Oakland University’s Department of Theatre will present ¡Farsa/Farce! (An Affair of International Laughter) from Oct. 5-8 and Oct. 12-15 in Varner Studio Theatre on the campus of Oakland University. Photo credit - Crystal Orser Directed by David Gram, ¡Farsa/Farce! Brings together two important international playwrights for an evening of physical and verbal comedy — with a social conscience. The plays interrogate issues relating to gender, identity, sexuality, and class. “The two … [Read more...]
OU presents ‘¡Farsa/Farce! (An Affair of International Laughter)’ from Oct. 5-15
Down on the Farm at Historic Cranberry Lake Farm
Down on the Farm takes place at Cranberry Lake Farm on Saturday, October 7, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be tons of fun family activities, free and open to the public, including a hayride, apple picking, pumpkins, tractors, corn shelling. There will be exhibits with a quilting craft, spinners, chair caning, and local beekeeping. Meet the donkey dressed as Eeyore and learn about horse grooming with Ferrier demonstration. Also expect to learn about raising backyard chickens. … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘The Full Monty’ is Cheeky Fun
Friday night, in front of a packed audience, Avon Players Theatre put the adage — ‘Fortune favors the bold’ — to the test with the comedy musical, The Full Monty running now until September 30, 2023, in Rochester Hills, MI. If The Full Monty sounds familiar, chances are you have either heard of or seen the 1997 British comedy film of the same name. In 2000, the Americanized version of the story hit Broadway as a musical with the book by Terrence McNally and score by David Yazbeck. And just … [Read more...]
Twin Tower’s Steel Dedication on 9/11 at Hero’s Point in Rochester
The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce that a piece of the 9/11 Twin Towers Steel (South Tower) is now permanently installed as a part of Heroes’ Point at the Rochester Fire Department in the City of Rochester. The Rochester Fire Department is hosting the Dedication of the Twin Towers Steel Installation on Monday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rochester Fire Station, 277 E. Second Street in Downtown Rochester. “We are very proud that the Twin Tower Steel is finally in … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents “Les Souvenirs Du Passé” (Mementos from the Past)
Come and Enjoy a French Fall Concert Bonsoir and Bienvenue are French for good evening and welcome. With this in mind, on October 6, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., please join Conductor and Music Director, Maestro Zeljko Milicevic and The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) in Rochester, Michigan as they “welcome” you to a very “good evening” of great classical music. The concert for this evening (Les Souvenirs Du Passé Mementos from the Past) is the second of five shows in the 2023-2024 concert … [Read more...]
Let Your Inhibitions Go with Avon Players’ Musical Comedy ‘The Full Monty’
Desperate circumstances lead to hilariously desperate measures in this stage adaptation of the popular movie A group of down-on-their-luck workers tests whether fortune really does favor the bold as Avon Players presents The Full Monty running September 15-30. Based on the hit film of the same name, The Full Monty follows the misfortunes of six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York. With no job, money, or prospects, these men are fed up with the state of their lives. When they … [Read more...]
Michigan Senior Olympics Opening Ceremony Free and Open to the Public
A free event for all athletes, their families, and public supporters. It will include free food from Detroit BBQ Company, Live Music, inflatables, vendor tables, torch lighting ceremony, and more. This Opening Ceremony for the Michigan Senior Olympics with be held at the Rochester Municipal Park on Friday, August 11, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., a new location this year due to the closure of Bloomer Park (where the event is traditionally held). … [Read more...]