Open now at the Sloan Museum! Art, Cars & Stars: Celebrating 100 plus years of making GM dreams reality and Portrait Figures in Miniature: the Pierson Doll Collection. Come see historical figures in their historical settings, the First Ladies as well as the japanese Dolls that inspired Carol Pierson. There are 120 dolls in show.
More Laser Shows coming to the Longway Planetarium! Laser Metallica, October 17 at 9:30 p.m.
Laser Tool, October 18 and 24 at 9:30 p.m.
Laser Ozzfest, October 25 and 31 at 9:30 p.m.
Dark Side of the Moon, November 1 at 8:30 p.m.
Pink Floyd: The Wall, November 1 at 9:30 p.m.
Plan a Weekend Getaway to See the Fall Colors and Visit Area Orchards, Farms, and Corn Mazes Take a relaxing weekend and enjoy the beautiful fall colors of Genesee County. Take the backroads for the best scenery. Start out in historic Fenton, where you'll discover Haddon Nursery, a tempting stop for gardeners, with home-grown, farm raised plants at 14439 Eddy Lake Road, (810) 629-2806.
Next, it's a short hop to Mueller's Orchard, family managed since 1941, located at 6036 Lobdell Road in Linden, (810) 735-7676. You'll find lots of crisp apples, cider, and other fresh produce. The original orchard was planted in the 1880's!
Then, head north to Wolcott Orchards, a 100 year old farm, and their new Wolcott Winery located at 3284 W. Coldwater Road,
Mt. Morris, (810) 789-9561.
Settle in for the night at one of our many great hotels and bed & breakfasts. Next day, get lost in the Shriner's of Elf Khurafeh's Circus Park Corn Maze in Clio, at 4240 W. Wilson Road, where this year's theme is "African Animals." Make your last stop at Montrose Orchard's, an 83 year old family owned orchard, for more great apples, cider, and lots more fun! You'll find Montrose Orchards at 12473 Seymour Rd in Montrose, (810) 639-6971.
Professional Hockey Returns to Flint in October with the Start of the Flint Generals Season The Flint Generals, who recently renewed their affiliation with the Stanley Cup winning Detroit Red Wings, start their season on Friday, October 17 against the Bloomington Prairie Thunder. It'll be a season you won't want to miss!
The Whiting Presents the 2008-2009 Spotlight Series
Here are some upcoming performances you won't want to miss! War of the Worlds/Lost World Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. Complete with costumes and live on-stage sound effects, L.A. Theatre Works, America's premiere radio theatre company, brings us a special back-to-back double bill of chills, thrills, and great literature as they present two masterpieces of science fiction and adventure!
The Kite Runner Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, November 14 at 8 p.m. Based on the New York Times Bestseller, experience the beauty and agony of Afghanistan and the improbable friendship between two boys from opposite ends of society.
Holiday Pops with the Flint Symphony Orchestra Saturday, December 20 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 21 at 3 p.m. Celebrate the holiday by sharing this warm and joyful musical event with your family.
Looking for more area events? Check out the new county-wide events calendar: geneseefun.com.
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