Join us for a family friendly event at The Lee! Admission is free and we will be selling beverages and snacks! Movie TBD. Check out our Facebook for updates and to be able to vote on our movie choice!
A group of artists have rented out The Lee to host a public art show and concert!
"Free admission. We are putting on another art show at the Lee! From 12-5 we'll be hosting an art show and from 6-9:30 there will be a concert hosting 3 bands to perform. Plus a special appearance from Santa! You're not going to want to miss this one!"
Its time for another clothing swap!
A clothing swap is a type of swapmeet wherein participants exchange their valued but no longer used clothing for clothing they will use. Clothing swaps are considered not only a good way to refill one's wardrobe, but also are considered an act of environmentalism.
You don't need to bring clothes to take clothes and you don't need to take clothes to bring clothes!
The Lee Commons is home to small businesses and a non-profit. We provide a low cost rental space and we are 100% volunteer operated. All proceeds raised during Giving Tuesday will go towards restoration, development, and maintenance! When you give to The Lee, you give to the Saginaw community!
To give a tax deductible donation: Saginaw Community Foundation, click on "Give Now" and we are listed as "Lee Mansion" or visit our website!
Join us for our 5th annual Light Up The Lee! Come and see the progress we have made, check out the amazing holiday decorations, and enjoy some hot beverages!
**masks are required and must be worn properly!!
We will be open during the annual Christmas Parade with cookies, hot cocoa, and a nice warm spot to watch the parade go by!
We are incredibly grateful to have recieved a grant through Home Depot to finish the front porch! We are looking for volunteers to help with the porch and help us clean the house in preperation for our annual Light Up The Lee! We are also elated to have so many local buisnesses donating food for our volunteers! Dawn of a New Day, Eugenia Gibson-Jarema of Century 21, Artisian Urban Bistro, Fralias, Pasongs, and Fig and Honey!
Join 12 local artists at the historic Lee Mansion for an evening of art for sale, live art and an art raffle - all proceeds of the raffle go to the restoration of the Lee.
Enjoy live music by @sweetsisterjane and check out special guest, lash tech & esthetician, @madlysoftskin who will be doing tooth gems ✨
This event is free to the public!🎟
Artists include:
Kayla Peake @kaylapeake_
Max Gilbert @drearyart
Emilie Brenay @vhs.lmps_
Jocelyn Gonzales @jocelyngonzalesart
Chloe Brazziel @faeriejunkshop
Harley Brazziel @harleygirl.666
Jayden Richards @jaydennrichardss
Gabriella Sahr @dandelelly.sculpts
Katie Comtios @katiebugkeepsakes
And Nicole Anton @masonsmandalas
Find more information about the restoration and history of The Lee Commons at leecommons.org 🏡
Its time for another clothing swap!
A clothing swap is a type of swapmeet wherein participants exchange their valued but no longer used clothing for clothing they will use. Clothing swaps are considered not only a good way to refill one's wardrobe, but also are considered an act of environmentalism.
You don't need to bring clothes to take clothes and you don't need to take clothes to bring clothes!
Our first clothing swap was so successful, we've decided to do it again! Well Baked will also be coming back to sell delicious allergen friendly baked goods!
A clothing swap is a type of swapmeet wherein participants exchange their valued but no longer used clothing for clothing they will use. Clothing swaps are considered not only a good way to refill one's wardrobe, but also are considered an act of environmentalism.
You don't need to bring clothes to take clothes and you don't need to take clothes to bring clothes!
We’re hosting another open house! Come see all the possibilities The Lee has to offer for your small business, lectures, parties, and photo shoots!
Syd Veverka, Michigan-based illustrator and muralist, will be hosting a series of workshops at The Lee Mansion to ignite your inner artist in a fun, creative way.
Tickets are $30 and workshop supplies will be provided but space is limited to 20 people. Grab a pal and sign up now on Eventbrite before all the spots are reserved!
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀:
6/16/22 - [Angels and Demons] All ages / Tea provided
6/30/22 - [Inner Soul] All ages / Tea provided
𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮:
7-7:15 PM | Meet-and-greet: intros at The Charles Lee Mansion
7:15-8 PM | Presentation on topic/theme, paint backgrounds
8-8:30 PM | Sketching details while background dries
8:30-9:20 PM | Paint details
9:20 - 9:30 PM | Clean up
Website: sydveverka.com
Instagram: @sydveverka
If you missed the opening night of Syd Veverka’s ‘Angels and Demons’ show, have no fear! She is showing off her work twice more this month with open gallery nights at the Lee. Come formal, come casual, come alone or with friends and bring a drink if you’d like. Syd will be giving personal tours of her remaining works.
‘Angels and Demons’ is a series of painted works exploring the duality of good and evil. Good and evil and everything in between are represented through imagery of angels, demons and fairies. Syd emphasizes the importance of all areas of the spectrum of duality and explores how pieces of it interact. Her pieces accept the simultaneous existence of multitudes of emotions. The finished works come across as dreamscapes, using imagery from Syd’s psyche to portray complex ideas. They follow Surrealist concepts of portraying the messy workings of the unconscious mind through illogical scenes.
