By Rachel Moulden For Digital First Media David Small and Sarah Stewart have talents and interests that complement each other. That works out well for the married couple, who collaborate on children’s books. Both say they have always had a passion for books and telling stories. “I loved to write as a kid. I had…
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Author honors grandmother’s legacy through fiction
Rachel Moulden for Digital First Media Wade Rouse had a passion for telling stories from a young age. “My mom and grandparents said I was writing since I was a kid,” Rouse says. “My grandmothers read to me a lot as a child. I loved going to the library and the librarians were my best…
Watercolor artist showcases decades of art in Mount Clemens solo show
By Rachel Moulden for Digital First Media Carol LaChuisa has always had a deep passion for the arts. “When I was 8 years old, I read a book about an artist who could move trees with his pictures and I thought that was really cool — it sparked my initial interest in art,” she says….
Decorate your home with stylish antiques from Bloomfield Charity show
The show is set up in the church with a country café serving homemade food items. The 37 antique dealers will offer a variety of items from the 18th through and 20th centuries and educate patrons on the history of items for sale.
Rochester Hills mom walks for awareness about hydrocephalus
Rachel Moulden for Digital First Media Rochester resident Amy Gerlich loves being a mom to her three boys, and one of them has a condition that turned her into an advocate. Gerlich spends her days working and raising awareness about the condition, hyodrocephalus. When she was 22 weeks pregnant with her youngest son, Axel, he…
Detroit photographer captures city alight in newest book, “Detroit Nocturne”
Armed with a digital camera, Dave Jordano captures stories of the people and places that surround him
Author discusses her book about India’s history in “Ahimsa”
Metro Detroit author discusses her work as a writer and her debut novel “Ahimsa”.
Clarkston resident transforms furniture into art at The Skeleton Key
Heidi McVeigh loves to use her imagination and creativity to breathe life into furniture and other household items at The Skeleton Key
Madison Heights blogger brings writers together at Rust City Book Con
Rust City Book Con takes place Friday through Sunday, Aug. 4-6, at Detroit Marriott Troy.
Oakland University dance professor curates The Michigan Five performance
Rachel Moulden for Digital First Media Gregory Patterson shares his passion for music and dance through the students he teaches at Oakland University. “I was always interested in dance as a kid, but was more of a sports guy growing up,” says Patterson, a Warren resident and associate professor of dance, who has been teaching…
