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25 Years in Waiting GFAC Ready to Begin Renovations

Since its inception in 1967, the Greater Flint Arts Council (GFAC) has been a part of Flint culture. The non-profit organization is responsible for much of what we love about....

Since its inception in 1967, the Greater Flint Arts Council (GFAC) has been a part of Flint culture. The non-profit organization is responsible for much of what we love about Downtown life – bringing to us the Flint ArtWalk, Jazz Festival, Tunes at Noon, wonderful art exhibitions of all mediums, creative workshops and education, local support and more. Since 1998, GFAC has operated solely on the ground floor of the former Peerless Furniture building located at 816 S. Saginaw Street and for the last 25 years, has had plans to renovate and open the rest of the building for programming space. Thanks to the tireless work of staff, a small army of donors and a timely grant of $1.25 million from the Mott Foundation, the renovation project has officially begun. “We’re ecstatic!” enthuses GFAC CEO, Greg Fiedler. “I’m getting old and I was afraid that I would not be able to finish what I had started.”

Permanent Change

Travis Crossley fondly recalls the creative, early-teens version of himself. Back then, he was a kid with a specific passion and dream. “Yes, I was into tattoos, how they are....

Travis Crossley fondly recalls the creative, early-teens version of himself. Back then, he was a kid with a specific passion and dream.

Charlie’s Forever FarmThe Home They Deserve

Cash, June, Pie, Grace, Willow, Levi, Imogene and Finn are the names of the horses and donkeys that live on Charlie’s Forever Farm. Owners Matt and Ranae Bauserman have dedicated....

Cash, June, Pie, Grace, Willow, Levi, Imogene and Finn are the names of the horses and donkeys that live on Charlie’s Forever Farm. Owners Matt and Ranae Bauserman have dedicated their lives to saving abused, neglected and forgotten farm animals and providing them a loving home.

Synthia LooperMusic Through Time & Space

It started with hearsay, comments inadvertently overheard. While sitting in a small, Downtown Flint establishment enjoying a beverage and working on a story, I overheard people at a nearby table....

It started with hearsay, comments inadvertently overheard. While sitting in a small, Downtown Flint establishment enjoying a beverage and working on a story, I overheard people at a nearby table conversing about a performer they had recently seen. They spoke of an interdimensional android who calls herself “Synthia Looper.” They spoke of her message and music, her suggestive performance attire and style, her shining light eyes. At this point, I was sure they were speaking of a comic or science-fiction heroine they had created à la “Barbarella” for their own amusement. When I inquired, they answered that Synthia Looper was real and that she was electric.

Nutrition and Diabetes

As of 2019, according to the American Diabetes Association®, over 37 million Americans – over 11 percent of the population – are living with diabetes. Characterized by high blood sugar....

As of 2019, according to the American Diabetes Association®, over 37 million Americans – over 11 percent of the population – are living with diabetes.

A Chance Adventure

Sometimes, the best kind of adventures are the ones you didn’t even know existed. A little off the beaten path, a little unfamiliar, but so worthwhile once you get there.....

Sometimes, the best kind of adventures are the ones you didn’t even know existed. A little off the beaten path, a little unfamiliar, but so worthwhile once you get there.

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25 Years in Waiting GFAC Ready to Begin Renovations

Since its inception in 1967, the Greater Flint Arts Council (GFAC) has been a part of Flint culture. The non-profit organization is responsible for much of what we love about....

Since its inception in 1967, the Greater Flint Arts Council (GFAC) has been a part of Flint culture. The non-profit organization is responsible for much of what we love about Downtown life – bringing to us the Flint ArtWalk, Jazz Festival, Tunes at Noon, wonderful art exhibitions of all mediums, creative workshops and education, local support and more. Since 1998, GFAC has operated solely on the ground floor of the former Peerless Furniture building located at 816 S. Saginaw Street and for the last 25 years, has had plans to renovate and open the rest of the building for programming space. Thanks to the tireless work of staff, a small army of donors and a timely grant of $1.25 million from the Mott Foundation, the renovation project has officially begun. “We’re ecstatic!” enthuses GFAC CEO, Greg Fiedler. “I’m getting old and I was afraid that I would not be able to finish what I had started.”

Permanent Change

Travis Crossley fondly recalls the creative, early-teens version of himself. Back then, he was a kid with a specific passion and dream. “Yes, I was into tattoos, how they are....

Travis Crossley fondly recalls the creative, early-teens version of himself. Back then, he was a kid with a specific passion and dream.

Charlie’s Forever FarmThe Home They Deserve

Cash, June, Pie, Grace, Willow, Levi, Imogene and Finn are the names of the horses and donkeys that live on Charlie’s Forever Farm. Owners Matt and Ranae Bauserman have dedicated....

