Pop into Rochester Municipal Park on Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m., for the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) annual “Pops” concert. This final program in Kiwanis’ “Music in the Park” series is its most popular. The park is located at 400 6th St, Rochester, MI. Join music director Zeljko Milicevic as he moves you from patriotic songs with soprano Kristy Barnes to a Motown Medley; from Aaron Copland’s “Outdoor Adventure” to themes from “Jurassic Park.” “Music in the Park” … [Read more...]
Paddle to the Symphony July 16
July 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The 2016 Paddle to the Symphony For over 20 years, Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan, has been the home to Paddle to the Symphony. Once again, the event returns to the park and to Kent Lake for an evening of music and paddling. The Michigan Philharmonic performs a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Maple Beach. However, Paddle to the Symphony goers will meet on the other side of the lake on the shoreline of North Martindale Beach – hence the term paddle to the symphony. Started by … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, How Do I Entertain My Family on a Budget?
June 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, With all the construction going on, well, everywhere, my husband and I have decided to stick pretty close to home this summer. Now all we need to do is find something to keep the family entertained on a budget. Do you have any great ideas? Thanks! Helen Homebody Dear Mrs. Homebody, Ahh, yes. I had another reader recently with a conundrum similar to yours. Although I got the sense she was really trying to figure out how to keep her kids busy and out of her hair for the … [Read more...]
Movies in the Moonlight Fun Begins June 13!
June 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Grab the family and head to Downtown Rochester on Saturday, June 13 for the kick off the popular Movies in the Moonlight. This season there will be four fun filled nights of movies spread across three summer months! The 2015 Movies Schedule is: June 13: Paddington (PG) Presented by Edward Jones July 11: Jurassic Park (PG-13) Presented by Goldfish Swim School July 25: Big Hero 6 (PG) Presented by Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. August 8: The Lego Movie (PG) Presented by … [Read more...]
