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 Music in the Parks is a fun way to get out and celebrate our diverse cultural heritage through FREE outdoor musical events. Enjoy live music in one of the many beautiful parks in the city of Flint and Genesee County. Don't forget your lawnchair or blanket!
Thank your for your interest in the Music in the Parks 2013 Series. If you are interested in helping make Music in the Parks 2013 a success either through a donation of time or money please call Pam Howe at 810.237.3112.
Music in the Parks is also on Facebook!
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MITP-Music for a Summer Night |
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 The Music in the Parks 2013 series opens with the Flint Symphony Orchestra as they seranade you with music perfect for a summer night! The Grill will be open and there will be beverages, food, snacks and ice cream available for purchase.
July 18, 2013
- 7:00 pm
- Don't forget your lawn chair or blanket!
- Crossroads will open for FREE at 5pm for MITP guests.
- Great activitites and fun games available for the whole family!
Performances are free. Admission to Crossroads Village will be free after 5:00 pm the day of the concert. Make a donation to Music in the Parks by June 1, 2012 of at least $100 to secure sponsor seating! Call Joyce Vincent at 810.237.3110 for more information.
Crossroads Village
If you are coming from the I-475 exit 13, go north on Saginaw Road to Mt. Morris Road. Turn right (east) onto Mt Morris Road. Follow Mt. Morris Road to Bray Road. Turn right (south) onto Bray Road. Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad will be approximately 1 1/4 miles on your left-hand side (east) at 6140 Bray Road, Flint. FREE PARKING! You can also visit their website.
MAP & DIRECTIONS
The Warehouse at Crossroads Village
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MITP - Gospel Music Celebration |
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 The Music in the Parks 2013 series continues with Gospel Music Celebration featuring special guest artist Bishop Neal Roberson, The Flint Jubilee Chorale and The Flint Community Gospel Singer
Tuesday July 30, 2013
- 7:00 pm
- Don't forget your lawn chair or blanket.
Mott Park
Corner of Nolen Dr. and Dougherty Pl. in Flint - From I-69, take the Hammerberg Rd. exit 135 - Turn north onto Hammerberg Rd - Turn right on Miller which curves and becomes S. Chevrolet Ave - Turn left onto University Ave - Turn right onto Nolen Dr - 0.3 mile to Dougherty Pl
MAP & DIRECTIONS
St. John Vianney Church, 2415 Bagley Street, Flint, MI 48504-4600
MAP & DIRECTIONS
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The Music in the Parks 2013 series continues with The Saucecats!
Let the good times roll with Zydeco music for your enjoyment! The Saucecats were formed in the fall of 2001 by a group of seasoned musicians seeking to play fun, energetic music. Already The Saucecats boast a large following of all ages and have entertained thousands at some of Michigan's premier festivals and events. Their eclectic group features a variety of instruments and with all members singing a unique sound instantly warms the crowd. Their musical style centers around New Orleans funk, Zydeco, and Blues, and also blend in Latin and Caribbean numbers. Those who have seen or follow The Saucecats can attest to the fact that everyone has a great time dancing and singing along with the upbeat music. A growing list of recording artist The Saucecats have performed with include: Tommy Castro, Carl Weathersby, Larry McCray, Bernard Allison, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kenny Neal, Dr. John, and
Dicky Betts & Great Southern.
Thursday, August 1 2013
- 7:00 pm
- Don't forget your lawn chair or blanket!
Kearsley Park
Kearsley Park Dr. in Flint.
www.cityofflint.com/KearsleyPark/index.html
Take I-475 to Longway Blvd. exit 8A. Go east on Longway 0.25 mile to first light, Kearsley Park Dr. Turn left (north). Go 0.2 mile. Park is on your left.
MAP & DIRECTIONS
The Pavilion located in Kearsley Park.
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MITP - The Motown Experience |
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 The Music in the Parks 2013 series continues it's annual tradition of a concert on the bricks with a hand-clapping, foot pounding experience when the The Motwon Experience are joined by the Flint Symphony Orchestra. All your favorite hits will be performed as the Symphony hits the bricks on Saginaw St. The concert is part of the 9th Annual Back to the Bricks in downtown Flint.
Friday, August 16, 2013
- 7:00 pm
- Don't forget your lawnchair! Get there early and enjoy the hundreds of classic cars on display!
Performances are free. Donate at least $100 to Music in the Parks by June 1, 2013 to secure sponsor seating! Call Joyce Vincent at 810.237.3110 for more information.
Downtown Flint
On Saginaw St. just south of the river. Parking avialable at UM-Flint surface lots and the William S. White parking lot.
University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center
MAP & DIRECTIONS
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Dance the night away with swing and big band music! Dance lesson prior to concert.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
- 7:00 pm
- Don't forget your lawnchair!
Flint Cultural Center
On I-475 exit on the Court St. exit. Head North on Chavez to Kearsley St. Take a right on Kearsley St. Look for signs directing location of concert and parking.
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Presented by Flint Symphony Orchestra • The Whiting
Partners include: Flint Institute of Music • Flint Cultural Center Corporation
Donors include: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation • The Whiting Foundation
The Donor-Advised Fund Program of the Funding Exchange
Mary Elizabeth Adams Manley Beautification Fund
Concert Sponsors: Kettering University • Mott Community College
University of Michigan-Flint • Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust
Entertainment Sponsors: William Hentgen • Landaal Packaging System • Flint Rotary Charitable Foundation
Park Sponsors: Anna Paulina Foundation • Genesee County Parks & Recreation • Cathleen Hale
Attorney Robert J MacDonald • Kathy and George Skaff
Media Sponsors:
  
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