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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

EXCITING EXHIBITS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!

"Pierson Doll Collection: Portraits in Miniature"
(Included in Package Price)
Ongoing through January, 2011

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.

"From Here to There"
(Included in Package Price)
May 15 - September 6, 2010

Trains, planes, boats, automobiles and many other modes of transportation were designed over the ages to convey travelers ever more rapidly from point "A" to point "B." Explore the science behind different methods of locomotion. Lift, launch and levitate as you experiment with hands-on exhibits that make learning about gravity, friction and the laws of motion fun. Visitors can turn up the heat to launch a colorful hot air balloon and adjust wind speed to form fabric into an airfoil.

"Grossology"
(Included in Package Price)
September 18 - January 2, 2011

Sometimes it's stinky, sometimes it's crusty and sometimes it's slimy. Why does your body produce mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly, stinky things that many people think are gross? Find out in this colorful exhibit. It's interactive, challenging and just plain fun.

"CSI: Crime Scene Insects"
(Included in Package Price)
January 29, 2011 through May, 2011

See actual examples of what crime scene investigators study when insects are present at a crime scene (bugs are referred to as the “cleanup crew”). Visitors will see live fly hatchery, as well as live beetle, termite, centipede, millipede and mite displays, all of which play a role in the decomposition process and provide valuable information to investigators.

"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

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CAR SHOWS

"Sloan Summer Auto Fair"
(Not Included in Package Price)
Annual Two-Day Event Happening in June
(June, 2010)
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 mid-September
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A very special event exclusively for original or authentically restored vehicles produced in 1959 or earlier. 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.

"Fall Color Tour"
(Not Included in Package Price)
Annual One-Day Event Happening in late-September
Time - TBA
Join in for a leisurely trip along the rural roads of beatiful Mid-Michigan and enjoy an unhurried drive through the spectacular autumn beauty of Michigan. Check out the splendid small towns, quaint villages and proud farms of our region. This wonderful ride is open to anyone with an antique, classic, or special interest automobile that wishes to join the fun. The tour is an 80-mile, single day event, beginning at the Sloan Museum and winds and turns on all paved roads.

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.

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.

"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 PLANETARIUM SHOWS - STAR 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.)

"Solar System Safari"
(Not Included in Package Price)
Recommended for ages 5 and older
July 6 - September 4, 2010
Monday - Friday - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday - 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
A jungle adventurer uses a magical camera to take visitors on an exciting safari through the Solar System. The Sun, Moon, Planets and Dwarf Planets come to life, taking on unique personalities and describing their own characteristics and eccentricities. Students will learn about the characteristics of planets, as well as the current planetary status of Pluto, which is now known as a Dwarf Planet.

"Destination Moon"
(Not Included in Package Price)
Recommended for ages 9 and older
July 6 - September 4, 2010
Monday - Saturday - 2:00 p.m.
Destination Moon is a planetarium show that opened in July of 1999 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. It depicts the triumphs of the Apollo missions, knowledge gained from scientific studies and visions for possible future human lunar exploration. Come relive the excitement of these great voyages or share them with your children and inspire them to reach for the stars!!

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.)

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LONGWAY CLASSES, PROGRAMS AND LECTURES

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"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.

The Flint Institute of Arts is open to the public Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 12 Noon to 5 p.m., Thursday from 12 Noon to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

(ALL GALLERIES ARE CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS)

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 Wednesday and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(810) 234-1695 ..... FlintArts.org

EXCITING EXHIBITS OF THE ARTS!

"German Sculptures on the Grounds of the FIA"
(Included in Package Price)
Returning Throughout the Warm Months
The Flint Institute of Arts is pleased to announce the installation of six large outdoor sculptures. These sculptures can be viewed from Kearsley Street and surround the grounds of the FIA. They range in size from thirteen feet tall to nineteen feet wide. The sculpturs are the individual creations of six established German sculptors - Klaus Albert, Klaus Duschat, Rolf Nolden, Jan Meyer-Rogge, Markus Schaller and Hartmut Stielow.

"Recent Acquisitions to the FIA's Permanent Collection"
(Included in Package Price)
July 31 - September 26, 2010
Ford Graphics Gallery

The Flint Institute of Arts relies on gifts of artworks to form much of the permanent collection.
Over the past three years, the FIA has acquired many works on paper from which this exhibition was created.

"Unbroken Ties: Dialogues in Cuban Art"
(Included in Package Price)
September 12 - December 7, 2010
Hodge Gallery

Unbroken Ties: Dialogues in Cuban Art will present works of artists who have remained in Cuba, side by side with works by artists who have left the island in the middle of their careers, as well as those who left as young children. Together they present a complex portrait evoking the day-to-day reality of the Cuban experience—the Cuba remembered and the Cuba imagined.

