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Matthew Walker, CEO of the PixelStix platform, pulls up a mural play in Carriage Town.

Time is running out to catch the Flint Mural Plays this summer

Flint's Mural Plays were an innovative idea to infuse theatre into public spaces. But the opportunity to hear them ends on August 31.

Russ Dotson creating a wood bowl on his lathe in his College Cultural Neighborhood garage.
Self-proclaimed “wood nerd” makes unique bowls and art pieces, often with wood found right in Flint

"I believe human beings aren’t really fulfilled when they’re not making something."

James Avery, program director of Education & Talent at Flint & Genesee Group, oversees the Summer Youth Initiative.
Summer youth program provided teens with job skills, exposure to local businesses and nonprofits

"You can see that pride in being an experienced pro. It marvels me to see that growth."

Brandon Corder's annual Block Party returns to Flint this week.
Grammy-winning producer Just Blaze headlines Beats x Beers’ Block Party

In addition to Just Blaze, Flint’s own DJ Hype, Peter McFray, and DJ AK will also be providing music at the event.

Flint photographer, designers organizing photoshoot to support mental health charity

The Editorial Photoshoot will be from noon-5 p.m. on August 20 at the Ferris Wheel downtown Flint. For a $100 registration fee, participants will receive five retouched images, makeup, and one styled look from a fashion designer.

There is no drama or negativity, just a wide range of community photographers, restaurants, clothing lines, makeup artists, organizations, and volunteers showering each other and every student and family with love and support.
Flint photographers have created an annual day for Flint seniors to ‘Walk N Shine’

"It took only one day out of 365 days to utilize everything that I have been blessed with to give back."

Brush Alley Skateshop organizes a monthly girls Meet Up & Skate event downtown Flint.
Plans for new skate park in Flint continue to progress

"Even if skating might not be your scene, the fact that there’s an activity happening there makes it feel like this is a lively place, there’s good energy here."

A rendering of the new Center for Children’s Integrated Services.
New Genesee Health System facility near downtown Flint will consolidate children’s programs

A new 60,000 square foot space will house all of Genesee Health System's children's programs near downtown Flint.

Jerin Sage led a team that developed the River Lights concept as part of a crowdfunding class to activate public spaces.
Crowdfunding campaign helps team of artists transform River Bank Park for immersive event

“It is humbling to get so much support for these sorts of ideas.”

B Smok3zz has burst onto the scene, in her words, “swinging” and bringing “flame to the booth.”
Bringing “flame to the booth” with JB Smok3zz

"If we're great as a whole, we can be undeniable. That's what I want for our music industry here in the city."

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