Flint's Best Mix » flint institute of arts http://wcrz.com Cars 108 Flint's Best Mix Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:01:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Art on Tap is Brewing This Saturday at Flint Institute of Arts http://wcrz.com/art-on-tap-is-brewing-this-saturday-at-flint-institute-of-arts/ http://wcrz.com/art-on-tap-is-brewing-this-saturday-at-flint-institute-of-arts/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:27:40 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=121824 The Flint Institute of Arts invites you to the 5th annual Art on Tap beer tasting fundraiser, this Saturday from 4-8 under the big tent in the FIA Parking lot.  Guests will have the chance to sample from over 100 beers from around the world, many from right here in Michigan.

]]> http://wcrz.com/art-on-tap-is-brewing-this-saturday-at-flint-institute-of-arts/feed/ 0 stu allen photo Art on Tap September 8 at Flint Institute of Arts http://wcrz.com/art-on-tap-september-8-at-flint-institute-of-arts/ http://wcrz.com/art-on-tap-september-8-at-flint-institute-of-arts/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:47:54 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=118075 Do you like beer?  Food?  Music?  Art?  Saturday, September 8th from 4-8 pm the Flint Institute of Arts invites you to the 5th annual Art on Tap at the FIA under the tent on the parking lot behind the FIA.

]]> http://wcrz.com/art-on-tap-september-8-at-flint-institute-of-arts/feed/ 0 flint institute of arts FIA Opens Two New Exhibits May 5th http://wcrz.com/fia-opens-two-new-exhibits-may-5th/ http://wcrz.com/fia-opens-two-new-exhibits-may-5th/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:26:10 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=85642 Saturday, May 5th, two new exhibits open at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA). "Abstract Expressionism: Then and Now" and "The Golden Age of Painting, 1600-1800 from the Speed Art Museum" both open that day for art lovers to enjoy.

]]> http://wcrz.com/fia-opens-two-new-exhibits-may-5th/feed/ 0 FIA image Flint Institute of Arts Continues Target Free Saturdays http://wcrz.com/flint-institute-of-arts-continues-target-free-saturdays/ http://wcrz.com/flint-institute-of-arts-continues-target-free-saturdays/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:31:46 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=73415 The Flint Institute of Arts announced today that they will continue their partnership with Target to provide admission at no charge to special exhibitions. "Target Free Saturdays" has been very well received by patrons of the FIA, and as a result of this partnership, thousands have been able to view rare and important works of art at no charge.

]]> http://wcrz.com/flint-institute-of-arts-continues-target-free-saturdays/feed/ 0 FIA image Flint Institute of Arts Hosts Wine Tasting Event http://wcrz.com/flint-institute-of-arts-hosts-wine-tasting-event/ http://wcrz.com/flint-institute-of-arts-hosts-wine-tasting-event/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:20:13 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=71933 The Flint Institute of Arts invites you to enjoy the delectable world of Italian wine and culture at the FIA's 13th Annual Wine Tasting Event on Saturday, April 14th from 7 pm to 10 pm. The theme for this event is, Dolce Italia: The Wines of the Ancient Peninsula. Italy is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world, and is home to 3,000 registered grape varieties. A first-class representation of Italian wine will be available at the FIA event, thanks to Cork on Saginaw, and several other wine distributors.

]]> http://wcrz.com/flint-institute-of-arts-hosts-wine-tasting-event/feed/ 0 fia photo Flint Institute of Arts to Host College Lego Competition http://wcrz.com/flint-institute-of-arts-to-host-college-lego-competition/ http://wcrz.com/flint-institute-of-arts-to-host-college-lego-competition/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:29:00 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=59718 The Flint Institute of Arts will host the second annual Create Your Own Masterpiece Intercollegiate LEGO event on Saturday, February 18 from 1-4 pm. Students from area colleges and universities will compete for this year's trophy and People's Choice Award.

]]> http://wcrz.com/flint-institute-of-arts-to-host-college-lego-competition/feed/ 0 f.i.a. photo Sloan Museum Offers Free Admission Tomorrow http://wcrz.com/sloan-museum-offers-free-admission-tomorrow/ http://wcrz.com/sloan-museum-offers-free-admission-tomorrow/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:00:48 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=46289 Saturday, December 17th the Sloan Museum and Buick Automotive Gallery will offer free admission from 12-5 pm. This great Saturday freebie is a result of a generous gift from GM Flint Manufacturing Operations and UAW Local 598. Visitors to the Sloan will have access to all the displays, including "Robots: The Interactive Exhibition." Also Carman Ainsworth's Robotics team will provide some added entertainment.

]]> http://wcrz.com/sloan-museum-offers-free-admission-tomorrow/feed/ 0 stu allen photo Rod And Erin Help Host '4th Annual Art On Tap' At FIA http://wcrz.com/rod-and-erin-help-host-4th-annual-art-on-tap-at-fia/ http://wcrz.com/rod-and-erin-help-host-4th-annual-art-on-tap-at-fia/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:27:36 +0000 J. Patrick http://wcrz.com/?p=24789 The Flint Institute of Arts is presenting the 4th Annual Art on Tap event and Cars 108 morning personalities, Rod Prahin & Erin Bishop, will be on hand to help with the celebration! It all happens in the south parking lot of the Flint Institute of Arts from 5-9pm on Saturday, September 24th.

]]> http://wcrz.com/rod-and-erin-help-host-4th-annual-art-on-tap-at-fia/feed/ 0 mfajardo, Flickr Art On Tap At Flint Institute Of Arts Sept. 24 http://wcrz.com/art-on-tap-at-flint-institute-of-arts-sept-24/ http://wcrz.com/art-on-tap-at-flint-institute-of-arts-sept-24/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:06:54 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=24737 The Flint Institute of Arts presents the 4th annual "Art on Tap" beer tasting event on Saturday, September 24th from 5-9 pm. The festivities will take place under a large tent on the FIA's south parking lot and will feature more than 80 craft and imported brews

]]> http://wcrz.com/art-on-tap-at-flint-institute-of-arts-sept-24/feed/ 0 photo courtesy of FIA Chair Affair Auction Benefits Flint Institute of Arts http://wcrz.com/chair-affair-auction-benefits-flint-institute-of-arts/ http://wcrz.com/chair-affair-auction-benefits-flint-institute-of-arts/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:15:43 +0000 Erin Bishop http://wcrz.com/?p=17026 For all of you who love online auctions, here's another great one for you to go to. The Founders' Society at the Flint Institute of Arts is sponsoring The Chair Affair, which is an online fundraiser with proceeds going to the FIA.

]]> http://wcrz.com/chair-affair-auction-benefits-flint-institute-of-arts/feed/ 0 Sotheby's, Newsmakers, Getty Images FIA Salutes American Wine April 9th http://wcrz.com/fia-salutes-american-wine-april-9th/ http://wcrz.com/fia-salutes-american-wine-april-9th/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:49:56 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=8233 Now more than ever, it's important to buy American.  Enjoying a glass of Merlot or Chardonnay is a great place to start!

]]> http://wcrz.com/fia-salutes-american-wine-april-9th/feed/ 0 Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Priceless Art For Free http://wcrz.com/priceless-art-for-free/ http://wcrz.com/priceless-art-for-free/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:30:16 +0000 Stu Allen http://wcrz.com/?p=4496

(Photo by Mario Tama, Getty Images)
No, you can't take it home with you.  The Flint Institute of Arts invites you to enjoy great artworks every Saturday at no charge.  Target Free Saturday at the FIA.

]]> http://wcrz.com/priceless-art-for-free/feed/ 0 (Photo by Mario Tama, Getty Images)