Virtual and In Person Options Available Young Leaders Celebrate Cider Season with Tasting Join the Rochester Hills Museum Young Leaders (RHMYL) at Fieldstone Winery for a hard cider tasting and a presentation on the history of cider on October 15 at 7:00 p.m. This hybrid event will have both virtual and limited in person options. Each ticket will include a package of eight hard cider samples and a presentation on the history of cider by Museum Program Coordinator Cathy Fitzpatrick and … [Read more...]
Young Leaders Celebrate Cider Season with Tasting at Fieldstone Winery
The Women’s Fund Celebrates and Hands Out Money During the Holidays
The Women’s Fund hosted their holiday party fundraiser at Fieldstone Winery Downtown Rochester on December 4. Sixty-five people attended and with the help from local business donations and a Rochester-themed raffle basket, they were able to raise more than $4000 and four guests expressed interest in becoming partners. The 2018 Grant Recipients were Announced Families Against Narcotics (FAN) $1000 towards their “Hope Not Handcuffs” Program. The … [Read more...]
Cocktail Preview the Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees is on November 17
Tickets are on sale now for the Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees Cocktail Preview on Friday, November 17, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow. Tickets are $50 per person/$85 per couple. This is the first chance to get a preview this holiday spectacular featuring trees, wreaths, stockings, tablescapes, centerpieces and more. In addition, it’s an opportunity to bid to take these items home for the holidays. The event will include a strolling dinner from … [Read more...]
Second Farm To Table Dinner Event Now Available
By popular demand, a second Farm-to-Table Dinner Event has been added. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind, al fresco dining experience celebrating the farm-fresh flavors of the fall harvest. Taking place on Sunday, September 18, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Walnut Boulevard between Second and Third, tickets are $100 per person and include a three-course dinner, wine, beer and entertainment. All event proceeds benefit Downtown Rochester events and programs. A partnership with The Meeting House restaurant, the … [Read more...]
Mad Money March and a Chance to Win a $1,000 Shopping Spree in Downtown Rochester Returns!
Come April 1, there will be one lucky winner of a $1,000 Shopping Spree to downtown Rochester. How do shoppers enter to win? It’s simple, shop downtown Rochester this March! Customers may qualify for entry by spending at least $100 collectively at one or more of the 32 participating businesses any time throughout the month of March. To enter for the shopping spree, receipts must be validated at one of the following locations during regular business hours. According to the press release … [Read more...]
Friends of the Paint Creek Trail to host Wine Tasting Evening on October 30
The Friends of the Paint Creek Trail will be hosting its 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Evening to support Paint Creek Trail improvements. This years’ event will be at the Fieldstone Winery at 223 S. Main in Rochester on Thursday, October 30 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance (no at-door sales) online at www.paintcreektrailfriends.org or by calling 248-651-9260. You’ll be treated to eight wine pours, hors d'oeuvres, and a 50/50 raffle. Last year’s event raised … [Read more...]
Experience the Essence of the Kris Kringle Market in Downtown Rochester
The Kris Kringle Market returns to downtown Rochester this holiday season, Friday, Dec. 6, 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, noon to 10:00 p.m. The market will be located on W. Fourth Street between Main and Walnut and will coincide with The Big, Bright Light Show. The Kris Kringle Market, presented by Lincoln of Troy, is inspired by the 700 year-old tradition of the European Christmas markets. Visitors can enjoy the food, shopping, entertainment and ambience of an open-air holiday … [Read more...]
Holiday fun is coming to town!
The flakes haven’t started falling, but of the holiday spirit is calling! Like cherished family traditions, the cities of Rochester and Rochester Hills will once again bring good will and cheer to its merry citizens with a festive variety of holiday events. Check (twice, if you must) and see if your favorite made the list. God bless us, everyone. Don’t be a Scrooge. Spend a delightful evening in the company of Meadow Brook Theatre’s talented actors as they bring Charles Dickens’ classic … [Read more...]