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*May 18: The Flint School of Performing Arts and Flint Symphony Orchestra presents “Jazzmen” starting at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an energetic evening of jazz tunes performed by faculty members. This performance will be held at the Flint Institute of Music’s MacArthur Recital Hall. (810) 238-1350
*May 18 & 19: The Whaley Historical House Museum is open for public guided tours. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Whaley House is filled with hundreds of family and period artifacts that tell the story of the Whaley’s and Victorian Era Flint. Open for tours on Friday, at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and on Saturday at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Tours last about an hour and include the 1st and 2nd floors of the house. (810) 471-4714 or www.whaleyhouse.com
*May 18 & 19: The Whiting presents “Mamma Mia.” Have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits with an enchanting tale of love. Performances are Friday night at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (810) 237-7333 or www.thewhiting.com
*May 18 & 19: US-23 Drive-In Theater, located on Fenton Road, is now open for the summer season featuring double first run films. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and movies begin at dusk. (810) 238-0751 or www.us23driveintheater.com
*May 18 & 19: Mo Doggies Bar & Grill, located in Fenton, offers live music starting at 9:00 p.m. (810) 629-1415
*May 18 & 19: Wild Spurs, part of the Jewel Entertainment Complex in Grand Blanc, features Friday entertainment with a DJ, dancing and Karaoke starting at 10:00 p.m. and live country music on Saturday. Also, come out and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Paddy McGee’s the ultimate Irish Pub. Great food and company! (810) 694-5960
*May 18 & 19: Fenton Winery & Brewery is open from 3:00 p.m. to midnight offering handcrafted wines and Micro-brewed beers, delicious food and beer and wine samplings. Friday night have fun with “Open Mic Night” and get the opportunity to hear everything from bluegrass to rock all on one night. Then on Saturday, “The Black Sheep” performs an acoustic eclectic mix of music. Entertainent begins at 7:30 both nights. (810) 373-4194 or www.fentonwinery.com
*May 18 & 19: The Historic Holly Hotel Comedy Club presents professional stand-up comedy this weekend featuring “Norm Stultz” with special guest “Ron Placone.” Shows start at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (248) 634-5208 or www.hollyhotel.com
*May 18 & 19: Firkin & Fox Pub and Restaurant, located on Center Road, is open with Karaoke from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (810) 742-9600
*May 18 & 19: The “Sequoia Lounge” at Redwood Steakhouse presents live music this weekend, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., featuring “Rachelle Rae and the Banned.” (810) 233-8000 or www.theredwoodlodge.com
*May 18-20: Shop Birch Run Premium Outlets. Find incredible values on all the new season fashions with up to a 65% discount on every day savings. Shop at over 145 well-known brand name stores such as the Pottery Barn Outlet, COACH Factory and the Nike Factory Store. Visit www.premiumoutlets.com for additional special offers.
*May 18-20: “Jump into the Arts” at the Flint Children’s Museum. Children can participate in “Fairytale Fridays”, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as Mother Goose reads “The Three Billy Goats.” Saturday, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., check out “Science Now” Rockets and watch live rocket demonstrations with a guest presenter from Kettering University. The Museum is open Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Recommended for ages 2 to 10) www.flintchildrensmuseum.org or (810) 767-5437
*May 18-20: FLINT CULTURAL CENTER CAMPUS:
SLOAN MUSEUM: (810) 237-3450 (Open Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Enjoy regional history, historic automobiles and hands-on science activities in the Science Discovery Center, which allows children and adults to explore principles of chemistry and physics through exhibits and staff presentations. Stroll through Sloan’s Automotive Gallery and view major automotive exhibits featuring vehicles from the Sloan fleet of over 80 Flint-built automobiles.
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“Flint and The American Dream” – Relive Flint’s dramatic history, as the birthplace of General Motors comes to life with over 600 artifacts and photographs, including rare antique automobiles, colorful neon signs, period clothing, household furnishings, commercial goods and much more. Encounter the ups and downs of General Motors, the birth of the UAW and what life was like in Flint during the 50s, 60s and 70s.
BUICK GALLERY & RESEARCH CENTER: (810) 237-3440 (Admission included with Sloan with same operating hours) This Gallery features over 25 classical and concept locally built automobiles including a 1954 Wildcat II and a Hellcat Tank Destroyer built by Buick during World War II.
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“Chevrolet: Yesterday and Today” – Explore 100 years of Chevy in this memorable exhibit that will roar to life the hearts of car lovers, young and old.