Each artist transforms his or her aesthetic vision into art forms that are appropriate to their own search for a national sense of cultural identity. The exhibition, organized by the Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, will provide insight into the unbroken ties of the Cuban soul with over 50 works including, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and mixed media installation.

"Richard Florsheim"
(Included in Package Price)
October 2 - November 28, 2010
Ford Graphics Gallery

Richard Florsheim's graphic works experiment with refracted light in landscapes, industrial scenes and illuminated cityscapes often depicting light projecting out into the sky and along the shoreline. Among his best known images are views of the Chicago skyline at night and the bright yellow and orange flames from steel mills seen against dark backgrounds. His works reflecting his summer stays in Provincetown were also concerned with the refraction and distortion of light.

"Picasso"
(Included in Package Price)
December 4 - Febrary 27, 2011
Ford Graphics Gallery

Throughout his career, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a master of several different media. He created over 2,500 prints and countless drawings. Picasso was thoroughly involved in every step of the printmaking process and used a range of printmaking techniques including drypoint, etching, aquatint, lithography, and linocut. This exhibition presents highlights from the 20th century master’s body of graphic works and includes over 40 examples spanning his long career as an artist.

"3-D: Focus on the Figure"
(Included in Package Price)
December 17 - January 30, 2011
Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries

This exhibition of more than forty sculptures includes works spanning over five centuries. Throughout the history of Western art artists have been inspired to celebrate the human form in a variety of media. From Giovanni della Robbia to Duane Hanson, this exhibition explores the evolution of the human figure in sculpture in Western Art.

"200 Years of African American Art: The Arthur Primas Collection"
(Included in Package Price)
February 19 - April 17, 2011
Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries

This exhibition presents works from the Arthur Primas Collection. This significant collection of African American Art includes paintings, sculptures, works on paper, graphics and documents which cover a period of one hundred and fifty years. Included in the exhibition are 75 works by more than 30 artists. These artists, many under the extreme pressure of an unresponsive public, brought forth magnificent art which reflects the African American experience and aesthetic.

"Something Waits Beneath It - Early Work by Andrew Wyeth, 1939 - 1969"
(Included in Package Price)
May 7 - August 7, 2011
Ford Graphics Gallery

This intimate exhibition of more than 30 early and seldom seen works by the young Andrew Wyeth includes watercolors of coastal Maine and eastern Pennsylvania made from 1939 through the 1960s. Eleven illustrated letters, with 18 watercolor and ink sketches, reveal the private observations of the artist such as glimpses of napping dogs, a bowl of holly, or a nearby stream. It is these very objects, animate and inanimate, that often disappear from finished paintings that provide the mystery infusing so much of Wyeth’s art.

This group of early works is replete with the artist’s imagery of weathered architecture, subtleties of landscape and light and unexpected viewpoints. Ranging from casually glimpsed to deeply studied, Wyeth’s scenes are born of close observation, memory, and mastery of line and color, interwoven with his personal experience and feelings.

"Edmund Lewandowski: Beyond Precisionism"
(Included in Package Price)
May 7 - August 7, 2011
Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries

Edmund Lewandowski: Beyond Precisionism is a landmark exhibition of the foremost second-generation American Precisionist painter, Edmund Lewandowski (1914-1998), who has never before been the subject of a major retrospective.

A friend and colleague of Charles Sheeler, Lewandowski also showed his work at the noted Downtown Gallery in New York. During his lifetime, he received much critical acclaim for his paintings that celebrate aspects of industrialized America. Over the course of along career, he worked in a range of styles from Precisionist to non-objective using varied media, including oil, watercolor, gouache, and painted and mosaic murals. The exhibition will include around fifty works of art and will be accompanied by a full color catalogue with an essay by guest curator, Dr. Valerie Ann Leeds, which will examine Lewandowski’s work, and explore the critical reception of his work as well as his relationship to other Precisionist artists.

This exhibition includes works by Corot, Renoir, Degas, Cassatt, Hassam, Bonnard, Vuillard, Toulouse Lautrec and Signac.

"Treasures of Mexican Colonial Painting"
(Included in Package Price)
September 3 - November 6, 2011
Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries

The Catholic Church pervaded all aspects of cultural life in Mexico and much of the art that evolved was religious in content and visual language. These works frequently were used in the religious rites and ceremonies of the liturgy or for private devotion.

Authoritarian yet flexible, the Spanish colonial system incorporated indigenous government systems, traditions and beliefs into the social fabric of Mexico, producing a culture that was recognizably Hispanic but not slavishly Iberian. An abundance of natural resources filled the coffers of the state and supported a thriving visual arts community.

