ROCHESTER, MI, February 25, 2011 – The Village of Rochester Hills and Meadow Brook Hall are hosting a Spring Fever, Fashion & Fun: Social Stroll & Runway Show on Friday, March 25 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Attendees will get the “first view” of spring collections displayed by the Village’s fine merchants in the ambiance of Meadow Brook Hall in a beautifully orchestrated two-part program.
The opening hour-long Social Stroll allows guests to preview the latest spring-summer fashions while enjoying complimentary mini-makeovers, hors d’oeuvres and wine. Immediately following, attendees will join special guest Rebecca Voigt, 944 Detroit Managing Editor, in the ballroom for a “reveal” of the latest trends and fully commentated Runway Show.
A spring fashion kick-off event not to be missed; admission is only $40 per person with all the inclusions listed and a goody bag of special offers from Village merchants. Also, the first fifty guests to register will also receive a $10 Village gift card!
Throughout the year Meadow Brook Hall hosts a variety of educational programs and special events. All proceeds from the programs support the preservation and interpretation of The Hall. For more information and to make reservations for Spring Fever, Fashion & Fun: Social Stroll & Runway Show, call (248) 364-6263 or visit www.meadowbrookhall.org
The Village of Rochester Hills brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills’ very own downtown. From Parisian to Whole Foods Market and fifty more shops and eateries, there is something for everyone. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Visit www.thevorh.com for more information.
Presented by Meadow Brook Hall and the Village of Rochester Hills
Meadow Brook Hall is the historic home built by one of the automotive aristocracy’s most remarkable women, Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred Wilson. Constructed between 1926 and 1929, Meadow Brook Hall represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival style architecture in America, and is especially renowned for its superb craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale of 88,000 square-feet. It was the center of a country estate that included 1,500 acres, numerous farm buildings, recreational facilities, several residences and formal gardens.
Listed in both the national and state registers of historic places, Meadow Brook Hall strives to preserve and interpret its architecture, landscape, and fine and decorative art so that visitors may be entertained, educated and inspired by history.