Spectacular Summer Events

D wntown
SUMMER 2010
News and Information from the Rochester Downtown Development Authority
Spectacular Summer Events
Sidewalk Sales
Downtown Rochester
July 15, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
July 16, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
July 17, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Movies in the Moonlight
Downtown Rochester – Corner of E. Third &
Water (Farmers’ Market lot), 9:15 pm
July 10: Iron Man* (Rated PG-13)
July 17: Star Trek (Rated PG-13)
July 24: The Blind Side (Rated PG-13)
July 31: Alvin & the Chipmunks –
The Squeakquel (Rated PG)
Join us for…
Pre-shows begin at 8:30 pm and featured
movies at dusk, but be sure to arrive early for
the best seats! Bring your chairs, blankets
and pillows and enjoy a movie under the stars.
Admission is free. Movies rated PG-13 are
edited versions, however parental guidance is
still suggested. *Please note, Iron Man has
replaced New Moon on July 10.
the Big,
Bright
Ball
Come one – come all! to the Sidewalk Circus
in Downtown Rochester! Visit the awesome
assemblage of stupendous sellers at the
55th annual Downtown Rochester Sidewalk
Sales. Don’t miss the big-top bargains and the
Krafty Kids’ Zone! Catch a performance at the
Oakland County Parks Puppet Mobile on
W. Third Street; shows are at 11:00 am &
1:00 pm both July 15 & 16. An event for all,
small and tall - it’s a circus down here!
Downtown Dancin’ in the Street
Downtown Rochester - West Fourth Street
August 13, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
August 14, Noon – 10:00 pm
Summer’s here and the time is right for Dancin’
in the Street! Bring the whole family to enjoy
live music on Friday by Boogie Dynomite, 70s
tribute band; Saturday afternoon by Legend,
50s-60s tribute band; and Saturday evening by
X-Generation, 90s tribute band. There also will
be children’s activities, dance performances
and a Tastefest featuring Downtown Rochester
eateries. Don’t forget the “wildly” popular Pet
Pageant – dress to coordinate with your pet
and join in the fun!
Sunday, July 25 at Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Strolling dinner, dancing, silent auction and a raffle to “light the town” on Opening
Night of The Big, Bright Light Show.
Tickets: $25 Adults, $10 Kids 5- 12, Kids Under 5 Free
Available at the Rochester DDA Office, 308 ½ Main Street (above Holland Floral & Gifts).
Cash, check, VISA/MC accepted. For more information, call 248/656-0060.
Save-the-Date
The Downtown Rochester Kris Kringle Market is a community-wide event featuring one-of-a kind
shopping, specialty foods, fresh greens & wreaths and handcrafted gifts for the holiday. The event is
inspired by the 700-year old tradition of the open-air Christmas Markets throughout Europe and will
be held on Friday, December 3 from 6 to 9 pm, Saturday, December 4 from Noon to 9 pm and Sunday,
December 5 from 11 am to 5 pm. The Kris Kringle Market will offer another unique experience for the
many visitors coming to town to see The Big, Bright Light Show and the Christmas Parade.
Get Involved
with Your Local
Farmers’ Market
The Downtown Rochester
Farmers’ Market is seeking
volunteers to assist the Market
Master on Saturdays between
8am to 10am or 10am to Noon.
Duties may include passing out information and answering
questions at the Farmers’ Market Information Booth, helping
with the children’s activities, selling Bolga baskets, and assisting
with other duties as assigned by the Market Master. If you
are interested in donating your time for a couple of hours on
a Saturday, please contact Nancy at 248/656-0060 or email
[email protected].
Membership Program
Your Membership Includes:
• The Big, Bright Bonus Coupon Book
• Limited Edition Downtown Rochester Ornament
• Exclusive Invitation to The Big, Bright Light Show
Sneak Preview Event
• Recognition of membership on
www.DowntownRochesterMI.com
_____ $ 35 Individual/Family Membership
_____ $ 50 Business Membership
Name of Member(s): _______________________________
_____________________________________________
(As you would like it to appear on the web site, i.e. Dennis & Sheila Harris or XYZ Company)
Address: _______________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________
Please make checks payable to Rochester DDA.
Send payment and membership form to:
Rochester DDA, Attn: Big, Bright Membership
308 ½ Main Street, Rochester, MI 48307
Kristi’s Korner
In Rochester we are always looking for new ways to do things, but
when it comes to the alleys there is only one way, literally. Effective
June 20, the alleys downtown have been converted to one-way. The
East Alley is now northbound, while the West Alley is southbound.
This is Phase 1 of the Alley Improvement Plan. The goal of the plan
is to make the alleys more pedestrian-friendly.
In Spring 2011, Phase 2 of the Alley Improvement Plan
will bring stamped concrete walkways and plantings to the
alleys to continue to enhance the pedestrian experience. All of
these improvements are in preparation for the 2012 Main Street
Reconstruction Project.
For a preview of the Main Street Project, visit
www.DowntownRochesterMI.com.
See you downtown!
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Kristi Trevarrow, Executive Director
Rochester DDA
Merchant Spotlight
The Paul Green School of Rock Music–Interview with Carmen Paradise and Peter LeClair
415 Walnut Blvd • 248/726-9787
www.schoolofrock.com
How long have you been in business?
What unique experience do you provide for your customers?
Locally we have been in business for 3 years,
but we are part of a larger family of schools
that started in Philadelphia in 1998.