LONGWAY PLANETARIUM: (Laser Hotline (810) 237-3409 or (810) 237-3400) (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY)
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“Off the Beaten Orbit” – Throughout our Solar System are many remarkable, fascinating worlds, not just the planets. Scattered among and beyond the planets are asteroids, comets, moons and dwarf planets. Explore the parts of the Solar System usually ignored and learn about these unusual objects in this original production. This sky show begins at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
THE FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS (FIA): (810) 234-1695 (Open Fri 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sun 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Visit the Flint Institute of Arts and browse through their outstanding collections of American, European, Native American, African and Asian art including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and decorative arts featuring a complete set of 17th century French tapestries.
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“Captured in Glass: Historic and Contemporary Paperweights” – The FIA’s newly opened decorative arts gallery presents a survey of glass paperweights, and related forms of glass, from the 19th century to present day. Highlighting different techniques and styles from the most prestigious glass factories in France, Belgium, Great Britain and the U.S., this exhibit features around 300 works that represent the very height of glass-making in both design and fabrication.
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“The Epic and the Intimate: French Drawings from the Snite Museum” – The works on paper in this exhibition illustrate the history of French drawings from before the foundation on the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in 1648, through the French Revolution of 1789. This exhibit features over 30 works on loan and offers an opportunity to explore the range of media employed including chalk, ink, crayon and more.
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“The Golden Age of Painting, 1600-1800, from the Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY” Tremendous changes swept Europe during the two hundred years in which the art in this exhibition was produced. Advances in the sciences transformed long held views on the way the universe worked and the place of humans within that universe. Technical aspects of art making were honed and codified, as art academies grew in number and power. These exciting times resulted in a golden age of European painting.
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“Viola E. Bray: A Legacy of Giving” – The Year of the Bray (2011-2012) honors the 50th anniversary of the Mrs. Viola E. Bray’s contribution of Renaissance and Baroque works, along with a unique gallery, to the people of Flint. This exhibit highlights the works that entered the museum’s collections through the generosity of the Bray Charitable Trust.
*May 18-20: In cooperation with the Friends of Modern Art, the Flint Institute of Arts’ Film Theater is proud to present “Academy Award Nominated Shorts” – This special program presents the most recent Oscar nominees in the live action and animation categories including the winners. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. This film is not rated. (810) 234-1695 or www.flintarts.org
*May 18-20: IMAX Trillium Theatre in Grand Blanc (NCG Cinemas): For IMAX show times and information on other movies call (810) 695-5000 or visit www.ncgmovies.com/grand-blanc.
“The Avengers 3D IMAX Experience” – (Rated PG-13) Marvel Studios presents Marvels The Avengers the Super Hero team up of a life time, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the International Peacekeeping Agency, known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
*May 19: The Flint Farmers’ Market, in Downtown Flint, is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (and every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Enjoy shopping for fresh fruit, produce, cheese, meats, Michigan wines, gourmet coffees, desserts, baked goods, flowers, vintage wares, unique crafts, fine arts and more.
“Flint Farmers’ Market Flower Daze” is also happening on Saturday. Purchase your Annuals, Perennials, yard art, hanging baskets, plants, shrubs and more. Enjoy arts & crafts on the front lawn of the Market featuring garden themed arts & crafts.
While visiting the Market, be sure to stop by “d’vine Wines” for unique gadgets and a selection of Michigan wines and brews – (810) 235-WINE. Also, visit the Market’s 2nd floor for restaurant service, boutique shopping and a chance to stroll through the “Art at the Market Gallery.” The Gallery offers great gifts of art or just the opportunity to view and enjoy art from over 35 local artists. (810) 238-AATM.
The Farmers’ Market is located 1/8 mile west of I-475 on Longway Blvd (exit 8A) in Downtown Flint. (810) 232-1399
*May 19 & 20: For-Mar Nature Preserve presents “Stroll Away with Nature” from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Take in some fresh spring air and get some exercise while strolling through For-Mar. Then, enjoy a small activity and snack for the kids after the hike. This event is recommended for families of all ages.
On Sunday, For-Mar is hosting a Family Adventures in Nature “5th Annual Slimy Salamander Stomp” from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Discover where these creepy crawly creatures live and what they are all about. Dress to hike and get muddy. Recommended for children under 5 years. (810) 789-8567
*May 19 & 20: The Machine Shop Concert Lounge, located on Dort Highway, presents live Rock-N-Roll music this weekend. Saturday night, “Caroline’s Spine” performs with special guests “Westfall” and a full band acoustic performance by “2 Headed Chan.” Then Sunday night “Bret Michaels” takes the stage. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. (810) 715-2650 or visit www.themachineshop.info
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