT Event Good Beans Cafe Comedy and Open MIC Night - LGBT Event Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Good Beans Cafe August 1, 2008 Parents For Lesbians And Gays (PFLAG) and The Greater Flint Arts Council begins a new season of Out 'N About events with Comedy on August 1, 2008 COMEDY and OPEN MIC NIGHT Headliner: Comedian MIKE NEUBECKER, the 'Stand Up Dad' Plus Open Mic for Musicians, Singers and Poets. Everyone...
    07/04/08	FLINT 4th of July Festival Atwood Stadium FLINT 4th of July Festival Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Atwood Stadium July 4, 2008 This is a time for the Greater Flint Community to come together to celebrate our heritage of freedom and independence. Citizens from all over the Genesee County area come to the festival. This celebration of the birth of our nation includes activities for the whole family. Great food, live music, arts & crafts, games and more fun than you can pack into a single day This year's celebration will be topped off with the finest display of fireworks ever presented in Genesee...
    05/02/08	ArtServe Hosting Regional Community Meetings Greater Flint Arts Council ArtServe Hosting Regional Community Meetings Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council May 2, 2008 ArtServe Michigan in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, the Greater Flint Arts Council, the city of Marquette, the U.P. Children's Museum, Michigan Nonprofit Association and NorthSky Nonprofit Network will host a series of regional meetings during the next 4-weeks. Anyone interested in Michigan's arts, cultural and creative communities to include artists, arts educators, creative professionals, concerned parents, community leaders etc., are encouraged to attend...
    12/14/07- 01/04/08	Michigan Glass Artists Invitational Greater Flint Arts Council Michigan Glass Artists Invitational Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council December 14, 2007-January 4, 2008 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.
    12/04/07- 12/05/07	Empty Bowls U of M - Flint Empty Bowls Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at U of M - Flint December 4-December 5, 2007 Ceramic bowls, made by the loving hands of local artists at the Flint Institute of Arts 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 Flint and the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Please help fill the empty bowls in our community!
    11/09/07- 11/30/07	Michigan Clay Artists Invitational Greater Flint Arts Council Michigan Clay Artists Invitational Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council November 9-November 30, 2007 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.
    11/02/07	Murder in the Gallery Greater Flint Arts Council Murder in the Gallery Presented by Greater Flint Arts Council at Greater Flint Arts Council November 2, 2007 Greater Flint Arts Council will conjure up the talents of Vertigo Productions as we stage a murder mystery dinner and silent art auction of mysterious art to solve the mystery of "Murder in the Gallery." "Murder in the Gallery" will take place at the GFAC Gallery, Friday, November 2, 2007 at 6PM. Tickets are available at the GFAC office or from members of our Board of Trustees for the deadly low price of $45 per person. Features of the event will be a full buffet dinner by the Temple, cash bar,...

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    • Event Name: 29th Annual Flint Jazz Festival
      "Great festival!"
      Review posted by: Kristina from Grand Blanc, MI, Jul 09, 2010
      

      I have attended the Flint jazz fest for the past 6 years now and every year I am blown away by the talent. This jazz fest is nice because it is right by the river and parking is close by and free.... Expand

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      I have attended the Flint jazz fest for the past 6 years now and every year I am blown away by the talent. This jazz fest is nice because it is right by the river and parking is close by and free. Always feel safe, even at night in Downtown Flint. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Flint Jazz Festival
      "Flint Jazz Festival '09"
      Comment posted by: Michael G. Nastos from Ann Arbor, MI., Aug 01, 2009
      

      Hey Flint - come out and see Sherman Mitchell on Saturday!!! He is your living treasure of jazz, and the great Detroit pianist Charles Boles will be in his band. Mr. Mitchell is approaching his 80th... Expand

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      Hey Flint - come out and see Sherman Mitchell on Saturday!!! He is your living treasure of jazz, and the great Detroit pianist Charles Boles will be in his band. Mr. Mitchell is approaching his 80th birthday, and still plays strong jazz. You owe it to yourself to hear a living legend, and Flint's favorite son of this music. No excuses!!! Collapse

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    • Event Name: TUNES AT NOON
      "pacasso canvas"
      Review posted by: Flint Township resident from Flint, MI USA, Jul 15, 2009
      

      Love the Tunes at Noon. I was able for the first time to hear Pacasso Canvas. The band has such a great smooth jazzy sound. The keyboardist can move his fingers. Thanks Greater Flint Arts Council for... Expand

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      Love the Tunes at Noon. I was able for the first time to hear Pacasso Canvas. The band has such a great smooth jazzy sound. The keyboardist can move his fingers. Thanks Greater Flint Arts Council for great free sounds. Love all the new downtown restaurants. Downtown Flint is coming back. Collapse

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    • Event Name: TUNES AT NOON
      "Excellent show"
      Review posted by: DHS Employee from Flint, MI, Jul 10, 2009
      

      Versatile was outstanding! Why do they not have a record deal?!? I want to know where they are playing next!

