Life + Culture

"I Go Find Things"

An expert on Michigan attractions you've never heard of, Ron Rademacher of Michigan Back Roads has created trips just for Mount Clemens City Lifestyle readers Article by Marshall Zweig For three decades, Michigan native Ron Rademacher traveled the arts and crafts circuit. At each stop, Ron found little-known but often astonishing attractions. These unique finds inspired Ron to document the Michigan destinations that fly under most people’s radar. As Ron puts it, "I go find things." Ron’s...

June 2024

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...

June 2024

Fitness

"We Are Nature"

Acclaimed massage therapist Susan Laurent's also a transformative forest therapist Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Kevin Shea When I ask Susan Laurent her relationship with nature, my question simply does not compute. "We're one with nature,” Susan responds. “We're not separate from it. We are all part of the natural world and the same as any being that's here on Earth.” Susan is an award-winning board certified massage therapist, and the owner of Natural Healing Therapeutic...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Ready to Roll

Annual hot rod car cruise ignites the streets of downtown Article by Amy Salvagno | Photography by Kevin Shea The first car cruise of the summer season rolls into the city with 32 years of grandiosity rumbling behind it. Since 1992, muscle cars, hot rods and vintage vehicles have converged at the corner of Main and Market streets for the Mount Clemens Cruise, eager to be admired aesthetically and under the hood.   What began as a way to attract visitors downtown has become a weekend filled...

May 2024

Entertainment

The Old Ball Game

The Regular Base Ball Club of Mount Clemens brings the beloved patriotic pastime and its traditions to life Article and Photography by Amy Salvagno There is something wholesomely American about a game of baseball. Little boys spend sticky summers on sand lots, stealing bases while kicking up dirt, and dreaming of a home run. And though they grow up, the joy of a catch never does. It’s why you’ll find a special group of players still chasing a favorite pastime, living in days gone by on...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Hey, Put Your Records On

Decades down the road, the allure of vinyl records remains. Despite the ease of digital streaming, a younger generation is gravitating toward its timeless sound Article by Amy Salvagno | Photography by Jacob Sciacchitano You can get lost in a record store. Rows of vinyl-wrapped treasures wait to be rifled through. Striking artwork paints sound to paper as your fingers move along the sleeve’s edge and flip to the next one and the next one. Time slows and you’re caught up in the nostalgia of...

May 2024

Auto + Marine

Safest Ways to Enjoy the Water and Waves

State Farm Insurance Agent Steve Guc offers expert tips on how boaters can stay safe atop the waves this summer. Article by Amy Salvagno A Michigan summer is the siren song for water enthusiasts. The freshwater shorelines beckon boaters, sailors, fishermen and skiers for adventure atop the waves, sunlit fun with friends and a brag-worthy catch. “People don’t realize how fortunate we are to have access to the greatest freshwater system in the world, right from here,” says Steve Guc, a State...

May 2024

Shopping

Gifts for Dad

A gourmet collection of curated picks from Season & Stir for a thoughtful Father's Day Article by Amy Salvagno Whether you’re celebrating your dad, your grandfather or another father figure in your life, we’ve gathered our favorite gifts from online retailer Season & Stir to impress or delight every man in your life. The website is the place to go for gourmet food items from around the world, as well as unusual homeware and one-of-a-kind pieces. Launched in 2022 as an extension of Peter and...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Nurturing a Love of Learning

Michigan's Teacher of the Year shares how education came first Article by Amy Salvagno | Photography by Kevin Shea Summers in Mount Clemens for Candice Jackson meant frequent walks to Miller Brothers Creamery for her favorite scoop of ice cream. And bike rides with friends to the beach to splash in the waters of Lake St. Clair. And playground fun during day camp with the Parks and Recreation department. And filing and sorting as a page at the city library, where in a full-circle moment, she...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Elevated Cocktails for Brunch and Beyond

3 Fun Spirits To Spoil Mom With This Mother's Day Article and Photography by Amy Salvagno Whether Mom prefers to dine reclining pillow-side in pajamas or beside a beautifully dressed table, she’ll appreciate an elegant, elevated cocktail to make her brunch menu extra special. So while she’s indulging in a few extra pieces of bacon, savoring bites of flaky quiche and luxuriating over berry and whipped cream-topped pancakes, impress her with one of these three morning-friendly mixes.   Gin &...

April 2024