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REVIEW: See if You Can Match Wits with Avon Players’ ‘Holmes and Watson’

In front of a full house on opening night, Avon Players staged Holmes and Watson by Jeffrey Hatcher, a brain-tickling mystery running until March 21, 2026, in Rochester Hills, Michigan.   Sherlock Holmes is dead. Or is he? Three years after the famous incident at Reichenbach Falls with his nemesis, Professor James Moriarty, Sherlock’s most trusted … [Read More...]

‘Come From Away’ shares the uplifting stories of humanity in the face of tragedy

Tony-nominated musical takes wing March 18 through April 12, 2026,at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. What happened when the skies emptied on September 11, 2001? In Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, 38 jets carrying nearly 7,000 people from around the world arrived. “Gander, Newfoundland, was a … [Read More...]

Solve the Case of ‘Holmes and Watson’ at Avon Players

A new kind of game is afoot when literature’s most famous detective is himself the subject of investigation   Mystery lovers will have an intriguing puzzle to ponder as Avon Players presents Holmes and Watson by Jeffrey Hatcher, running March 6-21, 2026, in Rochester Hills. Sherlock Holmes is dead … or so it is assumed. The world knows the great … [Read More...]

Rochester Community Schools Board of Education to Fill Trustee Vacancy

The Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is seeking to fill a vacant trustee position, following the resignation of President Jessica Gupta, effective March 1, 2026. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. The board will follow the Revised School Code and Michigan Election Law in appointing an eligible candidate … [Read More...]

REVIEW: See Your Rights Through Fresh Eyes in Meadow Brook Theatre’s ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’

One woman’s personal journey with an important historical document becomes an opportunity for enlightenment in What the Constitution Means to Me, running through March 8, 2026, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich.   The statement, “It’s my constitutional right!” often gets thrown around whenever … [Read More...]

Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents “RAHS Salon: Rochester’s Winters Past” on Thursday, Feb. 5

Introducing a new program format from the Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS)! Based on the salons of the past, the new program features a hosted group of people who meet and discuss a theme in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. It’s a night of conversation and sharing with the aim of building community.  Crowds gathered along Newberry … [Read More...]

“Joy and Strife” – A March Performance by the Rochester Symphony Orchestra

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is delighted to invite music lovers to an afternoon concert, “Joy & Strife,” taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Rochester, Michigan. Led by Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, this performance promises an inspiring program that showcases the artistry and … [Read More...]

‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ uses Humor and Heartbreak

Powerful, personal play runs February 11 through March 8, 2026,on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. “What the Constitution Means to Me is one of the most meaningful plays I’ve ever seen,” says Travis W. Walter, Meadow Brook Theatre artistic director. Dani Cochrane as Heidi. Photo courtesy of Sean Carter … [Read More...]

Rochester Christian University and UnCovered Theatre Company Present ‘An Inspector Calls’

Rochester Christian University (RCU) and UnCovered Theatre Company present An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley, a thrilling drama directed by Dr. Catherine Parker, featuring RCU students and professional guest artists. It’s 1912. The wealthy Birling family is celebrating an engagement - until a mysterious Inspector arrives with questions about … [Read More...]

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