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The Flint Cultural Center invites you on a journey of discovery
and imagination to a place where you can experience entertainment,
embrace knowledge, and dream beyond the world that is known. As
home to a group of nationally-recognized cultural institutions
aimed at furthering the arts, sciences and humanities, the Flint
Cultural Center offers a truly unique educational and entertainment
resource. Through live performances, unique exhibits, classes
and more, the Flint Cultural Center brings it ALL within your
reach! Institutions on the Flint Cultural Center campus include
Sloan Museum & Research Center, Longway Planetarium, The Whiting,
Flint Youth Theatre, Flint Institute of Arts and Flint Institute
of Music.
CLOSED
EASTER SUNDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING,
CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY, NEW YEAR'S EVE AND NEW YEAR'S
DAY.
"SLOAN
MUSEUM"
And
"BUICK GALLERY AND
RESEARCH CENTER"
WHERE HISTORY
AND SCIENCE COME ALIVE!
The Alfred P. Sloan Museum invites
all to explore history, science, culture, technology and the world
around us like never before! From
fur trading and pioneer life, to lumbering, carriage making, and
the automobile boom of General Motors, the museum brings history,
culture, and technology to life. Journey
through the past and enjoy exciting hands-on activities and one-of-a-kind
experiences full of family fun! Enjoy award-winning traveling
exhibits, informative state-of-the-art displays and diverse educational
activities all year round.
(810) 237-3450 ..... SloanMuseum.org
Sloan Museum's Buick Gallery
and Research Center features over 25 classic and concept Buicks,
Chevrolets, and other locally built automobiles. Featured vehicles
on exhibit are the 1910 Buick Bug race car, 1951 Buick XP-300
and 1954 Buick Wildcat II concept cars, and a Hellcat Tank Destroyer
built by Buick during World War II. Adjacent to the Buick Gallery
is the museum's Perry Archives. The Archives houses a wide array
of photographs, records, and objects chronicling the people and
history of Flint and Genesee County, Michigan.
(810) 237-3439
SLOAN
MUSEUM PRESENTS
ossibilities"
EXCITING
EXHIBITS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!
"Pierson
Doll Collection: Portraits in Miniature"
(Included in Package Price)
September 6, 2008 - May, 2010
After 17 years in storage, the Pierson
Doll Collection is available at the Sloan Museum. Come see over
100 historical figures in their historical settings, the First
Ladies as well as the Japanese Dolls that inspired Carol Pierson
who had a mission - using dolls to teach history and traditions.
Throughout her life, Carol Pierson collected many dolls in her
travels and in 1966 she donated the figures to the Sloan Museum.
They were on continuous exhibit until 1991, when it became clear
that the effects of light, heat and dust were damaging them. The
people and events depicted by the figures are Carol Pierson's
very personal view of important events in world and American history.
"General
Motors in Art, Cars & Stars"
(Included in Package Price)
September 27 to January 11, 2009
Automotive art in its many forms reflects the interest and passion
for the dynamic automotive world. In honor of General Motors 100th
Anniversary, Sloan Museum and the Horsepower Hall of Fame are
teaming up to present an outstanding selection of General Motors
automotive art from some of the most creative, innovative and
collectible nationally known automotive artists. Pieces representing
General Motors past, present and future automobiles will astound
you whether you're an enthusiast or a novice!!
"Flint
and the American Dream"
(Included in Package Price)
Ongoing Exhibit
Flint's dramatic history as the birthplace of General Motors
comes to life at the Alfred P. Sloan Museum. Flint and the American
Dream takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Flint in
the 20th century - from the birth of the auto industry to the
present. Here visitors encounter the ups and downs of General
Motors, the birht of the UAW, Flint's role as the "Arsenal
of Democracy" and what life was like during the 50s, 60s
and 70s. The gallery is packed with over 600 artifacts and photographs,
including rare antique automobiles, colorful neon signs, period
clothing, household furnishings and commercial goods.
SPECIAL
EVENTS, ACTIVITIES
AND/OR WORKSHOPS
CAR
SHOWS
"Summer
Auto Fair"
(Not Included in Package Price)
Annual Two-Day Event Happening in June
Time - TBA
This event is a fun-filled two-day show with plenty of music,
entertainment, vendors and of course, automobiles! The Flint Cultural
Center campus becomes home to more than 600 of the best looking
cars, trucks and motorcycles around. The event kicks off Friday
evening with an at-will cruise from the Flushing A&W restaurant.
Then on Saturday and Sunday, enjoy lectures, Feature Cars, exhibits,
planetarium shows, kids activities, music and much much more!
