REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘Wait Until Dark’ Electrifies with Intensity and Intrigue
Susy Hendrix: helpless victim or courageous heroine? That is the question the audience must ask as the action unfolds in Avon Players’ current production of Wait Until Dark. A thriller offering edge-of-your-seat anticipation that slowly builds, then explodes in the final scene. Wait Until Dark was written by Frederick Knott and first performed on Broadway […]
Read More
 
 
Author’s Corner: Generating Ideas
Author's Corner graphic with name and photo of Author R.L. HerronGenerating Ideas One of the most common questions a published author is asked is “Where do you get your story ideas? New writers sometimes think ideas are just supposed to pop into an author’s head … or else they use some secret formula. But fully-formed story ideas don’t do that – not usually, anyway. Nor […]
Read More
 
 
Rochester Hills Public Library Receives Donation to Revitalize Youth Room
Infant Toddler Explore Area in the center of a room with lots of color, windows, spinning gears at a toddler's level to reachRochester Hills Public Library has an entirely reimagined youth area, with new Alice in Wonderland themed furniture, an elaborate 11 foot tall tree, and an updated Infant & Toddler Explore Area. The update was made possible by the generosity of new Rochester residents, former Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda and his wife Doreen. “The support from […]
Read More
 
 
Dig Into Archaeological Discovery at Rochester Hills Public Library
Archaeologist Dr. Jon W. Carroll stands in a open field holding his droneOn Wednesday, March 20, the Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes Archaeologist Dr. Jon W. Carroll from Oakland University to discuss his research projects from all around the world from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room; and is open to everyone with an RHPL library card. This program is geared toward adults but all ages are […]
Read More
 
 
Oakland Township Invites Families to Come Out and Experience Live Michigan Raptors
Three women each with one Michigan Bird of Prey resting on their handMichigan Birds of Prey Come join Oakland Township Parks and Recreation in learning about Michigan’s birds of prey where participants will meet live raptors such as a hawk, an owl, a falcon, and even an eagle. These engaging birds will model and demonstrate their incredible survival adaptations and behaviors. Participants will have the chance to […]
Read More
 
 
The History of MeadowBrook Village Mall
Front of the mall facade showing many cars in the parking lotFrom Fox Farm to 1800s Themed Mall to The Village Today, the northeast corner of Adams Road and Walton Boulevard is the home of the Village of Rochester Hills, an outdoor shopping destination. Longtime residents of the area will recall that the predecessor of the Village of Rochester Hills was MeadowBrook Village Mall, an enclosed […]
Read More
 
 
Dear Crabby, What Will the New Name be for Cobo Hall?
Dear Crabby sits in front of a laptop computerDear Crabby, What Will the New Name be for Cobo Hall? Sincerely, Buku Bucks   Dear Buku, I think your name gives us a hint of where to look – it’s all for the “beaucoup bucks” for the naming rights. It’s all about the money, follow the money, cash is king, etc. It’s always about the […]
Read More