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Scripps Days - Art, Autos & Architecture at the William E. Scripps Estate 1840 Scripps Road, Lake Orion, Michigan September 21, 22 & 23, 2007 Sponsored by the Friends of the William E. Scripps Estate and the Orion Historical Society in cooperation with Guest House, Inc. The Scripps Mansion will be showcased at the Scripps Days - Art, Autos & Architecture 3 day festival. Highlights will include tours of the 1927 Norman Revival mansion. The craftsmanship in the house's metalwork, wood carving, stone sculpture, painted finishes, and stained glass is among the finest workmanship in America. Stroll the grounds and enjoy a classic car show, live art demonstrations, entertainment, food and more. Proceeds from this weekend event will go exclusively toward the preservation and restoration of the William E. Scripps estate. Sunset at the Estate Friday, September 21 A pre-festival party celebrating a national jewel $100 per person • Taste of Michigan Strolling Dinner • Tom Allport Jazz Band • Mansion open for browsing • Art exhibits • Classic autos including James Scripps Booth’s 1930 DaVinci Pup Saturday, September 22 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, September 23 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A fun-filled day of entertainment, art exhibits and demonstrations, children’s’ activities, classic cars and food. Separate admission for tours. Shuttle to the estate from Canterbury Village south parking lot and admission to the grounds $5 per person. Children under 12 admitted free. • Mansion tours $15 • Art exhibits & demonstrations • Classic autos including the DaVinci Pup • Food & live jazz music • Gift shop • Children’s’ activities • Personal photos Be a Part of History! Attend the National Register of Historic Places Dedication Ceremony Saturday at 2 p.m. All Weekend: Stunning paintings by Kiichi Usui, “Seven Sisters” sculpture by Maria Testaguzza, classic autos, self-guided garden tours, portrait photography at the mansion. Saturday & Sunday: Painting While You Watch by Janet Almstadt-Davison & the Plein Air Painters, glass shaping by Albert Young and Michigan Hot Glass Workshop, photography by Paula Kurzawa, demonstration by Detroit Stained Glassworks, organ concerts on the Aeolian organ during the last hour of each day, commemorative tile by Sarah Frank. Call 248-391-4445 for more information/tickets or www.friendsofscrippsestate.org History of the Scripps Estate http://orionhistoricalsociety. org/Scripps%20Brief%20History. htm |
