Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes author John Wukovits on February 28 at 7:00 p.m. for his presentation “Hell from the Heavens” in the library’s Multipurpose Room. John Wukovits Wukovits will discuss one of the most amazing World War II exploits featuring the crew of the USS Laffey in April 1945. Learn how his book on the subject became a major motion picture directed by Mel Gibson and about his role as film advisor. This event is open to RHPL cardholders. Registration is … [Read more...]
Avon Players’ Season Begins with the Heartfelt and Hopeful Musical ‘Bright Star’
August 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
From left to right: Jared Newton as “Billy,” Caitlin O’Brien as “Alice,” and Adam Wager as “Jimmy Ray.” Photo Credit: Bryan Clifford The buoyant bluegrass tunes of legendary entertainer Steve Martin and double-platinum recording artist Edie Brickell provide a country-style kickoff to a new season of theatre as Avon Players presents Bright Star running September 9-24 in Rochester Hills, MI. Inspired by a true story and featuring a Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, … [Read more...]
Rochester Explodes with History as Part of the “Arsenal of Democracy”
June 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
The “Arsenal of Democracy” in Rochester: How McAleer Manufacturing Helped Win a World War During the recent months of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen Michigan manufacturers—including several in the Rochester area—pivot from their usual course of business to manufacture ventilators, PPE, and other high-priority items in response to our nation’s health emergency. This is not the first time our Rochester businesses have made such a transition in the national interest; during World War II, … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Is Michigan Still Planning on Holding Elections?
April 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With all the COVID-19 craziness going on, I sometimes forget we’re in an election year. Will we still be able to have our remaining 2020 elections? I heard some states are canceling them. Also, do you know if there has ever been a time in history where a national election has been postponed or canceled? Thanks! Vonda Voter Dear Vonda Voter, I have to admit that after our presidential primary election back in March, it has been kind of nice not to be hit over the head on a daily basis … [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...]
Dear Crabby, Is the Easter Bunny an Essential Employee?
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, Ever since this pandemic started, our lives (and everyone else) have been turned upside down. In the midst of getting everything together to homeschool (!), I just looked at the calendar and realized this Sunday is Easter! Can we still have Easter or is now the time I fess up to the kids that my husband and I are the Easter Bunny? Thanks! Josephine Cottontail Dear Josephine Cottontail, Ahh, yes. Right about now your inbox and Facebook feed should be flooded with ads for … [Read more...]
Oakland Professor Tells of World War II Daring During National Friends of Library Week
October 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Oakland University professor Frank Cardimen will be the featured speaker at the Annual Membership Meeting of the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library on Thursday, October 24 in the multipurpose room of the library, 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester. Cardimen’s presentation on “America’s Invasion at the ‘Underbelly’ of Europe” is scheduled to run from 7-8:30 p.m. and will follow the business portion of the Friends annual public meeting. A popular and engrossing speaker, … [Read more...]
Espionage and Religion at Oakland University April 4
April 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Historian Matthew Sutton to Discuss WWII Espionage, Religion at Oakland University The Department of History at Oakland University will present “(Un)Holy Spies: Religion and American Espionage in World War II,” a special lecture with award-winning author and historian Matthew A. Sutton, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 in Gold Rooms A, B and C at the Oakland Center. “Matthew Sutton is one of the very best scholars in the nation working on American religious history today,” said Todd … [Read more...]
Manhattan Project Musical ATOMIC rocks Meadow Brook Theatre
February 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Musical “ATOMIC” rocks Meadow Brook Theatre’s 50th season with the story of the Manhattan Project During World War II, the United States was in a race with Germany to build the ultimate weapon. Both sides were sure the one to create a functional atomic bomb would be the one to win. We know now they were right, but what did it cost the people doing the creating? People like Leo Szilard, the mastermind behind atomic power. Leo finds out just what he can do when someone believes in him, but does … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Schools to Rededicate Veterans Memorial Plaque from RHS Class of 1947
November 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On November 10, 2014 Rochester Community Schools will host a reception at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room to rededicate the plaque in memory of “the men who gave their lives in World War II” that was donated by the Rochester High School class of 1947. The plaque has been restored and will be relocated to a place of greater prominence within the Rochester Community Schools Administration building. The press release also stated that at that time the district will also unveil a newly commissioned … [Read more...]
