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Flint Under the Stars: DJ Battle
DJ Battle at FIM Capitol Theatre
Flint Under the Stars: DJ Battle
Turntables & Talent: Flint DJs bring the heat to FIM Capitol Theatre on 4/16
Flint Under the Stars concert series to feature local DJ battle
Flint Under the Stars: DJ Battle
Black Violin
Grammy® Award nominated group Black Violin to perform in Flint May 10
Tom Papa
Tom Papa ‘Grateful Bread Tour’ coming to FIM Capitol Theatre
Comedian Tom Papa brings ‘Grateful Bread Tour’ to FIM Capitol Theatre
Marshall Charloff & The Purple experience
The ultimate Prince tribute comes to FIM Capitol Theatre this Friday (4/4)
‘Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE’ coming to Flint
ZZ Top
ZZ Top frontman talks creative process, blue-collar fans ahead of Michigan show
Upcoming Capitol Shows
Many different performers will soon be coming to the FIM
The Godfather Live
Experience ‘The Godfather’ with a live orchestra in Flint this month
An Offer You Can’t Refuse: Godfather at FIM Whiting Auditorium
“The Godfather Live” is coming to the Whiting Auditorium
UofM Partnership: Frog and Toad
UM-Flint Fine & Performing Arts: ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’
Flint Repertory Theatre’s A Driving Beat
Sign language interpreters assist with special performance of ‘A Driving Beat’ for deaf students at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
Flint Institute of Music puts on production with sign language interpretation
A mother-son road trip of identity and self-discovery hits the Flint Rep stage
FIM presents world premiere of ‘A Driving Beat’
Review: ‘A Driving Beat’ premieres at The Rep
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of A Driving Beat
A Driving Beat Comes to FIM in March
Flint Rep to open A Driving Beat
Genesee County Arts Education and Enrichment Millage
Genesee County residents save more than $700K on FIM classes, events in 2024
Top Things to Do
Top Things to do with KIDS in Metro Detroit this Week
March FSO: Peace Meets West
Flint native, violinist, composer William Harvey performing at FIM Whiting
William Harvey comes back to his earliest roots in Flint
Stateside: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
FIM Arts-Informed Therapy Grants
FlintNOW Fund announces over $1.5m in grants to support the Flint community
Flint Institute of Music receives over $140,000 for therapy programs
Music therapy program for at-risk Flint-area kids receives grant funding
IGNITE Music Therapy Program at Genesee County Jail
The Rehabilitative Power of Music
Better Than Ezra
‘Better Than Ezra’ playing at FIM Capitol Theatre
Better Than Ezra’s Kevin Gilbert Talks ‘Deluxe’ 30th Anniversary, New Album, and More
The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience
Artistic director of The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience speaks about music’s power of unity
Hip hop meets classical in groundbreaking Flint performance
Stateside Podcast: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
‘The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience’ brings genre-defying sound to FIM Capitol Theatre FIM: The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience
Terry Fator on the Road
Terry Fator coming to FIM Capitol Theatre
Winger and FireHouse at FIM Capitol Theatre
Fenton-area singer to perform at FIM Capitol Theatre
Rock bands ‘Winger’ and ‘FireHouse’ coming to Flint
Linden singer lands centerstage gig performing at FIM Capitol Theatre for FireHouse, Winger concert
Flint Repertory Theatre’s A Driving Beat
A Driving Beat Comes to FIM in March
Flint Rep to open A Driving Beat
Flint Under the Stars: Blues
Greg Nagy Band concert to benefit KidsTix
FIM Flint Symphony Orchestra
LEO awards $5.65 million in economic support to 41 symphony orchestras
The Flint Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the FIM on Saturday
$1.5M going to Flint area organizations focused on strengthening the community
Flint School of Performing Arts Celebrates Black History Month
FIM School of Performing Arts presents Black History Month concert
EagleMania
EagleMania: Eagles Tribute coming to FIM Capitol Theatre
Take it easy: EagleMania comes to the FIM
FIM Arts-Informed Therapy Grants
Flint Institute of Music receives over $140,000 for therapy programs
Music therapy program for at-risk Flint-area kids receives grant funding
FSPA Seeing Stars! Benefit
The ‘Seeing Stars’ benefit at the FIM Flint School of Performing Arts is taking place next month
Flint Institute of Music’s performing arts school ranks in top 10 nationally
Seeing Stars! Benefit at the FIM
The 28th annual Seeing Stars! Benefit to take place Friday, Feb. 7
FIM January and February Shows
Flint Under the Stars: Jam Bands
Two Mid-Michigan bands performing at FIM’s Flint Under the Stars
Article – FIM Press Release – Michael Lluberes Leaves FIM
Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson
‘Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson’ to hit Flint in January 2025
Focus on 5: ‘Invincible’ – A tribute to Michael Jackson
Invincible brings back the magic of Michael Jackson to the Capitol Theater
‘Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson’ coming to Flint
Flint Institute of Music to present Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson
FSPA Winter Classes & Mid-Michigan Band and Orchestra Festival
Winter classes open at Flint School of Performing Arts
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre Wilde Awards
Congratulations: The 2023-2024 Wilde Award Winners!!