"Golden
Memories Car Show"
(Not Included in Package Price)
Annual One-Day Event Happening in September
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Visit the Flint Cultural Center Campus for a day of authentic
antique automobiles that date back to 1955 and earlier. All authentic/original
motorized vehicles at 50 years old are eligible to enter.
ABOUT
SLOAN MUSEUM
HISTORY
Travel
back in time to when Flint was a center for fur trade and lumbering.
Stand beside an 1880's
Flint-built carriage and catch a glimpse of how the transportation
boom of the 19th century turned Flint into the "Vehicle City."
Experience Flint's dramatic history as the birthplace of General
Motors during the 20th century and celebrate its strong traditions
of manufacturing, craftsmanship, service, labor and management.
Discover how the automotive industry brought people from various
cultures to Flint and see how its history has evolved as illustrated
by rare automobiles, period clothing, commercial goods, household
furnishings and more! Enjoy hands-on activities that show what
life was like in the early days of this mid-michigan town.
DISCOVERY
CENTER
How
many bones are in the human body? How long will a top spin? Discovesr
science and history fun as you experiment with gravity, magnetism,
weights and more balances, motion and more! Build a bridge and
test its strength. Learn about sound vibrations. Experience the
joys of discovery, building and creativity in these playful hands-on
learning environments that provide informal experiences in history,
science and technology.
TECHNOLOGY
Can
you imagine life without an electric hair dryer, television or
even an automobile? Technology has revolutionized almost every
aspect of our daily lives! Explore how innovative inventions and
household gadgets like the electric oven and radio have changed
our lives. Try your hand at a 1911 engine crank and experience
the changing techology of the automotive industry. Discover how
technological advancements in the automotive world continue today
with a look at automotive racing in "Designed for Speed."
CULTURE
Sit
down for a "tea party" amongst the fancy furnishings
in a 19th Century Victorian Parlor. Put on your poodle skirts
and roll up your sleeves for a snack in a 1950's style Halfway
Cafe. Experience the many culture changes that have evolved in
Flint as this farm town grew into an automotive boom town. Journey
through the 20th century and discover how fashion, housing, vacationing
and more have changed with the times.
GIFT
SHOP
The
Sloan Museum Store is filled with unique souvenirs, Michigan and
Flint memorabilia, children's toys, educational activities and
automotive collectibles for purchase.
HOURS
Weekdays from 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekends from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY,
THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY, NEW YEAR'S EVE
AND NEW YEAR'S DAY.
"LONGWAY
PLANETARIUM"
Explore
the wonders of outer space and experience scientific discovery
at Michigan's largest planetarium. Longway's Sky Theater is equipped
with the latest Digistar II technology, producing amazing three-dimensional
star fields and astounding special effects. Travel
through the solar system or to the edge of a black hole during
Sky Theater planetarium shows; or Dazzle
your senses with all-new laser shows. Hands-on family science
activities and special exhibits are also presented throughout
the year.
Longway Planetarium is more than just a place to learn about the
night sky. It's truly a unique blending of science, art, technology
and fun into an experience for the whole family.
Discover what makes Longway Planetarium so much more than just
a planetarium!
(810) 237-3400 ..... Longway.org
MATINEE
SKY/LASER SHOWS
(Included,
unless otherwise stated, when optional Longway Planetarium tickets
are bought during the purchase of a Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium
Family FunPak and/or any other Flint Cultural Center "Overnight
Pure FunPak" that offers the below shows.)
TBA
EVENING
STAR/LASER ODYSSEY SHOWS
(Evening
Laser shows available, unless otherwise stated, through Longway
Planetaruim's Evening Laser Show FunPak and/or any other Flint
Cultural Center "Overnight Pure FunPak" that offers
the below laser shows. Admission price included in package price
when purchased.)
"Pink
Floyd: The Wall"
(Not Included in Package Price Unless Stated)
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Starting at 9:30 p.m.
Recommended for adults
Siit back, relax and become comfortably numb as Longway sets
Pink Floyd's immortal music to dazzling laser lights!
LONGWAY
SPECIAL EVENTS
(Not Included In Package Purchase Price Unless Stated.)
TBA
WORKSHOPS/CLASSES
(Not Included In Package Purchase Price Unless Stated.)
"New
Telescope Users Class"
(Not Included in Package Price)
January 10, 2009
February 14, 2009
April 4, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Find out how to properly use your telescope with this interactive
workshop presented by Longway Planetarium Astronomer, Richard
Walker. Explore different types of telescopes, eyepieces, barlows
and calculating magnifications. Discover how to line up the finder
scope, what to look at and what you actually see. Also discover
useful magazines, charts, books and other publications.
Cost is $10.00 per person or $25.00 per family up to four.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is a must. Call (810) 237-3409.
