Rochester
Symphony of Style Fashion Show, Luncheon, and Boutique
Join the Rochester Symphony Guild (RSG) on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at The Palazzo Grande for the … [Read More...]
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Rochester Hills
Looking Back and Moving Forward in Rochester Hills
I will never take for granted how blessed I am to be the Mayor of Rochester Hills. It has always … [Read More...]
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The Community Edge
Talking Book Service Extended to Five More Years
Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) is pleased to announce that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners pledged to continue supporting the library’s Oakland Talking Book Service (OTBS) at their meeting on February 16. The service has been renewed for five years. OTBS is a county-wide program open to all county residents that … [Read More...]
‘The Weight Is Over: My Battle with Obesity’ by Eric Johnson
UPDATED (EVENT MOVED FROM ROCHESTER HILLS TO COMMERCE): Author, Eric Johnson will be conducting a “Meet and Greet” on Friday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m, at Kroger grocery store located at 47060 Pontiac Trail, Commerce, MI 48390. The obesity rate in the United States is nearly 42%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and … [Read More...]
‘Harry Townsend’s Last Stand’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
Touching drama runs March 22 through April 16, 2023, on the campus of Oakland University. Harry Townsend likes his life just the way it is and doesn’t see any need for things to change. When his son, Alan, comes to visit, that’s all he seems to want to do. Harry Townsend’s Last Stand explores the relationship between father and son, displaying … [Read More...]
Avon Players’ ‘Misery’ Highlights the High Price of Fame
There is a well-known adage advising people not to meet their heroes because they’ll only end up disappointed. And nowhere is this sentiment truer than in the story of Avon Players’ latest production, Misery running now through March 25, 2023, in Rochester Hills, MI. Misery is a best-selling book by famed horror novelist Stephen King, which went … [Read More...]
Annual Antique Appraisal Day April 2
Rochester-Avon Historical Society Hosts 29th Annual Antique Appraisal Day at Rochester Hills at Van Hoosen Farm, April 2. Have you ever wondered if that necklace you bought in an antique store is worth more than what you paid for it? Or what the story behind grandpa's coin collection is? If you have antique treasures or family heirlooms that … [Read More...]
Hell from the Heavens with Author John Wukovitz
Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes author John Wukovits on February 28 at 7:00 p.m. for his presentation “Hell from the Heavens” in the library’s Multipurpose Room. John Wukovits Wukovits will discuss one of the most amazing World War II exploits featuring the crew of the USS Laffey in April 1945. Learn how his book on the subject became … [Read More...]
Avon Players Presents Psychological Suspense with Stephen King’s ‘Misery’
A quaint country cabin becomes a terrifying prison for one unlucky accident victim. A writer discovers the dark side of fandom when he finds himself at the mercy of an unhinged stranger as Avon Players presents Misery running March 10 through 25 in Rochester, MI. Based on the bestselling novel by the master of horror Stephen King that became … [Read More...]
REVIEW: Elegance and Powerful Emotions Emanate in ‘Blues in the Night’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
Lately, the temperatures outside have been all over the place, but inside Meadow Brooke Theatre (MBT), you can feel the heat from their latest production, Blues in the Night, running until March 12, 2023, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, MI. Conceived and originally directed by Sheldon Epps, with original vocal arrangements and … [Read More...]
Oakland County Parks Now Hiring
Job postings for a wide variety of seasonal park positions open as Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) gears up for its busy spring and summer seasons. Hundreds of jobs will need to be filled at OCPR’s campgrounds, aquatic facilities, golf courses and parks within the next few months. Seasonal workers are eligible for a total of $500 … [Read More...]
