The Rochester Community Chorus begins weekly rehearsals on September 15, 2025, in the sanctuary of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, 2675 John R, Rochester Hills, Michigan, from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The Chorus will present John Rutter’s Magnificat with a 20-piece orchestra on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Written in 1990, this stunningly beautiful composition is based on the biblical Magnificat canticle and includes both Latin and English text. Woven through the glorious piece are themes … [Read more...]
Calling All Singers — Rochester Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals September 15, 2025
September 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Community Concert Band Presents 4th Annual Outdoor Concert at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church
July 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Community Concert Band, the Rochester/Rochester Hills Area Hometown Concert Band, under the direction of Paul F. DeRubeis, proudly announces its 4th Annual Outdoor Concert at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, to be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly concert will take place on the scenic church grounds located at 2675 John R. Road, Rochester Hills, MI. This year’s program features an exciting and eclectic mix of music by renowned … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Humanitarian Honored with Prestigious Rotary Award
April 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor has awarded Linda Eastman, of Rochester Hills, the Robert S. Northrup Humanitarian Award for her extraordinary commitment to global service. Established in 2018, the award recognizes individuals who have made long-term, sustainable contributions to humanitarian efforts at local, national, or international levels. "Linda Eastman exemplifies the Rotary spirit of ‘Service Above Self,’” said Christine Hage, President of the Rochester Rotary Club. "Her passion, … [Read more...]
Rochester-Avon Historical Society to Host 31st Antique Appraisal Day
March 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS) is hosting its 31st Antique Appraisal Day on Sunday, April 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, MI. This is RAHS’s biggest annual fundraiser. Several local appraisers will be available to provide appraisals on antiques, including coins, toys, art, jewelry, furniture, musical instruments, and more! Admission to the event is free. Attendees may bring up to five (5) items … [Read more...]
Presenting “Bringing Archives to Life with the Rochester-Avon Historical Society Collection”
February 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS) welcomes Samantha Lawrence, archivist for the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, to discuss the society's archival collection on Tuesday, March 4 at noon at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd., Rochester Hills. Explore more than 55 years of the Society's history. Learn how pioneers paved the way for the formation of the Society and other fascinating stories uncovered while processing the organization's … [Read more...]
Rochester-Avon Historical Society Presents: “That Old-Time Religion: Early Faith Communities of Rochester and Avon”
January 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Join Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS)and local historian and society member Deborah Larsen for the presentation titled "Early Faith Communities of Rochester and Avon," Thursday, February 6 at 7 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd., Rochester Hills. Former St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, Larsen will host a lively and in-depth discussion of the history of religion and faith within the community of Rochester and its surrounding … [Read more...]
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society Presents, “He Rode With Custer: Rochester’s Samuel Harris”
October 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Join the Rochester-Avon Historical Society on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, for an exciting discussion about local historical figure Samuel Harris — Rochester’s most famous Civil War hero. Society member and local historian/tour guide Chris Brown will tell us how Harris rode into battle with Custer at Gettysburg before being captured in Virginia. His capture was to result in his hanging until a stay of execution … [Read more...]
Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents “Daughter of the Union: The Story of Eunice Tripler” on October 1
September 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS) will welcome author and Civil War historian Jack Dempsey on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at noon at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. Dempsey will discuss his latest book, Heart in Tatters: Eunice Hunt Tripler and the Civil War, a memoir and story of Eunice Tripler. Author and Civil War historian Jack Dempsey Eunice (nee Hunt) descended from patriots of the American Revolution and War of 1812. She married U.S. Army surgeon Charles Tripler … [Read more...]
Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents, “Sourcing Local History Topics: How to Find Historical Tales,” Sept. 5 with author Gerald Van Dusen
September 3, 2024 by 1 Comment
On Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m., the Rochester-Avon Historical Society will welcome local author Gerald Van Dusen at the Rochester Hills Museum on Van Hoosen Farm (1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills). When researching and/or writing about historical topics, sometimes you have to do field research that includes interviewing informants and other pertinent people (see Van Dusen's books, Detroit's Birwood Wall, Sojourner Truth Housing Riots), but sometimes, the topics come to you (Detroit's Lost … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Chorus Announces Fall/Winter 2024 Season
September 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
New singers are encouraged to join Rochester Community Chorus The Rochester Community Chorus announces its fall/winter 2024 season with a full performance schedule, starting with a major presentation of Lux: The Dawn From on High by Dan Forrest, with a small chamber orchestra, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 4 p.m. at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, Rochester Hills. Written in 2018, this five-movement masterwork explores various facets of light and encompasses ancient chant, … [Read more...]
