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Kramer’s Bed, Bath & Window Fashions

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                     Melissa Bunker (313) 886-9074

KRAMER’S BED BATH & WINDOW FASHIONS ANNOUNCE
RETIREMENT AND CLOSING SALE

GROSSE POINTE, Mich., Nov. 20, 2018 –  After 36 years, Mike and Joann Kramer have announced the closing of Kramer’s Bed, Bath & Window Fashions in The Village. The store will be open through end of December and all in-store items are discounted to sell.

In close to four decades, the Kramers have carved a niche for themselves in the home furnishings sector through offering the highest quality and personalized service and have succeeded in building a loyal customer base despite changes in retail and the growth of online shopping.

Kramer’s has been a destination for their list of exclusive lines that reads like a veritable who’s who in the home fashion industry including Yves Delorme, Sferra, Matouk, Peacock Alley for bed, as well as Casafina, Pine Cone Hill and Creative Bath. For bath and home fragrances and personal care items, Kramer’s carries items from Thymes, Crabtree & Evelyn and Hillhouse Naturals and others.

Among their fashions for the bed are down comforters, duvet covers, blanket covers, sheets, pillows, mattress pads, mattress covers and blankets.  Bath fashions include towels, bath rugs, bath accessories, shower curtains, wall hardware, pictures, mirrors and luxurious bathrobes. They also carry kitchen linens and napkins that make ideal for holidays gifts from stocking stuffers to hostess gifts.

Mike and Joann Kramer are proud to have been an integral part of The Village and the Grosse Pointe community, actively participating and taking leadership roles in local events and the designers’ show houses. They strongly advocate for independent retailing and the flexibility, responsiveness and expertise that it provides the consumer.

They have received numerous awards including Certified Windows Fashions Professional, Master Level, City of Grosse Pointe Beautification Awards, the Michigan Retailers Association and the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce. They have also

served in pivotal roles in the community, including the Grosse Pointe Village Association and the Grosse Pointe Village Downtown Development Authority.

The store is located at 16906 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 – 6 p.m. and Thursdays until 8 p.m. Weekend hours are Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. More information is available at www.kramersbbwf.com and by phoning (313) 881-9890.

Music on the Plaza Celebrates 30 Years in The Village

 

Presented by St. John Hospital & Medical Center

GROSSE POINTE, Mich., May 11, 2017 – Recognized as “Grosse Pointe’s original summer music series,” Music on the Plaza opens its 30th concert season on Thursday, June 8 with a spectacular double header program that features concert performances by the Grosse Pointe North High School jazz band and the Grosse Pointe South High School jazz band.

The Music on the Plaza concert series is produced by the Grosse Pointe Village Downtown Development Authority and sponsored by St. John Hospital & Medical Center with support from individuals and organizations of the community.

Concerts take place on Thursday evenings from June 8-August 3 on an outdoor stage, located at the corner of Kercheval Avenue and St. Clair Avenue, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be no concert on July 27 in order to accommodate The Village Sidewalk Sale, which takes place Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29.

Music on the Plaza concerts celebrate many of the best loved artists in metropolitan Detroit’s music community and highlights musicians from the region. This season incorporates a variety of musical styles from jazz to country and blues. Grosse Pointe resident Devin Scillian and his band Arizona Son make their Music on the Plaza debut thanks to sponsorship from Ray Laethem.

For nearly three decades, the corner of St. Clair and Kercheval avenues has become Grosse Pointe’s meet-up spot on Thursday evenings during summer. Highlighting the special sense of a “walkable community,” residents of all ages come to The Village on foot, riding bikes, and pushing strollers. The evening concerts make a great time to catch up with old friends and to establish new friendships as Grosse Pointers dine in Village restaurants before and after the concerts.

The Music on the Plaza series of eight family friendly concerts are free of charge and open to the public. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The performances take place, rain or shine. In the event of rain, the concerts will be held at Maire Elementary School, 740 Cadieux Road, two blocks west from the normal site. Venue changes due to weather and other notifications will be posted online via Facebook, www.facebook.com/thevillagegrossepointe, on the evening of the concert.

Scheduled bands and performance dates are as follows:

  • June 8 – GP North Jazz Band & GP South Jazz Band
    Award-winning jazz bands made up of students from Grosse Pointe North and South High Schools.
    Sponsored by Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
  • June 15 – Rhythm Society Orchestra
    Grosse Pointe Farm’s own Paul King croons with the swinging 15 piece big band, Rhythm Society Orchestra, authentically re-creating the sights and sounds of the swing era.
  •  June 22 – Alvin Waddles & Friends
    A true “Detroit Original,” the pianist leads an iconic trio celebrating the music from the first half of the 20th century.
  • June 29 – Devin Scillian with Arizona Son
    An accomplished musician, songwriter and WDIV Channel 4 News Anchorman, Devin Scillian has released four albums of original songs. Sponsored by Ray Laethem
  • July 6 – The Millionaires
    Swing, Jump Blues and Latin Jazz from long-time area favorites.
  • July 13 – Scott Gwinnell Group
    Scott Gwinnell is a multi-award winning jazz pianist/composer who leads an ensemble comprised of some of the top jazz musicians in Detroit.
  • July 20 – Marge’s Bar Band
    Now in its 48th year, the six-piece ensemble delivers vintage jazz & swing pioneered by Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith and the greats.
  • Aug 3 – The Sun Messengers
    It wouldn’t be summer without Grosse Pointe’s favorite dance band, a perfect cap to the series.

Note in Schedule: There is no concert July 27, the week of The Village Sidewalk Sale.

Produced by the Grosse Pointe Village Downtown Development Authority, the Music on the Plaza jazz concert series is made possible through corporate and community support.

St. John Hospital & Medical Center returns as the official title sponsor. In addition, sponsors and supporters include Jazz Lovers: Ray Laethem, State Farm Insurance, Adlhoch & Associates/Flagstar. Jazz Master: Sunrise Senior Living, Stifel. Partner Sponsor: Grosse Pointe Geek, Wayne County Community College District . Presenting Artist:  Devin Scillian and Arizona Son- Ray Laethem, GP North & South High School Jazz Bands Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. Series Sponsor: TCBY and Sanders. Series Supporters: Bikes, Blades and Boards, Massage Green and Old Pony Martini Bar. Providing promotional support are media sponsors, Grosse Pointe News, Grosse Pointe Times, Pointe Magazine, and WRCJ 90.9 FM.

Additional information about the series and The Village, downtown Grosse Pointe, is available at www.thevillagegp.com.

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