Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
Good morning, Flint.
Sisters Kara Dahlberg and Jana Suppes have opened 81Ohm Massage & Co. in downtown Flint to offer affordable massage treatments and fill a gap in local wellness.
The studio will add yoga and fitness classes in June & already shares space with a local holistic center.
Over 50 students from Madison and New Standard Academy held a joint Arabian Nights prom at Flint Farmers Market on May 9, 2025.
They walked the red carpet and showcased stylish dresses and smart suits—highlighting creative student fashion.
Country music star Sam Hunt will headline the eighth annual Ally Community Concert on August 23 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club during the Ally Challenge golf tournament— a PGA Champions event running from August 18 to 24.
Tournament tickets, which include concert access, will be on sale from Thursday at 10 a.m. with prices starting at $15.
Flint Symphony Chorus and Orchestra will hold their final concert of the season on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Whiting Auditorium—local audiences can enjoy the season-ending performance.
The Capitol Theatre in Flint will host the lip sync show ‘Mott, Motown & More: The Legacy of Legends’ on Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.—the event offers a live celebration of iconic music styles.
The Mott Community College board adjourned a nearly six-hour meeting without voting on a contract to make interim president Shaunda Richardson Snell permanent amid protests over a lack of transparency — union president Brian Littleton said the board rushed without a national search. The board will meet again on Monday at 11 a.m., and faculty may seek another vote of no confidence in the board.
A Texas activist charged with disorderly conduct last week plans to return to Flint on June 1 with hundreds of demonstrators if city officials do not improve by May 31.
Brown said Mayor Sheldon Neeley can avoid the protest by holding a community forum or resign — he was arrested during previous protests and has filed a lawsuit against city leaders.
Flint City Council did not vote to fill the vacant Third Ward seat in its meeting, leaving residents without representation since Quincy Murphy died in September.
Residents voiced frustration during public comment and the council now violates the city charter—if a vote is not reached, the seat will remain empty until a general election in August.
Country music star Sam Hunt will headline the Ally Community Concert on Aug.
23 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc Township following the second round of play at the Ally Challenge, which runs from Aug. 18 to 24. Tournament tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 15.
Over the weekend, Flint-area high school softball tournaments produced wins as the Blue Devils extended their eight-game win streak to win a tournament — while Lake Fenton, Grand Blanc, Linden, and Goodrich posted winning records and Ortonville Brandon won the Heather Williamson Memorial Tournament.
Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Davison Eagles City of Flags Aerie 3589 — Cost varies — Experience the energetic performance of the Midwest Riders, known for their passionate music since 2019.
Black Stone Cherry Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18+ to attend — Enjoy a night of powerful rock music with Black Stone Cherry.
Crank 4 A Cause - Spring R & R
8 AM – 9 PM — D Bar A Scout Ranch — $ — Enjoy a full day of scouting activities and outdoor adventures at the scenic D-Bar-A Scout Ranch.
EXPO Michigan Marketplace Pop Up Shops
9 a.m. — Genesee Valley Center — Vendor fees vary — Showcase local artistry and entrepreneurship at Flint's community pop-up event.
Mike Protich Unplugged Celebration
7-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket required — Enjoy an unplugged celebration of Mike Protich's decade of musical artistry with Polyester Zeal.
Levitt AMP Flint Music Series: Radio Free Honduras
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Totem Books — Free entry — Experience high-energy Latin sounds with Radio Free Honduras and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
Idea Pitch Competition
12 p.m. — Genesys Banquet and Conference Center — Free entry — Discover innovative ideas from Flint that could change the world.
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