We sent photographer David Lewinski to check out the scene in downtown Farmington for the return of the Rhythms in Riley Park concert series.

“This is a small initiative that we believe will have a big impact,” says Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud.

Some of the technology coming out of Rave Computer sounds like it belongs on futuristic film sets rather than in real life. For the auto, defense, and public sectors using the tech, however, its purpose is very tangible. The small company is proving you don't have to be a Silicon Valley giant to make a dint in the innovation world.  

“That's what matters most: people being able to connect with each other through music and just being able to have a reprieve from whatever's going on today, whether it's going to an evening concert or a lunchtime concert,” says Alexander Steward, who now runs the Lunch Beats concert series in downtown Farmington. “It’s about being able to have that connection and community and sharing that love of music together.“

“Art on the Grand is a great opportunity for the community to get together and see each other. We see a lot of reunions happening on the street, which is always exciting to see,” says Rachel Timlin, cultural arts supervisor for the City of Farmington Hills. “We really hope to get a lot of people out supporting these great artists.”

“We are excited to make this new precinct map available to the public,” says City Clerk Melanie Ryska. The new precincts will be in effect for the state primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 2.