It is time again to celebrate the Holiday Season with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO). Join us for Light Up the Night under the direction of Conductor and Music Director, Maestro Zeljko Milicevic on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. The evening will feature selections from the Stoney Creek High School Choir directed by Dr. Brandon Ulrich, Director of Choral Activities. Guest soloist, Timothy Michling will … [Read more...]
Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Rochester Symphony Orchestra
November 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents a ‘Fountain of Inspiration’
May 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) presents "Fountain of Inspiration," its final concert of the 2021-2022 season, scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd., Rochester, MI. This concert celebrates winners of the RSO's Young Artist Competitions, 2020-2022. This year's winner is violinist Betti Kelley, an Ethiopian American violinist from Lenexa, Kansas. She is a sophomore at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, studying … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Will the Spartans or the Wolverines Win This Saturday?
October 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, It’s that time of the year again – time for the Michigan-Michigan State football game! Which school do you think will win? And who are you rooting for? Thanks!Bucky Brutus Dear Bucky Brutus, Hmmm. I have family and friends who attended both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, so I don’t really have more of an allegiance to one over the other. Although, I do enjoy watching and listening to all the trash-talking that goes on between the fans. … [Read more...]
Rochester Symphony Orchestra announces Young Artist Competition winner
February 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is proud to announce that Violinist Madeline Cha is the recipient of the 2021 Young Artist Competition award. In addition to this award, Cha has won many others: in 2018, she received an honorable mention in the Walgreens National Concerto Competition, in 2019 Cha was the category winner of the Open Strings Junior Division in the Walgreens National Concerto Competition, in 2018 and 2019 she was named the state winner and nationals alternate for the … [Read more...]
WJR Mid-Morning On-Air Host Frank Beckmann Retires After 48 Years
January 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Rochester Hills resident and veteran on-air host, Frank Beckmann, announces his retirement after a 48-year radio career with News Talk 760 WJR. Frank Beckmann, a news talk and sports broadcasting legend, has hosted “The Frank Beckmann Show” on WJR weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon for the last 18 years. His last show will air on Friday, March 26, 2021. Named “Best Midday Personality” by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, Beckmann has been cited as Michigan’s top sportscaster for his … [Read more...]
Rochester’s History of Fighting Viral Disease
April 15, 2020 by 11 Comments
Parkedale’s Role in Defeating Polio As we wait for medical science to develop vaccines and treatments to fight COVID-19, it is interesting to turn back the pages of history to the story of another disease that was vanquished by vaccine—and to remember Rochester’s connection to the historic achievement. Poliomyelitis (commonly called polio) is a contagious viral disease with a wide range of symptoms, including paralysis in some cases. The disease swept over the United States in several … [Read more...]
Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast to Feature Reverend Faith Fowler
February 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Reverend Faith Fowler will keynote the 36th annual Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. at Oakland University Athletics Center O'Rena. Reverend Fowler is executive director of Cass Community Social Services (CCSS), a Detroit nonprofit agency which responds to poverty with programs for food, health care, housing and employment. In addition to all her work in social services, she serves as pastor of a church in Detroit. Rev. Fowler will speak about the … [Read more...]
Everyday Heroes and Random Kindnesses
January 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Bullies, Coasters, Hermits and Heroes by Suse Wilcox Sarah and Jamie have adventure-filled, fun plans for their summer. However, when Sarah's newspaper delivery job leads her to encounter those from different socioeconomic classes, she comes to realize that "weird" people and those who don't fit into her family's world have their own real lives, concerns, and personas. She begins to learn about the hidden 'heroes' in everyday life. Both kids become more aware of the different choices … [Read more...]
Avondale High School Students have Opportunity to Ask Pointed Questions
April 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Participants in College and Career Fair Share Real-life Experiences Avondale High School students had the opportunity to explore various post-graduation career and education paths during the school’s annual College and Career Fair. More than 50 representatives from industries including manufacturing, health and medicine, automotive, human services, marketing, computer technology, real estate, finance, teaching and more met with students as they made their way through the maze of presenters. … [Read more...]
Stoney Creek High School Student Earned Perfect Score on AP Computer Science Exam
February 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Community Schools celebrates Nathan Fenner, a 2014 graduate of Stoney Creek High School, for earning a perfect score on his Advanced Placement Computer Science exam in the spring 2014. According to the College Board, Nathan is one of twelve students in the world to have earned every point possible on the May 2014 Advanced Placement Computer Science Exam, answering every multiple choice question correctly and earning full points on the free-response section of the exam. “We are so … [Read more...]
