Memorial Day Weekend event in Rochester Municipal Park The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its annual car show on Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the Memorial Day weekend in Rochester Municipal Park. The show runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Fresh off its 80th-anniversary celebration in late 2024, the club is presenting its 44th annual Festival of Cars show, known as the “Prettiest Car Show in Michigan.” The show will feature approximately 200 rare, vintage, and antique vehicles, … [Read more...]
Rare, Vintage, and Antique Vehicles at Annual “Festival of Cars” Show
Join the Rochester Community Concert Band for ‘Americana’
The Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB), under the direction of Paul F. DeRubeis, Conductor and Artistic Director, is proud to present its upcoming “Americana” concert on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, MI, located on the campus of Oakland University. Flutist Jennie Spenner Chief Warrant Officer Jeffrey Spenner This program … [Read more...]
Rochester First Congregational Church, UCC, Presents the Motor City Chorale’s “A Spectrum of Colors” Concert
First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Rochester, is hosting the Motor City Chorale as it presents its “A Spectrum of Colors” concert on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester, Michigan. The audience will be treated to such marvelous songs as Blue Suede Shoes, Red Roses for a Blue Lady, Green Leaves of Summer, Fields of Gold, and the Purple People Eater! Originally founded in 1933 as the General Motors Chorus, the … [Read more...]
The Rochester Community Concert Band presents their ‘Let’s Dance’ concert
On Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m., the Rochester Community band will perform their 'Let's Dance' concert at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, Michigan. The concert is open to the public and free to attend. Music to be performed includes: "Albanian Dance" by Shelley Hanson "Fandango" by Frank S. Perkins, arr. Floyd Werle "Of Endless Miles and Empty Rafts" by Michele Fernandez "My Fair Lady" by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, arr. Robert … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Guild Presents The Symphony of Style Fashion Show, Luncheon, and Boutique
Join the Rochester Symphony Guild on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at The Palazzo Grande for the Fashion Event of the Season. This exquisite occasion begins at 9:30 a.m., presenting an opportunity to shop from unique Boutique Vendors who will showcase the latest trends in jewelry, accessories, home décor, and an impressive selection of the latest fashions. At 11:45 a.m., attendees will be treated to The Coral Sash Boutique of Brighton, Michigan’s spectacular Fashion Show, highlighting this … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra presents an Early Spring Concert “Masterworks”
A Chamber Orchestra Concert Join the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO), under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, for an afternoon at the “Masterworks” concert on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. This performance features compositions from the heart of European classical music. The evening opens with the poignant “Suite from Dido and Aeneas,” a Baroque opera by the English composer Henry Purcell. This … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Celebrates the Holiday Season with “My Favorite Things”
As the holiday season unfolds, we invite you to indulge in a delightful evening with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) at our holiday celebration concert, "My Favorite Things." Under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, join us on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at the elegant St. Paul’s Methodist Church, located at 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. Let our enchanting holiday melodies and harmonious arrangements elevate your festive gatherings, creating cherished memories … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Guild Presents a Holiday Christmas Luncheon
Join the Rochester Symphony Guild for a delightful afternoon at our annual Holiday Christmas Luncheon, a celebration that promises to be as elegant as it is joyful. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Palazzo Grande at 54660 Van Dyke Road in Shelby Township, Michigan, this festive gathering will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is warmly invited to share in the magic of the season, and guests are encouraged to bring friends and family to this delightful affair. … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Guild Presents ‘Nuclassica’ at Taste & Tunes 2024
The Rochester Symphony Guild invites you to Taste & Tunes 2024 with the enchanting sounds of Nuclassica. On Saturday, November 2, 2024, set against the exclusive backdrop of Great Oaks Country Club at 777 Great Oaks Boulevard in Rochester, Michigan, Nuclassica’s electrifying presence guarantees an unforgettable night filled with high-energy artistry. Beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. this event will indulge your senses and support the Rochester Symphony Orchestra's mission to … [Read more...]
Spookeasy Pop-up Bar
This October, join the Royal Park Hotel for their first ever Halloween Spookeasy that blends classic haunts with an eerie elegance. Guests can immerse in a world of dim lighting, cobwebs, and spiders, where floating candles cast a ghostly glow over rich purple hues and delicate black lace. The chilling setting beckons those who revel in the dark side of luxury. Sip on wickedly crafted cocktails and sink your teeth into devilish bites, as patrons explore every shadowy corner. Spookeasy Pop-up … [Read more...]