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FORWARD FOCUS: Flint's rich arts and culture scene
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (404+ words) FLINT, Mich. - Flint may be known as the Vehicle City, but its arts and culture scene runs just as deep, with roots that stretch back more than a century. The Flint Institute of Music traces its beginnings to the early…...
First Saginaw Tattoo Fest brings 70-plus artists, vendors to Dow Event Center
1+ week, 5+ day ago (175+ words) SAGINAW, Mich. " People looking for fresh ink or a new piercing can check out the first-ever Saginaw Tattoo Fest. The festival runs from now through Sunday at the Dow Event Center and features more than 70 vendors offering tattoos and piercings…...
Flint church screens local film that shows how artists are helping families grieve
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (178+ words) FLINT, Mich. " Flint community members gathered at First Presbyterian Church to watch a documentary highlighting how local artists are helping families honor loved ones lost to violence. The 13-minute mini-documentary, titled "Heart to Canvas," was presented by Crime Stoppers of…...
Trump's towering 250-foot Washington arch wins design approval
2+ week, 6+ day ago (405+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " The design for President Donald Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D. C. , was approved Thursday by the U. S. Commission of Fine Arts despite public opposition. Trump responded to NBC's report of the approval from the Oval Office by saying, "I…...
Gallery: Damage across Mid-Michigan from Severe Thunderstorm
3+ week, 2+ day ago (53+ words) WSMH Gallery: Damage across Mid-Michigan following a Severe Thunderstorm St. Louis, Mich. A Severe Thunderstorm made its way across the state knocking down trees, power lines and leaving thousands without power. Here's a look at some of damage sent into…...
Bay City breaks ground on Jefferson Project Sculpture Garden & Park
3+ week, 5+ day ago (87+ words) BAY CITY, Mich." Bay City is unveiling a new public art project. The Jefferson Project's Sculpture Garden & Park is part of the larger Jefferson Project, an art district that offers a creative space for artists in the community to come…...
Saginaw Public Schools cultural art exhibit showcases student voices
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (95+ words) SAGINAW, Mich. " Saginaw Public Schools is celebrating student voices, cultural pride and the power of art through a Cultural Art Exhibition. The exhibition features art produced by students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Works representing 10 elementary schools, three middle schools and…...
Michigan student creates Holocaust awareness art after museum visit
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (413+ words) One visit to the Holocaust Memorial Center inspired a Michigan student to turn what she saw into art, hoping to keep Holocaust history alive for her generation. Isabella Manchester, a junior at Michigan Virtual Charter Academy, said she decided to…...
Davison High students showcase Michigan wildlife art during Flint Art Walk
2+ mon, 2+ hour ago (162+ words) FLINT, Mich. " Davison High School students celebrated Michigan's wildlife with a show in downtown Flint. The Davison High School visual arts department hosted a Michigan wildlife student art show featuring sculptures, paintings and drawings focused on the flora and fauna…...
Churchill's Food and Spirits, Swartz Creek High team up to showcase adoptable pet art
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (179+ words) FLINT, Mich. " An art show at Churchill's Food and Spirits is putting a spotlight on adoptable pets while giving Swartz Creek High School students a chance to showcase their work. The restaurant has teamed up with the high school to…...