Coronavirus updates: Ruth Mott Foundation offices closed to visitors; business continues
The following statement has been received from the Ruth Mott Foundation, clarifying that their offices–including Applewood–are closed to visitors but that the Foundation will continue business, most staff working remotely. Proposal deadline changes and community meeting postponements detailed below. Dear Partners and Community Members, “It seems that news related to COVID-19 is changing rapidly by the hour. As a...
City of Flint launches webpage with coronavirus community resources
The City of Flint today announced it has set up a webpage to help residents find and connect with coronavirus services. City Hall itself will be closed temporarily starting Tuesday, March 17, but according to the press release, city services will continue and phones will continue to be answered. Here is the city’s press statement: “The City of Flint launched today a webpage detailing services available to Flint residents...
Flint City Hall closing to the public Tuesday because of COVID-19: Neeley recommends limits on gathering size
The City of Flint tonight issued a statement saying Flint City Hall will temporarily close to the public Tuesday, March 17, due to “the continuing spread of COVID-19.” The statement also said Mayor Sheldon Neeley recommends all local businesses, places of worship and other gathering spaces “voluntarily limit the size of their gatherings,” indicating the city will cancel all “nonessential” meetings...
Review: For coronavirus “Cuckoo’s Nest,” the uneasily relevant show went on — and then got cancelled
By Patsy Isenberg It’s ironic how in sync “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Flint Repertory Theatre’s (The Rep’s) Elgood blackbox stage last Friday (the 13th, as it happened) echoed how it seems so many of us were feeling that day. It was the opening night for the show. I kept checking the theatre’s website all week to make sure they hadn’t cancelled or postponed the opening. They didn’t. But it was supposed to take place...
Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music coronavirus closures announced
The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA)and the FIA Art School will be closed through April 5, according to a statement issued Saturday. The Flint School of Performing Arts (FSPA) part of the Flint Institute of Music (FIM) will be closed for three weeks. More details from both the FIA and the FIM–and regarding the Flint Repertory Theatre — can be found below. Contact: Ann Marie Van Duyne Chief Mktg & Development Officer...