Clean environment, lots of seating, wish they had tv screens so people that aren't sitting in front…read morecan actually see what's going on on stage

Beautiful building! Nice parking. Landscaping is great too! Growing up in the surrounding area, I…read morehave gone here many times and have never had any complaints.

Tim was a class act and the Vassar Theatre was the best. He sold the best quality popcorn compared…read more to the other movie theaters in 3 different counties. He started movies on time and the other customers were as nice as he was. Tim O'Brian will be missed. I'm quite pleased to update everyone that the new owners have carried on the legacy and it's my first choice to watch movies at.

Love love love this theatre!!!!! They did a fantastic job redoing the theatre after being closed…read morefor so many years. They all go out decorating the theater to match what movie they are playing. We watched Hotel Transylvania and they put up cobwebs and decorated in a Halloween theme even though it was July! The owner came out when everyone was seated and greeted all the guests and even gave out prizes to special marked tickets. At the end of the show he handed out paper masks to all the kids. I would love to go back and see another movie to see if they continue to add themes to the theater.

Flint Youth Theatre is one of the city's many hidden gems and has been for years…read more Throughout the year, quality theatre productions for the family are staged here at FYT. Reasonable admission prices for quality family-themed theatrical productions. I've attended a few plays here over the years and the production values are always high-quality. This is a must for anyone with young children. On occasion, the theatre department at UM-Flint requires its drama students to attend productions here (as well as at UM-Flint and Whiting as well) as part of a class. Another great asset in Flint's cultural center.

What's not to love about the Flint Cultural Center?…read more Home to the Flint Institute of Arts, Applewood/Mott Estate, Whiting Auditorium, Sloan Museum, Longway Planetarium, Buick Research Gallery, Flint Public Library, Flint Youth Theatre, Flint Institute of Music/MacArthur Recital Hall, Flint Symphony Orchestra, Flint School of Performing Arts, Whaley House and more, the cultural center in downtown Flint is a hidden gem. If you want to soak up some culture in the city, then look no further. This little niche arts community, situated between the College Cultural and East Village neighborhoods, has more than its share of cultural happenings going on throughout the year. I love everything about the cultural center, from its many free or low-cost festivals hosted throughout the year, namely the annual tree lighting near Applewood every December and the Sloan Auto Fair and the Flint Art Fair during the summer, to productions at the Whiting, like the Nutcracker, FSO performances, Holiday Pops, etc, and free lectures, foreign films and exhibitions at the FIA. There's always something for everyone of all ages. On several occasions during the fall and winter, the MacArthur Recital Hall even plays host to free classical music concerts, based on first-come, first-served basis. These intimate concertos are super nice for families or students trying to stretch a buck in a city often plagued by money woes. These days, the doors to Applewood Estate have been thrown open for tourists at no cost! Yep, free tours of the estate and grounds for all ages throughout the summer and fall. Most events at the FIA are free or low-cost, including "Free Saturdays" sponsored by Huntington Bank, which allows for free admission to the museum's temporary Hodge Gallery exhibitions (admission to the rest of the museum's exhibitions is always free). Recently, Sloan held its Titanic exhibition, which proved so popular that it was extended by many months to accommodate the number of visitors flocking to it. The area also plays host to food and wine tastings, beer tap takeovers, and fundraisers. The money goes to charity and it's fun to participate, sample the wares and give to a good cause at the same time. Some of the nicest events in the city take place on the grounds of the cultural center, which I think is actually nicer than similar cultural center areas in other, larger cities. If you've never visited the grounds of the Flint Cultural Center, then I think you probably don't know what you're missing. The area always looks impressive and is incredibly well-maintained. Sometimes, it's hard to imagine this fantastic little area is located in Flint. It's like its own little "cultural slice of heaven." It's sort of like it's a different city, indeed, free of the more blight and crime issues that people complain about in the city. Another plus? Parking in the cultural center is free, unless you're using valet parking for events, of course. Essentially, I'd say the cultural center has been somewhat of a boon to the community for years and is a bright spot in an otherwise not so-happy town. For both people of means and cash-strapped families and students, as well as everyone in between, there are fun things to do here that fit any budget. Even the museum and symphony tickets aren't that expensive and student tickets are super cheap. Other events are outright free to the public. You can't beat free, right? I just attended the local Christmas tree lighting ceremony this year as part of the city's Holiday Walk. It was amazing, with all of the trees lit up/decorated for the holidays and all. On top of that, the recent performance of the Nutcracker this year was top-notch, as usual. For a town that has garnered such a bad reputation, and deservedly so for a litany of reasons, there are still fun, even low-cost cultural activities for the family to be had and most of those involve the Flint Cultural Center, a rare gem to be found, no matter which way you slice it. Seriously, it's pretty easy to bag on this city, with all of its issues (blight, crime, poverty, lead water, etc), but the downtown cultural center is a bright spot, one that seems almost like a carved-out little niche tucked away for locals to run back to every once in awhile as a sort of "artistic reprieve" from the rest of the city and its outlying areas.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I have been dancing here for years and everyone is so nice! I feel that the…read moreprices are not bad and the classes are awesome. The teaching staff are very qualified and you can tell they love to dance. The staff are always there to help. They have classes for People of all ages and skill levels! Its a studio for the whole family. From the 2s classes all the way to our adult and competitive classes. The shows are a must and are very professional. I recommend to anyone who loves to dance or has always wanted to dance.

What a great little visit to the small museum. The staff here is extremely friendly and welcoming…read more They have a nice little gift shop to enjoy. The museum goes pretty quick, but there's a lot of things to read and interact with. It gives a great history of Frankenmuth. Visit them for yourself if you're looking for a little history and culture.

Don't skip this little gem if you love history. Get a guide tour if possible. Wonderful,…read moreknowledgeable staff can tell you about the rich and varied history of this charming town. Did you know the wool and mills and factories here knitted thousands of socks for the soldiers during WWI. Or that German POW's were shipped here and 'rented' out to help on farms during WWII - some even kept in touch with the American families (because they really didn't want to fight the war either) Definitely a good place to start your visit- to get the background and history of the town.

The UM-Flint theatre department stages professionally-produced productions all year, from dance…read morerecitals to plays and musicals. I've seen many productions mounted on the UM-Flint stage over the years, like Equus, Noises Off, Little Shop of Horrors, and the Ash Girl, just to name a few. I've never been disappointed. The tiny "black box" theatre at the rear of the regular theatre is also a unique spot for one-act performances, experimental performance art and for theatre students to conduct classes and dramatic readings. The acoustics, lighting and sound are always high quality and seats are comfortable as well. Ticket prices are cheap (often as low as $5 for theatrical productions, a little higher for dance performances) and alumni receive comped/reduced tickets for performances throughout the year thanks to UM's Alumni Association. Open to the general public.

Part of the city's cultural center. It's run in tandem with the larger Flint Institute of Music…read more FSPA trains young dancers, musicians and actors. As a non-profit, they hold several benefits, the most well known probably being their popular Seeing Stars Benefit each winter. We get students from here that perform often in various productions at Flint Youth Theatre and Whiting Auditorium. Very quality performances. It shows in their level of professionalism. These kids are amazing. They are literally stars in the making. It's always a thrill to see them onstage. Many of them are regulars every season in the Whiting's production of The Nutcracker. They always look like they are having a blast, too. The FSPA's contributions to the cultural center and the Whiting's productions have been immeasurable. You can't put a value on it. A good thing, indeed, for this town.