Treasures of Mexican Colonial Painting has been selected from the permanent collection of the Figge Art Museum, which holds one of the most important collections of Mexican Colonial painting in the world.

"Art of Collecting"
(Included in Package Price)
November 25 - January 8, 2012
Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries

The Art of Collecting is both an exhibition and an auction. Paintings, drawings, original prints and sculptures will be on consignment from numerous galleries in Detroit, Chicago and New York.

This exhibition will feature works that will appeal to a wide range of collectors, from novice collectors interested in beginning a collection to the seasoned connoisseur.

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)
October, 2010
Time TBA
Enjoy beer, brats and bands to celebrate Oktoberfest with the FIA!

"Annual First Frost Art & Fine Crafts Fair"
(NOT Included in Package Price)
November, 2010
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 THE FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS' THEATER FILMS
(Theater Films are NOT Included in Package Price)
In cooperation with the Friends of Modern Art, the FIA Theater presents quality independent, international, classic, and avant-garde films that otherwise would not be seen in the Flint area. Films are screened every weekend in the beautifully renovated FIA auditorium, in the comfort of plush
theater-style seating and a state-of-the-art sound system.

"Cinefestival Films"
(All Showtimes (unless otherwise stated) - Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.)

"The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
September 10, 11 & 12, 2010
(Sweden, 2009) Directed by Daniel Alfredson, 148 min., subtitled, not rated
This edgy mystery is based on the first of the best-selling Millennium novels by Stieg Larsson. A disgraced journalist and an eccentric computer hacker probe a 40-year-old murder.

"The Girl Who Played With Fire"
September 17, 18 & 19, 2010
(Sweden, 2010) Directed by Daniel Alfredson, 129 min., subtitled, rated R
The second of Larsson's internationally acclaimed books comes to the FIA screen for the first time as computer hacker Lisbeth and journalist Mikael investigate a sex-trafficking ring.

"The Killer Inside Me"
September 23, 24 & 25, 2010
(Special Screenings - Thursday at 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 10:00 p.m.)
(U.S., 2010) Directed by Michael Winterbottom, 109 min., rated R
FIA's first late-night feature of the season is the screen version of Jim Thompson's gritty novel about a psychopathic Texas sheriff, chillingly played by Casey Affleck. Also in the cast are Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Simon Baker, Bill Pullman, and Ned Beatty.

"The Secret in Their Eyes"
September 24, 25 & 26, 2010
(Argentina, 2009) Directed by Juan José Campanella, 127 min., subtitled, rated R
In the most recent Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film, the complicated relationship between a judge and a criminal investigator is shown through the unfolding of an especially brutal rape-and-murder case.

"Only When I Dance"
October 1, 2 & 3, 2010
(Brazil, 2009) Directed by Beadie Finzi, 78 min., subtitled, not rated
The FIA marks Hispanic Heritage Month with the acclaimed documentary about two Brazilian teenagers who yearn to escape the poverty of their working-class families through the grace and style of ballet.

"Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work"
October 8, 9 & 10, 2010
(U.S., 2010) Directed by Ricki Stern & Anne Sundberg, 84 min., rated R
The long life and tumultuous career of the ground-breaking comedienne unfolds in what the San Francisco Chronicle calls "one of the best documentaries ever made about show business... and what it demands."

"Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky"
October 15, 16 & 17, 2010
(France, 2009) Directed by Jan Kounen, 120 min., subtitled, rated R
Enjoy this classy drama about the legendary French designer, here later in life as a confidante of the great conductor.

"Winter's Bone"
October 22, 23 & 24, 2010
(U.S., 2010) Directed by Debra Granik, 100 min., rated R
In a poignant tale set in the back country of the Ozarks, a disadvantaged teenager (portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence, who is already garnering awards-season talk for her breakthrough performance) is prematurely forced into adulthood by unusual circumstances.

"Ondine"
October 28, 29 & 30, 2010
(Special Screenings - Thursday at 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 10:00 p.m.)
(Ireland/U.S., 2010) Directed by Neil Jordan, 111 min., rated PG-13
Director Jordan, best known for The Crying Game, also wrote this fanciful tale of an Irish fisherman (Colin Farrell) who nets a woman whom he believes to be a mermaid. It's FIA's late-night selection for October.

"Micmacs"
October 29, 30 & 31, 2010
(France, 2009) Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 105 min., subtitled, rated R
From the director of Amélie and The City of Lost Children comes a stylish comedy about a homeless video-store clerk (French superstar Dany Boon) who seeks revenge on rival arms manufacturers.

