The Rochester Symphony Orchestra presents an Early Spring Concert “Masterworks”

A Chamber Orchestra Concert Join the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO), under the masterful direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, for a delightful afternoon at the “Masterworks” concert on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. This exquisite performance features magnificent compositions from the heart of European classical music. The evening opens with the poignant “Suite from Dido and Aeneas,” a Baroque opera by … [Read more...]

REVIEW: Shake Off Your Winter Blues and Get ‘Footloose’ at Meadow Brook Theatre

Opening night, the house was packed and rocking as Footloose the Musical debuted at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. And it’s tearing up the town now through February 2, 2025. If you are a certain age, you are acquainted with Footloose, the 1984 classic movie starring Kevin Bacon. In 2011 there was a remake, but as artistic director Travis W. Walter told the audience, ‘We’re going to pretend that version doesn’t exist.’ Amen to … [Read more...]

‘Footloose’ cuts loose at Meadow Brook Theatre

The collaboration with Oakland University’s School of Music Theatre, and Dance runs from January 8 through February 2, 2025, on the campus of Oakland University. One of your favorite movies explodes on the Meadow Brook Theatre stage. New songs join the powerhouse hits from the Top 40, Oscar-nominated score. Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness. Footloose runs January 8 through February 2, 2025, at Meadow … [Read more...]

REVIEW: Feel the Magic of the Season with ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Meadow Brook Theatre

As the temperatures drop to bone-chilling numbers, wrap yourself up in the warmth of the season with A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, now at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. through December 22, 2024. Those who have been coming to see this perennial classic will notice the absence of Thomas D. Mahard, who embodied Ebenezer Scrooge for over 35 years. But not to worry. The part is in excellent hands. Fred (Antonio Vettraino) does his … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Celebrates the Holiday Season with “My Favorite Things”

As the holiday season unfolds, we invite you to indulge in a delightful evening with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) at our holiday celebration concert, "My Favorite Things." Under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, join us on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at the elegant St. Paul’s Methodist Church, located at 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. Let our enchanting holiday melodies and harmonious arrangements elevate your festive gatherings, creating cherished memories … [Read more...]

REVIEW: ‘Strangers on a Train’ at Meadow Brook Theatre Takes the Audience on a Chilling Ride of Murder and Intrigue

Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) kicked off its 58th season with the Michigan premiere of the thrilling psychological classic Strangers on a Train, which will run through November 3, 2024, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, MI. Originally, a novel by Patricia Highsmith (1950), then a film by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock (1951), and finally a play by Craig Warner (2013), Strangers on a Train asks, is there such a thing as the ‘perfect’ murder? Would you be tempted to … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Guild Presents ‘Nuclassica’ at Taste & Tunes 2024

The Rochester Symphony Guild invites you to Taste & Tunes 2024 with the enchanting sounds of Nuclassica. On Saturday, November 2, 2024, set against the exclusive backdrop of Great Oaks Country Club at 777 Great Oaks Boulevard in Rochester, Michigan, Nuclassica’s electrifying presence guarantees an unforgettable night filled with high-energy artistry. Beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. this event will indulge your senses and support the Rochester Symphony Orchestra's mission to … [Read more...]

Rochester Lions Club Hosts Charity Collection Day

September 21st event benefits RANH pantry and Lions RECYCLE for Sight The Rochester Lions Club is hosting a Charity Collection Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the lower-level parking lot of First Congregational Church at 1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Lions Charity Collection Day includes a collection of: ·       Canned foods for the Rochester Area Neighborhood House Food Pantry (RANH)  ·       Eyeglasses for the Lions RECYCLE For Sight program  ·       … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra proudly presents its 63rd Season – An Evening in Italy and Bohemia

Step into a musical journey through Italy and Czechoslovakia with the Rochester SymphonyOrchestra's (RSO) 63rd Season. Attend on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Rochester for an evening that promises to enchant one's senses and elevate their soul with the enchanting melodies of classical music. The evening kicks off with Rossini's enchanting “Overture to La gazza ladra,” or “The ThievingMagpie,” a tale of mystery and mischief set to the sound of … [Read more...]

Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents “Rochester Under the Bridge: A Walking Tour,” on August 8

Join the Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS) on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. for a summer historical walking tour. Thousands of people drive over the South Hill Bridge into downtown Rochester daily, but did you know that almost immediately under the bridge exists remains of the failed 1830s Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal? Or that it was once the site of a paper mill that was burned down in the 1870s by a woman who claimed to be having “crazy spells?” Also, there is documented evidence that a … [Read more...]