Special Events

Friday, December 3, 2004, 7:30 PM

Private Performance and Dessert Reception with the Claremont Trio, first winner of the Kalichstein-Laredo- Robinson International Trio Award, in an Historic Balmoral Drive Home, Palmer Woods

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Following their performance, the members of the Claremont Trio will join guests for a sumptuous dessert buffet and tour of the home and collections of Christine and George Michaels. See intricate wood carvings, sparkling crystal, authentic cabinetry, handcrafted hardware, hand-painted wall murals, antique sconces and glowing stained glass, all thoughtfully and exquisitely restored.

Original Owner: A.J. Fisher, then Vice-President, General Motors Fisher Body
Architect: Richard Marr, 1925
Interior Design: Wallace Newton
35,000 square feet

The entire Palmer Woods neighborhood is listed on the National and State Registers for historic homes.

This event has been generously contributed by Christine and George Michaels, and the performance by the Claremont Trio, to benefit the Chamber Music Society of Detroit and the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award. Also honored will be the local supporters of the Award: Lee and Paul Blizman, Barbara and Edward Klarman, Miriam Sandweiss, Sam and Jean Frankel, Whitney Fund and the Matilda Wilson Fund.

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