Tag: Meadow Brook Hall

• Destination: Oakland County

  Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Press/Advisor Source Animal exhibits, historic landmarks, nature areas and farms-when venturing through Oakland County, a variety of recreation and entertainment is available. Here’s a quick guide to tourist attractions in the area: Detroit Zoo Located in Royal Oak, the Detroit Zoo is home to more than 3,300 animals, according to…

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  08/05/2013

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  Cook’s Farm Dairy, Detroit Zoo, Holly Hotel, Meadow Brook Hall, Oakland County, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

• Happily ever after: students experience Meadow Brook Ball

  Stephanie Sokol and Kailee Mathias for The Oakland Post Meadow Brook Hall was turned into a real-life fairy tale for the 41st ball, hosted as two events the evenings of Feb. 1 and 2. After decorating Friday morning, the house took on the “Happily Ever After” theme, giving guests the opportunity to dress up and…

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  02/06/2013

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  2013, dance, dress up, gowns, Happily Ever After, Jared Kovverman, Jean Ann Miller, Love, Meadow Brook Ball, Meadow Brook Hall, photo booth, Rebecca Kaufeld, Royal Engagement, The Oakland Post, WXOU

• Meadow Brook Hall awarded $18,000 operational grant

  Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Post For the second year, Meadow Brook Hall has received a Program for Operational and Project Support grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The Hall, which was named a National Historic Landmark last summer, received $18,000 to be used toward operating support and curatorial needs, according…

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  01/30/2013

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  economy, exhibits, funds, Holiday Walk, Kim Zelinski, Meadow Brook Hall, Meadow Brook Hall Grant, Michgan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Michigan, National Historic Landmark, Oakland County, Oakland University, Reinvent the state

• Meadow Brook Hall Hosts 10th Annual Holiday Tea

  Savory and sweet dishes, festive flute music and Christmas décor filled the Meadow Brook Hall Christopher Wren Dining Room as people gathered for the 10th annual Holiday Tea Dec. 11. The tea was held as two sold-out events, with the second event being held Dec. 18. “We’ve been hosting the Holiday Tea for years, now it…

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  12/17/2012

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  Meadow Brook Hall, Meadow Brook Holiday Tea

• Next Meadow Brook Ball to be two-day event

  Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Post The 41st Meadow Brook Ball will be hosted back-to-back as two events, Feb. 1 and 2. Both are open to all students. “It’s a really unique experience,” Maria Willett, Meadow Brook Ball Committee president, said. “There is no other formal dance event here and a lot of people have…

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  11/29/2012

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  Formal Event, Jean Ann Miller, Maria Willett, Meadow Brook Ball, Meadow Brook Hall, Oakland University, OUSC

• Meadow Brook Hall Sets up for 2012 Holiday Walk

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  11/18/2012

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  Christmas 2012, Decorations, Floral design, Holidays, Meadow Brook Hall, Meadow Brook Holiday Walk, Puttin’ on the Glitz

• ‘Call to lead,’ Anne Doyle speaks at women’s luncheon

  On Sept. 12, Auburn Hills councilwoman Anne Doyle visited Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens as guest speaker for the Auburn Hills Chamber-sponsored Women’s Leadership Luncheon. The afternoon included networking and a light lunch provided by Meadow Brook. Doyle spoke and answered questions about the future of women’s leadership, citing her book, “Powering Up!” The event…

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  09/19/2012

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  Anne Doyle, Auburn Hills Chamber, business, Call to lead, Change, Denise Asker, Hay There, Matilda Dodge, Meadow Brook Hall, Powering Up! Women, Women’s Leadership Luncheon

• Meadow Brook Hall sings along

  The Pure Michigan Statewide Singalong, filmed by Status Creative Co-Founders Jeff Barrett and Rob Bliss, premiered during Sunday’s Detroit Lions football game at halftime. The video featured stops in 50 Michigan cities, with groups of local residents singing “Good Time,” a song by Owl City. “Michigan really is a good time,” Barrett said. “[Good Time] is a fun, vibrant…

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  09/12/2012

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  Flash Mob, Grand Rapids Lip Dub, Jeff Barrett, Meadow Brook Hall, Pure Michigan, Pure Michigan Singalong, Rob Bliss, Sing a long, Status Creative

• Meadow Brook Falls into style with La Femme Fashion Show

  A night of fashion, makeovers and hors d’oeuvres provided a preview of fall fashion in the Meadow Brook Hall garden Thursday Sept. 23. The show featured clothing from 10 retailers of the Village of Rochester Hills, said Shelleen McHale, director of marketing, La Femme Fashion show, named after the pink Dodge car designed for women…

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  08/25/2012

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  Blazers, Cardigans, Colored denim, Dodge La Femme, Dresses, Fall Fashion, La Femme Fashion Show, Meadow Brook Hall, Village of Rochester Hills

• Women’s Leadership Luncheon to be Held at Meadow Brook Hall

  A Women’s Leadership Luncheon featuring Auburn Hills Councilwoman Anne Doyle will take place Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. at Meadow Brook Hall. The Auburn Hills City Chamber hosts many events in collaboration with the lead sponsor of the event, Oakland University. Events in the area often involve the school because it is a vital part of the city, according to…

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  08/21/2012

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  Anne Doyle, Auburn Hills Chamber, Denise Asker, Matilda Dodge, Meadow Brook Hall, Peter Auger, Women’s Leadership Luncheon