The Nutcracker
December 4, 7:30 PM SOLD OUT
December 5, 3 PM
at The Whiting

The Nutcracker Ballet's spirit has added magic to family holiday traditions for over 40 years.
Flint Youth String Orchestra Concert
December 9, 7:00 PM
in MacArthur Recital Hall
Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert
December 10, 7:00 PM
at Flint Cultural Center Academy Gymnasium
Flint Youth Philharmonia and Flint Youth Wind Ensemble
December 11, 3:00 PM
in MacArthur Recital Hall
All concerts are free and open to the public
A Visit to St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore
December 11, 2021 10am
in MacArthur Recital Hall

Holiday Shorts is a fun-filled live production that will bring to life the poem A Visit from St. Nicholas with a twist of fun! This holiday classic will be performed on-stage for all to enjoy the merriment of the season, so gather the family and savor the joyful festivities of Holiday Shorts. 
The Clark Sisters
December 12, 2021 7pm
at The Capitol Theatre

Grammy Award-winning American gospel vocal group at the Capitol Theatre Dec.12. The four sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm, Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark-Terrell, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Karen Clark Sheard, are the daughters of gospel musician and choral director Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. They are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered pioneers of contemporary gospel. Join us as they sing their gospel hits and holiday favorites!
The Year of Haydn: COVID Can't Stop the Music
Full Documentary Premiere
December 14, 2021 7pm
at The Capitol Theatre

This documentary film follows the journey of four young string musicians enrolled in the Flint School of Performing Arts, as they embrace a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity during the ongoing worldwide COVID pandemic. Housebound due to quarantine restrictions, they are privately tutored online by the Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet, culminating in a combined concert piece premiered at the historic Capitol Theater in Flint, MI.
Movies at the Capitol
December 17, 7:00 PM
at The Capitol Theatre
Holiday Pops
December 18, 7:00 PM
at The Whiting

Joy, merriment, and holiday spirits soar as guest conductor Damien Sneed leads the FSO, joined by Choir Director Jeffrey LaValley, Johnny Person, Jeremy Riley, and special guests Markita Knight, Twinkie Clark, and Flint’s own Roger Jones. The musical traditions of the season and our community’s diverse cultural heritage are celebrated in this multi-genre presentation that will warm hearts and inspire unforgettable memories!
Did you miss the November 13th performance? Stream it on demand with FSOLive!

Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
Debussy's Danses sacrée et profane, a solo piece for harp and orchestra, features two contrasting dances that evoke a mystical and spiritual natural world. Beethoven's beloved Pastoral Symphony is a jaunt through the Austrian countryside.

Content is available for viewing until December 13th only.
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Message from the executive office
Thank you to all that supported the Toy Drive and Christmas Celebration at Berston Field House and contributed to its success. Many happy children and families left with toys, coats, and special memories to spark a new north Flint holiday tradition. We are grateful for our partnership with the Friends of Berston and Rich Kids, Inc. who helped create a true community celebration. The light display is active throughout the holiday season and it is a sight to behold. I encourage you to add it to your holiday must-see list. 

One of FIM’s longest-standing holiday traditions returns to the stage this weekend for its 46h production of The Nutcracker. The treasured story and iconic Tchaikovsky score is highly anticipated each year, but perhaps never more than this year following a year of silence due to the pandemic. Our dance studios have been buzzing for weeks and the students are ready for a magical week-end.

We have more holiday celebrations in-store with wonderful student concerts, the renowned Clark Sisters bringing gospel classics to the Capitol on December 12, and Holiday Pops returning to Whiting’s stage on December 18.

We hope you’ll come out and celebrate the season with us!


Sincerely,
Rodney Lontine
President and CEO
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Keep yourself and others safe. The Flint Institute of Music strongly recommends mask-wearing and vaccinations to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Visit our website for our most current policies and protocols, and pay attention to the pre-event emails for any updates regarding your upcoming concerts.
This program and/or service is funded in whole or in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.