The transformative power of the arts.
For all of Flint. 

Flint School of Performing Arts

Flint Youth Theatre production

The Rude Mechanicals

TODAY Aug 11 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm - Free Admission

Dort Music Center, Atrium Garden Stage

Music Around Town

Friday Patio Nights at FIA

Fridays July 21 - Aug 25 6:00 pm - Free Event

TONIGHT Aug 11 - Roger Jones Trio (Jazz & Standards)

Aug 18 - FSO Family Night

Aug 25 - Rodeo Drive (Rock, Country, Blues, Funk)

Flint Institute of Arts Palette Cafe' Patio

Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders
Wednesday, Aug 16 7:00 pm
Capitol Theatre

Free Registration

Monsters, Inc.
Friday, Aug 18 7:00 pm
Sep 15 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Oct 20 - What's Love Got To Do With It
Nov 10 - The Fighting Temptations
Dec 15 - It's A Wonderful Life
Capitol Theatre

For Tickets

Music Around Town

Summer Stars

Tuesday, Aug 22 6:00 pm - Free Event

Downtown Flint - Xolo Outdoor Stage

This concert is free and will feature samples from local restaurants, Xolo, Blackstone's, and 501 Bar & Grill. The gate to the patio is open, so please stop in and enjoy some food and music! Xolo will serve additional food and cocktails on the patio for purchase, but no purchase is necessary to come in and enjoy the concert!

There is limited patio seating, but lawn chairs are also welcome on the patio, as well as the surrounding grassy area. Don't miss an opportunity to support some sensational student talent, eat great food, and enjoy an unforgettable experience in beautiful downtown Flint—COMPLETELY FREE!

Don McLean
Thursday, Aug 31 8:00 pm
Capitol Theatre

For Tickets

Staying with host families is always a highlight for our visiting musicians.

Please consider being a host!

Sep 30 - Oct 8, 2023

Ahrensburg, Germany

Ahrensburg Youth Symphony Orchestra

approximately 56 students (ages 12-26)

If you are interested in becoming a host for our guests, please reach out to Jane Jaksa, Volunteer Coordinator, to begin the process. Feel free to reach out with any and all questions.

Jane Jaksa, [email protected] , 810-238-1350 x 3126

Register Now for Fall
A journey of self-discovery, inspiration and transformation is open to all ages and skill levels in the music, dance and theatre instructional division of FIM. Join us for lessons, classes and ensembles or take a seat in the audience and share the excitement of our students and faculty as they perform in a wide variety of recitals, concerts and productions this season!

If you would like a printed copy of the FSPA 2023-2024 Catalog mailed to you, please get in touch with the FSPA Office: 810-238-1350 x 3.

To Register

FSPA Auditions

Ensemble Placement Auditions

For Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra, Flint Youth Wind Ensemble, Flint Youth Philharmonia, Flint Youth String Orchestra or Flint Youth Chorus

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Nutcracker

Registration: Saturday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Auditions: September 29 - October 1, 2023

Music Lesson Merit Scholarship Auditions

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Auditions: Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, 2023

Theatre Merit Scholarship Auditions

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Auditions: Saturday, September 23, 2023

For more information, call the FSPA office 810-238-1350 x3

Application Forms 

Message from the Executive Office

We are delighted to open our first show today at the new Atrium Garden Stage at FIM Dort Music Center. I hope you can catch one of the free performances of the Flint Youth Theatre’s The Rude Mechanicals production at this intimate outdoor venue. Please come out and support our talented young people. They’re eager to share their hard work with you.

We’re counting down the final three concerts remaining in our popular weekly Friday Night Patioseries at the FIA with the Roger Jones Trio playing at 6 pm. The jazz will be flowing!

You may have noticed that activities are really ramping up at FSPA. Auditions! Fall enrollment! Host families needed for the amazing youth orchestra from Ahrensburg, Germany!
And remember there are a wide variety of classes and private lessons for students of all ages.
I hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Rodney Lontine
President and CEO
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