"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 2009/2010)

THE CULTURAL CENTERS SHOWCASE SERIES, 2010-2011

July 17, 2010 Midwest Dance Summer Intensive Showcase @ 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

October 10, Jack Hanna's "Into the Wild Live" @ 3 p.m.
October 21 & 22, Monty Python's "Spamalot" @ 8 p.m.
October 26, "The Things They Carried" @ 7 p.m.
October 30, Somi @ 8 p.m.
November 4, NBC's "Last Comic Standing" @ 8 p.m.
December 18 & 19, "FSO Holiday Pops" @ 7 p.m. (18th) and 3 p.m. (19th)
January 15, Moscow Festival Ballet: Swan Lake @ 8 p.m.
January 22, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood @ 8 p.m.
February 3 & 4, "Grease" @ 8 p.m.
February 11, "An Evening of Romance with Jim Brickman @ 8 p.m.
February 20, Dee Dee Bridgewater @ 3 p.m.
February 22, Aquila Theatre: "Six Characters in Search of an Author" @ 8 p.m.
February 26 & 27, Cirque Shanghai: Bai XI @ 8 p.m. (26th) and 2 p.m. (27th)
March 10, The Pink Floyd Experience @ 8 p.m.
March 13, Lemony Snicket's "The Composer is Dead" @ 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
April 2, River North Chicago Dance Company @ 8 p.m.
April 10, "The Color Purple" @ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
April 26 & 30, Fahrenheit 451 @ 7 p.m.
July 16, "Magnus Midwest Dance Intensive" @ 2 p.m. and 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.

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(The information below is based on the 2009 events and activities at the Genesee County Fair. Most likely, changes will be made for 2010.)

"Every Day Events"

10:00 a.m. - MSU Master Gardner Demonstrations opens
10:00 a.m. - Agricultural, Horticultural, Arts and Science Exhibits open
10:00 a.m. - Farm Bureau Live Animal Birthing Exhibit opens
10:00 a.m. - Petting Zoo opens
10:00 a.m. - Bingo Tent opens
11:30 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:15 p.m. - X-Treme Chainsaw Carving Show with Jeff Sequin, Artist
12:00 p.m. - Beer Tent opens
12:00 p.m. - Linden Sportsmen Club Free Target Shooting opens
12:00 p.m. - Flint Institute of Arts Interactive Children's Center opens
12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:45 p.m. - Rozaire-Zoppe Chimpanzees
12:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. - Pure Pro Wrestling
4:00 p.m. - Las Vegas Tent opens

CARNIVAL RIDES EVERY DAY, ALL DAY, THROUGH MID AMERICA SHOWS
MIDWAY DAILY SPECIALS
Monday - Dollar Day - All rides priced at just $1.00
Tuesday - Unlimited rides from Noon - 6 p.m. for $15.00
Wednesday - Same as Tuesday, but receive $2 coupon from McDonalds
Thursday - Same as Tuesday
Friday-Sunday - Unlimited rides from Noon - 6 p.m. for $20.00

"Special Events"

Monday

(Dollar Day and Red Hat Society Day)
9:00 a.m. - Genesee County Fair Queen Pagent
9:00 a.m. - 4-H Pet Judging
10:00 a.m. - Red Hat Presentation
11:00 a.m. - 4-H Exhibitor Demonstrations, Public Speaking & Performing Arts
12:00 p.m. - Dairy Cattle Show
1:00 p.m. - 4-H Goat Show
1:00 p.m. - 4-H Poultry Show
3:30 p.m. - VG's Egg Toss
5:00 p.m. - Community Parade
6:00 p.m. - 4-H Style & Fashion Show
6:30 p.m. - Opening Night Ceremonies - Coronation of the 2007 Genesee County Fair Queen
7:00 p.m. - Genesee Valley Dodge presents "Bull Mania" (Grandstand)
9:00 p.m. - Live Band In Beer Tent (TBA)

Tuesday

(Senior Citizens Day and Grandparents Day)
9:00 a.m. - FREE Coffee & Donuts for Grandparents & FREE Health Screenings
9:00 a.m. - Valley Area Agency on Aging Presentation
9:00 a.m. - 4-H Dairy Cattle Show
10:00 a.m. - Poultry Show
10:00 a.m. - 4-H Rabbit & Guinea Pig Show
12:00 p.m. - Talent Contest
1:00 p.m. - Roaring 20’s Ice Cream Social for Grandparents
3:00 p.m. - Draft Horse Show
3:30 p.m. - VG's Donut Eating Contest
4:00 p.m. - 4-H Beef Cattle Show
7:00 p.m. - Mid-States Bolt & Screw presents "U.S.A. Figure 8 Derby" (Grandstand)
9:00 p.m. - Live Band in Beer Tent (TBA)

