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
There’s no denying that home improvement is expensive. We’ve all entertained a vague suspicion at the checkout counter of a hardware store that there must be a better way to buy project supplies. It’s not just the expense that bothers us; it’s the sensation that somewhere in our throw-away society, someone is sending to the
For many children who are bullied at school, on the bus and online, it feels as if there is no escape from their torment. In fact, the maleficence of some bullies is so incessant that a growing number of American kids commit suicide – hence the coined term bullycide. Local theatre producer Lori Thompson of
Ask those who remember blissful days at camp – canoeing, making s’mores and singing campfire songs – and they’ll probably say that it’s an experience at the core of their childhood. Kids who are chronically ill, however, are typically denied access to this quintessential experience by their healthcare needs. No longer. In April, YMCA Camp
For those who visit the For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, the journey to receiving an outdoor education is quite literally a walk in the park. A visitor can take several paths while visiting the nature preserve, but one’s path to environmental enrichment truly begins on a gently winding lane flanked by lush, green landscape that
Throughout MCM’s exploration of General Motors’ history, we’ve focused on the inchoate beginnings of what was later the model of efficiency and the power of precision. But who enacted this change? Who made the name of General Motors synonymous with industrial production? Answer: Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. Undoubtedly, Alfred Sloan is a mysterious figure. The
Following the impact of WWCK-FM’s successful 1977 ratings, WTAC pulled-out all the stops.WWCK couldn’t touch our promotions. We gave away ten days on the road with Alice Cooper. We flew a couple to London, England with Bob Seger for his European debut at the Palladium. We gave away 300 seats in a special “WTAC Section”
It’s true! You can find anything and everything in Grand Blanc and Grand Blanc Township. From auto mega-dealerships, manufacturing, fine dining, warehouse shopping, health care facilities and Big Box stores to charming boutiques, thriving small businesses and the area’s biggest movie theatre – it’s all right here. This forward-thinking premier community has invited businesses to
What’s a typical Friday night like at Little Joe’s Restaurant? There’s a line of hungry people waiting outside the door, it’s loud but fun and everybody knows everybody. It’s date night, after work meeting night, and it’s game night with sports fans wildly cheering on their favorite teams. The family-owned eatery has been the Friday
At Luca’s Chophouse, it’s all about the guests. Hospitality is the backbone of the Luca’s culture and it begins with one simple core philosophy, says Co-owner, Nik Gjonah. That belief is The House Belongs to God and Guest. And many area residents enjoy the hospitality and good food at this popular Grand Blanc eatery. Nik
When one of life’s celebrations calls for ice cream in Grand Blanc, chances are you’ll be heading out to Ziggy’s on Saginaw St. in the heart of Downtown. “This is the landmark place to go for ice cream in Grand Blanc,” laughs owner Pam Cassels. She’s owned the iconic ice cream stand for the last
Who says libraries are out of vogue? The Kindle has nothing on the McFarlen branch of the Genesee District Library, located in Grand Blanc. The McFarlen Library has been a staple of the Grand Blanc community since its opening in 1978. Today, the library averages nearly 12,000 visits and 1,600 hours of computer use per