Holiday Pops
The FIM presents the ‘Holiday Pops’ concert
Flint Under the Stars: Make the Yuletide Gay
Celebrate Elton John, Make the Yuletide Gay (Twice), Support Ferndale Pride and Ozone House
FIM Flint Under the Stars: ‘Make the Yuletide Gay’
Michael Lluberes Farewell
Farewell to Michael Lluberes, the founding producing artistic director of FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
Michael Lluberes Will Depart FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
Holiday Walk
Flint Cultural Center to kick off 39th Annual Holiday Walk
Mannheim Steamroller
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour celebrates 40th anniversary with Flint performance
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show in Flint
Holiday favorite coming to FIM
Haunted Whiting
HAUNTED HISTORY: Ghost hunting in Flint’s Whiting Auditorium
The Nutcracker
FIM presents ‘The Nutcracker’ at The Whiting Auditorium
Flint Institute of Music offers festive December lineup of concerts, singalongs, comedies, and more
‘The Nutcracker’ returns to Flint with alumni in lead roles
Napoleon Dynamite
Stars of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ coming to Flint for screening
Napoleon Dynamite coming to Flint Capitol Theatre
Napoleon Dynamite cast coming to Flint
One Night in Memphis
‘One Night in Memphis’ coming to FIM Whiting Auditorium
Dear Evan Hanson
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ coming to FIM Whiting Auditorium
Dear Evan Hansen coming to The Whiting Auditorium in Flint
Dear Evan Hansen’ at FIM
Jay Leno
Jay Leno to perform at Flint’s Capitol Theatre in November
Former Lapeer resident to open for Jay Leno at the Capitol Theatre
Jay Leno performing at the FIM Capitol Theatre on Nov. 14
Postmodern Jukebox
Scott Bradlee’s ‘Postmodern Jukebox’ coming to FIM Capitol Theatre
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox show coming November 8 to FIM Capitol Theatre
Vintage music meets pop hits at Postmodern Jukebox’s Flint show
FSO
Dog Man the Musical
FIM Whiting Auditorium presents Dog Man: The Musical
‘Dogman the Musical’ coming to the FIM Whiting Auditorium
Scott Bonn
FIM to present ‘Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn’
Spooky Chris Podcast: Interview with Dr. Scott Bonn
Crime Unveiled with Courtney Bennett Ep. 16: Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
Serial Killer Expert brings fascinating show to Capitol Theatre this weekend
From Bundy to Dahmer: Come examine the psyches of serial killers at this Flint show
Morris Day and The Time
Morris Day and the Time coming to FIM Capitol Theatre
THIS WEEKEND: Morris Day and The Time bring signature R&B Funk to Flint
Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage
Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage
Arts, cultural organizations to offer fall programs for Genesee County students
National Arab Orchestra
National Arab Orchestra and FIM Flint Symphony Orchestra Create Cultural Harmony in EAST MEETS WEST Concert
‘East Meets West’ concert to be performed at the FIM Capitol Theatre
East meets West: Flint Symphony and National Arab Orchestra unite this week
“East Meets West” Concert brings unique fusion of music to Flint’s FIM Capitol Theatre
Flint Under the Stars: Indie
FIM hosting Flint Under the Stars: Indie
Godspell
GODSPELL Comes to FIM Flint Repertory Theatre Next Month
Interview: Kyle Patrick And Michael Lluberes Say GODSPELL at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre is Pure Joy
Flint Repertory Theater begins season with production of musical in a pool
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre to perform ‘Godspell’
Photos: Godspell in a Pool at Flint Repertory Theatre
Photos: First Look At Flint Repertory Theatre’s GODSPELL IN A POOL
Landmark musical ‘Godspell’ reimagined in a pool of water
Review: Flint REP presents GODSPELL
Review: Prepare Ye the Way For Godspool
Review: A Divine Dip: Review of The Flint Repertory Theatre’s “Godspell”…in a pool!