Wednesday

(McDonald's Kids Day)
9:00 a.m. - Registration for Baby Contest & Tot Trot
9:00 a.m. - Open Sheep Show
11:00 a.m. - WWCK Baby Contest & Tot Trot
1:00 p.m. - 4-H Sheep Show
2:30 p.m. - Ronald McDonald Magic Show
3:00 p.m. - Draft Horse & Wagon Show
3:30 p.m. - VG's American Pie Eating Contest
4:30 p.m. - Ronald McDonald Magic Show
6:00 p.m. - 4-H Swine Costume Show
7:00 p.m. - Hank Graff of Davison presents "U.S.A. Demolition Derby"(Grand stand)
9:00 p.m. - Live Band in Beer Tent (TBA)

Thursday

(Union Day and Bike Day)
9:00 a.m. - Pygmy Goat Show
9:00 a.m. - 4-H Swine Show
9:00 a.m. - Union Awareness Exhibit promoting American Union Made Products 10:00 a.m. - 4-H Rabbit & Guinea Pig Show
3:00 p.m. - 4-H Rabbit & Guinea Pig Costume Show
3:30 p.m. - VG's Tomato Baseball Game
7:00 p.m. - Genesee Bay presents "T.T.P.A. Truck & Tractor Pull" (Grandstand)
9:00 p.m. - Live Band in Beer Tent (TBA)

Friday

(Armed Services Day)
9:00 a.m. - 4-H Dog Show
10:00 a.m. - Flag Raising Ceremony
12:00 p.m. - Beef Cattle Show
12:30 p.m. - A Tribute to our Service Persons
1:30 p.m. - VG's Jalapeno Pepper Eating Contest
2:30 p.m. - Armed Services Day - Closing Ceremony
3:00 p.m. - Haflinger Horse Show
3:00 p.m. - BBQ Cook-off - Best Beans & Wings
3:30 p.m. - VG's Pickle Putting Contest
4:00 p.m. - 4-H Livestock Auction-Small Animal
6:30 p.m. - 4-H Super Showmanship Contest Awarded to the top 4-H Showperson
7:00 p.m. - Pepsi presents (TBA)
9:00 p.m. - Live Band in Beer Tent (TBA)

Saturday

(County Commissioners Day)
10:30 a.m. - Cat Show - all breed cat & house cat judging.
(Please bring your groomed cats in a carrier.)
11:00 a.m. - WFBE presents Buzby's Birthday Party
12:00 p.m. - Local 432 Battle of the Bands Competition
12:00 p.m. - Armature BBQ Cook-off - Best Sauce, Chicken, Pork Ribs, Beef Brisket and MORE!
1:00 p.m. - 4-H Livestock Auction-Large Animal
1:30 p.m. - Toilet Paper Mummy Wrap Contest
3:30 p.m. - Little Caesar's Pizza Eating Contest
7:00 p.m. - Grandstand Entertainment (TBA)
9:00 p.m. - Live Band in Beer Tent (TBA) 8:00 a.m. - 4-H Farmer's Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Western Speed & Action Horse Show
12:00 p.m. - Cat Show - all breed cat & house cat judging.
(Please bring your groomed cats in a carrier.)
12:00 p.m. - Music Performances (TBA)
1:30 p.m. - Miniature Horse Show
1:30 p.m. - Hoola Hoop Contest
3:30 p.m. -

Sunday

Hog Calling Contest
5:30 p.m. - Marshmellow Stuffing Contest
6:00 p.m. - Polaris Sportsman 450 ATV Raffle
6:15 p.m. - Auction of X-Treme Chainsaw Art
7:00 p.m. - Budweiser presents (TBA)
9:00 p.m. - Live Band in the Beer Tent (TBA)

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A NOTE TO ALL GOLFERS
All golf packages include 18-holes of golf and a golf cart (2 players per cart) at each selected golf course, overnight accommodations at the hotel of your choice, along with great service. Please feel free to stay as many days as you wish and enjoy a variety of courses that Flint has to offer. Golf packages are set-up to receive multiple days of golf and overnight stays. As you select your golf course(s), please request a date and tee time for that course. You will then receive an email with your confirmed golf schedule and confirmation for your overnight stay(s). Any questions, contact Dawn at (810)232-3261 or 1-877-FLINT-MI when dialing out of the (810) area code. Enjoy your stay!

