Deck Art 2017 Kicks off May 11 & 12 This year, over 450 artists from all over metro Detroit, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania as well as over 55 downtown Rochester businesses are participating in Deck Art 2017. In its seventh installment, Deck Art 2017 is a skateboard art competition and exhibition. Artists submit one-of-a-kind artwork using skateboard decks as a canvas. These decks will be on display in downtown Rochester businesses beginning May 11, and will be celebrated with a … [Read more...]
Penny Black bestowed with Beautification Award
October 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
People love to find new, welcoming places for dining and shopping, and particularly places with a certain flair and beauty. The members of the Rochester Garden Club are no different, except when they find such places, they bestow awards to the owners for their efforts! This year a new restaurant in town, Penny Black, received the annual Beautification Award. Penny Black features slow cooked barbeque, and dishes with fresh and locally sources ingredients. They have set up a beautiful … [Read more...]
Come have a Big, Bright Ball in August!
July 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s big, bright and back again this summer, so get ready to have a ball! The Big, Bright Ball is the signature fundraising event for The Big, Bright Light Show. The fun takes place from 4:00 until 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 4 at the Royal Park Hotel. Join us for an evening of food, music and fun. Enjoy a strolling dinner featuring your favorite downtown restaurants including, Kruse & Muer and the Rochester Chop House, Main Street Deli, O'Connor's Public House, Penny Black, Rochester Mills … [Read more...]
Local Father’s Day Finds
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Forty years ago, President Richard Nixon signed into law the proclamation of Father's Day as the third Sunday in June. Ever since, children of all ages have clamored around department store tie racks, decorated coffee mugs, and bought untold quantities of grill tools in attempts to show dad that they love him. This year, if those ideas don't fit the bill for your father, check out the construction progress in town, support our merchants, and pick up one of these great local gifts that dad is … [Read more...]
Come join the flock for the Ewe Revue 2 Premiere!
May 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“I Love Ewesy”, “Captain Jack Spbaarow”, “Lady Baa Baa”, and Baa-No of Ewe 2, are just a few of the sheep stars that will flock to Downtown Rochester this May. Over two dozen life size fiberglass sheep will make up Rochester’s Ewe Revue 2, a community wide art project featuring sheep designed by artists and sponsored by local businesses. The Ewe Revue 2 will kick off its red carpet season with a Premiere on May 19. The Premiere event tent will be located in the Farmers’ Market Upper Lot, … [Read more...]
Fun for Foodies during Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week
February 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Foodies unite! The Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, February 27 through Sunday, March 4. Restaurant week will follow the Fire and Ice Fest and is another great opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit an old favorite. During Restaurant Week, restaurants will offer a variety of special lunch promotions and a price-fixed menu for dinner (three courses for $20 or $30). Lunch will be served daily until 4:00 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4:00 p.m. until … [Read more...]
