Events, meetings, exhibits planned

Historic Home Tours. Whaley House, a 21-room Victorian house restored to 1880s period; 624 E. Kearsley St.; noon to 3 p.m. first and third Saturdays each month; $4 (235-6841). Exhibit. A juried show of works in fine arts media by members of the Fenton Art Guild; Left Bank Gallery, 653 S. Saginaw St., Suite 100; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Nov. 29; free (239-2921). Exhibit. Watercolors by Bill Anderson; Fandangles, G-6429 W. Pierson Rd.; normal business hours through Nov. 26; free (659-2700). Exhibit. "Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit"; Sloan Museum, 1221 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 9; $5 (237-3450). Exhibit. "Michigan Clay Artists Invitational; Greater Flint Arts Council Gallery, 816 S. Saginaw St.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Dec. 3; $10 (238-Arts). Musical. "Pippin" performed by the Flint Community Players; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 14; $16 (235-8963). Dinner Theater. "It Could Be Any One of Us" Masonic Temple, 755 S. Saginaw St.; 6:30 p.m. today and Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 14; $30 (760-3735). Drama. "Henry V" by William Shakespeare; UM-F Theater, 303 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. today and Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 20 and 2 p.m. Nov. 14 and Nov. 21; $10 (237-6520). Exhibit. "Group Dynamic," an exhibition of former and current artist-members to celebrate Buckham Gallery's 20th anniversary; Buckham Gallery, 134? W. Second St.; opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. today and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 12:30 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 3; free (239-6334).

Concert. Delaina Oberman and Company Percussion presented by St. Cecilia Society; Flint Institute of Music, 1025 E. Kearsley St.; 3 p.m.; free (767-9418). Concert. Gospelmen; Calvert Park Community Church of God, 2341 N. Genesee Rd; 10 a.m.; free (743-7777).

Armchair Traveler. "Brazil"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111). Teens — Reading for the Pleasure of It. "Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary Jacky Faber Ship's Boy" by Louis A. Meyer; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Fiction Only Book Club. "Stones from the River" by Ursula Hegi; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; noon; bring lunch, free (232-7111). Building Job Search Skills. Create an online resume, search for jobs and use the services of the Michigan Employment Services; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 6:30 to 8 p.m.; free, register (249-2569).

Rainforest Reading Series. A discussion of "Lost World" by Arthur Conan Doyle; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). Lecture. "Fighting for Freedom: Flint in the World Wars," curators talk about people on the home front and battlefield; Sloan Museum, 1221 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; $5 (237-3450). Concert. Flint Central Mixed Chorus, A Cappella Choir, Madrigal, Whittier Middle School and Pierce Elementary School: Flint Central High School, 601 Crapo St.; call for time; free (760-1156). Concert. Aaron McCoy-Jacobs, tenor and violin, Ashli McCoy-Jacobs, soprano and flute, Sylvia Pittman, soprano, Quincy Dobbs, accompanist, Joani Pope, celtic dulcimer and Exclamation, a percussion ensemble, sponsored by the Avalon Hospice; Court Street United Methodist Church, 225 W. Court St.; 7:30 p.m.; $15 (235-4651). Movies in the Morning. "Shrek 2"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon; free (232-7111).

Recital. Andre Floden, piano, Jessica Price, flute, Jim Okada, piano, Milica Skarik, piano, Justin O'Dell, clarinet, Mary Procopio, flute, and Joy Schroeder, piano, faculty members of the Flint School of the Performing Arts; Flint Institute of Music, 1025 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (237-3123).

Concert. Bob Bovee and Gail Heil presented by Flint Folk Music Society; Greater Flint Arts Council Gallery, 816 S. Saginaw St.; 7:30 p.m.; $10 (235-1442). Workshops. "Buying a Digital Camera: Where to Begin"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 2 p.m. free (232-7111).

Concert. Flint School of the Performing Arts Flint Festival Chorus and First Presbyterian Church Celtic Cross Chapel Choir perform a "Celebration of Thanksgiving"; First Presbyterian Church, 746 S. Saginaw St.; 9 and 11 a.m.; free (237-3123).

