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Events December 30 December 29 “Family Concert: The Storytellers” “Kids Walk-In Crafts” at the Flint Public Library (Main Branch) at the Flint Public Library (Main Branch) 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint · (810) 232-7111 · fpl.info 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint · (810) 232-7111 · fpl.info (Event runs 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.) The Storytellers will perform their special (Event runs 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) Meet in the Children’s Room for some fun blend of music and tales with loads of audience participation as children hands-on craft projects featuring “Circus Crafts” today. Recommended are invited to play the many instruments they bring from around the for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school ages. world. Recommended for all ages.

December 29 December 31 The Shrine Circus Comes to Town “2016 Flinttown Countdown” at the Flint Public Library (Main Branch) at the Flint Farmers’ Market 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint · (810) 232-7111 · fpl.info 300 E. First Street, Flint · blacktieproductions.com (Event runs 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.) Guest performers from the Shrine Circus (Event runs 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.) Ring in the New Year at the Flint Farmers’ visit the library in anticipation of the Circus’ visit to Flint in January! Market featuring 3 stages of live entertainment, beverages and food Also, enjoy face-painting, a popcorn cart with treats and other clowning sales, a photo booth and a fireworks display at midnight! Must be 21 around. Enter a drawing for circus tickets. Recommended for all ages. and over to attend.

December 29 January 2 & 3 Hockey Flint Firebirds Hockey at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint · (810) 744-0580 · flintfirebirds.com 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint · (810) 744-0580 · flintfirebirds.com (Game begins 7 p.m.) The Flint Firebirds will play against the Hamilton (Games begin Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m.) The Flint Firebirds Bulldogs. The Firebirds are part of the (OHL) will play against the Saturday evening and Sault Ste. and represent a continuation of Flint’s rich hockey tradition. Marie on Sunday. The Firebirds are part of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and represent a continuation of Flint’s rich hockey tradition. December 29 & 30 Attractions Christmas at Crossroads Village “Holiday Magic Celebration” December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Eve & Day) 6140 Bray Road, Flint · (800) 648-PARKS · geneseecountyparks.org Sloan Museum 1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint · (810) 237-3450 · sloanlongway.org (Open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Visit Crossroads Village when thousands of lights sparkle like tiny stars throughout the village. Ride the Huckleber- (Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 ry Railroad for a festive night-time ride. Find villagers making vintage p.m.) Enjoy regional history, historic automobiles and hands-on science crafts, shops full of great holiday gifts and Santa himself bringing smiles activities where children and adults can explore principles of chemistry to faces of all ages. and physics through exhibits and staff presentations. “Top Secret: License To Spy” – This hands-on exhibit focuses on the science and technology of spying and a fascinating journey into the secret, shadowy world of espionage. Created by the renowned Scitech in Perth, Australia, and based around a James Bond-style fantasy For more information on Flint & Genesee, visit flintandgenesee.org and/or like us on Facebook at See what’s possible. SEE ENTERTAINING See what’s happening in and around Flint & Genesee for the week of Dec. 28-Jan. 3

of exotic locations, come investigate leads, gather intelligence and night sky, what a constellation is and which are visible in the current uncover clues to solve a double-agent mystery. night sky. Also, learn about Moon phases, the daily and monthly motion of the Moon through the sky, visible planets and their move- “Collecting Flint from A to Z” – The Sloan Museum has a lot of arti- ment among the stars. facts, nearly 400,000 of them! You name it, they probably have one. A large, eclectic collection is required to accurately record life in Flint “Sea Monsters” (Show starts Saturday 7 p.m.) Journey 80 million and Genesee County over the last 200 years. This exhibit highlights years back as National Geographic’s powerful storytelling immerses 26 groups from Sloan’s vast and varied collection, normally hidden all in this life-or-death drama of an age when mighty dinosaurs dom- away in storage. Each alphabetized set reveals something about inated the land and an equally astonishing assortment of ferocious Flint’s shared history. See historic automobiles and firearms, radios creatures swarmed, hunted and fought for survival beneath the vast, and wedding dresses, beer, blueprints and everything in-between. mysterious prehistoric seas.

