In Brief - Flint, Michigan

TIME ZONE: Eastern
AREA CODES: 810
FOUNDED: 1819
POPULATION: 102,434
AIRPORT: Bishop International Airport
WEBSITE: www.visitflint.org

BY THE NUMBERS

57 the size, in acres, of Flint's Kearsley Park, established in 1917

2000 the number of seats in Flint's historic Capitol Theater

193 the age of Flint's Aldrich House, located on the site of Flint founder John Smith's 1819 trading post.

11,000 the number of acres of park in Genesee County, Michigan's largest county park

NEWS FLASH

Crème of the Crepe// It all started with a mobile cart that journeyed through the streets of Flint. While the cart still exists, they now also call S Saginaw Street their home, sweet and savory home. Flint Crepe Company offers unique crepe combinations — salty and sweet — using seasonal and regional ingredients, and often features live music and art exhibitions. Couldn't do that on wheels. www.facebook.com/FlintCrepe

Upper Crust// Start your morning with the perfect medley of fig spread, gorgonzola cheese and prosciutto di parma on a freshly baked slice of sour dough bread at Fenton's CRUST. The newly opened bakery, located right outside of Flint, lets you watch your breakfast being baked through large glass windows, giving you a whole new appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into the creation of your favorite desserts. www.crustandbeyond.com

CULTURE CALENDAR

June 8-16 
THEATRE IN OUR PARKS 
There's no question about whether to go or not to go. Kearsley Park will be hosting its ninth season of Theatre in Our Parks — this year's event will open with a performance of Shakespeare's As You Like It, followed by champagne by candlelight as part of a gala fundraising event for the ongoing restoration of this beautiful and historic park. www.cityo. int.com/KearsleyPark

June 23 
TASTE OF THE MARKET 
Organized with the help of Food Network Carving Champion, Chef Douglas St. Souver, five professional chefs will prepare fresh dishes made from local produce. Like what you tried? All ingredients used are available at the Flint Farmers' Market, so that you can recreate the meals the same day. www.flintfarmersmarket.com