Grab your dirndl and lederhosen and join us for a night of german beer, food, and games!
prost!
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Danke to Our Incredible Sponsors!
The Community House (Van Dusen Terrace)
OktoberFest
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $2.00 an hour (limit 4 hours). Parking is free on Sundays in all parking structures and meters.
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Join us for the 34th Annual Student Art Town Exhibition this Spring! This meaningful event celebrates and encourages the artistic talents of elementary, middle, and high school students in Southeastern Michigan.
Barbara Heller, the Director and Conservator for the Detroit Institute of Arts will determine the awards. Artists in each age group (K-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade) will be honored with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards. The public viewing of student artwork takes place on Friday, April 12th, from 4 – 7 pm, followed by an Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 13th, for educators, distinguished artists, and their families. All featured student artists will receive a certificate of merit.
PARENTS OF STUDENT ARTISTS: The deadline to RSVP was April 8!
The Community House acknowledges The Deroy Testamentary Foundation for its extraordinary support of this event over the years. This cherished event would not be possible without your contribution!
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $2.00 an hour (limit 4 hours). Parking is free on Sundays in all parking structures and meters.
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Celebrate • Honor • Thank
Join us at a luncheon to celebrate treasured citizens who have reached 90 years & beyond. Let’s thank them for being an important part of our community.
Musical entertainment and complimentary valet parking. No charge for individuals 90 years and above. $40 per person for all others.
Reservations may be made by clicking here!
For sponsorship information, please contact Kathie Ninneman at kninneman@communityhouse.com or 248.594.6414.
Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors!
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $2.00 an hour (limit 4 hours). Parking is free on Sundays in all parking structures and meters.
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The Community House invites you to join us for the 39th annual OUR TOWN Art Show & Sale!
This all-media and juried art show provides a forum for Michigan artists to display and sell their work. The Show includes paintings, pastels, sculptures, glassworks, fiber, photography, jewelry, and mixed media. Artists receive sixty-five percent of the proceeds from the sale of art, while thirty-five percent goes to the programs and services provided by The Community House, a non-profit organization serving people in the community for 100 years!
purchase the art below from March 22 – 29!
The Community House acknowledges The Deroy Testamentary Foundation for its extraordinary support of this event over the years. This cherished event would not be possible without your contribution!
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $2.00 an hour (limit 4 hours). Parking is free on Sundays in all parking structures and meters.
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It’s a battle of the beers. A beef between burgers. A meeting of the macs.
Join us for the first ever HOPZ – Beer, Burgerz, Mac event at The Community House where craft beer aficionados, Community House supporters and members of the community can come together with a shared love of beer, burgers and mac and cheese all for the benefit of the 210,000 children and adults served by The Community House!
Your ticket to HOPZ includes:
- Bell’s Craft Beer Tasting Stations (includes 10 tokens for samples)!
- Mini Burgers and Mac & Cheese Inspired Small Bite Pairings from Area Restaurants!
- Live Entertainment with NUCLASSICA!
- 50/50 Raffle!
- ZIM’S Vodka Bar!
- Photo Booth by ShutterBooth!
Here is the BELL’S BREWERY battle of the beers lineup!
- Official
- Larry’s Latest Flamingo Fruit Fight
- Hopsoulution
- Whiskey Barrel Aged Cherry Stout
- Lager of the Lakes
- Amber Ale
- Two Hearted Ale
tickets still available at the door!
Ages 21 and up. Please drink responsibly.
Co-Host of HOPZ 2019 Beer, Burgerz and Mac:
Participating Companies:
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $2.00 an hour (limit 4 hours). Parking is free on Sundays in all parking structures and meters.
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Are you a Michigan artist interested in exhibiting in this year’s show? Please click HERE to complete your Call for Entry form online. To print out a PDF of the Call for Entry form, please click HERE.
Deadline for art entries is Monday, February 11, 2019!
Artists will be notified of the jury results by email (or direct mail, if an email is not provided) by Monday, March 18.
The 34th annual OUR TOWN Art Show & Sale is hosted by The Community House in downtown Birmingham. This juried, all media art show provides a forum for Michigan artists to show and sell their work. The OUR TOWN Art Show & Sale includes paintings, pastels, sculptures, glassworks, fiber works, photography, jewelry and mixed media. Thirty-five percent of the proceeds from the art sales will be used to fund The Community House outreach programs for adults and children.
