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Xzavier Simon

Xzavier V. Simon is a native of the Beecher community. When he's not writing articles, books, or working on his indie publication, The Modern Queer Magazine, you can find Xzavier listening to K-pop, cooking, playing video games, diving deep into Japanese culture, and being a spiritualist. 

Xzavier Simon's Latest Articles

'A Driving Beat' tells the story of a mother-son road trip unlike any other.
A mother-son road trip of identity and self-discovery hits the Flint Rep stage

'A Driving Beat' is a high-energy, music-filled play premiering at the Flint Repertory Theatre. It follows a young Mateo on a cross-country journey with his mother, Diane.

The Black Community Newspapers collection is a vital effort to preserve and share Flint’s Black history, providing free access to historical documents that have long been overlooked.
The Black Community Newspapers Collection sheds light on Flint’s Black history

The Black Community Newspapers collection is a vital effort to preserve and share Flint’s Black history, providing free access to historical documents that have long been overlooked.

Rickey Smiley is all smiles for his upcoming Rickey Smiley and Friends show at the FIM Whiting Auditorium in downtown Flint.
Rickey Smiley talks comedy, radio, and life behind the mic ahead of Flint show

Xzavier Simon chatted with renowned comedian Rickey Smiley about his love for performing, the changing landscape of entertainment, and what fans can expect from him next. Smiley is set to be in Flint on Saturday, April 12 for his 'Rickey Smiley and Friends' show at the FIM Whiting Auditorium.

Pictured on Aug. 11, 2024, Queens' Provisions Wine & Charcuterie Shop is Flint's newest hotspot for wine, meat and cheese, and local events.
Bridging the gap between community and culture with Queens’ Provisions

Emily Doerr, founder of Queens' Provisions in downtown Flint, is on a mission to make wine accessible and build an internet-proof culture for Flint.

Nigel Brown, Clayton Peroti, and Clifton End of The Chicago Funk tribute band are dedicated to honoring the legacy of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire.
The Chicago Funk brings the heart and soul of Earth, Wind & Fire to Flint

The Netherlands-based Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band, The Chicago Funk, makes its United States debut in Flint at FIM's Capitol Theatre on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Audrey "Roxy" Banks poses inside Riverbank Arts Gallery in downtown Flint.
The art and resilience of living in chaos with Audrey “Roxy” Banks

“I hope I can continue to create spaces and places for our community, our school, our youth, and Flint.” Visual artist Audrey "Roxy" Banks spoke with Xzavier Simon about living in chaos, overcoming being a statistic, and finding peace through the pain.

GEAR UP staff and students taking in the sights, doing a bit of shopping, and preparing to take the climb to the Mackinac Island Fort on June 28, 2024.
CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour

Last month, Central Michigan University and Ferris State University’s GEAR UP programs took 50 local area students on a whirlwind trip across Michigan’s upper peninsula. 

Heralded as an "electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality, and rock & roll," Spring Awakening puts love, adolescence, and the consequences of our actions center stage.
Love and adolescence take center stage in FIM wynorrific musical, Spring Awakening

Love, adolescence, and consequence take center stage in the live musical 'Spring Awakening' showing at the Flint Repertory Theatre’s Elgood Theatre now until June 23, 2024.

FIM's CEO and President, Rodney Lontine, pictured inside the Whiting Auditorium on May 24, 2024.
FIM’s CEO and President Rodney Lontine on FIM’s newest season and community engagement

“Flint is an interesting place, but you don’t understand it unless you’re from Flint.” Flint Insitute of Music's CEO and President Rodney Lontine spoke with Flintside about the significance and growth of FIM and its new season lineup that has something for everyone. 

Onlookers marvel at the handcrafted jewelry on display in the 'Meditations in Gold: South Asian Jewelry' exhibit on May 16, 2024. 
The culture, history, and symbolism of the FIA exhibit ‘Meditations in Gold: South Asian Jewelry’

New at the Flint Institute of Arts, the 'Meditations in Gold: South Asian Jewelry' exhibit explores the beauty, history, and cultural significance of jewelry in South Asia. The exhibit is on display now through February 2, 2025.

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