“Flint and The American Dream” – Relive Flint’s dramatic history, as “Pink Floyd Dark Side: The Light Show” (Show starts Saturday 8 p.m.) the birthplace of comes to life with over 600 artifacts Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album as never before in this brand and photographs, including rare antique automobiles, colorful neon new, one-of-a-kind show featuring 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequenc- signs, period clothing, household furnishings, commercial goods and es and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound – all set to the music of much more. Encounter the ups and downs of General Motors, the birth Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Contains adult language. of the UAW and what life was like in Flint during the 50s, 60s and 70s. December 29–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Eve & Day) December 28–January 3 Flint Children’s Museum Sea Life Aquarium 1602 W. University Avenue, Flint · (810) 767-5437 · thefcm.org 4316 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills · (866) 622-0605 · visitsealife.com/michigan (Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) (Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – last Come explore and awaken your imagination, where the power of play entry is one hour prior to closing time) Located at Great Lakes Cross- inspires lifelong learning through over 40 hands-on educational and fun ing Outlets, get transported into an amazing underwater world. Come exhibits. Recommended for ages 2 to 10. nose-to-nose with sharks and prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble seahorses to graceful rays. Walk through an “Eat Well, Play Well” - Hop in and check out this traveling exhibit underwater Ocean Tunnel, encounter more than 5,000 sea creatures, from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Kids will learn the hold a crab and touch a sea star at the Touch Pool. Meet Benson, a young importance of eating right and how easy it is to exercise through play. Green Sea turtle that was rescued after being struck by a boat in Florida. “How Do Animals Stay Warm” Benson now has permanent damage to his shell and spine and can’t dive – (Activities run Tuesday & Wednes- for food, so he will never be able to be released back into the wild. Also, day) It is all about the cold this month at the museum. This week, experience and participate in daily fun talks and feed shows. learn how animals are able to live in very cold temperatures. Some use blubber, some use fur and some have extra fat. This fun experi- ment will show young visitors which one really works best. December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Eve & Day) Longway Planetarium January 2 & 3 1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint · (810) 237-3409 or 237-3400 · sloanlongway.org Buick Automotive Gallery & Research Center “The Accidental Astronauts” (Show starts Monday-Wednesday 11:30 303 Walnut Street, Flint · (810) 237-3440 or 237-3450 · sloanlongway.org a.m. and Saturday & Sunday 1:30 p.m.) Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog, Armstrong, as they embark on an unex- (Open Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - call 24 hours in advance pected journey into space. Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system for all other appointments) The Gallery displays over 25 classical and with a wise-cracking starship computer. concept locally built automobiles featuring five one-of-a-kind concept cars – a 1954 Wildcat II, Centurion, Arrow, Phantom and an XP. Also “To Space and Back” (Show starts Monday-Wednesday 12:30 p.m. on display is an extensive renovated Buick Bug and a 1954 Buick Skylark and Saturday & Sunday 4:30 p.m.) Take this incredible journey from Convertible. There were only 836 Skylarks made in 1954, all made in the far reaches of our universe, to our own planet, and learn how Flint, and probably fewer than 100 survive today. technology that transports us through space is paving the way for “2 BY 2 – Dynamic Duos” the devices and apps we use daily. What’s happening above is coming – All vehicles at Buick Gallery have one back down to earth. thing in common; they helped shape the lives of the people of Flint & Genesee. But, with 100 in collection, there are bound to be more sim- “Stars” (Show starts daily 2:30 p.m.) Narrated by Mark Hamill, ilarities than that. This exhibit breaks automobiles into couples that journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both are natural twosomes. Some of these couples are obvious, like a set of the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars. This dramatic Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars, while others are less obvious and require program highlights the stunning animation by astronauts, spacecraft, some research such as what is the connection between the Whiting telescopes, nebulas, clusters and more and was created by the talent- and the Little, two of Flint’s “orphan” car companies? Or what binds a ed team of the National Space Centre (Leicester, UK). Buick racer to a Chevrolet production car? Come find out!

“Skies Over Michigan” (Show starts daily 3:30 p.m.) Learn about the rotation of the Earth, find the North Star and the way around the

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Art & Culture family. Public skating sessions are a great way to get out on the ice, get December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Eve & Day) some exercise and have fun while doing it. Public skating schedule is Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm times. 1120 E. Kearsley Street, Flint · (810) 234-1695 · flintarts.org December 28–January 3 (Monday-Thursday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Satur- Ice Skating at Crystal Fieldhouse Ice Arena day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Visit FIA and browse 5371 Daly Farms Drive, Burton · (810) 744-0800 · crystalfh.com through their outstanding collections of American, European, Native American, African and Asian art, including paintings, sculptures, prints, (Open Monday through Sunday – check website above for hours of drawings and decorative arts featuring a complete set of 17th century operation and events) Enjoy public skate, drop-in hockey, stick-n-puck, French tapestries. broomball, birthday parties, field trips and group discounts at Crystal Fieldhouse Ice Arena. Home of the U-of-M Flint Hockey men and “Decorative to Dangerous: The Art of Metalwork” – Explore how women’s teams, STRIDA Hockey, the Elite Skating Academy and GFHA artists transformed various metals, from precious to commonplace, Youth Hockey, enjoy this newly renovated community facility featuring into fantastic works of art. The exhibit features a variety of objects, two ice arenas and a Skater’s Bar & Grill. Public skating schedule is sub- from jewelry to weaponry that showcases a spectrum of metalwork- ject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm times. ing techniques.

