A four-month Our African American Film Series that begins with Toni Morrison’s acclaimed “The Pieces that I Am” in November and ends with the emotional film “Mr. Church” on Feb. 13 will celebrate the artistry of African Americans in entertainment. The series, designed to “inspire, inform, empower and entertain” attendees, is hosted by Communities First […]
Flint’s nightlife isn’t what it used to be. It’s bigger and more bodacious than ever and provides a great backdrop to get your city swag on. Local bars, restaurants, cafés and entertainment venues are becoming more popular. Those who love their hometown are learning it’s no longer necessary to hop on the highway to find […]
Flint’s got plenty of things to do after dark. Its downtown entertainment district makes it easy for visitors to traverse its eclectic mix of live music venues, sports bars, craft brew and bourbon bars, theatres and more. Catch a show at the newly renovated Capitol Theatre, which is among the many Michigan Economic Development Corp.-supported […]
Sept. 14 marks the Flint Institute of Arts’ (FIA) 90th anniversary, and the community will receive a gift. The Members’ Exhibition Preview will be open to all visitors, free of admission that day. Along with cake and refreshments, guests at the celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. can enjoy music and discounts at the […]
A downtown Flint business will celebrate a snapshot of its success Aug. 22. Pop Mod Photo will hold its grand opening and ribbon-cutting beginning at 11:30 a.m. this Wednesday on the seventh floor of the Ferris Wheel building, 615 Saginaw St. Refreshments will be served. Photos will be available at the new studio location and […]
Field trips to the Flint Cultural Center have opened up uncountable young minds in Flint and Genesee County. They gazed at the stars and dreamed of discovering far-off plants at the Longway Planetarium, discovered a love of art at the Flint Institute of Arts, learned about acting at the Flint Youth Theatre and dreamed of […]
The nightlife is getting hotter as we head into July. Step out and sample one of the great new spirits being featured this month or enjoy one of your favorite pours. Take in a live music set, dance or dine at one of Flint’s local clubs. If you need a weekend wind down, step into […]
Come 2019, Flint will have a new free charter school. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Flint Cultural Center Academy took place June 26 on the vacant land behind Sloan Museum and Flint Institute of Music. Projected to open in fall of 2019, the Flint Cultural Center Academy is a free charter school beginning with […]
More tourism dollars are coming into Genesee County. As the perception of the region improved and corporate travel increased, tourism has grown every year since 2012, according to the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau. Through the first quarter of 2018, hotel occupancy was up 10.9 percent and revenue was up 6.8 percent. Travel […]
There’s no shortage of events celebrating Black History Month in Flint. At TheHUB Flint we want to give you a quick look at events you can attend to learn more about the achievements by black Americans and recognize their role in U.S. history. Feb. 7 – Documentary: Through a Lens Darkly, Flint Institute of Arts, […]