The definition of gemutlichkeit is warm hospitality as only Germans can offer. And that is exactly what you will find at the Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn, which has been the site of a restaurant for over 125 years.
Sitting in a chair, Loyd Case slowly extends his leg out in front of him before bending it back to its starting position. He smiles, proud of the level of mobility he has achieved following recent knee replacement surgery. As a Vietnam veteran, Loyd is able to receive free physical therapy services at the University of Michigan – Flint and it’s helped rid him of pain. His is just one of many success stories that can be attributed to the cooperation between the University and the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VA).
Homemade Bavarian-style sausage that is as tasty as it is traditional has made Kern’s Sausages synonymous with Frankenmuth.
My City Magazine spent a beautiful fall day wandering the streets of Little Bavaria in search of a place that may be unfamiliar to people in the surrounding areas. And we found it! Michigan’s Own Military & Space Museum located on Weiss Street is the state’s only museum devoted to the wartime experiences of Michigan men and women. According to Executive Director John Ryder, the museum was the brainchild of Stan Bozich, who grew up in the Detroit area just after the Second World War. Stan was fascinated by the soldiers returning home from the war, and spent hours walking up and down alleys in search of someone to talk to about their experiences. “He was very interested in personal stories,” says John.
The whole town turns pink on October 2! You can help Financial Plus Credit Union, Chassé Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio and other sponsors raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer by attending Pink Night. The 8th-annual event will include Blackstone’s fare, silent and live auctions, dancing, drink specials and an “artistic, yet conservative bra fashion show.”
For Genesee County music lovers seeking the best in rock, metal and outlaw country, The Machine Shop Concert Lounge is the place to be!
There’s nothing better than a bustling farmers’ market at the peak of harvest season! Vendor booths spill over with a bountiful array of luscious fruits and vegetables and tables burst with vivid colors, fresh yellow and white sweet corn straight from the farm, deep purple beets, and ripe red tomatoes. Large watermelons tempt you to take them home and slice them open. The heavenly smell of baking bread mixes with the tantalizing aroma of smoked barbecue. There are rounds of cheese in every imaginable variety and fresh meats to choose from, including decadent bacon and sausage. Families walk together, stopping at the booths, pushing strollers and carrying bags of tasty treats. The Davison Farmers’ Market is just brimming with the sights, sounds, tastes and smell of fall. Located at the corner of Irish Road and Court Street, the newly opened market is home to over 70 vendors. My City Magazine stopped by to chat with Market Manager Sandy Coykendall.
Michigan School for the Deaf has shared a long, illustrious history with the city of Flint. While many early institutions for the deaf were created to protect their charges, the mission at the Flint school has always been to prepare its students for life in the world, not shield them from it. Today, MSD continues that mission.
