2013 Yappy Hour

It’s the 4th annual Michigan Animal Rescue League’s Yappy Hour event where your pooch is welcome to join the party!  This year’s event will be hosted at the historic Meadowbrook Hall’s prestigious Rock Garden at 480 South Adams Road in Rochester, MI 48309 on Thursday, June 6, 2013 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling (248)778-5351... Read More

Wine Lovers Wanted

If you love wine and food, then you must attend an evening that revolves around both!  You can’t go wrong when an event is planned by true professionals who know how to pair wine with cuisine in such a way that it then becomes nothing less than art!  Mark your calendar and make your reservations for February 7, 2013 at Penny Black in Downtown Rochester, Michigan.  If... Read More

2013 Fire & Ice Festival

Preparations are underway for Downtown Rochester Michigan’s 2013 Fire & Ice Festival and all of the true Michiganders (including yours truly) are hoping for cold weather and plenty of snow!  Afterall, it is a winter festival but last year this festival was cancelled and no thanks to Mother Nature having a serious lapse in judgement, . . . she may need a refresher... Read More

Pancake Breakfast

The Rochester Firefighters will be hosting a pancake breakfast this Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  All are welcome!  They will be serving up pancakes, waffles, sausage, and breakfast appropriate beverages.  All you can eat @ $3.00 for children and $5.00 for adults!  These firefighters are known for their culinary skills so be prepared to please your... Read More

The 2012 Big Bright Light Show

November marks the beginning of Downtown Rochester’s Holiday events! The Big Bright Light Show debut is on Monday, November 26th at 7:00 PM, just after the 40th Anniversary of Lagniappe celebration kick off at 6:00 PM.  The merchants in Downtown Rochester are prepared to thank the Rochester community members by offering “a little something extra” during... Read More

2012 Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade

You are invited to the 2012 Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade!  This annual, fun-filled family event will be entertaining you on Sunday, December 2nd marching down Main Street in Downtown Rochester beginning at 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, this much anticipated holiday parade has a new theme this year; ”Inside Santa’s Workshop”!  Be prepared... Read More

Rochester’s Trick-or-Treat

Let the kids show off their costumes and do some trick-or-treating in Downtown Rochester on Saturday, October 20th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Select downtown merchants will be handing out treats for the first hour and then all are welcome to a parade following trick-or-treating.  To participate in the parade, you must be at the parking lot located on the corner of East and Water... Read More

Oktoberfest 2012

Oh, ohh, ohhh, it’s that time of the year for the one and only “Oktoberfest“, the annual autumn festival in Downtown Rochester, Michigan!  And when it comes to BEER, there’s no other establishment in Michigan that can throw a top notch event celebrating beer like the Rochester Mill Beer Company!  This year’s festivities will be on Friday, September... Read More

Iron Chef at Home: Allez Cuisine!

You’ve probably heard about the Food Network’s Iron Chef TV show, but did you know it’s an easy idea to replicate at home?  With a bit of creativity, a few friends and some delicious ingredients, you can host the perfect at-home Iron Chef party right in your apartment! Start with some fun invitations. Create an e-vite and solicit food and theme ideas from your adventurous... Read More

Free Bowling for Kids!

Classic Lanes in Rochester Hills is offering free bowling for children all summer long in 2012!  Kids will get certificates for 2 free games of bowling, per day, during the 2012 summer months in a SMOKE FREE environment that also offers a safe and FUN activity. Classic Lanes makes it easy for parents to register their children.  Just go to www.kidsbowlfree.com/classicrh to... Read More