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Rochester Forms Health & Wellness Committee to Build a Healthier, More Connected Community
The City of Rochester is taking a new step toward supporting the health and well-being of employees, … [Read More...]
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Boil Water Advisory for Northwest Rochester Hills
EMERGENCY BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED JULY 16 BOIL WATER ADVISORY UPDATE (5:00 p.m. July 16): … [Read More...]
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REVIEW: Meadow Brook Theatre’s ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ is a Riveting Tale of Honor, Love, and American Idealism
Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) opens its diamond anniversary season in the Wild West with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, running now through November 1, 2026, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is based on a short story of the same name written by Dorothy M. Johnson. Jethro Compton wrote … [Read More...]
Rochester Forms Health & Wellness Committee to Build a Healthier, More Connected Community
The City of Rochester is taking a new step toward supporting the health and well-being of employees, residents, and the broader community with the establishment of its new Health and Wellness Committee. Approved by Rochester City Council on August 24, 2026, the committee was pioneered by Council Members Jessica Clauser and Nancy Salvia to bring … [Read More...]
Experience Dave Bennett live at the Rochester Symphony Guild’s Taste & Tunes 2026
The Rochester Symphony Guild will present Taste & Tunes 2026 on Saturday, November 14, at Great Oaks Country Club in Rochester, Michigan. The event features Michigan jazz clarinetist Dave Bennett and his Quartet. Proceeds support the Rochester Symphony Orchestra. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by a plated dinner … [Read More...]
Meadow Brook Theatre Journeys to the Wild West with ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’
Running October 7 – November 1, 2026, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan “We haven’t done a western at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) in quite a while,” says Cheryl Marshall, MBT’s Managing Director, “and we couldn’t be more excited to share this production with you for our 60th season!” Set in 1890, a young … [Read More...]
Calling All Singers – Rochester Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals October 12, 2026
New singers are always welcome The Rochester Community Chorus begins weekly rehearsals on Monday, October 12, 2026, in the sanctuary of Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4230 Livernois, Troy, Michigan, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Chorus will prepare two musical compositions to present at the annual Rochester Community Christmas Concert … [Read More...]
REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘Come From Away’ is a Rousing Celebration of the Human Spirit
Avon Players opens its 80th season with the emotional musical, Come From Away, inspired by true events surrounding 9/11, running now through September 26, 2026, in Rochester Hills, Michigan. With book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away features a high-energy folk score and a lot of heart. In my opinion, it is … [Read More...]
Commemorate the Amazing True Story of ‘Come From Away’ at Avon Players
Inspiring musical celebrates generosity and charity in the face of tragedy Avon Players’ 80th season opens with Come From Away, a powerful musical inspired by true events, running September 11-26, 2026, in Rochester Hills, Michigan. What began as an average Tuesday in a small town turned into an unexpected international sleepover when 38 … [Read More...]
Rochester Christian University and UnCovered Theatre Present Shakespeare Upon Avon: ‘The Winter’s Tale’
Rochester Christian University (RCU) Theatre Company presents The Winter’s Tale as part of the annual award-winning Shakespeare festival, Shakespeare Upon Avon. Robert Arbaugh as Leontes and Hannah Kajer as Hermione in RCU's production of The Winter's Tale. Shakespeare Upon Avon is an award-winning outdoor theatre festival performed in … [Read More...]
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents “Latin Hearts, European Souls”
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra will present “Latin Hearts, European Souls!” on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Rochester, Michigan. The performance will be led by Maestro Zeljko Milicevic and will feature guitar soloist An Tran. The Boston Globe has described Tran’s playing as possessing … [Read More...]
