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Dear Crabby, Can a City Have Too Much Growth?
Dear Crabby, By far my favorite season is fall! The crisp air, cozy fires, and the annual trip to the cider mill. But what I especially love is looking at the color on the trees. But lately, as I’ve...
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Dear Crabby, Where Are the Community Gardens?
Dear Crabby, Does Rochester Hills have any community gardens? It seems like with what is happening in the world right now, they sure would come in handy as the victory gardens did during the World...
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Dear Crabby, How Can I Entertain My Kids This Summer?
Dear Crabby, Every summer I brace for the chorus of “We’re bored!” from my children. But since they’ve been home the last three months with online schooling, I feel extra pressure this year. Do you...
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Dear Crabby, Are Retirement Communities Really That Great?
Dear Crabby, As spring (finally) starts blooming, I start thinking of all the yard work that will take up my precious weekends. Sometimes, I think I should just sell my house, downsize, and move to...
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Rochester Community Schools Summer Music Theatre presents ‘Anastasia, The New...
Following a two-year hiatus, the highly acclaimed Rochester Community Schools (RCS) Summer Music Theatre (SMT) program has returned with the presentation of Anastasia, The New Broadway Musical....
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REVIEW: Make a Date to See the Fearless and Funny ‘Calendar Girls’ at Avon...
Singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka was right on the money when he sang, “I love, I love, I love my calendar girl.” Or in this case, I loved the opening night of Avon Players’ spirited production of...
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‘Harry Townsend’s Last Stand’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
Touching drama runs March 22 through April 16, 2023, on the campus of Oakland University. Harry Townsend likes his life just the way it is and doesn’t see any need for things to change. When his son,...
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‘Honky Tonk’ Angels at Meadow Brook Theatre
Country hit-filled musical runs April 26 through May 21, 2023, on the campus of Oakland University. Country hits like “Stand By Your Man,” “9 to 5” and “Harper Valley PTA” tell the tale of three gutsy...
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REVIEW: ‘Noises Off’ Brings Down the House at Meadow Brook Theatre with...
This season, Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) has taken audiences on a journey that has included the blues (Blues in the Night), honky tonk (Honky Tonk Angels), complex relationships (Birthday Club, Harry...
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Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘Ring Them Bells!’
The Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB) will present their ‘Ring Them Bells’ concert on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stoney Creek High School Auditorium, 6755 Sheldon Road, Rochester...
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Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘Musician’s Favorites’
In its third concert of the season, the Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB), conducted by Paul F. DeRubeis, will present ‘Musician’s Favorites’ on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the...
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Michigan premiere of ‘A Little More Alive’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
Folk-pop musical runs February 14 – March 10 on the campus of Oakland University In this heartfelt and original folk-pop musical, two estranged brothers reunite at theirchildhood home after their...
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REVIEW: Misery Loves Company in Avon Players’ Clever Comedy ‘Drinking Alone’
Drinking Alone centers around a family reunion no one wants to attend, but you should snag a seat for this must-see production running at Avon Players in Rochester Hills, Mich., now through March 23,...
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Rochester University Presents ‘And Then There Were None’
Rochester University’s Department of Theatre and Music presents And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie, directed by Hannah Niece. Ten strangers arrive on an isolated island, invited by a...
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