Flint Fright Film Fest 2018 draws 260 entries, stages entertaining show for horror fans
By Jeffery L Carey Jr. About 260 entries submitted to the Oct 27 second annual Flint Fright Film Fest provided “a low cost fun show for people in and around Flint who love horror and weird stuff like we do,” stated film festival organizer and judge of the festival...
Review: “The Rep” performs energetic “Assassins” to packed house
By Patsy Isenberg On Friday night, Nov. 9, the talented and energetic cast of “Assassins” opened a timely musical at The Rep. With inspired direction from Michael Lluberes, producing artistic director of the company, this show takes the audience on a wild ride...
As Flint Youth Theatre officially becomes “The Rep,” Sondheim’s “Assassins” opens for run through Nov. 18
By Patsy Isenberg The Flint Repertory Theatre, branded "The Rep," officially made its transition from its old life as the Flint Youth Theatre with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday. It’s a big week for The Rep. Today the Stephen Sondheim musical, “Assassins,”...
Midterm election gives Dems the U.S. House, Michigan governor; 50 percent turnout in county
By Paul Rozycki After the most contentious and energized election in many decades, voters went to the polls in record numbers, and produced results that were both expected and surprising. By most estimates, the turnout nationwide and in Michigan was expected to break...
News Brief: Water Recovery Resource Day Saturday invites residents to “Own It”
The City of Flint hosts its second Recovery Resource Day, Own It, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, for residents dealing with all aspects of the citywide water poisoning. Experts and coaches will assist with a range of financial, personal and health resources, including...
News Brief: Flint Repertory stages “Assassins” starting Nov. 9
Tickets are on sale for Flint Repertory Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins, a disturbing and funny musical exploring the lives of presidential assassins and would-be assassins in the United States. Based on a book by John Weidman and a script by...
RACER Trust sets two public meetings on Buick City PFAS contamination, other environmental issues
By Jan Worth-Nelson RACER Trust, a company organized to clean up and sell abandoned General Motors properties, has scheduled two public meetings in Flint for at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Harding Mott University Center on the UM-Flint campus and at 6 p.m....
Commentary: Bent but not broken–remember Flint’s history of fighting back
By Ted Nelson This is a lightly edited transcript of Ted Nelson's speech at the Flint Institute of Arts on Oct. 21, 2018 When the makers of “JFK: The Last Speech” arrived in Flint to shoot scenes for their award-winning documentary movie recently shown at...
News Brief: Gustin and Crawford, authors of “giants of Flint history” Nov. 13 event CANCELLED
By Jan Worth-Nelson THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED as of 11/09/2018 Two venerable former Flint Journal journalists, Lawrence Gustin and Kim Crawford, will join forces to talk about some of the giants of Flint history at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Totem Bookstore,...
East Village Magazine – November 2018
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Commentary: Thanks due to election workers, who keep the wheels of democracy turning
By Paul Rozycki For those of us who spend our time trying to analyze the most recent election with polls, predictions and punditry, it’s easy to forget about all the work and preparation that goes into just running an election. The job of putting the ballot together,...
International and local artists collaborate to brighten bookstore’s walls, city’s image
By Patsy Isenberg and Jan Worth-Nelson A cold, rainy October week didn't deter a scrum of international mural artists, drawn to Flint by its reputation, by the efforts of a local arts promoter, and by the lure of a series of inviting blank walls at Totem Bookstore,...
Love and unity will stand against hate, Temple Beth El vigil for Pittsburgh dead affirms
By Jan Worth-Nelson Steven Low, executive director of the Flint Jewish Federation, said he expected 75 people or so for the night's vigil for the eleven dead in Pittsburgh. Instead, cars arriving at Temple Beth El on Calkins Road quickly filled the parking lot,...
News Brief: Not too late to join Messiah community chorus for Nov. 18 performance
The Grand Blanc Arts Council invites singers of all skill levels to join its annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, this year directed by Jeffery Walker, co-director of the Flint Symphony Chorus. The 30-year tradition features selected soloists, a local organist, an...
News Brief: Salvation Army seeking bellringers for Nov. 9-Dec.24
The Salvation Army of Genesee County is hiring 100 bell ringers for the 2018 Red Kettle Campaign. Apply in person 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays at 1475 W. Coldwater Rd. or 211 W. Kearsley St. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license or state...
News Brief: GC Health Center sets gala Nov. 16, award to honor hope, help, health, healing
Genesee Community Health Center will host its Inaugural Gala Nov. 16 at Holiday Inn Gateway, with Master of Ceremonies Dawn Jones of ABC-12 and featuring music, dancing, food and a cash bar, a silent auction, and community awards. Organizers invite nominations from...
News Brief: Laura Love returns from hiatus with UUCF performance Nov. 8
Laura Love, African-American activist, author and singer/songwriter, performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint, 2474 S. Ballenger Hwy. Love embraces blues, bluegrass, jazz, folk, gospel and reggae, and sometimes calls her music...
News Brief: “Truth, Racial Healing, Transformation” theme of Nov. 8 discussion
Three community organizations are together inviting Flint residents to discuss racism and other community issues, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, 4119 Saginaw St. The SBEV, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and the Crim...
This Month in the Village: NOVEMBER 2018
Compiled by Meghan Christian Flint Children's Museum FREE DAY Nov. 11 All Day Event Flint Children’s Museum, 1602 W. University 810-767-5437 Admission: Free Gain free entrance to both Sproutside and the museum. Sponsored by the Genesee County Department of Health and...
Vigil set Tuesday at Temple Beth El for Pittsburgh victims
By Jan Worth-Nelson Steven Low, executive director of the Flint Jewish Federation, has confirmed a prayer vigil for the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre will be held at 7:30 Tuesday at Temple Beth El, 5150 Calkins Rd., Flint Township. "It is a...
Review: “Beautiful Decay” sculptures featured at MCC through Oct. 30
By Patsy Isenberg "Beautiful Decay" is the theme of a mixed media sculpture exhibit by Cara O’Brien, showing through Oct. 30 at Mott Community College’s Fine Arts Gallery in the Visual Arts and Design Center. The show is a 16-piece collection of abstract sculptures...
News Brief: Dryden Building “Pop Up Shops” open Thursday, expanding downtown retail
Dryden Building Retail Pop Up Shops opens with a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, 601 S Saginaw Street. Refreshments and desserts will be served. The Pop-Up Shops comprise more than a dozen vendors of locally made art, clothing and accessories, and featuring...
News Brief: Health Coalition seeks Medicaid focus group Nov. 3
The Greater Flint Health Coalition is seeking 10 Flint residents to offer ideas on Medicaid expansion. The focus group will gather at 3 p.m. Nov. 3, at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub office, 3216 M.L. King Ave. Snacks are provided, and each participant will receive a...
News Brief: Community Foundation offering grant info sessions Nov. 5
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint has changed its grant process, and will host a two “grant information sessions” for non-profit organizations, Monday, Nov. 5, at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s facility at 1939 Howard Avenue. Sessions begin at 1 p.m. and...
Flint Literary Festival kicks off Friday, features water crisis writers and Flint-native poets
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and journalist Anna Clark, whose critically acclaimed books about the Flint water crisis drew national attention, will headline this year’s Flint Literary Festival Oct. 26-27 at the Flint Public Library. They will be appearing together for the...
