FYT presents ‘The Giver’
FLINT — Flint Youth Theatre presents its production of The Giver, based on the book by Lois Lowry, throughout April.
FYT student Garrett Markgraf of Metamora is part of the cast.
The Giver will run Fridays and Saturdays in April at 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 4:30 p.m. on April 19 and April 26.
Advance tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students or $16 for adults and $14 for students at the door. Tickets also can be purchased online at www.flintyouththeatre.com. — J.N.

Local Music Scene
LAPEER — Lapeer Music/Cup of Joe Downtown will host Orange Barrel Convention on Saturday, April 19, from 6-8 p.m.
The Coffee Tree Café will host The Amazing Bill and Bob Show on Saturday, April 19, starting at 6 p.m. The Coffee Tree Café also has open mic night every Friday.
The Country Music Jamboree will be Sunday, April 20, at the Elba Twp. Hall from 1-5 p.m. with house band Smokey Ridge. Admission is $4. Details: Evon at 810-664-3997. — J.F.

Wanted: your band
LAPEER — Is your band playing at a local venue? Is your business or organization hosting live music? Let us know! Call Jessica Fish at 810-245-9343 or email at jfish@laview.net. — J.F.

Native American Culture
OXFORD — Wayne Jackson, a member of the Tuscarora Tribe, will present “Native Americans and the Earth” at Kingsbury Country Day School in Oxford on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. There is a facility tour and meet-and-greet session with the teachers starting at 6 p.m. Details: 248-628-2571. — J.F.

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