Out -- in Flint

To my family (and others) in the Flint, Mich. area -- The Flint Public Library on Kearsley St. will host an "Out and About" exhibit of gay, lesbian, and transgender memorabilia from the area during September 3-24. It all opens with the documentary by Swartz Creek resident Antonio David Garcia titled "Fences." The show is about his cross country trip to meet gay film director Gus van Sant whose film My Own Private Idaho had a big influence on Garcia. The trip takes a lot of detours. There will be a reception at 6:00 on Sept. 3rd with the movie shown at 7:00. It is good to see the Flint Library hosting this exhibit. Flint isn't exactly in either the liberal or conservative parts of the state.