The Friends’ Library Store

The Friends' Library Store By John Smyntek Offered for your consideration - some questions from the imaginary Kollege of Konsumer Knowledge, School of Savvy Shopping. Where in the City of Rochester can you buy attractive jewelry crafted from Michigan’s legendary Petoskey stones and of copper that pays homage to the state’s long mining heritage? Where can you procure a wide array of Michigan-related goods - edible, ornamental and pragmatic? How about a one-stop shop for a … [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...]

Michigan Artisits featured in PCCA holiday gift gallery

Paint Creek Center for the Arts invites you to join us for some holiday gift shopping, festive music and an opportunity to support Michigan artists at the annual Holiday Gift Gallery. PCCA will again fill its galleries with fabulous art items great for gift giving. Hundreds of unique items by over 50 Michigan artists will be featured in the Holiday Gift Gallery, which runs Friday, November 29 through Saturday, December 28, 2013. Items are available in all media including: glass, ceramic, … [Read more...]