In the News
Flint Local 432 has been making headlines for decades as a cornerstone of the local music scene. From inspiring success stories to major milestones, the Local continues to capture the attention of music lovers and media alike. Check out some of the many news articles and features highlighting our impact, past and present.
2025
Maiya LeGardye discusses ‘Uptown Sounds’ that amplifies music by local and indie artists – Flint Side
Cocaine Stepdad story – WNEM TV5
Flint Local 432 kicks off 40th anniversary with celebration, show – MLive
Flint Local 432 celebrates 40 years as a community staple, all-ages venue – Flint Side
Plethora Video Shoot – The Game 730am
Empire! Empire! Reunion – Brooklyn Vegan
2024
Williams Syndrome Benefit Concert – ABC12 News
Flint man spreads message of wellness with yoga studio – WNEM5
Dark Room Productions offers comedy plays in Flint – ABC12 News
Local entrepreneur creates unique haven in Black Amor yoga studio – Flint Side
Past Meets Future: 10 Trailblazers Shaping Flint’s Hip-Hop Evolution – Medium
Flint Local 432 hosting second annual music festival – ABC12 News
FRYE music camp returns to Flint – MLive
FRYE Music Camp empowers Flint youth through music and community – Mid-Michigan NOW
Earthwork Music Collective brings ensemble tour to Flint Local 432 – Flint Side
Study finds that Genesee County’s arts and culture sector generated nearly $130M in 2022 – Mid-Michigan NOW
The Sinister Swamp Meet returns to Flint this weekend – Flint Side
2023
Mid-Michigan band Heat Above releasing new album – ABC12 News
We Are Flint: Deonta Gaddy writes where the water flows – MLive
Flint Short Film Festival fills union hall – ABC12 News
Things to do this Halloween weekend – The Detroit News
Flint-area man brings the city’s horror community together through local events – Flint Beat
Celebrate Halloween this year at one of these many Flint events – Flint Beat
A Home for Indie Music and Events in Flint & Genesee – Explore Flint & Genesee
Dark Room Productions presents funny feline show, ‘Lovesick: The Cat Allergy Musical’ – Flint Side
Flint community comes together for Williams Syndrome charity event – ABC12 News
Flint youth showcase creativity, write original songs at summer music camp – MLive
“Local Fest” brought community together in Flint – ABC12 News
Dark Room Productions revisits ‘The Twilight Zone,’ adding laughs with a live parody show – Flint Side
“Adult Humor With Laughs At Every Turn”—FCP’s explores Shel Silverstein’s poetry in a new way! – Flint Area Theatres
Dark Room Productions Presents: The Twilight Zone Live Parody Show – WNEM TV5
2022
Residents gather at Flint Local 432 to share thanks, fellowship over a free Thanksgiving meal – MLive
Flint Local 432 DJ and firefighter to host food giveaway on Thanksgiving – MLive
First ever Flint Short Film Freakout coming next month – MLive
From Chaos to Peace The Evolution of Fernando Silverio Solis – My City
Mustard Plug band makes triumphant return to Flint for an intimate ska gig – Flint Side
Introducing Flint Local 432’s General Manager, Maiya LeGardye – Flint Side
Maiya LeGardye – Flint & Genesee Group
2021
Dark Room Productions Offers A Riotous Spoof of “Young Frankenstein” – Flint Area Theatres
Flint Local 432 receives $19,500 in grant funding – Flint Side
$19.5k grant means more arts programming for downtown Flint venue – Flint Beat
Dark Room Production Opens in Flint – Flint Area Theatres
Flint Local 432 to host Twilight Zone parody show – Flint Beat
2018
Galentine’s Day event to help local women’s shelter – Mid-Michigan NOW
2014
$15,246 from new foundation goes to Red Ink Flint for Youth programming – MLive
2013
Flint Local 432 and the Remarkable Power of a Great Music Venue – Bloomberg
Thinking Local (Reopening) – My City
2012
Reopening of Flint Local 432 welcomes new bands, new crowd – MLive
2010