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Welcome to the September edition of our

Downtown Rochester E-Newsletter!  

Fall Events Schedule 

 Big, Bright Night

Big, Bright Night

Downtown Rochester

    

Tuesday, October 4, 5 pm - close

   

The newest signature fundraising event for The Big, Bright Light Show!  Numerous downtown Rochester businesses have committed to stay open late and donate 15% of their sales from the night to the light show!  So come on downtown to support your favorite businesses AND The Big, Bright Light Show! (more)


Girls' Night Out
Downtown Rochester

Thursday, October 6, 5 - 9 pm

The air is turning crisp, so why not don those summer dresses and heels for a final night of glamour and fun on the town - before it's parka weather!  Participating businesses will provide upscale experiences for their guests; ladies can expect everything from free gifts to live entertainment... Also, there will be free limo service and the Tuxedo Brigade will be back.  So grab your best girlfriends, dress to impress and shop 'til you drop in downtown Rochester! (more) 

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Rochester 

Downtown Rochester
  


Saturday, October 22, 4 - 5 pm

 

Kids can trick-or-treat at their favorite downtown Rochester businesses.  Immediately following trick-or-treat (5:15 pm), join in the fun of a costume parade at the corner of E. University & East Street and parade down to the Fire Department to enjoy a spaghetti dinner benefiting Rochester Area Youth Assistance (4-8 pm).  Call 248/656-3558 for information on the spaghetti dinner. (more) 

 

Trick-or-Treat at the Farmers' Market 
Corner of E. Third & Water Street 

 

Saturday, October 29, 10 am - Noon

 

For a ghoulishly good time, join us for trick-or-treating on the last day of the farmers' market.  Kids will receive a free goodie bag at the red barn as well as special treats from each vendor.  Pick up your fresh fall produce including apples, squash, sweet corn, pumpkins and so much more. (more)      

 

 

Main Street Makeover 2012    


The Ewe Revue 2
Ewe Revue 2

   

They're baaack!  The Ewe Revue 2 is a community-wide public art event featuring Hollywood-themed sheep!  Sheep will be on display beginning May 4, 2012 and will remain on display through September 2012.  We're currently looking for artists to design sheep for the event.  If ewe or someone ewe know would like to submit a design, please visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com/EweRevue for more information!

 

Watch for a full reconstruction schedule in the November ENews! 

September 2011  

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New Neighbors

 

Please stop in and welcome the latest additions to downtown:

     

University Lending

 339 East

 

Final Touch Designs

308 East

 

EB Cosmetics

336 Main, Suite 102

 

Capies Candies

304 East

(Opens mid-October)

 

Paint Creek Chiropractic and

The Framer's Workshop

have relocated to 528 Main


Save the Dates:  

Holiday Events

 

Holiday Windows

 November 21 -
December 31

   

Lagniappe

 Monday, November 28,
6 - 9 pm

 

The Big,
Bright Light Show

November 28 -
January 1, 2012

Nightly - 6 pm to Midnight

 

Kris Kringle Market

Friday, December 2,
4 - 9 pm &
Saturday, December 3,
Noon - 9 pm

 

Membership Program


Support The Big, Bright Light Show today!


Your membership includes:

 

The Big, Bright Bonus Coupon Book, a limited edition downtown Rochester ornament, an exclusive invitation to The Big, Bright Light Show Sneak Preview Event and recognition of membership on
www.DowntownRochesterMI.com
    

 Click here to purchase your membership online or download a form to mail!

 

Rochester Downtown Development Authority