In a world of ever-increasing technology, it’s become much harder to connect with our surroundings, ourselves, or what we’re truly capable of. It’s easier to live safely and sheltered from risk. However, stepping out from this shelter is what we need not only to connect, but also to grow, to know who we are and
PHOTOS COURTESY OF OPEN GATE GARDEN CLUB On Sunday, July 19, the charm of midsummer will be on full display as the Fenton Open Gate Garden Club presents its 27th Annual Summer Garden Tour. Running from 10AM to 5PM—rain or shine—this beloved community tradition invites visitors to step beyond the garden gate and into a
He’s the kind of person people naturally gravitate toward, the one whose laugh carries across the room and whose presence makes everyone feel a little more at ease.Some people don’t just work a job, they become part of the place itself. For decades at Gaines Jewelry, that person has been Mic Goulet. Ask anyone who
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAYFORD GRAY Through Mindful Movement with Shanzell, the dancer and educator invites students to listen deeply, move intentionally, and find their place within a centuries-old tradition Rooted in Flint and shaped by rhythm, lineage, and community, Shanzell Q. Page’s work as a tap dancer and educator reflects a lifelong commitment to movement as
In the heart of Flint, Jackie Mason is stitching lives together—one seam at a time. She founded Sassy Little Seamstress in 2020, a project born not from business ambition, but from a heartfelt desire to serve others during a time of crisis. Like many during the pandemic, Jackie felt the urge to help. “I hadn’t
For more than three decades, the Scream N’ Rebels War Birds have offered audiences across Michigan and beyond a breathtaking tribute to the heroes of the past – a blend of vintage aviation, patriotic spectacle and heartfelt honor. Founded in 1992 at Flint Bishop International Airport by U.S. Air Force combat pilot Jim Greason and
Feeling a bit sluggish and weighed down after indulging in too many holiday goodies? Or perhaps, you’re looking for ways to relieve stress and build confidence. If so, then the New Year is a great time to shed some of those excess pounds, get back into shape and learn some self-defense skills. There are many
Before he even entered kindergarten, Rusty Gould became enamored with the Model A automobile, Ford’s successor to the historic Model T. Manufactured from 1927-32, the Model A was the first Ford to feature the company’s iconic blue oval logo and the first to use the standard set of driver controls with a conventional clutch, brake
When the lights go out and the room goes quiet, Flint residents Brian Schell and Kevin Knights sit in anticipation of the evening’s horror movie selection. The music begins, the title appears and they settle in. Each scream, jump-scare, plot twist, death and mystery on screen is enjoyed and then chronicled for the benefit of
At times, Anthony Kolenic, Director of the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, is in awe as he watches Jack Sustic meticulously care for its extensive bonsai collection. “When I see Jack working in the Bonsai Studio, there’s a steadiness that’s matched by joy, and it’s quite amazing,” he says. “All he
Twelve years ago, David Higby was presented with a new challenge. The carpenter and owner of D&H Finish Carpentry was on a job when his client offered him a surprise. “They had an old, rundown wooden boat out back,” he remembers. “They offered it to me and I was interested, so I took it. That’s
For as long as he can remember, Mike Stormer has loved old and classic cars. “I’ve always been an old car person,” he says. “In 1987, was driving a 1972 Buick Electra and my mother rode around in a 1972 Delta 88 until 1988 or so. I loved those cars. It’s always kind of been
