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Sole City Dance will perform the classic holiday ballet The Nutcracker at the Rochester Opera House from December 5-8. This beloved production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, follows Clara on a magical Christmas Eve adventure with the Nutcracker Prince. Audiences will be captivated by the stunning choreography, colorful costumes, and enchanting scenes, including the famous Sugar […]

Rochester Main Street is excited to present its annual Trick-Or-Treat, Zombies Walk, and Concert event, offering a fun-filled evening for all ages, on Friday, October 25, 2024. The event kicks off with Trick-Or-Treating from 4-6 PM, with over 30 downtown businesses participating. At 7 PM, the excitement continues as zombies take over Main Street, dancing […]

The Rochester Public Library invites teens aged 12-18 to join a Horror/Thriller book discussion on October 28 at 6 pm in the Teen Room. This event is the second in a year-long series aimed at encouraging socialization and promoting reading. No registration is needed, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Amy Lemelin […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop focused on college preparedness, led by Meg Martinson from Cider Hill Advising. As a seasoned educator and coach, Meg Martinson brings a wealth of experience in academics and athletics to her role at Cider Hill Advising. Drawing on her expertise, Martinson will lead a […]

Rochester Main Street, in collaboration with Holidays on the Hill, is excited to bring a fun and creative event to the downtown area: a scarecrow-building competition for local businesses. Each participating business received an identical PVC frame to design their own scarecrow, allowing them to modify it with props and decorations. The event is split […]

Rochester Rec & Arena is excited to announce two Halloween events this October geared toward children and families. Littles Halloween will be held on Friday, October 25 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Rochester Arena parking lot at 45 Lowell Street. This event is designed for children aged 5 and younger and will […]

The Recreation Department for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce an upcoming listening session to gather public input on the future of the former Nancy Loud School parcel. At a neighborhood meeting in November 2023, attendees strongly supported replacing the current playground and preserving the site as a public park. This second listening […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will be hitting the streets to thank its members during the annual Operation Thank You. Sponsored by Waste Management, Operation Thank You is the Chamber’s membership appreciation day, where all Chamber members are recognized for their contributions and support. Local members will receive personal visits from volunteers on Thursday, […]

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room will begin hosting “Maker Mondays” starting October 21st, from 2:30-3:30 pm. Each Monday, teens can participate in various creative projects, with activities offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Initial projects include “Pumpkins and Bats,” 3D pens, and window decor. For more details, visit the library’s teen page or contact […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a special presentation by Rebecca Warner at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 26, in the Community Room. Rebecca Warner’s father served in the Army in Europe during World War II. He preserved his Eisenhower jacket, letters to a female pen pal and his twin brother, along with […]

The Rochester Opera House presents The Wizard of Oz, a delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s timeless classic, featuring the unforgettable musical score from the beloved MGM film. Follow Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a Kanas farm with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry who dreams of escaping her mundane life. After […]

Peter Abate, art coordinator for the Gafney Library in Sanbornville, presents a group show at the Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing in Rochester, New Hampshire. The exhibit will run until the end of October. While there will be no opening reception, the public is invited to visit RiverStones during regular business hours to view […]

Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan will present an official proclamation declaring October 10th as Children’s Environmental Health Day in Rochester. This ceremony, set to take place at 11 a.m. at the Rochester Child Care Center, 95 Charles Street, Rochester, NH, will be part of a larger event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of children’s […]

Busy Bee Café, a new downtown hotspot for coffee, espresso, and baked goods, is thrilled to announce its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting celebration today, hosted by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Busy Bee Café promises to offer a cozy atmosphere where locals and visitors can enjoy delightful food and drinks while fostering community […]

Citywide Trick-or-Treat will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, rain or shine. For the safety of everyone, we encourage parents and guardians to accompany children door to door. Motorists are advised to slow down and use extreme caution.

