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Public Library presents works by accomplished local artist Karen Busch Holman

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present the work of artist and children's book illustrator Karen Busch Holman during the month of June on the First Floor of the Library. Karen Busch Holman is an accomplished illustrator and designer whose work spans children's literature,...

Mark Your Calendars: Lilac Family Fun Festival Returns 7/12

The City of Rochester invites the community to the Lilac Family Fun Festival, a celebration taking place at Spaulding High School and the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. This exciting event features FREE kiddie...

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Arts organizers seek community volunteers to assist with downtown mural

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration with Rochester Main Street, has partnered...

Explore the Wilderness through Words and Images: John Doelman presents “Quetico Connection” at the Public Library

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming event featuring John Doelman,...

Rochester Public Library to feature art by Suzanne Jolin

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an exhibition featuring a series of...

Franklin Gallery to showcase Seacoast LGBT History Exhibition

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Rochester NH History Podcast: A Nightmare on Elm Street

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SpongeBob SquarePants to take over the Rochester Opera House in August

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Rochester History Podcast examines every day objects from our past

What do Fernald Hacketts Restaurant, the Milkman, the American Civil War, an old tavern...

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

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