The Creative Life in Our Cities: A Conversation with Cindy Carleton


We have many talented artists and creatives living and working in our Farmington/Farmington Hills community and our weekly interview series, sponsored by City Life Realty, will introduce you to some of them. Today we feature painter Cindy Carleton, a member of the Farmington Area Arts Commission. When did you first get started in the arts? I was … Continue reading The Creative Life in Our Cities: A Conversation with Cindy Carleton

Get Your Kicks in F2H This Week!


There’s always a lot of great arts and cultural events in the Farmington/Hills community but things get taken up a notch once June hits, the weather gets warmer, and summer music season starts. Here are KickstART farmington’s recommendations for the week of June 10th: Lunch Beats in Riley Park, featuring Steve Taylor, who blends soulful … Continue reading Get Your Kicks in F2H This Week!

10 Good Reasons to See ALIVE INSIDE at the 2015 Greater Farmington Film Festival


Yes, you’ll want to see ALL the films at the 2015 Greater Farmington Film Festival but here are 10 good reasons to see Alive Inside on Friday, March 6th, at 9:00 pm at the Farmington Civic Theater. 1. See the film that won the Audience Award for a documentary at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. 2. Learn more … Continue reading 10 Good Reasons to See ALIVE INSIDE at the 2015 Greater Farmington Film Festival

kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: High Speed Rail, Walkable Neighborhoods, and Music’s Power to Heal


Our Friday update here at kickstART farmington highlights some great articles we’ve read this week dealing with art, creative placemaking, and building great communities. You’re sure to find some inspiration to make your life and our community even better! 1. Why the U.S. Does Not Have High-Speed Rail: More highways are not the answer, not only because they … Continue reading kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: High Speed Rail, Walkable Neighborhoods, and Music’s Power to Heal

kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Celebrating Public Art, Holistic City Agendas, and the Creative Economy


Our Friday update here at kickstART farmington highlights some great articles we’ve read this week dealing with art, creative placemaking, and building great communities. You’re sure to find some inspiration to make your life and our community even better! 1. Celebrating Public Art: A recent trip to Chicago on the first weekend of summer reinforced the importance of … Continue reading kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Celebrating Public Art, Holistic City Agendas, and the Creative Economy