"THE
FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS"
One of Michigan's largest and most enduring fine arts museums,
the Flint Institute of Arts just finished renovations and expansions
and reopened in September, 2005. An award-winning museum, the
Flint Institute of Arts houses the largest private collection
in Michigan, with objects representing a diversity of cultures
- from ancient Rome and Asia, to contemporary America and Europe.
The Flint Institute of Arts also hosts the finest touring exhibits
and offers art classes for students of all ages. Visitors can
enjoy the Art-A-La-Carte film and lecture series, the Sunday Bray
Gallery concerts, and the Friends of Modern Art film series offered
at various times throughout the year.
(ALL GALLERIES ARE CLOSED ON MONDAY)
Visitors
can also enjoy browsing and shopping at FIA's Museum Shop featuring
jewelry, toys, books and other merchandise inspired by exhibitions
and the FIA's permanent collection. Or, take a break at the FIA
Cafe, serving Starbucks coffee. The Museum Shop and Cafe are open
Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(810) 234-1695 ..... FlintArts.org
EXCITING
EXHIBITS OF THE ARTS!
"Las
Artes de Mexico: From the Collection of the Gilcrease Museum"
(Included in Package Price)
October 25, 2008 to January 4, 2009
Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries
This exhibition was organized by the Gilcrease Museum and
presents 115 objects that celebrates the rich and diverse artistic
traditions of Mexico. The exhibition covers 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, and includes pottery, textiles, paintings, folk
art and prints.
"Masterpieces
of European Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce"
(Included in Package Price)
November 28, 2008 to March 8, 2009
C.S. Mott Wing
Comprised of fifty-six paintings, this exhibit provides audiences
with an unforgettable experience of timeless works of art that
traverse the stylistic development of the European painting tradition,
from the early 14th to the late 19th century. The collection includes
outstanding examples of Italian Renaissance paintings on panel,
Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Classical, Academic and the Pre-Raphaelites.
Among the many masters included in the exhibition are works by
Anthony van Dyck, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Jean-Leon Gerome, Francisco
de Goya, EdwardBuren-Jones, Angelica Kauffman, Jusepe de Ribera,
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Peter Paul Rubens, James Tissot and Francisco
de Zurbaran.
"Impressions:
The Lithographic Image"
(Included in Package Price)
December 6, 2008 to January 18, 2009
Ford Graphics Gallery
Focusing on the great diversity of styles and techniques associated
with lithography, these exhibit prints are drawn from the FIA's
permanent collection and represent a selection of 19th and 20th
century artists including Childe Hassam, Thomas Hart Benton, Pablo
Picasso and Roy Lichtenstein.
"MAGIC
MOMENTS: Works on Paper by Ed Fraga"
(Included in Package Price)
January 24 to March 8, 2009
Ford Graphics Gallery
"Comics,
Heroes, And American Visual Culture"
(Included in Package Price)
January 24 to April 26, 2009
Hodge Gallery
"BEYOND
THE FRAME: African American Comic Book Artists "
(Included in Package Price)
January 24 to April 26, 2009
Temporary Exhibition Gallery
"POP!:
Prints from the FIA's Collection"
(Included in Package Price)
March 14 to May 10, 2009
Ford Graphics Gallery
"DALE
CHIHULY: Legend and Legacy"
(Included in Package Price)
May 23 to September 8, 2009
Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries
"CITYSCAPES:
Sabina Klein"
(Included in Package Price)
May 16 to July 12, 2009
Ford Graphics Gallery
SPECIAL
EVENTS, LECTURES, AND/OR FAMILY ACTIVITIES
"The
Annual Flint Art Fair"
(NOT Included in Package Price)
Second Weekend in June.
Become one of the many thousands of people each year who look
forward to the second weekend in June for one of the premier events
Flint has to offer, the Flint Art Fair. Ranked in the top 80 of
art fairs nationally, according to Sunshine Artist Magazine, the
Flint Art Fair has been a summer destination for over 20,000 art
fair lovers throughout Michigan and Canada for the past 37 years.
From sculpture, ceramics, and glass art, to paintings, photography,
textiles, fine jewelry, and wood creations, the fair showcases
distinctive, hand-made treasures for collectors of all types.
Listen to local music by some of the areas best
musicians, stop by the concessions tent and enjoy a soda or bratwurst,
and for those 21 years of age or older, quench your thirst with
an "adult" beverage at the Sidewalk Cafe. Friday from
6 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy a FREE evening of Pre-Fair music. (The
grounds to the Art Fair will not be open Friday evening.)