Teen Zone Web Design Group. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Fall Family Festival. Information booths, games, crafts, face painting and refreshments; Whaley Children's Center, 1201 Grand Traverse St.; 5 to 7 p.m.; free (234-3603). Musical. "Oklahoma"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 7:30 p.m.; $29 to $59 (237-7333). Armchair Traveler. "Lilliput in Atlantic"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111).

Planetarium Show. "The Alien Who Stole Christmas"; Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley; noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. today and 2:30 tomorrow; $3 (237-3400). Sloan Museum. All galleries and exhibits open (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) and Make-and- Take Old Fashioned Gift Activity (noon to 4 p.m. today, tomorrow and Sunday; $3 (237-3450).

Concert. Small Potatoes presented by Flint Folk Music Society; Greater Flint Arts Council Gallery, 816 S. Saginaw St.; 7:30 p.m.; $10 (235-1442). Planetarium Show. "The Alien Who Stole Christmas"( 2:30 p.m.), "George and Oatmeal Save Santa" (12:30 p.m.) and "Holiday Magic Laser Show" (1:30, 3:30, 7 and 8 p.m.); Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley; $3 (237-3400).

Planetarium Show. "The Alien Who Stole Christmas" (2:30 p.m.), "George and Oatmeal Save Santa" (12:30 p.m.) and "Holiday Magic Laser Show" (1:30 and 3:30 p.m.); Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley; $3 (237-3400). Holiday Classic. "A Christmas Carol"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 3 and 7 p.m.; $29 to $35.50 (237-7333).

Armchair Traveler. "American Castles (Gold Coast)"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111). Poetry Slam. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111). You've Got To Read This Book Club. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Youth Theatre. "Revisions of Sugar Plums"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; opens today at 7:30 p.m. and continues at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 18 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18; $10 and $8 (237-1530). McCree Theatre. "Christmas at Crossroads"; McCree Theater, 322 E. Hamilton Ave.; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 18; $12 (232-9243). Movies in the Morning. "Seabiscuit"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon; free (232-7111).

Workshops. "Buying a Computer: Where to Begin"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 2 p.m. free (232-7111). Book Drop-Off. Contribute your unwanted books, videos, audios and CDs to the Flint Public Library; Flint Public Library south garage door, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon (232-7111).

Holiday Walk. Holiday lights, ice sculptures, music, theater performances, crafts, refreshments and Santa Claus; Cultural Center; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; free (237-7351). Armchair Traveler. "Touring New Zealand"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111).

World's Greatest Office Party. Blue Hawaiians and Steve King and the Dittilies entertain in an event to benefit the Whaley Children's Center; Holiday Inn Gateway Center, 5353 Gateway Center; 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.; $20 (234-3603). Comedy. "The House of Yes" by Wendy MacLeod presented by the Flint City Theatre; The Good Beans Cafe, 328 N. Grand Traverse; 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Dec. 18; $5 (341-6912).

Concert. "A Crystal Gayle Christmas"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $29 to $59 (237-7333). Movie. "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 11 a.m.; free (232-7111).

Youth Theatre. "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530).

Teen Zone Web Design Group. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Armchair Traveler. "South African Safari"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111). Young Writers' Forum. Teens interested in writing; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Fiction Only Book Club. "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; noon; bring lunch, free (232-7111).

Student Studio Series 2004. "Hidden in this Picture" by Aaron Sorkin, "The Long Christmas Dinner" by Thornton Wilder and "Vehicle City Improv"; Flint Central High School, 601 Crapo St.; call for time and price (760-1156). Movies in the Morning. "I'll Be Seeing You"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon; free (232-7111).

Musical. "Broadway's Spirit of Christmas"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow; $27 to $55 (237-7333). Armchair Traveler. "Best Christmas Pageant"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111). Teens — Reading for the Pleasure of It. "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 7 p.m.; free (232-7111).

