You know her name, now see her story brought to life as Avon Players Theatre presents the emotional narrative of The Diary of Anne Frank, running until November 22, 2025, in Rochester Hills, MI Imagine eight people living in approximately 500 sq. feet for two years. Or having to be silent for 10 hours a day and eating the same meal for days on end. Trying to remember what it felt like to feel the sun on your face. The alternative? Being taken by the Nazis and sent to concentration … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ Gives Voice to the Human Spirit
November 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Witness History with Avon Players’ ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
October 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Play shines a light on a chapter of world history that must not be forgotten One girl’s true account of growing up in extraordinary circumstances makes for a harrowing and hopeful play as Avon Players Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank, running November 7-22, 2025, in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most famous and haunting stories to emerge from the 20th century. The memoirs of this young Jewish girl, forced to hide for nearly two … [Read more...]
Calling All Singers — Rochester Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals September 15, 2025
September 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Community Chorus begins weekly rehearsals on September 15, 2025, in the sanctuary of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, 2675 John R, Rochester Hills, Michigan, from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The Chorus will present John Rutter’s Magnificat with a 20-piece orchestra on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Written in 1990, this stunningly beautiful composition is based on the biblical Magnificat canticle and includes both Latin and English text. Woven through the glorious piece are themes … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘The Prince of Egypt’ is an Inspiring Tale of Resilience and Hope
September 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Avon Players opens their 79th Season with the spectacular musical, The Prince of Egypt, running until September 27, 2025, in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Last season, Avon Players boldly started with the darkly eccentric Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I am happy to say The Prince of Egypt is equally impressive and a lot more family-friendly. Inspired by the Book of Exodus, this epic new musical is adapted from the 1998 DreamWorks film of the same name, featuring music … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Have You Heard? ‘The Angel Next Door’ at Meadow Brook Theatre is Comedy Gold
February 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Angel Next Door is a love letter to the theatre where lovers are reunited, misunderstandings are untangled, and a happy ending is (mostly) guaranteed. Now at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan through March 9, 2025 Written by Paul Slade Smith, The Angel Next Door is adapted from Ferenc Molnar’s three-act farce, The Play at the Castle (1924) and MBT is one of the first theatres to produce Smith’s version of the show. All the … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘A Musical Pastiche’
September 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB) will present their opening concert of the 2024-2025 season titled ‘A Musical Pastiche’ on Tuesday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stoney Creek High School Auditorium, 6755 Sheldon Road, Rochester Hills, MI. Park in the lot on the southwest corner of the high school. The concert is open to the public and admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. Included in this program, are “Galop” by Dimitri Shostakovich, … [Read more...]
Michigan premiere of ‘A Little More Alive’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Folk-pop musical runs February 14 – March 10 on the campus of Oakland University In this heartfelt and original folk-pop musical, two estranged brothers reunite at theirchildhood home after their mother’s funeral. An unexpected revelation distorts everymemory they have, and as they uncover secrets that had been hiding in plain sighttheir whole lives, Nate and Jeremy find that no one is exempt from the gray areabetween right and wrong. A Little More Alive runs February 14 through March 10, … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘Musician’s Favorites’
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
In its third concert of the season, the Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB), conducted by Paul F. DeRubeis, will present ‘Musician’s Favorites’ on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stoney Creek High School Auditorium located at 6755 Sheldon Road in Rochester Hills, Mich. The concert is open to the public and admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. The concert will feature Dr. Amanda Ross, Visiting Professor of Trumpet, Oakland University … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Where is the Best Place to See Michigan’s Beautiful Fall Colors?
October 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, Lately, the weather has been wacky. Are there still places where I can drive to see the leaves changing or have I missed my chance?Thanks!Greta GreeneryDear Greta Greenery, Good news - you’re in luck! Typically, toward the end of September is when the trees start to turn, but the warmer weather has delayed the process a bit. So, while there is still time to catch the color-changing happening around our beautiful state, I wouldn’t wait too long, though. Especially, if you plan … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Are You Ready for Big Ten Football?
October 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, I can hardly contain my excitement that Big Ten football kicks off this weekend. Are you excited too? Which teams do you think will do well? Thanks! Tony Touchdown Dear Tony Touchdown, Yes. I am pretty happy that college football will now be added back to my weekend viewing. Not only does it get me out of raking the stupid leaves in my yard, but it finally feels like fall in Michigan. All that back-and-forth of ‘will they or won’t play’ was starting to give me a … [Read more...]