OUR TOWN kicks off with the Opening Night Party, 6:00-9:00 pm on Thursday, May 16. The evening includes strolling hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and cocktails, and the first opportunity to preview and purchase art. Friend tickets,
with admission at 6:00 pm, are $75. Benefactor tickets, with admission at 5:30 pm start, at $250. Following the Opening Night Party, the Show will be open to the public free of charge on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 from
10:00 am–6:00 pm.
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $2.00 an hour (limit 4 hours). Parking is free on Sundays in all parking structures and meters.
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Bask in the beautiful sounds of the holiday season and enjoy this rare opportunity to see extraordinarily talented artists up close and personal in an intimate setting! Tickets include desserts and refreshments. Cash bar available. After the performance, musicians will join the audience to mix and mingle!
Wednesday, December 6 – The Brother Rice Jazz Band and The Marian Melodies
Wednesday, December 20 – The Joshua Chorale
SOLD OUT! Happy Holidays!
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $2.00 an hour (limit 4 hours). Parking is free on Sundays in all parking structures and meters.
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Back by Popular Demand!
HOLIDAY PORCH POTS
10” Porch Pot
POINSETTIAS (green foil pot cover included)
Color choices: Red, White, Pink and Burgundy
Single Stem 6.5” Pot
Double Stem 7.5” Pot
Triple Stem 8.5” Pot
PREMIUM MIXED GREENS WREATH
22” Wreath with Red Velvet Bow
22” Wreath with Red Velvet Bow and Pinecones
HOLIDAY SWAG
18” long with Red Velvet Bow
Place your order by Tuesday, November 20, 2018 by clicking HERE
Orders MUST be picked up on December 4, between 2-6 p.m. at The Community House.
All proceeds benefit The Community House’s Children’s Programs and Services.
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $2.00 an hour (limit 4 hours). Parking is free on Sundays in all parking structures and meters.
Armina Interiors has partnered with The Community House OUR TOWN
Art Show & Sale to present an intimate evening of art display education for the
modern collector. Moderated by Armina Interiors owner Armina Kasprowicz, the
renowned panelists will highlight how to care and prep your art for display;
mix art styles; leverage different materials together; and masterfully
frame your art to fit any space.
Panelists:
• Bonnie Mansour & Shelby Alex, Art Leaders Gallery
• Bradley Gordon, ART + FRAME
• Treena Flannery Ericson, The Scarab Club
• Gerard Marti, Robert Kidd Gallery
Tickets: $30
Light refreshments • One drink ticket • Cash bar
Space is limited! Buy your ticket HERE
Sponsors:
The Community House
FINE WINE & SPIRITS – CONTEMPORARY CUISINE – COMMUNITY CONSCIOUS
The third annual SIP Food & Wine Classic, a unique event celebrating the marriage of fantastic cuisine and outstanding wine, kicks off on Friday, September 21st. SIP engages the Michigan restaurant and wine community where exceptional area Chefs and Sommeliers team up to provide food and wine perfection. The event serves as a signature fundraiser for The Community House Foundation, a charitable nonprofit organization under the umbrella of The Community House. In addition to delicious food and wine small plates stations, a wine-centric silent and live auction will give SIP attendees an opportunity to bid on exciting experiences, wine lots, baskets and more.
- 6:00 PM – Patron Guest Arrival
Champagne Reception & Passed Hors d’Oeuvres - 6:30 PM – General & Young Adult Guest Arrival
Strolling Small Plates Stations & Live Jazz Music by the Dawn Giblin Quintet - 8:45 PM – Passed Dessert & Last Call for Stations
- 9:00 PM – Program, Auction & Dedicated Giving
- 10:00 PM – Evening Concludes
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Sponsors
Parking
Free parking is available for the first two hours in the Chester Street Structure and all other Birmingham parking structures. There is also metered parking across from The Community House at $2.00 an hour (limit 4 hours). Parking is free on Sundays in all parking structures and meters.
Time To Get Involved
Start your philanthropic journey with The Community House and become a part of our extraordinary legacy. Whether it's a gift of money or your gift of time, we welcome your involvement with our organization as we strive to preserve the house people have been calling home for over a century. The time is now!