“Collecting Prints” – This exhibition illustrates FIA’s commitment to December 28–January 3 building a well-rounded, permanent collection of prints and includes IMAX Trillium Theatre in Grand Blanc/NCG Cinemas works by Albrecht Durer, Chuck Close and Jim Dine. From the Old 8220 Trillium Circle Avenue, Grand Blanc · Show Times (810) 695-5000 · Masters to contemporary artists, the exhibit offers an opportunity Office (810) 953-0650 · ncgmovies.com/grand-blanc/ to explore a wide range of styles and subjects, as well as numerous “Star Wars: Ep. VII – The Force Awakens: An IMAX 3D Experience” – techniques for printmaking. Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee “The Art of Collecting” – Organized by the FIA, enjoy more than 100 and two droids to save the universe from the Empire’s world-destroying paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures on consignment from galler- battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil ies in New York, Chicago and Detroit that have been selected based on Darth Vader. Enjoy this continuation of the saga created by George Lucas comparisons of price and quality. All artwork is available for purchase. and set 30 years after the 1983 Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. Shows are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. December 29, 31 & January 2 Art at the Market Gallery at Flint Farmers’ Market December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Day) 300 E. First Street, Flint · (810) 238-9202 · artatthemarket.com Chuck E. Cheese’s 3489 Miller Road, Flint · (810) 733-7404 · chuckecheese.com (Open Tuesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Located in the Flint Farmers’ Market, enjoy browsing, (Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and purchasing, at this unique art gallery showcasing over 30 local art- and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Chuck E. Cheese’s is the place ists original artwork. Art at the Market is a non-profit organization that “Where a Kid Can Be a Kid” and parents can enjoy every moment. is solely operated by its artists. That’s why Chuck E. himself takes pride in providing a safe, fami- ly-friendly environment offering video games, high-tech simulator rides, skytubes, kiddie rides for the little ones, live stage shows and January 2 more. Admission is free and games are always just one token. Buckham Gallery 134 ½ W. Second Street, Flint · (810) 239-6233 · buckhamgallery.org December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Day) (Open 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Founded in 1984, Buckham Gallery is an Bowl Flint (2 locations) artist-run, not-for-profit exhibition and performance space that features B’s Bowling Center · 750 S. Center Road, Flint · (810) 743-7570 artists from as many diverse locations as possible. It is the philosophy of Richfield Bowl · 5340 Richfield Road, Flint · (810) 736-4880 •bowlflint.com the gallery to create an open atmosphere which allows both emerging and established artists to take charge of their own creative pursuits. The (Open Monday through Sunday – check website above for hours of Gallery is proud to present their “Artist Member Show” which features operation and events) Richfield Bowl and B’s Bowling is dedicated to the diverse work of their members. providing one of the best entertainment venues in Flint & Genesee. These modern bowling centers offer kid-friendly bumper bowling lanes Entertainment with lightweight bowling balls and small shoes. Also, experience Cosmic Bowling, on the weekends, with glow in the dark lanes along with laser, December 28–January 2 (Closed New Year’s Day) disco, black and runway lights, fog and loud music. Public Ice Skating at Flint Iceland Arena 1160 S. Elms Road, Flint · (810) 635-8487 · flinticeland.com (Open Monday through Saturday – check website above for hours of operation and events) Enjoy the sport of ice skating with friends and

