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OU presents ‘¡Farsa/Farce! (An Affair of International Laughter)’ from Oct. 5-15

Oakland University’s Department of Theatre will present ¡Farsa/Farce! (An Affair of International Laughter) from Oct. 5-8 and Oct. 12-15 in Varner Studio Theatre on the campus of Oakland University. Photo credit - Crystal Orser Directed by David Gram, ¡Farsa/Farce! Brings together two important international playwrights for an evening of … [Read More...]

Down on the Farm at Historic Cranberry Lake Farm

Down on the Farm takes place at Cranberry Lake Farm on Saturday, October 7, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be tons of fun family activities, free and open to the public, including a hayride, apple picking, pumpkins, tractors, corn shelling. There will be exhibits with a quilting craft, spinners, chair caning, and local … [Read More...]

Bill Lipuma Community Spirit Award Winners

At the September 20 meeting of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the Board announced the winners of the Second Annual Bill Lipuma Community Spirit Award. This year’s winners are Paul Haig, owner of Haig’s of Rochester Fine Jewelry and Linda Rea, owner of The Linda Rea Team Real Estate One. Ben Giovanelli, DDA Chairman; Linda … [Read More...]

‘Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure’ opens season at Meadow Brook Theatre

Comic-mystery makes Michigan premiere on the campus of Oakland University The game’s afoot when everyone’s favorite detective returns in the Michigan premiere of Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are investigating the Bohemian king’s stolen letters. Faced with their toughest case yet, the duo … [Read More...]

REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘The Full Monty’ is Cheeky Fun

Friday night, in front of a packed audience, Avon Players Theatre put the adage — ‘Fortune favors the bold’ — to the test with the comedy musical, The Full Monty running now until September 30, 2023, in Rochester Hills, MI. If The Full Monty sounds familiar, chances are you have either heard of or seen the 1997 British comedy film of the same … [Read More...]

Rochester Hills Presents ‘The Greatest Show’ as their State of the City Performance

Held on Oakland University’s campus for the very first time, the State of the City had all the classic fanfare that guests have come to expect. Inspired by the movie, “The Greatest Showman” the Greatest Show was a dazzling display of singing, dancing, flips, fire breathing, and even a 15-feet python. While the Greatest Show was an exciting … [Read More...]

Twin Tower’s Steel Dedication on 9/11 at Hero’s Point in Rochester

The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce that a piece of the 9/11 Twin Towers Steel (South Tower) is now permanently installed as a part of Heroes’ Point at the Rochester Fire Department in the City of Rochester. The Rochester Fire Department is hosting the Dedication of the Twin Towers Steel Installation on Monday, September 11 at … [Read More...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents “Les Souvenirs Du Passé” (Mementos from the Past)

Come and Enjoy a French Fall Concert Bonsoir and Bienvenue are French for good evening and welcome. With this in mind, on October 6, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., please join Conductor and Music Director, Maestro Zeljko Milicevic and The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) in Rochester, Michigan as they “welcome” you to a very “good evening” of great … [Read More...]

Let Your Inhibitions Go with Avon Players’ Musical Comedy ‘The Full Monty’

Desperate circumstances lead to hilariously desperate measures in this stage adaptation of the popular movie    A group of down-on-their-luck workers tests whether fortune really does favor the bold as Avon Players presents The Full Monty running September 15-30. Based on the hit film of the same name, The Full Monty follows the misfortunes … [Read More...]

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