The transformative power of the arts.

For all of Flint.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Tonight - Friday, Sep 15 at 7:00 pm

Upcoming movies:

Oct 20 - What's Love Got To Do With It

Nov 10 - The Fighting Temptations

Dec 15 - It's A Wonderful Life

Capitol Theatre

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Flint Repertory Theatre

'Rain on Fire

Sep 15 - Oct 1

Elgood Theatre

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Presented by FIM and United Way of Genesee County

KC and The Sunshine Band

Saturday, Sep 16 at 8:00 pm

Capitol Theatre

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Music Around Town - Free Event

Family Tradition Band

Wednesday, Sep 20 at 7:00 pm

Capitol Theatre

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Mott, Motown & More

Celebrity Lip Sync Reunion Tour

Friday, Sep 22 at 7:00 pm

Capitol Theatre

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Ozark Mountain Daredevils

Saturday, Sep 23 at 8:00 pm

Capitol Theatre

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Music Around Town - Free Event

Don't Be Cruel (Elvis Tribute Band)

Tuesday, Sep 26 at 7:00 pm

Xolo outdoor patio

Blue Öyster Cult

Friday, Sep 29 at 8:00 pm

Capitol Theatre

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Flint School of Performing Arts

International Music Festival Concert

Ahrensburg Youth Symphony Orchestra with Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, Oct 5 at 7:00 pm

Whiting Auditorium

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Host Families Needed

Through its International Exchange Program, the Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra has hosted and been hosted by youth orchestras from France, England, Ireland, Scotland and Japan. Through these exchanges, participants share music and culture, and develop life-long friendships.

What does it mean to be a host?

- Hosts provide a place for their foreign guests (preferably at least 2 guests) to stay overnight during their time in the Flint area.
- Hosts provide many of the meals for their guests.
- Hosts provide transportation. Sometimes guests will need to be dropped off and picked up at FIM. They may also need rides to and from other locations. In the past, some families have worked together to do carpooling.
- Hosts provide family support for their guests. Many of the guests are young- middle and high school age, and often this is their first time overseas. Host families support their guests through this exciting, but stressful time.

Host families provide cultural experiences for their guests. Just staying with the host family is a great way for the guests to experience a new culture. However, host families are encouraged to introduce their guests to local foods (i.e. Koegel’s hot dogs, slurpees) as well as activities (i.e., nature trails, board games).

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 x7365

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.

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Tuition assistance is available. 10% discount and annual registration fee waived fro Genesee County Residents!

Message from the Executive Office

The Flint Repertory Theatre season begins tonight with the world premiere of ‘Rain on Fire by Michigan playwright Karen Saari. Join in the celebration of opening night with a pre-show reception and post-show champagne toast with the cast! Flint Rep Producing Artistic Director Michael Lluberes said he was blown away when he first read ‘Rain on Fire, and I look forward to what he describes as “a complex family drama that is surprisingly funny and full of twists and turns.”

September plays host to two fundraisers that benefit excellent causes very dear to my heart: this Saturday with KC and The Sunshine Band (collaboration with the United Way of Genessee County for KidsTix) and next Friday with Mott, Motown & More: Celebrity Lip Sync Reunion Tour (celebrating Mott Community College's 100th anniversary.) KidsTix is a program that reduces financial barriers for children and their families to attend live performances, and it is thrilling to see FIM’s mission — The transformative power of the arts. For all of Flint. — come to life. Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Rodney Lontine

President and CEO

Thank you! To our 2023 newsletter underwriter, Security Credit Union.