Flint theater baptizes Godspell as a splashy redemption story
Bluey’s Big Play
‘Bluey’s Big Play’ coming to The FIM Whiting Auditorium
Bluey’s Big Play soon will take the stage at FIM Whiting Auditorium
Fun, educational play based off Emmy® award-winning children’s series hits Flint this week
Chicago Funk
‘Chicago Funk,’ an Earth, Wind and Fire tribute band is coming to the FIM
The Chicago Funk tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire to take audiences back in a tremendous way
The Chicago Funk brings the heart and soul of Earth, Wind & Fire to Flint
Jay Leno
Jay Leno to perform at Flint’s Capitol Theatre in November
Music Around Town
FIM hosts ‘Music Around Town’ and other summer programs
The FIM talks about their August Calendar
Delaina Oberman Memorial Celebration Recital
FIM Percussion students and alumni commemorate life of late teacher
Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
A tribute band for ABBA will be performing soon at FIM
ABBA coming to Flint (Cars 108 radio)
From Sweden to Genesee County: The Music of ABBA comes to Flint
IGNITE Jail Music Studio Project
How Flint’s next hit single could come from a studio inside the Genesee County Jail
Sara Evans
Sara Evans will be at the FIM on Aug. 2
UB40
UB40 coming to FIM Capitol Theatre
9th Annual Flint Water Festival & FIM Holiday Celebration
FIM to host several events this July
Meet Up & Eat Up
Gloria Flint Public Library and FIM address food insecurity with summer meal program
Mrs. J. Dallas Dort Award
FIM chair wins Mrs. J. Dallas Dort award for service to community
The Wallflowers
The Wallflowers to perform at FIM Capitol Theater
Bob Dylan’s son, Jakob Dylan, performs in Flint this weekend
Charlie Wilson
Charlie Wilson performing at FIM Capitol Theater
Meet Up to Eat Up Program
The Flint Institute of Music and Flint Public Library Collaborate to Provide Summer Meal Programs
FIM 2024-25 Season Announcement
Flint Institute of Music 2024-2025 season
The FIM reveals its 2024/2025 Season
FIM announces programs for 2024-2025 season
GODSPELL, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Set for FIM 2024-25 Season
See Charlie Wilson, Bluey’s Big Play and more in new 2024-25 FIM season
FIM 2024-2025 season full of iconic musicians
FIM’s CEO and President Rodney Lontine on FIM’s newest season and community engagement
FIM announces season filled with iconic musicians, other favorites
Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening to be Presented at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
Interview: Derek Van Barham Says SPRING AWAKENING at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre is an Intimate, Visceral Experience
The FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will be performing Spring Awakening
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre is a Masterful Rendition of a Modern Classic
The Spring Awakening is now showing at the Flint Repertory Theatre
Review: ‘Spring Awakening’ at Flint Rep surprises and delights after all these years
Review: Love and adolescence take center stage in FIM’s wynorrific musical, Spring Awakening
Flint Symphony Orchestra Season Finale
FIM Flint Symphony Orchestra previews end of season concert
Dance to the Movies
‘Dance to the Movies’ bring classic shows to life
Dance to the Movies is coming to Flint
Flint Under the Stars: Friends of the Flintdustry
In conversation with the artists of FIM’s ‘Flint Under the Stars: Friends of the Flintdustry’ show
Flint Under the Stars to benefit KidsTix
Local rappers to perform at Capitol Theatre as part of Flint Under the Stars series
Four local hip hop acts known as Friends of The Flintdustry to offer their talents on the the FIM Capitol Theatre stage TONIGHT
FSPA and Flint Youth Theatre May Productions
FIM Will Host Festival of Dance, Bon Voyage Concert and A Fairy Tale Life in May
FIM to host Festival of Dance, Fairy Tale Life and Flint Youth Orchestra
FSPA Summer Programming
FIM Flint School of Performing Arts Opens Registration For Summer Lessons, Classes, Camps, & Intensives
Flint Institute of Music School of Performing Arts opens summer class registration
The Flint School of Performing Arts is inviting kids, teens & adults to its summer classes
New Works Festival
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre welcomes its 2024 New Works Festival April 26-28
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre to host free New Works Festival
Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band coming to Flint
Arts & Culture Economic Impact Study
Genesee County arts and culture generates millions to the local economy
Study finds that Genesee County’s arts and culture sector generated nearly $130M in 2022
Nonprofit study shows arts and culture sector is alive and ‘thriving’ in Genesee County
MOMIX: Alice
Momix brings ‘Alice’ to life in Flint
FSO April
FIM previews April’s Flint Symphony Orchestra Concert
Symphony of the Soul
Find healing through breathwork, music and psychedelia at Flint event
Symphony of the Soul: A Night of Music and Mindfulness
Symphony of the Soul: A Night of Music and Mindfulness
Flint Institute of Music Capitol Theater to Host Symphonic Breathwork Experience
Jo Dee Messina
Jo Dee Messina coming to Flint
Country Music Superstar will perform in Flint
David Cook
Season 7 American Idol Winner, performer David Cook, coming to Flint
David Cook speaks with us about his upcoming show
Cirque FLIP: Blizzard
Cirque FLIP Fabrique is performing at FIM Whiting Auditorium
Cirque Flip Fabrique Blizzard coming to Flint
Cirque Flip Fabrique presents Blizzard
Flint Under the Stars
FIM welcomes Fenton Community Orchestra
IGNITE Program
Genesee County Sheriff’s Office honors the 26th set of IGNITE graduates
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Flint Repertory’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” opens March 22
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre Presents Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Comes to FIM Flint Repertory Theatre This Week
On Your Feet!
FIM welcomes Emilio and Gloria Estefan tribute show
Blind Boys of Alabama w/Special Guest Bobby Rush
Legendary musicians Blind Boys of Alabama, Bobby Rush to headline Flint performance
FIM welcomes Blind Boys of Alabama to Flint
The Blind Boys of Alabama coming to Flint – with special guest Bobby Rush