Armchair Traveler. "Tahiti (Fire Walkers)"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 12:15 p.m.; free, bring lunch (232-7111).

Movies in the Morning. "Little Women"; Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to noon; free (232-7111).

Cult Film. "Rocky Horror Picture Show"; Buckham Alley Theater, 512 Buckham Alley; 8 p.m.; call for price (239-4477).

Comedy. "Will the Real Rich Little Please Stand Up"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $24 to $55 (237-7333).

Comedy. "Barefoot in the Park" by Neil Simon performed by the Flint Community Players; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 23; $14 (235-8963).

FSO Concert. Flint Symphony Orchestra conducted by Enrique Diemecke with percussionist Maria Vomlehn Flurry, perform the "Le Tombeau de Couperin" by Ravel, "Concerto for Water Percussion and Orchestra" by Tan Dun, "Capriccio espagnol" by Korsakov and "The Firebird Suite" by Stravinsky; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $9 to $42 (237-7333). Exhibit. Explore gadgets; Sloan Museum, 1221 E. Kearsley St.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through May 29; $5 (237-3450).

Youth Theatre. "The Drawer Boy"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530).

Concert. Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $25 to $45 (237-7333).

Youth Theatre. Julie Austin and David Mosher in concert; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 2 and 4:30 p.m.; $10 and $8 (237-1530).

Musical. "Stomp"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. today and 3 and 8 p.m. tomorrow; $29 to $49 (237-7333).

Youth Theatre. "Diary of Ann Frank"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; opens today at 7:30 p.m. and continues at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 26 and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19; $10 and $8 (237-1530).

Comedy. "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" by Steve Martin; UM-F Theater, 303 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 19 and 2 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 20; $10 (237-6520).

FSO Concert. Flint Symphony Orchestra conducted by Enrique Diemecke with pianist Phillippe Bianconi, perform the "Slavonic Dances" by Dvorak, "Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra" by Schumann and "Symphony No 1 in C Minor" by Brahms; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $9 to $42 (237-7333).

Drama. "Smokey Joe's Cafe"; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. today and tomorrow; $29 to $49 (237-7333).

Youth Theatre. "Their Eyes were Watching God"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530).

Youth Theatre. "The Exonerated"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530).

Comedy. "The Amorous Ambassador" by Michael Parker performed by the Flint Community Players; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through March 13; $14 (235-8963).

Youth Theatre. "The Shape of a Girl"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 7:30 p.m.; $5 and $8 (237-1530).

FSO Concert. Flint Symphony Orchestra conducted by Enrique Diemecke with guitarist Pepe Romero, perform the "Carnival Overture" by Dvorak, "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Rodrigo, "Concerto a Celedonio" by Enrique Diemecke and "From the New World" by Dvorak; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $9 to $42 (237-7333). Youth Theatre. Michael Lee and Opus Mime in "Stories Beyond Words"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 2 and 4:30 p.m.; $10 and $8 (237-1530).

Youth Theatre. "Take Me Out"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530).

Youth Theatre. "Charlotte's Web"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; opens today at 7:30 p.m. and continues at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 23 and 4:30 p.m. April 23; $10 and $8 (237-1530).

Musical. "A Man of No Importance"; UM-F Theater, 303 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 16 and 2 p.m. April 10 and April 17; $10 (237-6520).

FSO Concert. Flint Symphony Orchestra conducted by Enrique Diemecke with the Flint Festival Chorus directed by Bradley Bloom perform the "Serenade to Music" by Vaughan Williams and "Resurrection" by Mahler; Whiting Auditorium, 1241 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m.; $9 to $42 (237-7333).

Youth Theatre. "With Grace"; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 6 p.m.; $5 (237-1530).

Musical. "Oliver" performed by the Flint Community Players; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 23; $16 (235-8963).

Youth Theatre. "Wings," a program about Flint; Bower Theater, 1220 E. Kearsley St.; opens today at 7:30 p.m. and continues at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 6; $10 and $8 (237-1530).