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December 28–January 3 December 28–January 3 (Open New Year’s Eve 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rollhaven Skate & Fun Center & Day 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) (2 locations) Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Flint/Grand Blanc • 5315 S. Saginaw Road, Flint • (810) 694-4533 • 4000 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills · (877) 746-7452 · rollhaven.com—(Open Monday through Sunday – check website greatlakescrossingoutlets.com above for hours of operation and events) Located in Grand Blanc Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is the market’s dominant retail outlet Township, families can enjoy open skate sessions, adult skate, friends and entertainment destination, attracting customers throughout the & family skate, kid specials, a Friday Nite Live skate, Junior Roller Midwest and Canada. With 185 manufacturer’s outlets and traditional Derby, laser tag, a giant soft play area and more. retail stores, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is Michigan’s only enclosed value-regional mall. Visit the website above for special coupon savings Flushing • 3464 Ann Drive, Flushing • (810) 659-7260 • rollhaven. and extended holiday hours. com—(Open Monday through Sunday – check website above for hours of operation and events) Rollhaven Skate & Fun Center in Flushing has fun for everyone with open skate sessions, Friday Nite Live skate, December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Day) Sunday FunDay, CannonBlaster and a huge soft playground area. Carriage Town Antique Center 503 Garland Street, Flint · (810) 238-1444 · carriagetownantiquecenter.com January 2 (Open Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to “Cosmic Red Pin Bowling” at Grand Blanc Lanes 3 p.m.) Housed in a restored Art Deco warehouse, Carriage Town An- 5301 S. Saginaw Road, Flint · (810) 771-4273 · grandblanclanes.com tique Center has a fantastic mix of quality antiques, vintage collectibles and exquisite art. Browse two levels for antique furniture, glass, pottery, (Bowling runs 9:15 p.m. to 1 a.m.) Come rock, dance and bowl a strike silver, vintage clothing, primitive pieces, period lighting and vintage when a red headpin appears, and win a prize! Grand Blanc Lanes also offers Christmas all year round. a snack bar, lounge, bumper bowling, automatic scorers and a pro shop. Shopping December 29, 31 & January 2 Flint Farmers’ Market December 28–January 3 (Open New Year’s Eve & Day 10 a.m. to 300 E. First Street, Flint · (810) 232-1399 · flintfarmersmarket.com 6 p.m.) Genesee Valley Center (Open Tuesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Satur- 3341 S. Linden Road, Flint · (810) 732-4000 · geneseemall.com day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Open year-round, shop Flint’s 32,000 square feet city market featuring over 50 inside vendors selling produce, including “Shop until you drop” at Flint’s 1.3 million square feet of shopping space fresh, locally grown foods, a meat market, poultry, breads and baked anchored by Macy’s, JC Penney, Sears and Burlington Coat Factory. goods, cheese, a wine shop, art gallery, flowers, gourmet coffees, crafts, Find those unique buys at the Center’s one-of-a-kind shops and markets fine arts and more. Also, enjoy breakfast and lunch at the Market’s such as Buckle and Forever 21. The Outdoor Village offers 65,000 square “Steady Eddy’s”, a unique café where the veggies meet the eggs & bacon feet of boulevard-style shopping and national tenants, including Bar and the tuna melts meet the veggie burgers. A majority of their menu is Louie, Chico’s and more. Visit the website above for coupon savings and purchased from Market vendors (open Tuesday through Friday). extended holiday hours. Dining with Entertainment December 28–January 3 Courtland Center Mall December 28–January 2 (Closed New Year’s Day) 4190 E. Court Street, Burton · (810) 744-0742 · courtlandcenter.com Cranberries Café 10250 Hegel Road, Goodrich · (810) 636-3409 · cranberriescafe.com Conveniently located off I-69, Courtland Center offers 472,000 square feet of enclosed shopping featuring national retail anchors including JC (Open for lunch Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and for dinner Penney, Staples, Jo-Ann Superstore and Dunham’s Sports. Visit more Tuesday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 than 50 retailers and eateries while enjoying this friendly shopping p.m.) Enjoy great food and drinks, including Michigan beers on tap, while experience with convenient parking. Visit the website above for special relaxing in this 1917 building featuring its original tin ceiling and floor- store offers and extended holiday hours. ing, an antique cherry bar and an original floral icebox, from northern Michigan, now converted into a wine cooler. Every Tuesday is Beer Night with half priced bottles and $2 off drafts with dinner. Dine at Cranberries December 28–January 3 (Open New Year’s Eve 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & on Wednesday and receive a bottle of wine half off with dinner. Or, visit Day 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) on Thursday and enjoy live entertainment, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with Birch Run Premium Outlets blues artists Stu Selesky & Friends ringing in the New Year this week. 12240 S. Beyer Road, Birch Run · (989) 624-6226 · premiumoutlets.com Find incredible values on all the new fashions with up to a 65% December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Day) discount on every day savings. Shop at over 145 well-known brand Beale Street Smokehouse BBQ name stores such as the Pottery Barn Outlet, COACH Factory and the 2461 North Road, Fenton · (810) 750-0507 · bealestreetsmokehouse.com Nike Factory Store. Visit the website above for a list of additional in- (Call for hours of operation) Using the highest quality meats, enjoy tasty store promotions and extended holiday hours.

