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East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

The East Rochester Library has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places. "This is exciting news!" said John McLain, President of the East Rochester Library Association. "The process of obtaining this status has been a long and difficult one, with hours...

Rochester Commission for Arts & Culture Opens Nominations for Annual Rochester Arts Awards

The Commission for Arts & Culture for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the annual Rochester Arts Awards. These awards honor all forms of art and the individuals and organizations that support and promote artistic activity...

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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

How did the University of New Hampshire make national news in the 1970s? When...

Rochester NH History Podcast: A Nightmare on Elm Street

Did you ever notice in Old pictures of downtown Rochester that the city streets...

SpongeBob SquarePants to take over the Rochester Opera House in August

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on...

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

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

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East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

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Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

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