Chef’s Selection of Tacos Accompanied by Tequila Ocho!
Live Entertainment!
No Cover Charge, No Reservation Needed. Rain or Shine!
For additional information, please call us at 248.644.5832!
The Community House (Van Dusen Terrace)
Taco and Tequila Thursdays!
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.
The Community House
Announcing the 25th Annual Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Award Honorees
Sponsored by the Cultural Council of Birmingham Bloomfield, in conjunction with The Community House, The Observer and Eccentric Newspapers, the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and Bloomfield Cablevision.
Honorees
Kerry Mills, 2020 Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Award
The Heart of Birmingham Concert Band
Sue Marx, Special Lifetime Achievement Award
Her Lens Films Life
Jason Polan, Special Posthumous Award
He Drew to Help the World See
Bloomfield Township Public Library, Partners with the Arts Award
Giving All Arts a Voice
Kerry Mills, 2020 Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Award
The cultural arts award is given to a person who has made an impact in the arts in the Birmingham Bloomfield Community. A jury of community arts enthusiasts selected Kerry Mills of Birmingham, citing her as ‘the heart of the Birmingham Concert Band’ for her indefatigable efforts as booking agent, recruiter, advertising manager, general manager, president, historian, and fundraiser for young musicians, while also playing clarinet in the band for over 40 years.
Sue Marx, 2020 Special Lifetime Achievement Award
Aside from her Academy Award and several Emmys, and over 80 documentaries, the jury was impressed by Sue Marx, of Birmingham. Many of her documentaries, some of them pro bono, tell the story of our region, including the Detroit Zoo, Children’s Hospital, the DIA, a Cranbrook series, The Purple Rose Theater, the People Mover, the Detroit Boxing Gym, and most impressively the Math Corps, a collaboration with Wayne State University to assist underserved youth to learn math that has been shown all over the country.
Jason Polan, 2020 Special Posthumous Award
The jury felt very strongly that Jason Polan, who grew up in Franklin and who passed away this year at the age of 37, deserved to be recognized for the incredible mark he had in Michigan where he left murals in Ann Arbor and mentored local artists from Birmingham and those in the Detroit art scene, but also for his national and international impact on the arts, with collaborations with Uniqlo. Warby Parker, Marvel Comics and Nike, his illustrations in children’s and adult books, his efforts and ultimately a book to draw Every Person in New York, and his daily cartoons in the New York Times, as he ‘drew to help the world see”.
Bloomfield Township Public Library, 2020 Partners with the Arts Award
The Cultural Council’s ‘Partners with the Arts Award’ honors a non-profit, business or organization that gives extraordinary support to the arts in the Birmingham Bloomfield community. Unlike the other Cultural Arts Awards which are selected by jury, it is the board of the Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Council that bestows this annual award. Bloomfield Township Public Library was selected for ‘giving all arts a voice’, noting its art collaborations with area schools and agencies, its selections of art that can be found throughout the building which have led some to call the library an art museum, and to its offerings and collaborations with musicians of all genres, from jazz groups to chamber musicians from the University of Michigan, making the BTPL function as a community center for the arts. (Please credit Balthazar Korab for library photo.)
Due to the pandemic, the awards reception will be taped by Bloomfield Cablevision and be available on our website, on Facebook, and our partners’ websites after the honors ceremony, slated to be taped October 2, 2020 at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.
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.
The Community House
Join us for a prestigious night at the Bates Street Society Dinner on Saturday, November 2, 2024! The event will feature a delicious three-course seated dinner, wine and cocktails, a contemporary-style string quartet, and inspirational recognition of pillars.
The Bates Street Society was created in 2015 to recognize donors who make significant charitable contributions to support the work and mission of The Community House in Birmingham. Members are acknowledged annually at The Bates Street Society Dinner, a black-tie event hosted by The Community House Association and Foundation Boards of Directors. The Bates Street Society Dinner also recognizes The Community House’s annual Pillars of Vibrancy: Business, Education, Culture, Health & Wellness and Philanthropy.