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pulled pork and chicken, brisket, St. Louis and baby-back ribs, Michi- December 29–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Day) gan craft beers on tap and in bottles and more. Beale Street offers that Fenton Winery & Brewery (FWB) “Juke Joint” atmosphere with live weekend music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 1370 N. Long Lake Road, Fenton · (810) 373-4194 · fentonwinery.com (Tuesday-Thursday 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 12 p.m. to 12 December 28–January 3 (Open New Year’s Eve 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. a.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Founded in 2007, FWB began as a & Closed New Year’s Day) typical winery featuring 15 wines and a tasting bar. They now offer a Brickstreet of Grand Blanc variety of beers on tap and over 20 wine choices (3 on tap) with a steady 1223 E. Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc · (810) 603-2114 · rotation of seasonal wines and specialties. FWB also offers a retail store brickstreetbarandgrill.com “Taproom” to purchase those favorites, a delicious menu, wine & beer samplings and live entertainment most weekends starting at 8 p.m. (Open at 11a.m. Monday – Friday and at 12 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday) Famous for fresh seafood, house-cut steaks and signature entrees, enjoy Nightlife lunch, dinner and drinks in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Re- lax with live lounge entertainment with Bobby Standal every Wednesday, December 31 Thursday and Friday, starting at 7 p.m., and Bob Adado starting at 7 p.m. The Machine Shop Concert Lounge on Saturday. Brickstreet also offers a weekly Sunday Brunch & Bloody 3539 S. Dort Highway, Flint · (810) 715-2650 · themachineshop.info Mary Bar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (reservations suggested). (Doors open at 7 p.m. for all shows unless otherwise noted) The Machine Shop hosts live rock-n-roll, metal and outlaw country events December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Day) weekly. Ring in the New Year with the group Ironsnake and a few secret The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille special guests. Shows are subject to change without notice. Please call 302 N. Leroy Street, Fenton · (810) 750-9463 · fentonhotel.com ahead to confirm. (Monday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.) The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille December 31 & January 2 stands solid and hospitable, greeting hungry patrons as it did when it Historic Holly Hotel Comedy Club was first built while the railroads came to Fenton in 1856. A daily menu 110 Battle Alley, Holly · (248) 634-5208 · hollyhotel.com is available with a variety of delicious choices including fresh fish, savory steaks, comfort food and more. Live piano bar entertainment begins at 7 (Shows begin 8:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.) Enjoy professional stand-up p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and at 8 p.m. on Friday & Saturday. comedy featuring a variety of local and national entertainers with Norm Stulz in the club on New Year’s Eve with special guest Trevor Smith. Then on Saturday, Michael Henderson takes the stage with special guest December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Day) Rob Marley. The Rough Draught Coffee & Barroom 134 N. Leroy Street, Fenton · (810) 714-3005 · roughdraughtbarroom.com December 31 & January 2 (Monday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sequoia Wine Bar and Martini Lounge Thursday & Friday 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. and 5304 Gateway Centre Drive, Flint · (810) 233-8000 · theredwoodlodge.com Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Come experience this unique reminiscent of an old bar in an industrial building with reclaimed brick, lighting and (Live music begins 9 p.m.) Located inside Redwood Steakhouse & other structural elements offering a unique selection of craft beers and Brewery, the Sequoia Lounge presents live music every weekend. The cocktails and exceptional wines. Baristas are on staff to brew up the per- group Rachelle Rae & the banned will perform on New Year’s Eve. fect latte, cappuccino or gourmet coffee. A light menu is also available offering breakfast and lunch sandwiches, burgers, salads and more all Information and dates above are subject to change specially prepared with house made ingredients. Every Saturday, enjoy without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. live acoustic tunes by local artists.

December 28–January 3 (Closed New Year’s Day) Sherman’s Lounge 4211 Fenton Road, Flint · (810) 233-7057 · shermanslounge.com (Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.) Home to Flint’s Finest Entertainment for nearly 50 years, enjoy the best of live, local bands during “Wicked” Wednesdays and Friday and Sat- urday nights. Enjoy live music by the group Rodeo Drive on New Year’s Eve, starting at 8 p.m., and on Saturday starting at 9 p.m. Sherman’s also features a fully stocked bar, multiple flat-screen TVs, three pool tables, video games, keno and more. Their menu offers pizza, subs, signature sandwiches and a variety of other tasty dishes.

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