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Rochester Big Bright Light Show 2011

Chris Weagel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:10:16 +0000

On Monday, November 28, residents of Rochester, MI, braved a steady drizzle to kick off the 2011 Big, Bright Light Show. Mayor Jeffrey Cuthbertson was joined by Santa & Mrs. Claus to lead the crowd in a countdown to illuminate Downtown Rochester with 1.8 million twinkling lights. Visitors to the downtown area can enjoy the lights from 6pm to Midnight every night through January 1st.

NEWS: Art & Apples 2011

Chris Weagel — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:12:28 +0000

The 46th annual Art & Apples Festival took place in Rochester Municipal Park during the second weekend in September. An estimated 200,000 visitors enjoyed artwork from over 290 artists. The festival is the main fundraiser for the Paint Creek Center for the Arts, located in downtown Rochester. Visit www.pccart.org for more information about the center.

NEWS: Rockin Rods 2011

Chris Weagel — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:33:32 +0000

On August 14th, 2011, over 350 classic cars lined Walnut Street in downtown Rochester for the 12th Annual Rockin' Rods car show. Organized by the Rochester Lions Club, the annual event raises money for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

NEWS: COMMUNITY OUTLOOK 2011

Chris Weagel — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:14:57 +0000

On February 22, the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Community Outlook Luncheon on the campus of Oakland University. Prior to the luncheon several speakers made major announcements at a press conference. Then Rochester Mayor Jeffrey Cuthbertson, Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett and Oakland Township Manager Jim Creech gave presentations on the state of his respective municipality.

NEWS: Fire & Ice Fest 2011

Chris Weagel — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:08:00 +0000

As January came to a close the City of Rochester joined forces with Oakland County and Rochester Hills to host a 3-day winter celebration known as Fire & Ice Fest. Visitors took part in activities such as downhill tubing, ice skating and a taste fest as ice sculptures lined the streets of downtown.