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Holiday Tables Grand Finale at Cranbrook House in Bloomfield Hills

Welcome the holiday season with Holiday Tables at Cranbrook House, featuring a festive cocktail party and formal buffet tea!

For 39 years, Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary has hosted Holiday Tables, a seasonal tradition welcomed by many. From the imaginative table displays, to the friendly conversations they inspire, this festive event has created decades of fond memories.

From November 20-23, 2014, Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary and attendees will write the final chapter of this amazing story which has contributed substantially to the restoration and preservation of Cranbrook House and Gardens.

This year will celebrate the legacy of Holiday Tables with the theme Illuminate the Season. Time honored traditions guests have come to expect at Holiday Tables will be brought back, including decorated tables in the Oak Room. Thistle Gift Shop volunteers will present an incredible collection of merchandise created by Michigan artists; perfect for personal use and gifts of any occasion. And all of the tables will be sure to amaze.

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Holiday Tables offers three different experiences:

Festive Cocktail Party
Friday, November 21, 2014
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Join Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary for wine and spirits, and a strolling dinner surrounded by musical entertainment and the dazzling array of Holiday Tables. Reservations are required in advance by November 13, 2014. Tickets are $125 each. Festive attire is encouraged.

Formal Buffet Tea
Thursday, November 20, 2014
11:00 a.m. to 3:00

Experience a formal buffet tea in the ambiance of Cranbrook House dining room while previewing the magical Holiday Tables. Reservations are required in advance by November 13, 2014. Tickets are $60 each.

General Admission Weekend
Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22, 2014
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 23, 2014
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy the elegance of Cranbrook House decorated with Holiday Tables sure to inspire your own holiday settings. Tickets in advance before November 1, 2014 are $15 each. Tickets are $20 each at the door.

For more information on Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary’s Holiday Tables event and to make ticket reservations, please visit http://housegardens.cranbrook.edu or call 248.645.3149.

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available for this fundraising event. Please contact Eric Franchy at 248.645.3162 or efranchy@cranbrook.edu for details.

After the happy ending to a wonderful story that started back in 1975, Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary looks forward to the next great tradition that will replace Holiday Tables. Details of their new fundraising event will be announced in the near future.

Cranbrook House and Gardens is maintained primarily through the commitment and dedication of Auxiliary volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a member or volunteering, please visit http://housegardens.cranbrook.edu or contact Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary by phone at 248 645.3149 or email at houseandgardens@cranbrook.edu.

To stay up to day on news and events at Cranbrook House and Gardens, follow their Facebook and Twitter pages: http://facebook.com/cranbrookhouseandgardens | @cranbrookaux

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