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Articles

FIM Press Release – Michael Lluberes Leaves FIM

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 

Flint Symphony Orchestra performing “Ahead of Their Time: Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and Mahler 5” 

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
UB40’s “Red, Red Wine” world tour coming to Flint July 12
UB40 set to perform in Flint featuring Reggae hits

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