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      Versatile was outstanding! Why do they not have a record deal?!? I want to know where they are playing next!

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    • Event Name: TUNES AT NOON
      "TUNES @ NOON"
      Comment posted by: Ona Kay Goza from Flint, MI USA, Jun 30, 2009
      

      There is no better way to spend a lunch hour than to sit and listen to the Flint area's great musical talent! Thanks to the GFAC staff for their great effort.

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      There is no better way to spend a lunch hour than to sit and listen to the Flint area's great musical talent! Thanks to the GFAC staff for their great effort.

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    • Event Name: TUNES AT NOON
      "We are very excited, to hear you will be back this year!"
      Comment posted by: Debra DeMoss from Flint Twp. Michigan USA 48507, Jun 02, 2009
      

      I have enjoyed the Tunes at Noon, for the last couple of years & am so happy, to hear, that you will continue, this funfilled music, in Flint, MI. It is so uplifting & enjoyable. We are looking... Expand

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      I have enjoyed the Tunes at Noon, for the last couple of years & am so happy, to hear, that you will continue, this funfilled music, in Flint, MI. It is so uplifting & enjoyable. We are looking forward to July. Sincerely, Debra,Doris & Marc DeMoss:) Collapse

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    • Event Name: Michigan African American Artists Exhibition / ARTWALK
      "Walker"
      Review posted by: Stargazed from Flint, May 19, 2009
      

      I was walking downtown Flint when I saw a window full of people and I stopped. Glanced in the window with a supious type of glance went pass the window and came back. I stared into the large oversized... Expand

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      I was walking downtown Flint when I saw a window full of people and I stopped. Glanced in the window with a supious type of glance went pass the window and came back. I stared into the large oversized windows and just stood astonished by the number of people in downtown on a nice but chilly evening. There inside where people of many cultures and diverse backgrounds getting along. Laughing, talking, eating, enjoying music and the art. What can I say but wonderful....wonder...ful. A free event with beverages, food, and live music! Unseen in today - but not in downtown Flint. It has taken me a year to post my comments because I didnt know that this site existed either. Flint has it going on from my perspective. I can only thank those who have made this possible. Keep up the good work. I will be back to enjoy the festivities and venture out more and discover more in this community. Thanks for being here and thanks for being so welcoming and inviting. Wow what a jewel that is located in Flint,yes Collapse

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    • Event Name: GFAC Members All Media Exhibition / ARTWALK
      "A great Friday night"
      Review posted by: Paul Rozycki from Flint, Mi, Sep 13, 2008
      

      The Second Friday Artwalk is not only a great way to see what artists in Flint and Genesee County are doing, but it is a great time to meet those involved in the arts community of Flint.

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      The Second Friday Artwalk is not only a great way to see what artists in Flint and Genesee County are doing, but it is a great time to meet those involved in the arts community of Flint.

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    • Event Name: The Flint Jazz Festival
      "small but interesting"
      Review posted by: Goombieking from lapeer, MI usa, May 24, 2008
      

      I attended the 2007 festival and it was nice. It wasn't a thrill a minute, but there was a nice variety of acts and I like the riverfront park. I'm looking forward to it again this year.

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      I attended the 2007 festival and it was nice. It wasn't a thrill a minute, but there was a nice variety of acts and I like the riverfront park. I'm looking forward to it again this year.

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    • Event Name: TUNES AT NOON
      "Always a winner"
      Review posted by: Don Louis from Grand Blanc, MI, May 14, 2008
      

      I've been to "Tunes" several times and it was a "Winner" every time. The sound quality outside under the tent leaves a little to be desired, but the "Live" quality way more than makes up for it. And... Expand

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      I've been to "Tunes" several times and it was a "Winner" every time. The sound quality outside under the tent leaves a little to be desired, but the "Live" quality way more than makes up for it. And it's FREE!!! This is a MUST DO for any live-music appreciator!!! Grab lunch at the U-M-F Pavilion, relax, and enjoy! Collapse

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