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TRA Art Group Expanding into Suite 15 at MDC
Michigan Design Center is pleased to announce that TRA Art Group will soon be relocating into Suite 15 at MDC. With an expected Grand Opening of April 2008, this new showroom will over double the square footage of their current location and allow them to both increase the quantity and types of art currently on display.
Gallery owner Tim Pike intends to set up the showroom with a variety of galleried selections, each devoted to a different type of art (representational, modern, metal works, etc.). With the increased square footage, he is excited to be able to devote more space to showcase the works of each of their featured artists. In addition, he will be able to increase their current mix of offerings and plans to display new media such as glass works and photography. TRA plans to host a Grand Opening Party in May and invites you to visit their blog at traartnews.blogspot.com for additional details.
Seminar Series
Thursday, April 17

10 AM to 11 AM
Taking it Outdoors...Beautifully –
the art of giving an outdoor space its identity

Sponsored by Henredon Interior Design Showroom in the
Mid-America Room, Suite 86

Join Deborah Silver, owner of Detroit Garden Works, as she shares some trade secrets for helping your clients to create fabulous outdoor living spaces. Deborah’s presentation takes you through designing and furnishing outdoor spaces from the ground up – getting the architecture, landscape and client to interact successfully. Whether your outdoor project is for a client or your own personal residence, this is one lecture you won’t want to miss.

Icy Margaritas and hors d’oeuvres in Suite 18 immediately following the presentation. Please RSVP by Monday, April 14 by calling the showroom directly at 248.643.6264 or click here.

12 NOON to 1 PM
The Power of Passion with Eric Cohler
Sponsored by Kravet in the Mid-America Room, Suite 86

Proclaimed the Mixmaster by the national press, Eric Cohler has become one of America’s most influential interior designers. His interiors combine classical references with a modern sensibility creating unique and sophisticated rooms for his clients. His presentation explores the historical influences that form the foundation for his work as well as the passion that he holds for modern architecture and art. His informative and inspiring lecture will illustrate how “the past is prologue to the future.”

Light appetizers will follow the presentation in the Kravet showroom, Suite 105. Please RSVP by Thursday, April 10 by calling the showroom directly at 248.649.3020 or click here.

Thursday, June 19

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wallcoverings You’ll Want – the Newest Looks from Source One
Sponsored by DL Couch Wallcovering Source in Suite 18 at Michigan Design Center

Tom McCarthy, Sales Manager of Architectural Products for DL Couch Wallcovering Source, presents the newest lines from Source One. Tom will show off the newest textiles, reeds and grasses, paper, mineral, wood and synthetic looks, many of which are manufactured from natural fibers, sustainable materials, recycled products and are biodegradable.

Please RSVP by Monday, June 16 by clicking here.

12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM
Endless Possibilities in Glass
Sponsored by Beaver Tile and Stone in the Mid-America Room, Suite 86

Allison Goldenstein and Lesley Provenzano, co-founders of Mixed-Up Mosaics, a design company specializing in custom-designed stained glass mosaics, will show you how to design your own mosaics for your commercial and residential clients. With their finger on the pulse of this rapidly evolving market, Mixed-Up Mosaics provides their clients with cutting-edge glass material designs. Let Allison and Lesley show you how endless the possibilities really are!

Lunch will follow the presentation in the Beaver Tile and Stone showroom, Suite 101. Please RSVP by Monday, June 16 by calling the showroom directly at 248.649.5552 or click here.


2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Color Theory and Its Application with Feras Irikat
Sponsored by Virginia Tile in the Mid-America Room, Suite 86

Color is like a language, for it’s one of our most basic means of communication. To achieve the best results in use of color, it must be understood as well as experienced. Feras Irikat, product designer for Oceanside Glasstile and color theory college instructor, will introduce you to the basic dynamics of color, it’s principles, fundamentals and applications. You will learn how to use color combinations effectively, what color combinations to consider when designing an outdoor space, current color trends in home design and color psychology.

Fabulous desserts and coffee will be available during the presentation in the Mid-America Room. Please RSVP by Friday, June 13 by calling the showroom directly at 248.649.4422 or click here.



Partnering with Professionasl in Kitchen and Bath Design: A Panel Discussion on Team Building for Maximum Results
Tuesday, May 6 at 2:00 PM

Sponsored by Michigan Design Center in the Mid-America Room, Suite 86

Join us for an informative panel discussion entitled Partnering with Professionals in Kitchen and Bath Design, moderated by design pro Peggy McGowen, ASID, CMKBD on Tuesday, May 6 at 2:00 PM in the Mid-America Room, Suite 86 at Michigan Design Center. During this enlightening panel discussion, you’ll hear from an impressive panel of Kitchen and Bath Design experts as they share stories of successful teamwork installations and provide valuable input on issues such as how to structure the relationship between all involved parties and what courtesies are necessary for the relationships to exist successfully.

Please RSVP by Thursday, May 1 by phone at 248.649.4772 or click here.

Peggy McGowen, ASID, CMKBD, is founder of Kitchen & Bath Concepts in Houston. A licensed Interior Designer and Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer, Peggy McGowen’s award-winning designs have been featured in a variety of national publications and television shows, including Interior Design, House Beautiful, Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV and more. In addition to serving as a past national President of NKBA, Mrs. McGowen has also served on advisory councils for manufacturers such as SubZero, Dacor, KitchenAid and WoodMode.



MDC Member Rewards
Continue to swipe your membership card each time you visit MDC and our participating showrooms to keep on earning MDC Member Rewards. Visit us often enough and you can take advantage of a variety of quarterly and annual incentive offers reserved exclusively for valued members. E-mails will be sent out in early April to those that qualified for our first quarter offers. If you missed out, it’s not too late to start earning rewards towards our 2nd Quarter offer:

Record 12 visits to MDC between April 1 and
June 30, 2008 and receive:
A Complimentary Ticket to the Birmingham Showhouse being held September 18 - 28, 2008

For a complete listing of 2nd Quarter offers, click here.

Thank you for your patience!
We are putting the finishing touches on our web enhancements, reserved exclusively for our registered trade members. In addition to one-click online event registrations, these new enhancements will allow you to track your visits to MDC as well as update your profile online, including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address changes. It should be completed soon and we’ll let you know when it’s ready!


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