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The Rochester Elevator is Coming Down
The rumors of the Rochester Elevator, back in 2015, are coming true. Established in 1880 by Charles … [Read More...]
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Ribbon Cutting: Insomnia Cookies Rochester Hills
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Held a Ribbon Cutting Welcoming Insomnia Cookies to … [Read More...]
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REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘First Date’ Makes the Right Impression
Adam Silorey as Aaron and Lori Smith as Casey in 'First Date.' Photo courtesy of Bryan Clifford These days, dating – especially first dates – are akin to maneuvering through a minefield. There is constant second-guessing over where to meet, what to wear, and what topics are ‘safe’ to discuss. All while in the back of your mind, you’re wondering, … [Read More...]
Paint Creek Junction Ribbon Cutting on National Trails Day
The Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission and the Paint Creek Trailways Commission invites guests to celebrate the grand opening of the trailhead on Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m., National Trails Day. Help inaugurate Oakland Township’s newest park facilities with activities that highlight this park’s railroad and trolley history, … [Read More...]
‘Noises Off’ wraps up season at Meadow Brook Theatre
Backstage farce runs May 31 through June 25, 2023, on the campus of Oakland University. In Noises Off, we join the cast of the fictional play “Nothing On” for a hysterical peek behind the curtain. In only hours they’ll be faced with opening night. Will they be able to pull things together? If they do, will they manage to keep them together for … [Read More...]
The Rochester Elevator is Coming Down
The rumors of the Rochester Elevator, back in 2015, are coming true. Established in 1880 by Charles and Albert Griggs, two brothers, the Elevator was the oldest business in Rochester. It closed April 1, 2023 for good. In 2016, it was suggested that the property would be renovated into condominiums. The Rochester Elevator, as it looked in April … [Read More...]
Ribbon Cutting: Insomnia Cookies Rochester Hills
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Held a Ribbon Cutting Welcoming Insomnia Cookies to Rochester Hills and to the Chamber Insomnia Cookies Regional Director Michelle Benson cuts the Ceremonial Ribbon alongside Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Representatives and Local Dignitaries. The ribbon cutting, held on Tuesday May 9, … [Read More...]
Rochester Hills Youth Council Cultural Togetherness Fair
The Rochester Hills Youth Council will be celebrating a Cultural Togetherness Fair on Saturday May 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Rochester University’s Garth Pleasant Arena. The purpose of the diverse event is to celebrate, recognize, and educate others about the many cultures in our community along with offering authentic food and … [Read More...]
Rochester-Avon Historical Society Announces New Initiatives to Fund and Support History and Culture in the Community
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS) is pleased to announce two major funding initiatives in the first quarter of 2023. Early in the year, the society established the Rochester-Avon Historical Society Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for eligible Oakland University (OU) students with a passion for history. Kelly Brault, … [Read More...]
Tim Hortons Lift Spirits and Raises Funds for the Rainbow Connection
The iconic coffee shop’s Smile Cookie program is back once again, for the first time in the spring, helping support multiple non-profits in the same local markets where Tim Hortons serves its guests. The program started in 1996 as a fundraiser to benefit a local children’s hospital, and the Smile Cookie program has now become synonymous with Tim … [Read More...]
REVIEW: Meadow Brook Theatre’s ‘Honk Tonk Angels’ Will Restore Your Faith in the Power of Dreaming Big
In 2021, Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) premiered FANCY, a Country Jukebox Musical. The following year they doubled down with A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. And in 2023, MBT proves that good things come in threes with the divinely inspirational Honky Tonk Angels, running through May 21, 2023, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, … [Read More...]
