Arts and Culture

Feature Story “I’m trying to get to a place where I can find all of myself in my music." Rap artist and podcast host Figga Da Kid is focused on work, music, and success. Arts and Culture

A curated journey of vulnerability with The Pop up Shop’s Figga Da Kid

Xzavier SimonThursday, October 21, 2021
Feature Story The Machine Shop has given a stage to local and national rock, metal and country acts for almost two decades. Arts and Culture

The Machine Shop still needs community support to keep on rockin'

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 18, 2021
Feature Story Keyon Lovett, the ArtSchool Dropout, sits in front of an electrical box he was commissioned to design downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

“I’m starving to be able to show my creative side:” Meet Flint’s Artschool Dropout

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 28, 2021
In The News Unfortunately, the music industry at large isn’t always a safe space for African American women to speak up and speak out, yet, it hasn’t stopped Reesé and Tay from living their dreams and giving back to the community. Arts and Culture

Becoming the power source of Flint with The 810 Flow

Xzavier SimonWednesday, August 25, 2021
Feature Story Within Velly Beretta’s eyes—named after his first name and his favorite gun—is the look of a man who carries the weight of the world upon his shoulders. Arts and Culture

The "raw and authentic" story of Flint's music rebel Velly Beretta

Xzavier SimonTuesday, August 24, 2021
In The News Matthew Walker, CEO of the PixelStix platform, pulls up a mural play in Carriage Town. Arts and Culture

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

Patrick HayesTuesday, August 24, 2021
Feature Story Russ Dotson creating a wood bowl on his lathe in his College Cultural Neighborhood garage. Arts and Culture

Self-proclaimed “wood nerd” makes unique bowls and art pieces, often with wood found right in Flint

Patrick HayesWednesday, August 18, 2021
In The News Brandon Corder's annual Block Party returns to Flint this week. Arts and Culture

Grammy-winning producer Just Blaze headlines Beats x Beers' Block Party

Tia ScottMonday, August 16, 2021
Feature Story The intimacy created is purposeful—intentional energy fostered by RudeBoi to manifest the best from the artists he works with and the music composed. Arts and Culture

The art of producing music, talent, and authenticity with OohDatsRudeBoi

Xzavier SimonWednesday, August 4, 2021
In The News Several Flint businesses have festivities planned for "810 Day" on August 10. Arts and Culture

“810 Day” bringing a celebration of pride in Flint to downtown

Tia ScottTuesday, August 3, 2021
In The News 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. Arts and Culture

Flint photographers have created an annual day for Flint seniors to ‘Walk N Shine’

Xzavier SimonMonday, August 2, 2021
In The News Brush Alley Skateshop organizes a monthly girls Meet Up & Skate event downtown Flint. Healthy Communities

Plans for new skate park in Flint continue to progress

Patrick HayesSunday, August 1, 2021
Feature Story Face painting was a popular attraction for kids during a craft fair July 24. Neighborhoods

“It’s the simple things that make life worth living”

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, July 28, 2021
Feature Story Blue-collar RaskE is not afraid to get dirty and is willing to fix a problem no matter how messy, how dirty, or grimy it is. What he wants to do is clean it up, perfect it, and fix it for you.” Arts and Culture

Going full throttle with Flint’s “blue-collar grunge-hop” artist RaskE

Xzavier SimonMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story (Pictured left to right) Precious Manns, 14, Ericle Foster, 14, and Charity Manns, 15, discuss what is the definition of culture and what is Flint's culture. Kids and Education

Eastside program empowers youth by blending concepts of food, culture, and equity

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, July 14, 2021
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