"2nd
Annual Beer Tasting"
(NOT Included in Package Price)
First Weekend in October, 2009
Time TBA
Enjoy beer, brats and bands to celebrate Oktoberfest with
the FIA!
"3rd
Annual First Frost Art & Fine Crafts Fair"
(NOT Included in Package Price)
November, 2009
Time TBA
This fine arts festival is sure to impress the most discriminating
shopper. Artists are hand selected for quality and uniqueness
of merchandise including items made from glass, wood, metal, clay
and more. Gift-wrapping, light fare and other holiday items offered.
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
TBA
THE
FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS' THEATER FILMS
(Theater Films are NOT Included in Package
Price)
The Flint Institute of Arts' Theater
presents quality avant-grade, independent, and international films
that otherwise would not be seen in the Flint area. Films are
screened every weekend in the beautifully renovated FIA auditiorium,
in the comfort of plush theater-style seating and a state-of-the-art
sound system. Please visit flintarts.org for a listing of shows.
"Art
a la Carte"
(The Art a la Carte Series is Free of
Charge and is included in Package Price)
Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m
Isabel Hall at FIA.
Art a la Carte is a series of informative
programs focusing on the arts. Visitors are encourged to bring
lunch. Coffee, tea and cookies are provided. For a listing of
videos, please visit flintarts.org
"THE
WHITING"
The
Whiting has been widely praised as one of the most beautiful concert
halls in the nation, a recent 7 million dollar renovation has
further enhanced its elegant style and comfort. The best and brightest
stars illuminate the stage of this 2,100 seat theater from classical
music, theater, and dance to big-name Broadway shows and legendary
entertainers. The Whiting is also home to the Flint Symphony Orchestra,
Flint Youth Theatre's Once Upon A Time Series and the Cultural
Center's Showcase Series, featuring outstanding artists and professional
Touring groups from around the world.
(810) 237-7333 ..... TheWhiting.com
(Look for upcoming discount
packages to The Whiting shows in the fall and winter of 2008/2009)
THE CULTURAL CENTERS SHOWCASE
SERIES, 2008-2009
October 3rd, Collage dance
Collective @ 8 p.m.
October 10th, Vagabond Opera @ 8 p.m.
October 16th, War of the Worlds
and The Lost World @ 7:30 p.m.
November 11th, The Kite Runner @ 7:30 p.m.
November 14th, The Kite Runner @ 8 p.m.
December 20th, Flint Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Pops @ 7 p.m.
December 21st, Flint Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops @ 3 p.m.
January 16, Vance Gilbert @ 8 p.m.
January 18th, An Evening with Bill Cosby @ 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.
January 30th, Harmonia @ 8 p.m.
February 5th, Garrison Keillor @ 7:30 p.m.
February 6th, Bob the Builder LIVE! @ 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
February 13th, The Four Tops @ 8 p.m.
February 20th, Sophie Milman @ 8
p.m.
February 28th, Jesus Christ Superstar @ 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
March 3rd & 4th, The Wizard of Oz @ 7:30 p.m.
March 11th, DRUMLine Live @ 7:30 p.m.
March 28th, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul @ 8 p.m.
April 3rd, Dance China NY @ 8 p.m.
April 18th, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials @ 8 p.m.
April 28th, Zora @ 7:30 p.m.
May 2nd, Zora @ 8 p.m.
May 7th, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy @ 7:30 p.m.
July 18th, Joffrey Midwest Summer Intensive @ 2 p.m. & 6:30
p.m.
Patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Whiting encourages NOT to bring newborns, infants or babies to
the theater and ask that you consider others when deciding to
bring small children to the theatre. Please take into account
age recommendations when available. Children who cause disruptions
or who are unable to sit quietly throughout a performance may
be asked to leave with a guardian. No refunds will be given.
Directions
to the Flint Cultural Center
From I-75 Northbound Take I-475 North to Exit 8A,
(Robert T. Longway Blvd.) Turn RIGHT at first stop light (Robert
T. Longway Blvd.) Turn RIGHT on first street (Forest St.)
From I-75 Southbound Take I-475 North to Exit 8A,
(Robert T. Longway Blvd.) Turn LEFT at second stop light (Robert
T. Longway Blvd.) Turn RIGHT on first street (Forest St.)
From I-69 East or Westbound Take I-475 North to
Exit 8A, (Robert T. Longway Blvd.) Turn RIGHT at first stop light
(Robert T. Longway Blvd.) Turn RIGHT on first street (Forest St.)
From US-23 Northbound Take I-69 East, Flint Exit,
Take I-475 North to exit 8A, (Robert T. Longway Blvd.) Turn RIGHT
at first stop light (Robert T. Longway Blvd.) Turn RIGHT on first
street (Forest St.)
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