When September comes around, art lovers and area residents start to get excited for another Downtown Rochester Fall Gallery Stroll. Galleries and businesses all over downtown Rochester turn over their spaces to
new artists, and invite the public to come in and see the artwork, meet the artists, sample some refreshments, and enjoy a fall evening strolling through the streets of the town. This year’s stroll takes place on Friday, September 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
There are ten stops on Fall stroll. New galleries participating this year include Aurum Design Jewelry and Sweet Island Yogurt. Some of the galleries have been participating in the stroll for many years, including Haig’s of Rochester, @ Home Furniture, and WHOO UR Upscale Resale for a Cause. The full list of participating galleries is below:
WHOO UR Upscale Resale for a Cause
435 Main Street www.whoour.org
@ Home Furniture
434 Main Street www.athomeonmain.com
Smith Jewelers
406 S. Main Street www.smith-jewelers.com
Sweet Island Yogurt
402 Main Street www.sweetislandyogurt.com
Aurum Design Jewelry
400 Main Street www.aurumdesign.com
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
336 S. Main Street www.dessertoasiscoffee.com
Trent Design
114 E. Second Street www.trentdesign.net/blog **
Fieldstone Winery
223 Main Street www.fieldstonewine.com
Haig’s of Rochester
311 Main Street www.haigsofrochester.com
Paint Creek Center for the Arts
407 Pine Street www.pccart.org
The twice-yearly gallery strolls are an excellent opportunity for art lovers and those looking for a fun evening on the town to walk from one site to another, discovering new artists, meeting area business owners, and enjoying all the community has to offer.
We look forward to celebrating a special Fall evening with visitors. Wear your comfortable walking shoes, park your car, and spend some time visiting new spots and getting to know your neighbors and local businesses.
This exhibit is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kresge Foundation.
The mission of Paint Creek Center for the Arts is to enhance life in the region by promoting, encouraging and creating opportunities to participate in and appreciate the arts. Paint Creek Center for the Arts is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 7:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm, and Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. PCCA is located at 407 Pine Street in downtown Rochester at the intersection of Pine and Fourth Streets. For information on exhibits, classes, the Art & Apples Festival, special events or volunteer opportunities, call 248-651-4110 or visit www.pccart.org.
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