Humanity in Harmony
13th Annual Music Festival
Made possible by a generous grant from the Nartel Family Foundation.
October 18, 2025
7:00 PM
Mott Memorial Building Auditorium Mott Community College
1401 E. Court St. Flint, MI 48503
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by Mott Community College.
Email ashleymusser@flintfed.org or call 810 767 5922 for questions.
$10 at the Door
Reverend Robert Jones
The Pastor from Detroit is a songwriter, singer and performer. He sports an encyclopedic knowledge of African American folk music, including the blues, spirituals and slave songs.
Stephanie Monear
Stephanie Monear, is, many say, the voice of Flint. She is a performer and voice instructor performing concerts, weddings, fund raisers and other events that call for an eclectic blend of fine entertainment.
Jazz, big band, torch songs, the voice is eclectic. She also passes on her knowledge as a voice instructor.
She is also an artful photographer of both conventional and creative photography. She can even restore old photos. Stephanie is an author, her memoir, ‘Fruits of My Solitude’ can be purchased on AMAZON. Soon coming, another book entitled, ‘COVID Chronicles’.
She has been blessed to sing at venues all over the state and region: The Max Fischer Music Box, The Detroit Opera House, The Detroit International Jazz Festival, The Dirty Dog in Grosse Point, MI, Meadowbrook, The Pine Knob Mansion, The Townsend Hotel, and all over our town.
We are pleased to have Stephanie bring her voice and talent to the Humanity in Harmony Music Festival.
Sheldon Low
Sheldon Low is one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary Jewish music today. A New York–based artist, songwriter, and educator, Sheldon has released multiple albums of original music that are sung in congregations and communities across the country. Known for his engaging stage presence and uplifting sound, he blends meaningful lyrics with modern style to inspire audiences of all ages.
Dort Honors String Quartet
It has become a tradition for the Dort Honors String Quartet, from the Flint School of the Performing Arts, to open our program.
High School musicians from all over mid-Michigan audition every October to be a member of this most prestigious group. The Dort Quartet gives a number of high-profile performances each year plus a spring recital and their appearance at the Humanity in Harmony Concert/Daniel Pearl World Music Day.
Michael J. Thorp is back for his twelfth turn as the host and producer of the “Humanity in Harmony Music Festival.”
Michael is a broadcaster, author, program planner and host. He created, produced, and wrote “The Huckleberry Radio Hour” a live radio variety show that ran from 2007-20011 and won 2 EMMYS. He was a television news anchor for ABC, was a host on Michigan Public Television, a disc jockey and radio talk show and newsman.
He earned his fourth EMMY for the series, “Capital Memories” a look back at the historic Capital Theater in downtown Flint in 40 episodes.
Michael’s books include, “The Great, Great Lakes Trivia Test” and “The (even) Greater, Great Lakes Trivia Test.” His third book, “Michigan’s Thumb Drive”, is a history and tour of Michigan’s Thumb. He also wrote a children’s book; “The Legend of the Abominable Huckleberry.”
His latest book, “Michiganians You Should Know” includes stories about a Michigan priest who worked at a prison guarding the Jessie James Gang, the Michigan natives who invented the electric stove and the rear-view mirror, the brothers who first called soda, “pop” and the man who almost drained one of Michigan’s most beautiful lakes
All books are available at michaeljthorp.com.