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For information on sponsorship opportunities for the Bates Street Society Dinner, please call Chris Smude at 248.554.6597 or email: csmude@communityhousefoundation.org
Introducing our November 2024 Pillars of Vibrancy:
- Terry Barclay: Business, Education, and Philanthropy
- Laurie Cunnington: Business, Education, and Philanthropy
- Lisa Daniels-Goldman: Business, Education, and Philanthropy
- Debra Ernst: Business, Health & Wellness, and Philanthropy
- Max Ernst: Business, Health & Wellness, and Philanthropy
- Shari Finsilver: Business, Health & Wellness, and Philanthropy
- Stanley Finsilver: Business, Health & Wellness, and Philanthropy
- Denise Ilitch: Business and Philanthropy
- Anne Mervenne: Business and Health & Wellness
- Amy Nederlander: Business, Philanthropy and Arts & Culture
- Ben Wallace: Business and Philanthropy
We extend a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors:
Founding Presenting Sponsor
Founding Title Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Mervenne & Company
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Deric Righter
Program Book Sponsor
Valet Sponsor
Media Sponsor
2024 Bates Street Society Dinner Benefactors:
- Terry Barclay
- Craig Harju
- Nancy Hodari
- Mallory Kallabat, Clark Hill PLC
- Jamie Richard & Nicole Braddock
- Wendy Thomson
- Gary and Janet Van Elslander
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.
APRIL 22 –
MAY 6, 2021
The Community House
Supporting our local artists is a long-standing mission of The Community House and the core mission of OUR TOWN, and it has never been more important than now.
Out of an abundance of safety and caution, The Community House has decided to hold this year’s show and sale virtually online from April 22 – May 6, allowing art enthusiasts the opportunity to appreciate the skills and the talents of our region’s many brilliant artists and to purchase a work of art themselves.
The 36th annual juried art show includes over 200 works of art ranging from paintings, pastels, sculptures, photography, fiber works, jewelry, and mixed media, all created by our talented Michigan artists. Sixty-five percent of the proceeds from the art sales will go directly to our region’s artists!
Click here to view and purchase art!
Click here to watch the OUR TOWN Virtual 2021 video!
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.
The Community House
Stop by The Community Haus tent on December 6, 7, and 8th!
Shain Park in Downtown Birmingham will come alive with activity during the City of Birmingham’s annual Winter Markt event!
Bring your friends and family to The Community Haus tent – located right across from the Holiday Tree – where we will be offering German glühwein, beer, donuts, brats, and authentic German pretzels for sale. Come see why The Community Haus tent is the place to hang out for Winter Markt!
Calling all volunteers! We need YOUR help to make this fundraising event a success.
We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working volunteers who are comfortable working on their feet in our outdoor tent. Volunteer positions and tasks include:
- Greeter
- Cashier
- Food Prep
- Beverage Prep
- Cleaning/Restocking Supplies
Sign up today and help us bring the magic of the holiday season to our community!
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.
The Community House
Delight in the magic of the season at Storytime with Santa on December 14, 2024! Event highlights include:
- Two sessions available: 9:30 am – 10:30 am or 11 am – 12 noon
- A story read by Santa Claus with plenty of photo opportunities
- Hot chocolate station
- Homemade holiday cookies
- A craft station to create ornaments, magnets, picture frames, and more!
Want to sit closer to Santa? You and your family (up to eight) can purchase a reserved table. Adult and children pricing: $30. Children under 1 are free.
SOLD OUT – See You in 2025!
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.
The Community House (Van Dusen Terrace)
Grab your dirndl and lederhosen and join us for a night of german beer, food, and games!
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Danke 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.
The Community House
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.
The Community House (South Main Ballroom)
Celebrate • Honor • Thank
A high energy and very fun luncheon celebrating and honoring seniors who are 90 years of age or more. We honor each honoree individually with photo slides on the big screen of them “then and now.” An amazing speaker talks on historical things in the Metro Detroit area over the past 90 years.
Individual Tickets: $35
Reservations may be made by clicking here!
For sponsorship information, please contact Kathie at kninneman@communityhousehelps.org or 248.594.6414.
Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors!
This event benefits our partners at
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.
The Community House
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.