Arts and Culture

In The News Boss Lady Reesé at The 810 Flow event
In The News The lobby area inside the Flint Institute of Arts.

Flint Institute of Arts receives $18,000 in grant funding


Feature Story Music artist Tay Boogie stands confidently inside 501 Bar & Grill of downtown Flint.

The Year of Tay Boogie: The Recipe of Success


In The News Natasha Thomas takes in the scenery at Buckham Gallery located in downtown Flint.
Feature Story David Aaron, formerly known as Justin Daye, made a splash on the local music scene in the early 2010s but seemingly vanished from the city and music for several years.

"Capturing a sense of balance" through the life of David Aaron


Feature Story “I’m trying to get to a place where I can find all of myself in my music." Rap artist and podcast host Figga Da Kid is focused on work, music, and success.
Feature Story The Machine Shop has given a stage to local and national rock, metal and country acts for almost two decades.
In The News Unfortunately, the music industry at large isn’t always a safe space for African American women to speak up and speak out, yet, it hasn’t stopped Reesé and Tay from living their dreams and giving back to the community.

Becoming the power source of Flint with The 810 Flow


Feature Story Within Velly Beretta’s eyes—named after his first name and his favorite gun—is the look of a man who carries the weight of the world upon his shoulders.
In The News Matthew Walker, CEO of the PixelStix platform, pulls up a mural play in Carriage Town.
Feature Story The intimacy created is purposeful—intentional energy fostered by RudeBoi to manifest the best from the artists he works with and the music composed.
In The News Several Flint businesses have festivities planned for "810 Day" on August 10.
In The News Brush Alley Skateshop organizes a monthly girls Meet Up & Skate event downtown Flint.

Plans for new skate park in Flint continue to progress