L to R: Pat Bergen, Colette Stager, Nancy Rodriguez, Joanne Brown, Patricia Ozybko, and Barbara Martin. The Rochester Symphony Guild members invite you to spend this holiday with them at their ELEGANT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. The event will be held at the Royal Park Hotel Ballroom, downtown Rochester, MI on Monday, December 12, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring guests to this annual holiday party. Shop for Christmas gifts at the silent auction overflowing with a … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Guild Presents an Elegant Christmas Luncheon
November 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Rochester University Presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
November 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
RU Students London Nesbitt, Nathan Freundl, and Nilla Kanjoma (L to R) in rehearsals for Peter and the Starcatcher. Photo by Rachel Corp. Rochester University’s Theatre & Music Department presents Peter and the Starcatcher, a play by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, with music by Wayne Barker, and directed by Courtney Dunbar. Originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, and Disney Theatrical Productions. In … [Read more...]
Oakland Christian School Brings Robotics to Life
November 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Oakland Christian School (OCS) robotics, now in its sixth year, has achieved an impressive 12 tournament champion titles. During the past three years, the team participated at the state level. They practice year-round with 20 students in grades 7-12. Staying competitive requires funding to attend tournaments, purchase design elements, VEX metals, robot controllers, along with adapting to new games every year. “Robotics encourages students to find solutions and developing critical thinking … [Read more...]
Festival of Trees Returns with a Cocktail Preview on November 18
October 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Tickets are on sale now for the Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees Cocktail Preview on Friday, November 18, 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow. Tickets are $50 per person. This is the first chance to get a preview this holiday spectacular featuring trees, wreaths, centerpieces, and more. This is an opportunity to bid on these items and to take them home for the holidays. The event will include a strolling dinner featuring Brown Iron Brewhouse, Kruse & Muer … [Read more...]
Avon Players Presents Military Legal Drama ‘A Few Good Men’
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The play that inspired the popular feature film will dare audiences to see the truth Secrets will be uncovered in a contest of wills penned by a master of sharp dialogue as Avon Players presents A Few Good Men running November 11-26. From L to R: Joe Danz as “Lt. Daniel Kaffee,” and Marie Burchi-Skipinski as “Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway.” Photo Credit: Bryan Clifford. A Few Good Men tells the story of naval officer and JAG attorney Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee (Joe Danz). When … [Read more...]
Oakland University presents ‘She Kills Monsters’
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Oakland University (OU) School of Music, Theatre and Dance will present She Kills Monsters from Thursday, October 27 – Sunday, October 30 in Room 100 in the Oakland Campus West Student Center. Directed by OU Lecturer Kelli Crump, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery … [Read more...]
A Little Something Extra for November 21
October 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Lagniappe Returns Join the merchants of Downtown Rochester on Monday, November 21, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. when they offer their customers Lagniappe (Creole for “a little something extra”) in appreciation for their support throughout the year. Lagniappe 2017 and opening night for The Big, Bright Light Show - photo by Michael Dwyer The Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) also will offer Lagniappe with the debut of The Big, Bright Light Show. The program will begin at 6:20 p.m. … [Read more...]
Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale
October 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ever wonder how to get something done? Thanks to a generous donation, the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) Fall Used Book Sale has an unusually large selection of “How To” books on how to draw and how to paint along with instruction books on sculpture, pottery, stained glass, and other crafts. Also donated were lots of woodworking books. This is in addition to the usual fine selection of over 30,000 books, both fiction and non-fiction, along with DVDs, CDs, audio … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Public Library presents the Detroit Flute Guild
October 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Experience the ethereal and graceful sounds of woodwinds with the Detroit Flute Guild on Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Rochester Hills Public Library in the Multipurpose Room. Rochester Hills Public Library presents the Detroit Flute Guild, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Performing for nearly 20 years, the guild has appeared with Michigan symphonies and participated in flute choir concerts at the National Flute Association convention. This event is open to the public. Registration is required. … [Read more...]
Rochester Rotary Club Donates AED to Dutton Farm
October 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Recently, the Rochester Rotary Club presented an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Dutton Farm. Dutton Farm is a special education farm in Oakland Township. Formed in 2010, the farm works to empower and support adults with disabilities to live a life of purpose, inclusion, and dignity. Rotarian David Archbold, Kimberly Staudacher of Dutton Farm, and Rotary President-Elect Kyle Johnson stand in the parking lot of the Rochester Community House “We have wanted an AED for some time and … [Read more...]
