The sign for Knight Cycle Works looks like it could have hung from an awning outside a business a century ago. It has that weathered look with a hand featuring an extended index finger pointing to the words “Knight Cycle Works” in older-style, bold lettering. Above the business’ name in smaller, block letters are the

or the past 24 years, Zehnder’s Snowfest has attracted thousands of people from around the world to experience the wonders of winter. Since 2004, Gordon Oberman, Alphonso Foster and their team have been providing a wonder in the double block snow carving competition while enjoying the camaraderie and frosty fun this event provides. Gordon has

talented performer, Bruce Bradley has had a lifelong interaction with theater and dance. Today, he’s passing on his passion to local children with a vision to create opportunity through the arts. Born to parents who met in Flint after migrating from the South, Bruce grew up surrounded by and immersed in music. “My father was

“Embracing the Legacy” The Whiting 10.23.2014     Photography by Mike Naddeo

Everyone from casual Halloween fans to those who live for all things spooky will enjoy Halloween Machine, a magazine jam-packed with all the thrills and chills of their favorite time of the year. Debuting in May 2012, Halloween Machine is the mad creation of Flint author Paul Counelis. Describing himself as “Halloween obsessed,” Paul publishes

On September 8, the FIA experienced a Renaissance when over 70 Shakespearean enthusiasts, some in elaborate Elizabethan costume, gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Shakespeare Club of Flint with period music, a feast and (what else?) a play! The club is the oldest continuously active one of its kind in the United States.

Lying flat on his back, Miguel Ruelan stared at the weight bar above him. On the bar’s ends was enough weight to total 451 pounds, an amount that would set a world bench-pressing record, if he could properly execute the lift. With three international judges scrutinizing his every move, the tension in the room was

Mark Bauman is the envy of anyone who has ever attempted to stick with an exercise regimen … so, pretty much all of us. Commitment to exercise is a common New Year’s resolution that, in many cases, has all but faded into oblivion by Easter. Bauman’s commitment to fitness began in 1966 when he joined

Dave Talsma is a talented, self-taught ukulele maker. When My City Magazine stopped by his Swartz Creek home to chat about his craft, the music of Cliff Edwards, a ukulele musician best known as the voice of Jiminy Cricket, was playing softly in the background. “I was always into art and fixing things and making

Often the words “Made in Flint” evoke images of cars on an assembly line, but the city boasts several more top-of-the-line products that are made right here by the hands of extraordinarily talented individuals. One such individual is Ron Luczak, whose handcrafted guitars are renowned the world over. Luczak grew up between Mount Morris and

Lisa Pelio, director of Pelio School of Dance, can be described as a vivacious, woman, which is a good thing in her line of work. It takes a lot of energy to keep up with her demanding schedule as the owner of a dance studio, a master ballet teacher, choreographer, wife to her husband James

Soaring sopranos and tender tenors melted chilly hearts early in March at the J. Dallas Dort Center for Music, where rising vocal talents from across the world competed for the honor of winning the acclaimed William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition. This year, 23 vocalists under the age of 34 – hence the words “young