More than just the home of Jiffy Mix, the city of Chelsea (pop. 4500) has embodied the virtues of progressive small town living for nearly 190 years. Classic neighborhoods surround its historic city center where festivals run all summer long. The city's picture-perfect downtown boasts the popular upscale bistro the
Common Grill, just a block away from the award-winning
Purple Rose Theatre --founded by local resident, actor Jeff Daniels.
Pick up a bottle of Michigan wine at The New Chelsea Market. Drop by the
Chelsea Gallery to take in some fine art or socialize over coffee and dessert. Take a class at the
Chelsea Center For The Arts. The city may be overflowing with time-out-of-place charms, but it's very much attuned to what makes a downtown vibrant. And if that isn't here-and-now enough for you, DaimlerChrysler's Proving Grounds are situated just outside the city's limits.
Constance Crump
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
There's a secret society of foodies and they're plotting their next meal. Popular on the coasts, underground supper clubs are starting to take root in the Ann Arbor area. Constance Crump risks life and limb (okay, diet and appetite) to penetrate their inner sanctums.
Constance Crump
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Successful cities offer more than just good-paying jobs, they also provide opportunities for creative expression. Whether it's open stages for performers, literary groups for writers, or build spaces for makers, young professionals are looking for a place to exercise their right brain. And that includes our aspiring Rembrandts. Concentrate looks into where and how local artists display their work.
Natalie Burg
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
This is the story of two guys (and one dog) from Chelsea ...and a whole lot of vodka. After only one year their Ugly Dog Vodka has 'made the cut', producing high quality spirits that are being welcomed into restaurants, liquor stores, and Meijers around the state. As if that weren't enough, they've just added bacon to the mix. And as everyone knows, bacon makes everything better.
Dennis Archambault
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Sometimes bigger isn't better. In Ann Arbor the "small giant"
movement is catching on. Their philosophy? Profit is good but the bottom line
should not be the be-all, end-all of your company's existence.
Amy Whitesall
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Why go out for a great meal when you can create one yourself? Why eavesdrop on strangers at the next table when you can sit next to them and strike up a conversation? Underground breakfast salons, supper clubs, and soup making meet-ups are using locally produced foods to create great meals ...and a sense of community.
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