I recently drove 3 hours to come here with a friend for a concert and we were pleasantly surprised…read moreby how much we liked this venue. We have a similar larger venue near us that is an absolute pain to go to. We were so impressed by the very active parking attendants and how neatly they arranged our cars. We were happy that the parking lot was entirely gravel as opposed to the muddy field we are used to. The entry process was effortless - they have a no bag policy but, they were allowing people with very small bags to enter after searching their bags. You can bring in a blanket and even a short beach type chair of you have lawn seats. The biggest difference between this amphitheatre and the one we typically go to is the lawn size is tiny here and there is a lot more stadium seating. I was able to get tickets for a deal that Ticketmaster was running- 2 tickets for $50. So that was great! We didn't try any concessions because we packed a picnic for the lot before the show. My only comment would be there is no good lighting on the lawn during the show- and could be a safety hazard. My friend and I agreed the 3 hour drive was well worth it for a great show and venue.

Decent venue for Patrons, a bit limited & inconvenient for artists & crews…read more There is not a single bathroom backstage for the touring crews , local stagehands, security, operations & catering personnel, unless you count the Porta-Potty outside of catering, which is pretty disgusting considering there is no where to wash your hands after. Sure, the few dressing rooms & production office has a bathroom, but that's unacceptable to ask a tour with 30-45 staff to all use the performers dressing room toilet. We're expected to use the bathroom in the concourse which is inconvenient at times. Please provide a proper bathroom with sinks backstage like most other amphitheaters do.

Went this Sunday for the Michigan Lavender Festival…read more It's luckily about 10 degrees cooler than over by our house. Lots of lavender infused and themed soaps, scrubs, lemonade, tea, lotions, cookies, ice cream and etc.

$15 to get in Monday through Thursday, and $20 on Friday and Saturday…read more Had a great time here with friends and would definitely recommend going to check out the grandstand events as well as all of the rides and other attractions. Of course there are games and food stands to visit while you're inside. For the price, I don't think you can find much cheaper of a fair to attend. The entrance price covers all the rides inside and the events as well. Only thing to pay once you get inside is for any food or drinks that you want and some of the typical pay-to-play games.

Who knew Flint had a planetarium? I sure didn't until recently. When we came up here to spend the…read moreweekend in Flint to check out stuff, I realized it was immediately next door to the Flint Art Museum and less then a mile from our hotel. Both John X and I were ecstatic to go see it! Admission isn't all that much, and is discounted if you live in Genesee County. Since neither of us do, I think it was $7 a person to see the shows. They have shows literally every hour on the hour, each with different themes throughout the day, and they seem to rotate them often and frequently. We got there after 5 PM and we couldn't remember which show was next. We initially wanted to see the skies over Michigan, but they only had a 3 PM showing which we weren't able to watch since we were busy doing other stuff. The show we ended up watching was about the James Webb Telescope that launches on Christmas eve and is supposed to be kind of a big deal. As professional nerds, we were very excited about this. Okay, maybe me more then anyone else, but space and science is cool. The guy who lead the 45 minute show gave us tons of info and really did a great explanation of the telescope and he even said he had a graduate degree, so obviously he knows his stuff about space. Very informative and well worth the time and money spent here. The seats in the auditorium are super comfy and lean all the way back, for optimal viewing experience. I will also say, try not to fall asleep during the show! It's just so relaxing and fun when here. I will say, they do have a great lobby area, but we were hoping for more museum stuff. It's more of a waiting area for the shows with some displays and such but not much else. You could stare at the stuff in all of about 15 minutes, so don't plan on spending much time doing that. What I do like about the Planetarium is that it's geared for all ages and not *just* to kids. They have kid shows I'm sure, but it was nice to have "adult time" and not have to tune out screaming children during a show. Definitely an all ages experience!

I had a group of friends going for the Skies Over Michigan show they have running currently and I…read morewas debating between going vs taking a nap. Luckily I didn't have to choose between the two because the thing was a SNOOZEFEST (literally multiple of us fell asleep). What was particularly annoying about the show is that very little had to do with astrology and instead was heavily focused on Greek mythology, which is neat and all, but not at all what the name of the show implied or what you would expect to get at a planetarium. It was also bizarrely presented live (instead of a recording) and while the presenter was decent, he stumbled a few times. Seems super odd they wouldn't just have a well-run, recorded show. A couple positives: 1. The show ended with a rollercoaster ride immersive experience, which we all agreed was the best part 2. The gift shop is reasonably priced and you can get little souvenirs for as little as $0.50 (I know this because I did). Maybe our expectations were too high, but I definitely wouldn't recommend the planetarium based on our experience.

This place has many different locations inside the campus…read more This was my first time visiting the planetarium. OMG the mineral exhibit is spectacular. Please make it a point to check them out online and in person the events hosted has a wonderful selection and the people attending are so nice.

This is an amazing space! There is a lot more to see and do that. I did not show, but this is a…read moreperfect place to take children (and adults) who love science. There are different exhibits with varying levels of hands on experiences. Check their website for days and hours I also found out they have a "Free First Friday" experience each month.

We've been here a few times with our family now and it was a perfect break from the heat in summer…read moreor the snowy winter day. The owners a great people too!

