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Rochester NH History Podcast: Rochester’s E.H. Corson and the First Bicycle Ride Down Mt. Washington

In this episode of the Rochester NH History Podcast, learn about the first person to ride a bicycle down Mount Washington—E. H. Corson of Rochester. In 1883, Corson fearlessly navigated the mountain’s 7.5-mile-long carriage road, a narrow, winding path just 16 feet wide, featuring 99...

Rochester Historical Society to Host Free Presentation on NH’s Covered Bridges on 4/10

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on New Hampshire’s covered bridges on April 10 at 6:00 PM. The event will feature guest speaker Kim Varney Chandler, author of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire (2022). New Hampshire was once home to more than 300...

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Rochester Opera House to present The HillBenders on 7/14

The Rochester Opera House, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is pleased to present The HillBenders...

Franklin Gallery to showcase works by The Greater Rochester Camera Club

The Greater Rochester Camera Club (GRCC) is excited to host its 2023 Summer Show...

RMFA to host digital exhibition featuring works by legendary LIFE/TIME Magazine photographer

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “From Moments to Masterpieces”,...

RMFA to present Folding Space, a series of works by Trevor Toney

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Folding Space”, an exhibition...

Rochester Opera House to present Stray Cat Lee Rocker on 6/18, tickets available

You know his name. And surely you remember how he swung and threw his...

MVSB donates $1,000 to support art displays in Community Center and Library

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce that Meredith Village Savings...

Free Summer Music Series returns to the Rochester Common starting 7/12

Rochester Rec & Arena is pleased to announce the return of Concert on the...

The Franklin Gallery to feature works by local artist BB Cassidy

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing will host an exhibit during the month...

Franklin Gallery to showcase works by local photographer Jared Plante

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 North Main Street in Rochester, will...

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Primo Cubano at the Rochester Opera House

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Latin music and salsa dancing with Primo...

RMFA to present By & By, a series of illustrated works by Nate Twombly

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “By & By”, an...

RMFA to present original works by Kristy Cavaretta in the Carnegie Gallery

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Milk & Cookies”, an...

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LISTEN: SHARE Fund Introduces New Executive Director

In this episode, Matt welcomes SHARE Fund chairman Jerry Rainville, who introduces LeeAnn Bruneau...

Rochester Public Library offering Drop-In Tech Help on Moday Afternoons

Need assistance with Libby, Hoopla, or other library resources? Want basic guidance on using...

Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Church of God, Welcomes New Pastor

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the Church of God...

Floral Design on a Budget: Learn to Transform Grocery Store Bouquets on 4/21

The Rochester Public Library will host a hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to...