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Flint Institute of Music
Flint School of Performing Arts Open House
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 6-8 pm
• Participate in hands-on activities for infants through adults
• Learn about our tuition assistance opportunities and talk with our friendly faculty
• Enjoy free refreshments and win great door prizes
• Try your hand at nearly any kind of instrument
• Take a voice class or jump into a creative movement session
MUSIC IN THE PARKS KICKS OFF JUNE 30
presented by the Flint Symphony Orchestra and The Whiting
FLINT, MI -- Music in the Parks, the outdoor summer concert series held in Flint City and Genesee County parks, is right around the corner. With a variety of music from Flint Symphony pops, to jazz, gospel and Motown, this year's schedule features four free concerts:
Music Under the Stars
Flint Symphony Orchestra with members of the Flint Jubilee Chorale. Enjoy fun activities for the whole family!
Rain location: Warehouse at Crossroads
Thursday, June 30
Crossroads Village at 7:00 pm
6140 Bray Rd. in Flint
Crossroads opens for free at 5:00 pm
The Hot Club of Detroit
Listen as this award-winning band plays their style of gypsy jazz.
Rain location: Pavilion at Kearsley Park
Thursday, July 7
Kearsley Park at 7:00 pm
Kearsley Park Blvd in Flint
Gospel Celebration
Flint Jubilee Chorale, Flint Jubilee Gospel Singers and The Flint Area Gospel Musicians & Directors Fellowship
Rain location: St. John Vianney Church
Tuesday, July 26
Mott Park at 7:00 pm
On the corner of Nolen and Dougherty
Flint Symphony Orchestra with Sonny Turner
former lead singer of The Platters
Rain location: U of M-Flint Recreation Center
Friday, August 19
Downtown Flint at 6:30 pm
On N. Saginaw St. in front of the U of M Pavilion
Part of Back to the Bricks
Concert broadcast live on ABC12
Applewood
With family activities, the Gilkey Creek Trail, educational displays and light refreshments, our events offer something for all who visit.
June: Sat. 18th 10am-5pm
Get Fit! At the Gardens
Join us in June to get your body moving. We’ll have activities for all ages and abilities. From guided fitness walks along our Gilkey Creek Trail to children’s games on our soft green lawns. Come learn some simple ways to make your life healthier while having fun!
July: Sun. 17th noon-6pm
Be Entertained in the Gardens
Visit us in July for an afternoon of live entertainment. To begin the day, the Kearsley Park Players will present “Little Red Riding Hood”. This charming 30 minute play is produced with kids in mind. Activities to engage the whole family will be offered throughout the day and a concert on the lawn will finish the afternoon. So bring your blanket and get ready to Be Entertained!
August: Sat. 13th 10am-5pm
Inspiring Hope and Pride in Flint
Take some time in August to explore Applewood and be inspired by great things happening in
Flint. Our community has a lot to be proud of! Make sure to enjoy this day and share the good
things you discover with others.
August: Sat 27th
Crim Festival of Races
Race/walk through Applewood. Visit www.crim.org or call 810-235-3396
Sep: Sat 24th 10am-5pm
Fall Harvest Day
Join us for Applewood’s ninth annual celebration of the traditions of the fall harvest. Enjoy colorful displays, entertainment, family activities and tasty treats including our heritage apples. It is a day of fun for people of all ages and interests.
Flint Institute of Arts
EXHIBITIONS
FOMA Free Music Night
Saturday, June 11 • 6p–10p
Come join us for an admission free evening of live music.
The grounds to the Art Fair will not be open Saturday evening.
NEWS & PROGRAMS
Art à la Carte
Art à la Carte is a series of informative programs focusing on the arts. It is offered free of charge on Wednesdays at 12:15p. Visitors are encouraged to bring lunch or pick-up something from the FIA Café. Coffee, tea and cookies are provided. All programs are held in the FIA’s Isabel Hall.
Thanks to a grant from Target®, the FIA is able to offer its visitors free admission to the galleries on Saturdays. This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target® to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target® has given 5% of its income to organizations that support education, the arts and safe families and communities. Today that translates to $3 million every week. More than 70,000 visitors have enjoyed the FIA thanks to Target®.
