In May, the community was invited to the new Factory Two for a special Preview Night. The event showcased the progress of the project to revitalize the 100-year-old factory building and create a makerspace and innovation hub in Downtown Flint. The Preview Night piqued the interest of many community members who filled the space to enjoy an enthusiastic deejay and refreshments provided by local businesses. Attendees toured the numerous workspaces and chatted with local makers who were there demonstrating how to use some of the equipment offered at the facility.
On May 1, Durant-Dort Factory One in historic Carriage Town reopened after what General Motors Executive VP, Mark Reuss, described as “a long journey” from purchasing the building in 2013. The Factory One building was a dilapidated piece of history the community could have lost. Instead, after strenuous renovation, and through collaboration between GM and Kettering University, Factory One was transformed into an interactive and innovative hub in Downtown Flint.
A flood of emotions overcame Jim Baade as he put the finishing touches on an exhaustive, all-encompassing effort to bring pioneering Flint disc jockey Peter C. Cavanaugh’s 2002 book Local DJ: A Rock “N” Roll History to life.
For Doris Sain, 82, every decade of her life could be the subject of its own novel. Those decades are filled with adventure, learning, networking, building relationships, and mostly opportunities she discovered – or created for herself.
During a busy Spring Break trip to New York, Olivia Bennett was visiting colleges and taking in attractions with her family. In the midst of all the activity, Bennett, then a Powers Catholic High School sophomore, thought of something that had recently arrived for her in the mail.
Roller skating brings back a lot of memories for many people – carefree days of youth, hanging out with friends and skating at break-neck speeds, with blaring music pulsating in the background. Rollerworld, Rollhaven, Skateland and the school gym, are just a few of the venues that hold special places in the hearts of Genesee County skating fans. Some Rollerworld fans, Flint Expatriates and My City Magazine readers share a few of their favorite memories.
On May 1, Durant-Dort Factory One in historic Carriage Town reopened after what General Motors Executive VP, Mark Reuss, described as “a long journey” from purchasing the building in 2013. The Factory One building was a dilapidated piece of history the community could have lost; instead, it went through strenuous renovation and through collaboration between GM and Kettering University, was transformed into an interactive and innovative hub in Downtown Flint.
Steady Eddy’s Café has been a much-loved Flint institution for years. When it was located on the second floor of the old Flint Farmers’ Market, the line of hungry patrons would wind up the stairs, all waiting for a taste of Steady Eddy’s healthy and delicious offerings. Now located at the new Flint Farmers’ Market Downtown, the cafe changed hands about two years ago and is now owned by former longtime employees Chris Veihl and Nichol Albiar. Chris is the cook, along with his brother, Matt Veihl. “Matt is the ‘egg’ guy,” Chris laughs, “and everybody loves his cheeseburgers.” The business has continued to grow at the new location.
The Hon. Joseph J. Farah was appointed Genesee County Circuit Court judge by Gov. John Engler in March 1998, to replace the retiring Hon. Thomas C. Yeotis. Born and raised in Flint, Farah attended Flint schools, graduated from Michigan State University in 1975 and from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1979. The ambitious young man returned to Flint to work at a father-son law firm for many years. When he was appointed judge, he spent the first seven years in the Family Division. Since 2005, he has presided over proceedings in the Civil-Criminal Division.
Doug Warner (1930-2013) is remembered as an authentically humble artist who was both elegant and down-to-earth, and his work and life impacted the Flint community. Notably, he created the original Mott Community College (MCC) logo, still used by the school today. Warner’s work was shown steadily in galleries both locally and around the world. According to Patty Warner, his wife of 32 years, he didn’t like going to his own gallery openings, because he preferred that the focus be on his work, not him. Tall and carefully dressed, Warner naturally made an impression when he went out, but preferred to stay home and prepare elaborate meals for his close friends. In his time spent in Flint, Warner’s creative pursuits and ideals helped cultivate growth in the local art community.
