(AKA Buckham Gallery). A pretty interesting art gallery. The space is nice and is located a little…read moreoff the beaten path. Buckham regularly hosts Second Friday Art Walk receptions, along with the other local galleries downtown, like GFAC. Sometimes they host spoken word or poetry readings or, on rare occasion, an interpretive dance recital. It's really a great space for showcasing local art talent and, as one of the city's non-profits, they manage to do a lot with a little- no small feat in this day and age, and particularly in this city. It's a testament to the changing times in Flint and our city's dedication to both promoting and preserving the arts downtown. Whenever I attend one of their Art Walk receptions, I always run into a number of Flint-town regulars that I know from around our colorful downtown landscape. They serve appetizers and beer and wine at their receptions, so donations are always welcome to help defray costs, but it is not something that is pushed. Great art, great scene, great people. Some of the art exhibitions here will often be a bit quirkier than those at GFAC, but it's the ingenuity and independent spirit that drives this gallery. Once, my husband and I saw a Twinkie-themed art installation project here. Now that's entertaining!

Buckham hosts some of the more unique art shows in town. You know, the type of art with a little…read moremore "flavor" to it. To put it mildly, it's not your Grandma's quilting exhibition. The crowd at Buckham is filled with eccentric, free-spirited, creative types. I've seen the most unusual art shows here, but most have actually been very entertaining. Lots of upcycled "dumpster" art along with more mainstream photography and paintings. It's always surprising. The art is thought-provoking and gets people talking and that's what art is supposed to do- get people discussing it and looking at things in a different light. It's always fun to see everyone crowding around talking about the fusing of art, politics and commerce during art walk with a glass of wine in hand. Admission is free. Patrons may rent the space out for private events, too.

This was a surprisingly enjoyable experience. I am NOT artistic by any stretch of the imagination…read more However, I felt confident when I walked in and saw easel board, paints and brushes already prepped . The step by step guidance was great. As were the suggestions as to how to individualize the work. It was just a fun gathering with a room full of people, all made to feel welcomed.

I love this place! I've been there twice now and will continue to go back. Fun and friendly…read moreenvironment. I'm not a professional artist by any means, but the instructor is patient, friendly and incredibly helpful. I've even went to the emergency SOS class which is free and offered once a month to fix up any flaws from your past painting, and the one on one time was super helpful. All the staff has always been super helpful and friendly every time I've been there. I definitely recommend this activity for a fun lighthearted afternoon or even a fun night out with friends! I've done both and am looking forward to returning for a new painting again!

It's full of beautiful flowers and herbs to purchase. Make your way over to Sunrise before it's all…read morepicked over.

Sunrise Greenhouse staff was amazing and so helpful despite the proprietor's unpleasant rudeness…read more Nice aesthetics on the potted plants and trendy garden accessories etc. However, I walked out thinking to myself... I spent nearly a $1000 at their store, and this is how he treats his customers? It was a contradiction from an article in the paper on valuing their customers.

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.

They've really upped their game with the recent renovation…read more. The museum is beautiful, free for general admission to Genesee county residents- non residents so pay a small admission fee.. special attractions and installations do have a separate entry fee even for local residents, but the mini g displays are really lovely so it's worth it.. before the renovation I toured the Titanic display several years ago and it was brilliant!! They've put in new displays and cultural features and kept the old charm, too.. Lots of stuff for families particularly for children.. if you like local history, this charming museum is it! They have a nice gift shop and a Coffee Beanery and free wifi, too.. Centrally located in the heart of the city's cultural center so it's close to other local tourism spots and highlights like Whiting, FIA, the library, Flint Institute of Music, Buick Gallery, Flint Youth Theatre, Applewood and Longway Planetarium, and Whaley . I really like the improvements- it's definitely changed for the better.

It is not worth it for the money. You pay a general cost for the regular museum which could use…read moresome help as it is crowded in the children's hands on area and lackluster in the other areas. Then you have to pay extra for the special exhibit which is not noted on their website. For 4 adults and a 6 year old it was over $100 for a lack luster museum. Would rather spend my money in Detroit or Grand Rapids.

What a wonderful florist! I needed flowers for my son's rehearsal dinner and they were so…read moreaccommodating and helpful. The flowers were beautiful and they lasted over a week even with being transported in the car 2 hours after the dinner. All of the roses opened beautifully, and I've never seen them last so long. Thanks so much. If you ever need a Florist in Flushing, Michigan, I highly recommend going here. Maryjo Anderson

I ordered a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day for my mom. The flowers appeared exactly as…read moredepicted on the website and were delivered on time. When I called to change the delivery day after placing an online order, the staff member I spoke to could not have been more helpful and accommodating. I will definitely be ordering from here again.

My husband brought me here on a little road trip for the day. Something new he never heard of and…read morethought would be fun to explore and he wasn't wrong. They do charge a minimal fee of $5.   A little history on the place.... Curwood Castle was the Writing Studio of James Oliver Curwood. Who n e 1920's was one of the highest paid writers. He also worked for the Detroit News at one point.  It was built in 1922 overlooking the Shiawasee River. The Castle itself is smaller than you would expect. There's a Great Room,  an upstairs that you get to by a very narrow winding spiral like staircase. There is also a downstairs area where they play movies based off of his books. It is said that there are well over 200 movies  made based on his books. If you are interested in history and exploring new things you definitely will want to check Curwood Castle out.

I don't know much about this author and was in the area so I wanted to at least take pictures from…read morethe outside. It is very interesting looking in architecture. The museum was open when I arrived but my teenager wasn't a fan so I didn't go inside. The museum is open until 5 pm and there is an admission cost. It looks like a great place to write.

A great little nursery! I bought Aquapots planters which are beautiful and self watering. I…read morepurchased the flowers from them as well. They offered to assemble and pot the plants for me but I declined for ease of movement while unloading. Staff was super helpful and loaded everything in the car for me.

I am writing this review to make sure that anyone buying at this business is aware…read more I pride myself on supporting local business. I am done so at this business yearly. That being indicated, we have a situation that just changed supporting this business. Last fall, we purchased a blooming tree. This spring it was dead. We had done everything that they had indicated. Including buying additional products that they told us to use at additional cost. Even after doing so the tree is dead. We went in and explained the situation and looked for a solution. We were told that they have- NO GAURANTEE ON ANYTHING THEY SELL. I was in disbelief that they do not stay behind anything sold. I could not believe that for the amount of money that it would cost them to replace that they would jeopardize their name. BUT THEY DIDNT DO ANYTHING. AN SORRY AND WALK AWAY. So much for caring about their name. Again, I usually write reviews. But, "BUYER BEWARE ". This bothers me to stop support for a local business but they had a simple choice and declined. There are alot of nursery and flower sales that stand behind their products. I suggest using one of them.