an old, 19th century building as grand as it is imposing. a modern, clean interior with lacquered wood floors and brightly colored walls offsets the older exterior. spacious and pleasant it may be, as an "amateur" musician the only person you'll ever talk to is the receptionist (if you don't get kicked out first).

tucked between a privately owned cafe and a vinyl shop, idle studios has made their homely space into something nice. its warm, earthy colors, plush furniture and brightly lit rooms will make any newcomer feel welcome, but everyone knows they have very specific tastes in talent.

warehouse-turned-studio, the building is notable for its industrial aesthetic. airy with barren, white walls and exposed beam ceilings, wolfgang has continued its industrial motif on the interior. people are always coming and going at all hours of the day.

a large manicured park in the middle of downtown. children frolic down hills, joggers lap the man-made lake, picnickers enjoy lunch on the lawn. in the middle of the green space is a performance stage built especially for outdoor concerts. the annual summer music festival held in flandres park is one of the city's biggest attractions.