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The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents “Latin Hearts, European Souls”

Get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure this fall as the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) ignites the stage with “Latin Hearts, European Souls!” Dive into a night bursting with vibrant live orchestral music, guaranteed to thrill, captivate, and leave you buzzing long after the encore. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 2, 2026, … [Read More...]

Ice Cream Season Continues

National Ice Cream Month July was National Ice Cream Month, and with the warm weather still keeping summer going, ice cream continues to be a hit with sports teams, families, couples, and individuals. And why not? It’s a wonderful after-dinner treat, a feel-good purchase, and one of the best ways to celebrate a spontaneous moment. Cook's Farm … [Read More...]

Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 60th Season

Meadow Brook Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 season, marking the theater’s 60th year. The season includes westerns, mysteries, comedies, and musicals. The season opens with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by Jethro Compton, based on the short story by Dorothy M. Johnson. The play is set in 1890 and follows a young scholar from New … [Read More...]

Rochester Lions Club Hosts “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” on August 9, 2026

Dream Cruise warm-up takes place on Walnut Blvd., Rochester, MI   The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its 26th “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show on Sunday, August 9, 2026, on Walnut Blvd., in downtown Rochester, Michigan, starting at 9:00 a.m. and running until 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. All proceeds from the car show go to support Leader Dogs … [Read More...]

Air Quality Index Reaches ‘Hazardous’ for Most of Michigan

FORECAST DISCUSSION Air Quality Index (AQI) for Thursday and Friday, July 16-17, 2026 The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is issuing a statewide Air Quality Alert for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) for Thursday and Friday, July 16-17, 2026. PM2.5: During Thursday, pollutants are expected to … [Read More...]

Boil Water Advisory for Northwest Rochester Hills

EMERGENCY BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED JULY 16 BOIL WATER ADVISORY UPDATE (5:00 p.m. July 16): Water pressure has returned to normal for residents in the northwest portion of the City; however, the Boil Water Advisory remains in place until water quality testing is completed. The first test is scheduled for this afternoon and we must wait 24 hours … [Read More...]

100 Women Who Care Greater Rochester Tops $1.1 Million and Launches New Website

100 Women Who Care Greater Rochester, founded in 2013 by Amy Whipple, Linda Chayka, and Barbara Donohoe, has distributed $1,104,537 to local nonprofits in Southeast Michigan. The organization launched a new website this week. A complete timeline of every nonprofit recipient since 2013 Inspiring stories submitted by recipient … [Read More...]

Presenting Glorious Gardens with the Annual Rochester Garden Walk

Rochester Garden Walk June 18 The annual Rochester Garden Walk will feature private gardens open for the day. The event is co-sponsored by the Rochester Garden Club and the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. It is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In addition to the private gardens, visitors may tour … [Read More...]

REVIEW: Save-the-Date to See ‘Always a Bridesmaid’ at Meadow Brook Theatre

Dearly beloved… You are invited to enjoy the matrimonial mayhem of Always a Bridesmaid, running through June 21, 2026, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.   Wedding season is upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate it and the end of another successful MBT season than by enjoying a … [Read More...]

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