Challenging Golf at a Great Price!
Brookwood Golf Club is a championship, 18-hole, public course in Burton, Michigan. Not only does Brookwood offer challenging golf, but also a driving range and practice green, complete Pro Shop, golf lessons and clinics, a beautiful Clubhouse, delicious food and friendly service.
COURSE LAYOUT:

FENTON FARMS
GOLF CLUB

THE FRIENDLY PLACE

COURSE LAYOUT:
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TOTAL YARDAGE
Blue 6596 Yards
White 6249 Yards
Gold 5990 Yards
Red 5196 Yards

HCP / NET
Blue 71.7 / 125
White 69.9 / 122
Gold 68.4 / 115
Red 69.8 / 117

DIRECTIONS:
12312 Torrey Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Fenton Farms Golf Club is located off of Highway US-23 on Torrey Road between Lahring and Thompson Roads. From northbound or southbound US-23, exit at Thompson Road. Follow Thompson Road east for approximately one mile and then turn south onto Torrey Road. Fenton Farms is located approximately one mile on the west side of the road.FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT FENTON FARMS GOLF CLUB, PLEASE CALL (810) 629-1212.

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Come and enjoy a ****4 Star (rated by Golf Digest) 18-Hole Championship Golf Course cut through stands of mature maples and beech. The course features bent grass tees, greens and fairways along with multiple teeing areas for players of all abilities. Sugarbush Golf Club also offers many amenities including a full service Clubhouse and bar, Golf Pro Shop, driving range and banquet facilities.

COURSE LAYOUT:


Handicap Recommendations
Black 0-4
Gold 5-9
Silver 10-23
Crimson 24+
Pin Placements
Maroon - Front
Silver - Center
Gold - Back

COURSE NOTES:
* Please keep cart off of all mounds/areas planted in long heather.
* Please keep out of all marsh areas. These are protected wetlands.
* All sprinkler heads are marked for center of the green.

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Transport yourself into the 16th century at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. From kings and queens to jesters and troubadours, the Festival brings to life the romance of an epic age!

Full Contact Armored Jousting! • Over 195 Master Artisans! Food and Drink Fit for a King!
Rides, Games and Contests for All Ages!
Magical Children's Realm! • Daily Special Events!

Uniquely Themed 2010 Weekends:

August 21 & 22
"ROYAL ALE FESTIVAL"
Join the Festival staff on this opening weekend featuring a Chili Cook-Off, a Tattoo Contest, Fencing Competition, Eating Competition, a Food Drive and Free Vow Renewals.

August 28 & 29
"HIGHLAND FLING"
Witness the US Canadian Highland Heavy Games along with a Caber Toss and Stone Put! Don't miss the Scottish Dance Competition and be sure to take some time to stroll through the Celtic Village, featuring local Scottish clans and vendors, while learning all about Scottish heritage and customs. Other programs happening include a Beer Tasting, Horseshoe Competition, Free Vow Renewals and a Food Drive.

September 4, 5 and 6 - Labor Day Monday
"BUCCANEER BEER FEST"
Dress as a pirate and see if you win the Perfect Pirate Contest! The Festival will also hold a Pet Fest throughout the weekend featuring pet organizations and rescue groups, pet safety and nutrition, pet activities, training demos and pet food vendors. Enjoy a Beer Baron Brewing Brawl, Microbrew Tasting, an Eating Competition, Free Vow Renewals and a Food Drive.

September 11 & 12
"WONDERS OF THE WORLD"
Visit the Festival this weekend for their amazing World Market and discover unique and exciting wares to purchase, from master artisans, as well as tasty treats from food vendors. Enjoy a delicious Wine Tasting, participate in a Middle Eastern Dance Competition, watch the Michigan State Bocce Ball Tournament or Renew your Vows for Free.

September 18 & 19
"PIRATE'S HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE"
The Festival is proud to announce the return of their 3rd Annual Buccaneer BBQ Competition featuring mouthwatering bbq from local chefs and restaurants. Other weekend events include a Beer Tasting, Rock Climbing Competition, Eating Competition, Press-A-Wench and Free Vow Renewals.

September 25 & 26
"HARVEST HUZZAH"
Don't miss the opportunity to view and purchase unique arts and crafts from local artists and delicious produce at the Festival's Harvest Market Place. Also, be sure to check out the 4th Annual Michigan State Longbow Tournament sponsored by the Michigan Primitive Archery Club. There will also be a Wine Tasting, an Eating Competition, a Grape Stomp and Free Vow Renewals.

October 2 & 3
"SWEET ENDINGS"
FREE samples of chocolate all weekend during the Festival's 10th Annual Chocolate Festival. Enjoy delicious sweets and treats from local bakeries and chocolatiers along with a Juggling Competition, a Grape Stomp, Wine Tasting, a Charity Wine Auction, an Eating Competition and Free Vow Renewals.

The Children's Realm and
Enchanted Forest:

Free on-going activities are designed to entertain and educate kids of all ages. We often find adults enjoying the many FREE attractions at this whimsical play place! Our Petting Zoo is filled with adorable, funny creatures that kids will enjoy petting. Children are invited to become an Official Knight of Hollygrove in our daily Knighting Ceremony, while creative kids will find plenty to do during the many craft-making opportunities. There are also special events which take place on specific weekends only, such as Origami, Junior Caber Toss and the "Follow the Rainbow Treasure Hunt".