We are a performance based music school, so in short we offer our students
a chance to learn a set of music and perform it in front of a live audience.
We set up shows for our students at professional venues, hire professional
lighting and sound, to give our students the closest experience to performing
as a professional musician. Our main program is focused on kids ages 8-18,
but we also offer classes for pre-schoolers and adults!
Photo: Colleen Stormer
Why did you choose Downtown
Rochester to locate your business?
Rochester is a growing community with a
lot of young families. Having grown up in
Rochester ourselves, Peter and I knew there
were not very many places that catered
to young people. It is nice to be able to
offer young students a place to be themselves and to focus their energy on
creativity by learning to play music as a band.
What would you like your customers to remember about your business?
That through rock and roll we teach our students lessons that are applicable
in all aspects of life. In other words, we teach our students to rock on stage
and in life!
Please share one memorable experience you have had with your business.
There are so many to choose from! Sometimes the smallest personal
breakthrough, like gaining enough courage and self-confidence to finally sing
during a rehearsal, becomes a huge memorable experience for a student! We
have had students share a stage with Patti Smith, perform at The Rock n Roll
Hall of Fame, and at The 2010 Metrotimes Blowout. We create memorable
experiences daily it seems.
Why did you choose this type of business?
We are musicians ourselves and craved such a place growing up. A lot of
academic music programs seemed to be less focused on performance, which
we know is a huge part of becoming a well-rounded musician.
Potere-Modetz Funeral Home–Interview with John Modetz
339 Walnut Blvd • 248/651-8137
www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
How long have you been in business?
What would you
like your customers
to remember about
your business?
As a trade embalmer, the Potere Funeral Home was one of my accounts. Bill
Potere mentioned on one of my visits that he was interested in the possibility
of finding a new owner. Living in Farmington at the time with two small
boys, I presented this great opportunity to my wife Mary. Without hesitation,
the decision was made to pursue this endeavor.
Being a part of a
community means
more than just
being a business in
it. If a community is to grow and prosper, we must continually be looking for
ways to make a difference in the lives of all those around us. One project we
are very proud of being involved with is the Adopt A Platoon. Because of the
generous donations from our community in the way of food, personal items,
books, notes, etc., we have been able to send over 2,000 boxes to the troops
serving our country.
Why did you choose Downtown Rochester to locate your business?
After conversations with Bill and Leah Potere, we knew in our hearts
Rochester would be a great community to raise our children in and that if we
worked really hard we could continue to serve the community in a way that
would tell them we were here to stay. In December of 1986, we became the
Potere-Modetz Funeral Home and 24 years later we are proud to be the only
family-owned funeral home in this community.
Why did you choose this type of business?
Please share one memorable experience you have had with your
business.
Many years ago while I attended my grandfather’s funeral in Illinois, I was
impressed with the way the local funeral director took care of our family.
What unique experience do you provide for your customers?
Over the past 24 years, we have been blessed with many memorable
experiences. However, the one that always brings a smile to our face is
when a young couple who has experienced the loss of a baby stops into
the funeral home to introduce us to their new healthy baby. These are the
moments that make us proud to be a part of this wonderful community.
When families choose the Potere-Modetz Funeral, we want them to know
we truly care about them and are appreciative that they are entrusting their
loved one to us. It is our sincere hope that anyone we serve will find we are
here to help them through a very difficult time in their lives.
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Rochester DDA Team
Kristi Trevarrow, Executive Director
[email protected]
Nancy Voges, Marketing Coordinator
[email protected]
Stacey Keast, Events Coordinator
[email protected]
Sheila Harris, Business Development Assistant
[email protected]
DDA Board of Directors
Michael Clayman, Chairman
Cathy Daldin, Vice Chairman
Mary Wilson, Secretary
Dr. Atallah
Jeffrey T. Cuthbertson, Mayor
Donn Dumouchelle
John Gabor, Chamber of Commerce Liaison
Ben Giovanelli, City Council Liaison
Patricia Kane
John Modetz
Julie Nowak, School Board Liaison
Vito Pampalona
John Pino
Marilyn Trent
Kristi Trevarrow, DDA Executive Director
Rochester DDA
308 ½ Main Street, Rochester, MI 48307
248/656-0060 • 248/656-1954 FAX
www.DowntownRochesterMI.com
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The mission of the Rochester DDA is to maximize the
economic development potential of Downtown Rochester
for the benefit of the community by maintaining an on going,
comprehensive downtown management program with
broad-based community involvement, seeking reuse of historic
and architecturally significant buildings whenever possible,
respecting the natural environment, and by preserving
downtown’s overall unique historical character.
Dining Al Fresco in Downtown Rochester!
Discover the joys of an outdoor dining experience in
Downtown Rochester. Patrons can enjoy the fresh air
and fabulous food in Downtown Rochester with over
a dozen restaurants offering outdoor dining options,
including many on Main Street.
Brookshire at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University
Downtown Café, 121 E. University
Gus O’Connor’s Public House, 324 Main
Kruse & Muer on Main, 327 Main
LimeLight Sports Pub & Grill, 543 N. Main
Lipuma’s Coney Island, 621 N. Main
Main Street Billiards, 215 Main
Mind, Body & Spirits, 301 Main
Mr. B’s Food & Spirits, 423 Main
Paint Creek Tavern, 613 N. Main
Rochester Mills Beer Co., 400 Water
Sanders, 436 Main
Outdoor dining coming soon!
Dessert Oasis
Fortessa