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A Cultural Collage: Unveiling Flint Institute of Music's 2025 Event Lineup

The Flint Institute of Music is set to dazzle audiences with a diverse array of events in 2025. From the whimsical ventriloquism of Terry Fator to the evocative musical landscapes of William Harvey, and the electrifying performances of iLuminate, the lineup promises something for everyone. With tributes to cinematic classics like 'The Godfather' and energetic showcases like the New Works Festival, the season is a celebration of artistic innovation and cultural diversity. Dive into a world where music, theater, and dance intertwine to transform the everyday into the extraordinary.

Feb 21, 2025
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1. Terry Fator: On the Road Again
The show features comedy, modern songs, and favorites from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, along with hilarious musical parodies and Terry’s unique ventriloquism skills that have made him a must-see Las Vegas headliner for the past 16 years. The cast of puppets includes audience favorites like country music superstar Walter T. Airdale, Vikki the Cougar, Latin Lover Fernando V. Francisco, Terry’s annoying neighbor, Duggie Scott Walker, and Winston the Impersonating Turtle – and even features celebrity “guests” like Willie Nelson and Frank Sinatra.
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Mar 1, 2025
Flint Institute of Music

Yakima, WA · Capitol Theatre

2. Peace Meets West: Barber, Wagner, and a New Work by William Harvey
William Harvey, a Flint-born violinist, composer, and conductor has traveled the world collecting cultural music experiences that have impacted his perspective as both a performer and composer. He returns to Flint to perform his original composition Seven Decisions of Gandhi, and will give unique insight into the piece as host of the pre-concert talk. To compliment the revelation of new work that celebrates Eastern cultural traditions, the concert will open with Barber’s Adagio for Strings and conclude with some of Wagner’s most familiar pieces, all staples of the Western canon.
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Mar 15, 2025
Flint Institute of Music

Flint, MI · Flint Institute of Music

3. The Godfather Live
CineConcerts invites you to relive this chilling portrait of a Sicilian family’s rise and near fall from power as a live symphony orchestra performs Nino Rota’s Oscar®-nominated score live to picture: The Godfather Live in Concert. This ten-time Academy Award®-winning film features Marlon Brando as the Corleone family patriarch, accompanied by career-making performances from Al Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall. A concert experience you can’t refuse!
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Mar 29, 2025
Flint Institute of Music

Flint, MI · Flint Institute of Music

4. Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE
Marshall Charloff & the Purple xPeRIeNCE is the most celebrated tribute to Prince in the world. The group was co-founded by Marshall Charloff and Matt “Doctor” Fink (keyboardist from Prince & The Revolution) in 2011 – an era in which Prince closely monitored the use of his art. Their vision was to deliver Prince’s music at the highest level, played live and untracked by skilled musicians, while paying respectful visual homage through costuming and likeness.
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Apr 4, 2025
Flint Institute of Music

Yakima, WA · Capitol Theatre

5. New Works Festival
Flint Repertory Theatre’s annual New Works Festival brings thrilling new works by some of American theatre’s most compelling contemporary playwrights and composers. The week of workshops and development culminates in a four-day event where audience members experience these new works before anyone else and meet the artists working to bring the future of American theatre to life.
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10 - 13 Apr, 2025
Flint Institute of Music

Flint, MI · Flint Institute of Music

6. Super/Natural: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice & Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony
Debussy’s Sacred and Profane Dances is one of the most frequently played and best-loved pieces for harp, and Juan Riveros will breathe new life into this staple of any harpist’s repertoire. Performed alongside Dukas’s whimsical The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, the program pairs the sacred and supernatural with the inspiration of the natural world. Prepare to embrace a transformation—like that of springtime — that will leave you nostalgic and invigorated.
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Apr 12, 2025
Flint Institute of Music

Chicago, IL · Roosevelt University

7. FSPA 47th Annual Showcase Concert
This fast-paced, collage-style production features talented FSPA musicians, dancers, and actors. It’s a beautiful opportunity for them to perform on Whiting Auditorium stage and for the community to enjoy a wide range of FSPA performance offerings, including performances by all FSPA ensembles.
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Apr 27, 2025
Flint Institute of Music

Flint, MI · Flint Institute of Music

8. iLuminate
From the moment the lights fade to darkness, you are transported into another world…another dimension, where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Welcome to the world of iLuminate" class="css-u850">iLuminate" class="css-u850">iLuminate, named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent in 2011. A fantastic fusion of cutting-edge technology and dance that has been wowing the world ever since appearing on AGT over a decade ago has grown into one of Las Vegas’ top shows to this day. iLuminate features a brilliant cast of the country’s top dancers performing to energetic music, including top pop and rock hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, a little jazz, a little Latin, a little hip-hop, and more. The dancers are outfitted with customized LED suits synchronized to iLuminate’s proprietary software to create extraordinary lighting effects with each of the phenomenally choreographed dance moves.
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May 1, 2025
Flint Institute of Music

Flint, MI · Flint Institute of Music

9. Carrie: The Musical
Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she’s an outcast who’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s at the mercy of her loving but cruelly controlling mother. But Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it. Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, this mind-blowing musical features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose).
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6 - 22 Jun, 2025
Flint Institute of Music

Flint, MI · Flint Institute of Music

Conclusion
The Flint Institute of Music's 2025 season is a testament to the transformative power of art. From the humor of Terry Fator's ventriloquism to the profound musical dialogues of 'Peace Meets West', and the innovative spectacle of iLuminate, each event offers a unique experience. This lineup not only entertains but also inspires and connects us through shared cultural narratives. As audiences engage with these diverse performances, they participate in a broader conversation about creativity and expression, making each event a memorable chapter in their cultural journey.
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