Cash, June, Pie, Grace, Willow, Levi, Imogene and Finn are the names of the horses and donkeys that live on Charlie’s Forever Farm. Owners Matt and Ranae Bauserman have dedicated their lives to saving abused, neglected and forgotten farm animals and providing them a loving home.

Synthia LooperMusic Through Time & Space

It started with hearsay, comments inadvertently overheard. While sitting in a small, Downtown Flint establishment enjoying a beverage and working on a story, I overheard people at a nearby table....

It started with hearsay, comments inadvertently overheard. While sitting in a small, Downtown Flint establishment enjoying a beverage and working on a story, I overheard people at a nearby table conversing about a performer they had recently seen. They spoke of an interdimensional android who calls herself “Synthia Looper.” They spoke of her message and music, her suggestive performance attire and style, her shining light eyes. At this point, I was sure they were speaking of a comic or science-fiction heroine they had created à la “Barbarella” for their own amusement. When I inquired, they answered that Synthia Looper was real and that she was electric.

Nutrition and Diabetes

As of 2019, according to the American Diabetes Association®, over 37 million Americans – over 11 percent of the population – are living with diabetes. Characterized by high blood sugar....

As of 2019, according to the American Diabetes Association®, over 37 million Americans – over 11 percent of the population – are living with diabetes.

A Chance Adventure

Sometimes, the best kind of adventures are the ones you didn’t even know existed. A little off the beaten path, a little unfamiliar, but so worthwhile once you get there.....

Sometimes, the best kind of adventures are the ones you didn’t even know existed. A little off the beaten path, a little unfamiliar, but so worthwhile once you get there.

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Articles

Second ChancesMeet Tootsie RollA very sweet Abyssinian guinea pig

This is Tootsie Roll! She is a 1½- year-old Abyssinian Guinea pig. She is very sweet. She likes to be handled and will let out a squeal if she hears a bag crinkle. She loves snacks.

Why Reducing Screen Time MattersWhat the Research Says About Children, Brain Development, and Mental Health

By almost any measure, childhood has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Many children now spend hours each day using smartphones, tablets, computers, televisions, and gaming devices. While technology offers educational benefits and convenience, a growing body of research suggests that excessive recreational screen time may interfere with healthy brain development, learning, emotional regulation, sleep, and mental health.

COLUMNS

Making the Most of AugustFamily Fun, Community Traditions and Summer Memories Await

By Sharon Stone

Sometimes a vacation isn’t what we expectedAnd that’s okay

By Alexandria Nolan-Miller

EDITORS LETTERS

Editor’s Letter

I sure hope everyone is enjoying this Michigan summer as much as I am. As I write this column, we’re just past the Fourth of July celebrations and appreciating the fact that this beautiful country is now 250 years old. My husband and I were fortunate to be invited to two get-togethers on Lake Fenton on July 4. One party was filled with young families and children enjoying the lake, while the other reunited old friends. Both were equally wonderful. We ended the evening on our patio, taking in the fireworks all around us. We’re especially grateful that our dog doesn’t pay attention to the loud booms.

Editor’s Letter

Last month My City celebrated its 13th year as your local magazine, focused on covering all of the creative, artistic, successful, positive individuals and events of the greater Flint area. This month, I am celebrating one year with My City. The previous publisher and editor, Vince Lorraine and Sherron Barden, created a fantastic local magazine that was filled from cover to cover with interesting stories, and reputable businesses ready to take care of all of your needs. After leaving the newspaper business after more than 20 years, I stepped into this role with the new publisher, Laura Constable, knowing that we didn’t want to mess with a good thing. We, however, added a few new features that allowed us to showcase even more local people.

SPONSORED

Genesee Landlords AssociationA Legacy of Advocacy, Education, and Community”

For more than five decades, the Genesee Landlords Association (GLA) has served as a steady voice for property owners in Genesee County, championing their interests, providing critical resources, and fostering a strong sense of community.

A Smarter Step ForwardHow Hurley Medical Center Is Redefining Knee Replacement”

What if knee replacement surgery could be tailored as precisely as a fingerprint, designed specifically for your body, your movement, and your life? At Hurley Medical Center, that future isn’t years away; it’s happening right now. With the introduction of cutting-edge robotic technology, patients facing knee replacement surgery can feel more confident than ever that their care is personalized, precise, and built for better outcomes.

EATS

Big Flavor, Big Portions and a Local Owner Who Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

More Than BrunchHow The Pig and The Hen Is Redefining the Flint Dining Experience



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