Directions: The Michigan Renaissance Festival is located at 12500 Dixie Highway, Holly, MI 48442, off I-75, Exit 106, between Pontiac and Flint. I-75 Northbound Traffic: Exit 106 (Grand Blanc), stay in left lane of exit, travel two blocks. Turn left onto Dixie Highway. Southbound - The Festival is two miles south on the right. I-75 Southbound Traffic: Exit 106 (Dixie Highway- this is a left exit.) Merge to the right. The Festival is two miles south on the right.

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Nestled in beautiful Groveland Valley, Mt. Holly is one hour North of Detroit. Mt. Holly has slopes for the whole family, and a slope designed with beginners in mind called Grant's Trail.Skier friendly, Mt. Holly offers night skiing, complete snow making and grooming, huge lift capacity and a friendly helpful staff to make your visit pleasurable. Click here for Holly, Michigan's daily weather forecast.

Skier friendly, Mt. Holly has something for everybody! Inside and out!

Inside? Two cafeterias, which includes the newly remodeled "Lift Lounge" and features libations in a relaxed setting that includes two new grand fireplaces and offers guests over 21 great food and drinks in a pleasant atmosphere overlooking the slopes. Enjoy your favorite specialty drink and appetizers while you take a break from the slopes with friends and listen to the music. Outside? A vertical drop of 350 feet with 18 trails/slopes for beginner, intermediate and advance skiers, will keep all visitors busy. The Mach 1 Express Superlift is Southeast Michigan's only High-Speed Quad detachable chairlift! Easy load and unload. If you are one of Mt. Holly's veteran snowboarders, their newly developed terrain park, located on the former Slalom Hill, will be your favorite ride this season. With a bit steeper grade, they can create bigger and better features.

Each year during the month of September, Flint Festival of Quilts provides three days of total immersion in quilts. The event offers an unparalleled opportunity to leisurely examine hundreds of quilts of all styles, in beautiful settings. Flint Festival of Quilts is now going on its 16th year in 2010 and will present the best in quilt classes, vendors' mall, and fellowship events with quilters from all over the world. Flint Festival of Quilts celebrates 2010 with many sites that will not only hold quilt admirers' interest with unique displays of themed quilts, but will also give admirers' the opportunity to acknowledge history and tour some historical sites in Flint and Genesee County.

Quilt Themed Exhibit Locations
and Scheduled Events

(Most sites will have quilts for sale, quilt raffles and prizes!)

Flint Public Library
1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint
(810) 232-7111
"The Busy Hands of Quilters"
By the Flint African American Quilters Guild
The Flint African American Quilters Guild is hosting their 21st year Quilting Show at the Flint Public Library.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 @ 2 P.M.
LISA SHEPARD STEWART, QUILT LECTURER FROM RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY
"QUILTING WITH AFRICAN FABRICS" LECTURE.

QUILT RAFFLE DURING EXHIBIT.

Greater Flint Arts Council
816 S. Saginaw Street, Flint
(810) 238-ARTS (2787)
"South of the Border"

Friday, September 10
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
"Downtown Flint Artwalk"
Enjoy food, beverages, live musical entertainment, great company and fine art at the Greater Flint Arts Council, Buckham Gallery and Pages Bookstore.

Hoffman's Deco Deli & Antique Center
503 Garland Street, Flint
(810) 238-1444
"It's A Wrap"
By the Material Girls
This quilt display is comprised of various styles of quilting. The focus of the Material Girls is to sew quilts for Genesee County Community Mental Health, which are then given out during Christmas through CMH's "It's a Wrap" gift progam.

QUILT AUCTION TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DURING EXHIBIT - WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED IN NOVEMBER, 2010.

Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint
(810) 237-3400
"The Tenth Annual STAR Quilts"

The Lunch Studio
444 S. Saginaw Street, Flint
(810) 241-2660
"Progressive Patchwork: Eclectic & Eco-Aware Quilts"
By Flint Handmade
Flint Handmade will feature an eclectic mix of 20+ modern quilted pieces by local, regional and national crafters. Eco-Aware quilts handmade primarily by women in their 20s-40s will be on display. A variety of traditional and non-traditional materials in a wide array of colors, textures and patchwork styles will be showcased in quilted form.

FREE RAFFLE FOR A PATCHWORK TOTE.

SEWING DEMONSTRATIONS DAILY.


