Experience the joy of the season at the Rochester Symphony Guild’s Annual Holiday Luncheon, set in the elegant Great Oaks Country Club at 777 Great Oaks Boulevard, Rochester, Michigan. This delightful event will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. and promises to be a memorable celebration filled with warmth and cheer. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join in the festivities and share the magic of the holidays. We encourage you to bring friends and family along … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Guild Invites you to the Magic of ‘Merry and Bright,’ A Holiday Luncheon Event
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Proudly Presents “Light” – A World of Holiday Music Awaits You
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Attendees are cordially invited to experience the holiday music presented at the Rochester Symphony Orchestra’s (RSO) festive concert, “Light,” on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. An evening of joy and celebration will take place at the decorated St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 620 Romeo Road in Rochester, Michigan. Under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, the concert will present a selection of seasonal melodies that evoke the spirit of the holidays. The … [Read more...]
Exquisite Experience Awaits at the Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo
November 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Get a jump on holiday shopping at the Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo on Monday, November 10, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel. Over 60 businesses will be showcasing their products and services, just in time for the holidays. Attendees are encouraged to shop, discover holiday ideas and inspirations, and explore all that the businesses have to offer. Shoppers Visit Rochester Writers in 2024 "It's a wonderful evening in Rochester," said returning vendor Michael Dwyer of … [Read more...]
Dave Bennett is coming to The Rochester Symphony Guild’s Taste and Tunes
October 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Symphony Guild invites you to an extraordinary evening of fine dining and music as we welcome back the incomparable Michigan-based jazz clarinetist, Dave Bennett, and the Dave Bennett Quartet. Join us for this special evening of Taste & Tunes 2025, at Great Oaks Country Club in Rochester, Michigan, on Saturday, November 8, beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by a delicious plated dinner prepared by the Great Oaks chefs. A cash bar is available. Throughout the … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Concert Band Opens 10th Anniversary Season with a “Celebration” Concert
September 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB), under the baton of Conductor and Artistic Director Paul F. DeRubeis, is thrilled to announce the opening concert of its milestone 10th Anniversary 2025–2026 season. The aptly titled “Celebration” concert takes place Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. This festive evening will bring together thrilling music, world-class artistry, and community spirit. The … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Proudly Presents “Hope and Gratitude”
August 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Definitive Fall Concert for the 2025-2026 Season Join the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) for an unforgettable evening of excellence and musical inspiration as it opens the 64th season, on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. with “Hope and Gratitude.” Our “Journey of Life” begins in old Russia with four famous composers who lived and composed classical masterpieces in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The evening begins with the "Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila," an … [Read more...]
Harmony in the Hills Presents the North Star Saxophone Quartet
August 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s Harmony in the Hills Concert Series will present the North Star Saxophone Quartet on Wednesday, August 20, at 7:00 p.m. at 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, MI. The concert will take place in the Garden of Hope, in front of the church, weather permitting. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or folding chair for the outdoor performance. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the church. Admission is free. The … [Read more...]
Rochester Lions Club Hosts “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” on August 10, 2025
July 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dream Cruise warm-up takes place on Walnut Blvd., Rochester, Michigan The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its 25th “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show on Sunday, August 10, 2025, on Walnut Blvd., in downtown Rochester starting at 9:00 a.m. and running until 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. All proceeds from the car show go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Lions charities. Gates open at 7:00 a.m. and all cars must be parked by 11:00 a.m. Founded in 1944, the club celebrated its 80th … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Pops in the Park’
July 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra invites the public to “Pops in the Park,” a key event in the 2025 Kiwanis Club’s Music in the Park series. This family-oriented program offers a variety of music suitable for all ages. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at 7:00 p.m. in Rochester Municipal Park, featuring an evening of popular tunes, movie music, and classical selections such as Tchaikovsky’s “Capriccio Italien” and Leroy Anderson’s “Serenata.” Soprano Kristy Barnes will … [Read more...]
Rare, Vintage, and Antique Vehicles at Annual “Festival of Cars” Show
April 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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...]