The Granite State Choral Society (GSCS) is excited to announce its biannual Craft Fair, taking place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the James W. Foley Community Center, located at 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH. This event offers a wonderful opportunity for the community to support the choir while […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an art exhibit featuring a series of original works by Cori Caputo. Cori loves to create narrative pictures that “transport the viewer into a happy place”. The spontaneous quality of watercolor allows her to infuse her paintings with glowing colors and the energy she senses in her […]

Cinco’s Cantina, which recently opened its third location in Rochester, will host the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The event will take place from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at 22 South Main Street, Rochester. Family-owned and operated, Cinco’s Cantina is renowned for its authentic Mexican cuisine and its […]

New Hampshire real estate development firm Elm Grove Companies has officially broken ground on The Rapids on Cocheco, a 52-unit workforce housing community located at 29 Wadleigh Rd. in Rochester, NH. This marks the company’s ninth venture into affordable housing, adding to its portfolio of 430 apartments (both completed and under construction) across the state. […]

Frisbie Memorial Hospital’s new monthly health-focused discussion series, Healthy Conversations, provides the public with the opportunity to learn about a range of topics and features presentations by physicians, surgeons, and other leaders at Frisbie Memorial Hospital and its sister facility, Portsmouth Regional Hospital. What: Healthy Conversations When: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, third Wednesday of […]

The Chamber was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome The UPS Store #7908 to Rochester. The UPS Store is here to help individuals and small businesses by offering a wide range of products and services. It is locally owned and operated and conveniently located at 306 North Main Street. In addition to local […]

On Wednesday, October 16th, the Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens aged 12-18 to participate in a fun early release program, where they can create their own unique slime. Supplies are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Early release programming is offered throughout the school year, providing teens with a […]

This month, Revolution Taproom & Grill, a local gastropub and craft beer bar, is marking its 10th anniversary. Since its launch in 2014, it has become a go-to spot, offering a menu focused on craft beers, bourbon, and fresh, scratch-made dishes. Owners Mark and Stacey saw the potential of downtown Rochester, opening when gastropubs were […]

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to join a 6-week Dungeons and Dragons campaign starting Saturday, October 19th at 10 am. The campaign will run for six consecutive weeks. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Sign up at the Main Desk or call (603) 332-1428. For additional information or questions, contact […]

On September 25, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh-sliced, fresh-grilled subs, now open at 155 Marketplace Blvd in Rochester. Jersey Mike’s Subs, with more than 4,000 locations open and in development, continues to serve authentic fresh-sliced, fresh-grilled subs on in-store baked bread—using the […]

The Rochester Opera House is thrilled to announce a special performance by multi-GRAMMY nominee Shemekia Copeland, one of the most powerful voices in contemporary blues, soul, and Americana music. Copeland, described by The Washington Post as “the greatest blues singer of her generation,” will take the stage on Friday, September 27 (8:00 pm) to deliver […]

The Chamber was pleased to congratulate the Community Action Partnership of Strafford County at a recent ribbon cutting and open house celebrating the opening of the Gafney Home.A dream six years in the making became a reality on Monday, September 23, as Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC), cut the ribbon at the historic Gafney Home […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Halcyon Angel, Crowned in Azure”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Daniel Jones in the Carnegie Gallery, at the Rochester Public Library. Daniel Fiorenza Jones is a versatile illustrator, painter, and art educator currently residing in Lowell, MA. He holds a Bachelor of […]

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, welcomes Amy Dumont, DNP, APRN-BC, to their thriving Palliative Care Team as a nurse practitioner providing inpatient Palliative Care consultations at York Hospital, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Palliative Care is specialized medical care provided by a Nurse Practitioner to help patients manage symptoms related […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Dreamscapes”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Hannah Cole Dahar in the Bernier Room, at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. Hannah Cole Dahar is a multi-disciplinary artist and teacher based in New Hampshire. Her work is deeply influenced by her early […]

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10 AM, the Rochester Elks #1393 held its annual Youth Soccer Shoot at the Roger Allen Park Soccer Field. Ten boys and girls from the local area participated in the competition. The first-place winners will advance to the State Elks Association Contest in Nashua on Sunday, October 6, 2024. […]

As part of the “Thank a Rochester Cop” committee’s efforts during September, local art students recently volunteered their time to paint windows, showing appreciation for the Rochester Police Department. Twenty-two Spaulding High School art students spent a full day painting and decorating storefront windows at The Ridge Marketplace. Participating businesses included Evviva Trattoria, Confident Med […]

The First United Methodist Church of Rochester, NH, is excited to announce the return of its 9th Annual “A Hometown Christmas” musical celebration. This family-friendly event will be open to the public and will occur in the church sanctuary at 34 South Main Street. This year’s celebration will feature a special performance by the nationally […]