Mr. Zeros is genuinely amazing. It is a nostalgic arcade that includes iconic old games like…read moreGalaga, Frogger, and DK while also managing to include 21st century games like Guitar Hero. It has other classic games such as pinball, skeeball, air hockey, and NBA Hoops. There are 75¢ snack machines, $1 canned drinks, and 25¢ candy machines. It feels like a dream here. This arcade is gaining traction quickly and it is sure to become a hotspot in Oxford, check it out as soon as possible so you can say "I went there before it was popular." :)

I recently had a wedding here and it was amazing! I loved how attentive the staff was and they…read moreadjusted our time when necessary because the timeline moved up, so they were very flexible. I loved the food and they gave my husband and I a plate of hors d'oeuvre to eat in the privacy of the bridal suite with drinks of our choice(a very good break for us). They also let us take pictures outside and by the lake by giving us golf carts to make it easier to get around to do pictures. Sanya is the best and made planning our wedding so easy. They were able to adjust and add anything we needed and worked well with our other vendors. All of our guests also had a lot of fun and our wedding planner said that our wedding was the first she had ever seen where nothing went wrong. I would recommend Wabeek to anyone for any future events.

Great place for parties valet parking although I parked my own vehicle food was excellent. The…read morewaitstaff was professional and friendly. However there was a white Dodge Charger R/T parked in handicapped without any placard or plate. 6/15/2024

I went here for my birthday I love the bunny I got every one was very nice a bit overpriced but…read moreworth it there was many to choose from

Absolute nightmare when It comes to having a bear delivered! Don't bother paying extra for next day…read moreor expedited. They will send it when they feel like sending it. I'm so upset about my experience.

So good! Do many great artists and things to look at! Love…read moregoing with my mom every year!

For a single weekend each June for as long as I can recall, Flint residents are treated to the…read moreFlint Art Fair, sponsored by Flint Institute of Arts and Friends of Modern Art, on the grounds of the cultural center. This two day (occasionally three days, but that's rare) festival of art & crafts is always a special treat for a beleaguered city often plagued by negativity. For that one weekend, the city comes out to enjoy art, music and activities for the kids. It's an eclectic blend of people coming together to support the arts. As a "juried" art festival, every vendor must be approved beforehand by a panel comprised of the FIA/FOMA. In other words, quality arts/crafts, not kitsch, is what the Flint Art Fair is all about. Essentially, everything from oil & acrylic paintings, pen & ink drawings, prints, mixed media, photography, sculpture, pottery/ceramics and blown glass to handmade jewelry, stained glass, clothing, handbags/wallets, leather goods, hammered metal objects, "upcycled" DIY lawn ornaments and everything in between can be found here during any given year. The selection always runs the gamut from traditional to whimsical. This year's event was no exception. I felt that most artistic mediums were well-represented from what I saw at this most recent fair, along the lines of previous years, even if there was perhaps a slight decrease in the number of participating vendors than what I'm used to seeing. In retrospect, I think there were probably 3-5 more booths last year, but it didn't seem to affect the quality of the festival at all. The FAF always has a great turnout in terms of the number and high quality of its vendors each year. The only damper on this year's event was the scorching temperature- the heat index rose to 100 degrees both days, so it was pretty difficult to walk around in such oppressive heat. Sometimes the weather is great and sometimes it isn't, but you can't control Mother Nature. Once again, the cost of admission was $5 per adult. Kids (under 12, I think) get in for free and members of FOMA also receive free admission, but not members of the FIA. I think that isn't fair to strictly FIA members, but the fee goes toward defraying costs of the event, so who cares? Seriously, they haven't raised the price of admission in several years, so who am I to complain? For that mere $5, you get to sample (and have the opportunity to purchase) an array of unique, handmade wares. Literally, a world of art is at your fingertips. Just don't break anything. I'm kidding- sort of. It's always a blast to just trek around the art fair, even if I'm not in a buying mood (who am I kidding, I'm always in a mood to shop and I can't remember the last time I attended and left empty-handed). Alas, I usually buy something, whether it be pottery, photography or jewelry. I just can't help myself. There's just always so much to see and buy. I regret not picking up some Game of Thrones style jewelry I saw. Sigh. It was gorgeous. I think it's a good way to pick up DIY tips or grab a gift that I know I'll use down the line for someone else. A few years ago, I picked up a lawn object d' arte for the garden welded from different metals for my mom''s birthday. She loved it. At this point, I have a house full of artsy finds I've managed to acquire over the years from the FAF alone. Are the prices rock bottom cheap? Not a chance, but they aren't over-the-top exorbitant, either, especially when taking into consideration the fact that you're supporting artisans from around the state (and even a few from out of state) who make their living plying their trade traveling from festival to festival. I personally like the idea of owning some one-of-a-kind, handmade home decor. In my opinion, there's something to suit just about everyone's budget- from $15 hand-crafted bottle stoppers to $800 paintings. It all depends on what you're looking for. Last year, my haul included jewelry, a glass dish and two prints. Every year is a bit different. This year, I picked up a serving tray hammered from recycled aluminum soda cans for $25. That's probably the least I've ever spent at one of these outings. I would have looked around and spent more, but the heat was unbearable. Each year, live musical entertainment is featured all weekend, including decidedly family-friendly acts during the day. However, after the sun goes down and the arts/crafts booths close, it switches to more adult fare, with the beer & food tents still active for a few more hours. Face & chalk painting are always popular activities for the kids and are of nominal cost. There's even a silent auction every single year featuring pieces donated by local artisans, but I've never managed to win anything, despite my few attempts. The items up for grabs are quite nice, particularly the blown glass and jewelry. Proceeds benefit FIA/FOMA programming. All vendors accept credit cards, sans the food/beer tent.