A new collective bargaining agreement between the FIM and the FSO musicians is aimed at increasing pay, creating a more transparent audition process. Continue reading Flint Institute of Music, Musicians Union Agree on New Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Local will be closed in February for completion of the upgrades, but is planning a celebration of women in the arts for Women’s History Month in March. Continue reading Grant Will Help Flint Local 432 Continue to Provide World Class Experiences for Musicians and Artists
Jeff Skigh is always looking for ways to give back to Flint, and with temperatures plummeting this month, he wants people in need to be warm enough. Continue reading Flint Rapper Jeff Skigh Organizing Winter Clothes Drive for Families
In order for the Greater Flint Arts Council to truly live its mission of “growing the arts,” it needed to rethink and renovate the space in its building. Continue reading Take a Look at the Renovations Inside the Greater Flint Arts Council Building
Steven Banks, who raps under the name This Life. We Lead., has been working on his first play focusing on his experiences as a teacher. Continue reading Flint Native, Rapper, and Teacher Writing his Next Chapter on the Stage
Authenticity is easy on stage for Nosey Parker, because it starts with their off-stage closeness. Continue reading Flint Band Nosey Parker and the Art of Audience Connection
Ken Van Wagoner’s annual GOODSTOCK event has been a great showcase for musicians in Flint, especially young ones. Continue reading An Annual Carriage Town Tradition Regularly Creates Space for Young Musicians
The ingredients for the band came together kind of like a bowl of good soup – which is basically what Canja de Boa means in Portuguese. Continue reading A Band With Flint Roots is Bringing Brasilian Music to the Community
A College Cultural Neighborhood couple had a Labor Day idea: why not host a party and invite the entire neighborhood? Continue reading Creating Neighborhood Connections Through Music
Music and DJ’ing have provided needed escapes and creative outlets for a Flint father and son. Continue reading Music and Family Culture Have Heavily Influenced Flint Father-Son DJ Duo
