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Rochester Christian University and UnCovered Theatre Present Shakespeare Upon Avon: ‘The Winter’s Tale’
Rochester Christian University (RCU) Theatre Company presents The Winter’s Tale as part of the annual award-winning Shakespeare festival, Shakespeare Upon Avon. Shakespeare Upon Avon is an award-winning outdoor theatre festival performed in beautiful Lake Norcentra Park on RCU’s…
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents “Latin Hearts, European Souls”
Get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure this fall as the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) ignites the stage with “Latin Hearts, European Souls!” Dive into a night bursting with vibrant live orchestral music, guaranteed to thrill, captivate, and leave you buzzing long…
Ice Cream Season Continues
National Ice Cream Month July was National Ice Cream Month, and with the warm weather still keeping summer going, ice cream continues to be a hit with sports teams, families, couples, and individuals. And why not? It’s a wonderful after-dinner treat, a feel-good purchase, and one…
Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 60th Season
Meadow Brook Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 season, marking the theater’s 60th year. The season includes westerns, mysteries, comedies, and musicals. The season opens with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by Jethro Compton, based on the short story by Dorothy M. Johnson. The…
Rochester Lions Club Hosts “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” on August 9, 2026
Dream Cruise warm-up takes place on Walnut Blvd., Rochester, MI The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its 26th “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show on Sunday, August 9, 2026, on Walnut Blvd., in downtown Rochester, Michigan, starting at 9:00 a.m. and running until 4:00 p.m., rain or…
Air Quality Index Reaches ‘Hazardous’ for Most of Michigan
FORECAST DISCUSSION Air Quality Index (AQI) for Thursday and Friday, July 16-17, 2026 The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is issuing a statewide Air Quality Alert for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) for Thursday and Friday, July…
100 Women Who Care Greater Rochester Tops $1.1 Million and Launches New Website
100 Women Who Care Greater Rochester, founded in 2013 by Amy Whipple, Linda Chayka, and Barbara Donohoe, has distributed $1,104,537 to local nonprofits in Southeast Michigan. The organization launched a new website this week. The new website was designed and developed by Smash…