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Sandra Brewer on the set of the original Broadway production of "Pippin," in 1972.
Remembering Sandra Brewer: A Kamikaze in Three Acts

Broadway, potato festival—it didn’t matter. Famed local choreographer and dancer Sandra Brewer taught that people deserved to be entertained, and entertainers deserved a chance to give their best performance. Always.

Qua has given artists an outlet for 50 years.
Inside the pages of Flints oldest (and only) literary and arts magazine

“You can write poetry, short stories, draw, paint, be a layout designer...it doesn’t matter. This magazine is here to give these people a shot at publication and to show the reader the current direction of the local arts community.”

Located at 1135 W. Bristol Road, customers often opt for a hot cup of joe, too.
Three generations, ‘one way of doing things’ at Donna’s Donuts

Owner Alicia Gibbons took over the family tradition and family recipes after her father's sudden death four years ago when she was just 20 years old.

Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone works to make it easier for people to live more active lives by ensuring the community is formed around the idea of making activity accessible, safe, and easy.
Some SAGE advice on how to create a healthier community

Program lobbies to make streets and neighborhoods safe and accessible throughout the community to create an environment that promotes active living.

Flint attorney Dean Yeotis opened Totem Books about a year and a half ago into a vacant former liquor store—tranforming it into a new home for weathered arts and symbol of neighborhood investment.
Totem Books in Flint—an independent bookstore where paper and vinyl classics thrive

It's a place that is as much about community as it is about the books of every genre, real vinyl records, unique art and collectables inside.

A unique offering at Alabama Fish and Chicken is its "You buy. We fry." option.
Frying it up Southern-style in Flint

Alabama Fish and Chicken ... and 19 sides. 'Nuff said.

Paints, Chalices & Hues is a quickly expanding Flint-based painting party business started by Tamika Hicks because she didn't want to travel to have fun.
Wine plus paint: A palette pleasing party business blooms in Flint

Paints, Chalices & Hues started simply because owner Tamika Hicks didn't want to travel to have fun—and now she's looking to hire more artists.

Marcus Bieth started as an employee when Flint City T-shirts opened in 2003 and worked his way up to co-owner three years ago.
From sweeping floors to co-owner, Marcus Bieth builds a business and his city

At Flint City T-shirts, you'll find unique screen printing, hometown love, and a few unicorns. 

Angela Stamps, Detroit native and dedicated Flint transplat, who founded Berston Bike Club in 2012.
Angela Stamps—Flint’s driving force (on two wheels)

The Bike Lady, as she's known, operates bicycle clubs for kids. They learn riding safety, go on rides every club meeting, and every participant gets a free bike of their very own.

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