Stockton Center at Spring Grove
720 Ann Arbor Street, Flint
(810) 238-9140
"Stitches Over Time"
Come and enjoy a tour of the Historical Stockton House, built in 1872, by Col. Stockton. The Stockton House was the original home to Mr. Thomas Stockton and his wife Maria, daughter of Jacob Smith, who was considered to be Flint's first white settler. Later, with an addtion added on, the House became the location to the first St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, Michigan.
While touring the House, visitors will enjoy viewing a variety of beautiful quilts - handmade, machine made and applique - all made by local Flint area quilters (Mary Jane Hambley, Sharon Baxendale, Pat Seals, Shirley Miles, Alta Colbeth, Sandy Clay, Doris Sain, Carol Loranger and Garnet Hickok). Also, some antique quilts will be on display from the collection at Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad.

SCISSOR SHARPENING ON FRIDAY FROM 9 A.M. AND 12 NOON AND ON SATURDAY FROM 12 NOON TO 4 P.M. (BY BELL'S BLAZEN BLADES)

FREE GIFT TO THE FIRST 50 ATTENDEES.

Historical Whaley House Museum
624 E. Kearsley Street, Flint Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(810) 235-6841
Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"A Mix of Old and New: Quilts from Bedcovers to Wall Art"
Enjoy viewing over 20 diverse, traditional quilts from the Whaley House Museum's collection and art quilts by Michigan artist Barbara Holmer. Also, tour the Whaley House and get a glimpse of Flint's past during the 1800s. The Whaley House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is filled with hundreds of family and period artifacts that tell the story of the Whaleys and Victorian Era Flint. Tours last about one hour.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - ALL DAY
BARBARA HOLMER WILL BE GIVING DEMONSTRATIONS ON "THE QUILTING PROCESS" THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

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The Historical Whaley House Museum represents a fascinating era when Flint began to make the transition from a small lumbering community to one of the world's largest automotive industrial centers.Dating back to 1859, Whaley House first belonged to the Austin B. Witherbee family. The next owner, James Briscoe, a lumberman, purchased the property and added the third floor. On July 21, 1884, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Whaley bought the house and made major improvements. Robert Whaley came to Michigan from Castile Township, New York. He married Mary McFarlan in 1867. Mary's father, Alex, was a prominent Flint lumberman and Robert joined his father-in-law's business. As the pine trees were depleted, Alex McFarlan entered the banking and real estate fields. In 1876, he was elected President of a recently established Flint bank. By 1877 Robert Whaley became a bank Director and four years later succeeded his father-in-law as President of Citizens Commercial and Savings Bank. Robert remained as president until his death in 1922. He is credited with making a crucial start-up loan to Billy Durant who founded General Motors. After Mary's death in 1925, Whaley House was transformed into the McFarlan Home, a residence for elderly ladies. In 1974, the McFarlan Home constructed a more modern facility next door. In 1976, seven organizations acquired Whaley House, saving it from demolition, and formed the Whaley Historical House Association that operates the house today. The Whaley House Museum offers personal guided tours to individuals, families and small groups. Guided tours are available, by appointment only, when purchasing certain "Overnight Pure FunPaks!". Personal guided tours are scheduled Monday through Friday, on the hour, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Public guided house tours are also available and are held every Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No scheduled appointment is needed during public guided house tours. The Whaley House Museum is closed for all tours on Sundays and major holidays. The Whaley House is available to rent for small weddings, candlelight, catered dinners for romantic evenings (such as Valentines Day), parties and business meetings. Many social events are hosted each year at Whaley.

The Whaley Historical House is a featured stop on the Flint Corridor of Michigan's
Automotive National Heritage Area.

During the holidays, experience a Christmas from the 1800's,
when the Whaley House Museum opens its home to all for a
"Victorian Christmas."
Get the chance to meet a Victorian St. Nicholas.
Not only view holiday decorations used from the past, but
also catch a glimpse of other Victorian artifacts on display, in life-like settings,
from Flint's historical past. All this, and more, while listening to the
festive sounds of holiday music and enjoying complimentary cookies and cider.

DIRECTIONS TO WHALEY HOUSE MUSEUM AND MAP
634 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI, 48503
(810) 235-6841
www.whaleyhouse.com
Whaley Historical House Museum is located just off I-475 in Flint between the University of Michigan-Flint campus and the Flint Cultural Center.

From I-475 Northbound, exit at Court Street, follow service drive to
E. Kearsley, turn right.
From I-475 Southbound, exit at Longway Boulevard, follow service drive to E. Kearsley, turn left.
From I-69, north on I-475 to Longway Boulevard.

ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING THIS ATTRACTION, OR ANY OTHER ATTRACTION/EVENT LISTED ON THIS WEBSITE, PLEASE CONTACT THE FLINT AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AT (810) 232-3261 OR 1-877-FLINT-MI WHEN DIALING OUT OF THE (810) AREA CODE.