Style + Beauty

Fall, In Love

Rustic chic to timeless elegance: Viviano Flower Shop tells us what's in for fall weddings Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Kevin Shea Fall wedding season is upon us. To find out fall’s most popular trends, I reached out to Viviano Flower Shop, considered metro Detroit’s high-end florist. For almost 90 years, Viviano Flower Shop has been synonymous with breathtaking elegant floral creations, enhancing thousands of weddings with their designs. Cecilia Viviano, Viviano’s marketing and...

Food + Beverage

Mount Clemens's Beer

Ian Cole, Tommy Virga, and John Aman have faithfully resurrected Mount Clemens Brewing Company and its legendary Pearl Foam beer Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Coming from a brand marketing background, I find the histories of brands fascinating. So, what Ian Cole has managed to accomplish captivates me: he and his partners have meticulously and faithfully resurrected the historic Mount Clemens Brewing Company, and its flagship product: Pearl Foam beer. Eight years...

Entertainment

Spotlight: Sinister Soirées

A paranormal preview of local ghoulish gatherings galore this October Article by Marshall Zweig Crocker House Museum and Gardens Cemetery Walk – October 5th, 12 - 4 p.m. Join us at Clinton Grove Cemetery in Clinton Township for a journey through history. The guided walk features actors in period costumes sharing tales of Mount Clemens heroism. Blending history and Halloween, it's an experience both educational and eerie. Monster Walk – October 13th, 7 p.m. Undead, unearthly, or simply...

Life + Culture

Michigan's Best Farmers' Market

Voted Michigan's best farmers' market, the venerable Mount Clemens Farmers' Market is beloved by generations of customers—and farmers Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Jacob Sciacchitano Every year, American Farmland Trust conducts the only public-voted ranking of the country's top farmers' markets. This year's winner in Michigan: our very own Mount Clemens Farmers' Market. My family and I visited for the first time to find out what makes MCFM the best farmers' market in the entire...

Home + Design

Tour Chaos's Whimsical Flow

Inside the new Chaos Studio Salon + Spa's remarkable renovation Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Kevin Shea Exposed beams, a distressed cinderblock wall, a hand-carved mosaic steer head: Jenn Magri's brand-new home for Chaos Studio Salon + Spa is a marvelous mélange of her rustic bohemian design sensibilities. Jenn, who received an art scholarship in college, was very intentional about her design choices. "I wanted something whimsical in every room," she says. "But it's very hard to...

Education

"Those good kind of humans"

Mount Clemens Montessori empowers children to live their best lives Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Kevin Shea “You feel it the moment you walk in this building,” says Mount Clemens Montessori Academy’s principal Ashley Lesage. “This school is something different.” Charters allow parents to make decisions about their children’s education. Mount Clemens Montessori Academy wants to stand out to parents who want a more customizable environment for their children. “The Montessori...

Education

"What's gonna make you happy?"

Michigan Works! and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development are helping young adults discover work they love Article by Marshall Zweig I’ve been fortunate to have a career as a creative professional. But in high school, I had no career guidance. I had to attend university for an extra year, because I declared my major too late. After college, I moved back in with my folks, without a feel for what I was here to do, to be. An adult in age, I remained an adolescent in psyche. I was, to...

Life + Culture

Gurus of Grooming

Animals were Katherine Zielinski's best friends as a child. Now they're her valued clients Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Jacob Sciacchitano When I interview Katherine Zielinski, master groomer and owner of Hollywoof Pet Salons, she’s driving home with a shiny new trophy, after finishing second in a highly competitive grooming competition. “I was hoping for honorable mention,” she says. Katherine has always had a way with animals. “I used to ask my parents if I could have...

Life + Culture

Kibble’s Nibbles: A (Possibly) True Story

Did Mount Clemens resident William Kibble inadvertently name a legendary dog food brand? Article by Marshall Zweig Tall tales, urban legends and folklore often start with nuggets of truth—or in the case of our yarn, ‘bits’ of truth. In the annals of Mount Clemens history, the name William H. Kibble recalls a curious mix of controversial showmanship, philanthropy, and quite possibly a contribution—in name only—to one of the most famous dog food brand ever. Our story, and Kibble’s journey to...

Arts + Culture

Art City

Explore the uniquely fascinating outdoor art of Mount Clemens Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Kevin Shea If you appreciate art, you could explore a museum exhibition, or visit an art gallery. Or you could just take a leisurely walk around Mount Clemens. The art all over town is the result of a partnership between the Michigan Cultural & Economic Partnership (MCEP) and the Michigan Sculpture Initiative. Outdoor works created by local artists are almost everywhere you look. “We saw...