Website: sydveverka.com
Instagram: @sydveverka
Calling all artists: We need a place to gather! Syd Veverka (illustrator and muralist) will be hosting a recurring meet-up for artists to network, chat about projects they’re working on, giggle, wiggle, and maybe even squiggle! We’ll have a pot of coffee made and space to work on little things.
Please share with any friends or artists that might be interested and bring a laptop, ipad, sketchbook or unfinished craft project.
Website: sydveverka.com
Instagram: @sydveverka
A clothing swap is a type of swapmeet wherein participants exchange their valued but no longer used clothing for clothing they will use. Clothing swaps are considered not only a good way to refill one's wardrobe, but also are considered an act of environmentalism.
It's time to get this par-TEA started because Artisan Urban Bistro is hosting a fundraiser for The Lee Commons! Dust off your tea set or kettle and we'll fill them up with one of our many teas! The event is March 5, 2022 with two seating times: 11AM and 2PM. Food will be provided by Artisan Urban Bistro, Fig and Honey, and The Bread Guy. Come fulfill the tea party of your dreams with us and support a good cause. Tickets are $50 a person. *Seating is limited!!
The annual Light Up The Lee is back! We missed our celebaration last year due to COVID but this year we are making up for it. Come and see how much progress we have made since our last Light Up The Lee in 2019! None of this would be possible without the community, so come and enjoy some hot beverages and check out the amazing holiday decorations!
**masks are required and must be worn properly!!
We need a top to bottom cleaning of the whole house so we can finally stain these beautiful floors that we have been working on!
We need a top to bottom cleaning of the whole house so we can finally stain these beautiful floors that we have been working on!
Come see the progress we've made! It's been quite some time since we've been able to open our doors to the public, but this week we are having a series of open house events to showcase the work so far. We are close to the finish line and now is the perfect time for us to turn it over to the community so you can begin to think about how you could utilize a Victorian home! Walk the space and use your imagination for short-term events, meetings, workshops, pop-ups, you name it!
The Lee Commons is thrilled to bring this programming from the Michigan Historic Preservation Network to Saginaw. This will be the first of a series we'll be providing for folks who want to get involved with restoration projects of their own.
This workshop is intended for people who are considering purchasing an older home or small commercial property and want to know how to identify and evaluate the main trouble spots. Participants learn how to complete a basic building assessment and how to determine whether signs of disrepair indicate a simple cosmetic problem or serious structural failure.
This webinar is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. You may join online, or you can come to the Lee Commons for a socially distanced, in-person experience.
Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_tOly42NWTjC6B6XQXzH0uQ
We’ve got a big job ahead of us and we need your help! We’re going to be removing lath and plaster that has been destroyed by water damage and prepping the Lee Commons space for a total rebuild. Bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing, it can get dusty.
Celebrate the crowd-funding success of the Lee Mansion and the possibilities it brings with books! Start 2020 on a positive note. Plus, shop unique treasures and local artist's creations.
The Saginaw Community Writing Center, in collaboration with the Saginaw Art Museum and Lee Mansion, will be holding a slam poetry contest (with cash prizes!) on Thursday, December 12, from 7-10 pm.
While there is no cost to attend, we are encouraging everyone to consider a free-will donation to support the renovation of the Lee Mansion, a historic building in Saginaw.
We hope to see you there!
Join us for an open house and come see the results of our hard work so far! For the last year, volunteers have helped clear the home and prepare it for restoration. Come learn about what’s going on and see the vision for yourself! Following the open house, we will be hosting a Poetry Reading in partnership with the SVSU Center for Community Writing. This will be a great night and our first ever event in the Lee Commons Pop-Up Locale.
Come by for our open house at 2pm, but stick around for a Poetry Open Mic Night with the Saginaw Community Writing Center. Come see the progress we've made and learn a bit about the house! The Poetry Night will be our first ever event in the Lee Commons.
Check out our website for a full calendar of events at www.leemansion.org/calendar
Donations are always welcome at www.patronicity.com/lee
Join us for a magical night of holiday festivities. We’ll have a silent auction, caroling, ornament decorating, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, a bonfire, and a visit from Santa! The lighting ceremony begins at 5:30pm. See you there!
Have you found yourself wondering what's going on at the Lee Mansion on Washington Ave? Join us for a Lunch & Learn hosted by Alex Mixter, the Project Manager for the Lee Mansion Restoration Project. You'll hear the story of how this house was saved from demolition by local activists, learn about the history of the home, and what the plans are for the future. Make a donation to the campaign today at www.patronicity.com/Lee
Visitors are always welcome to bring their own lunch or enjoy the light refreshments provided by the Castle Museum.
$1 for adults | .50 for children | Free for HSSC members
RSVP on Facebook HERE
Fundraising appetizer walk to raise funds for the completion of the Lee Mansion in Downtown Saginaw. Walk between Artisan Urban Bistro, The Oracle, Gingerblue Gallery, and Liquid Lounge for tasty bites (also including food from Pasong's, Fralias, and The Bread Guy). We'll also be having a silent auction featuring gifts from all over Saginaw!
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80604416981 or in person at The Bread Guy and Artisan Urban Bistro (pay cash in person and avoid the fees!)
RSVP on Facebook HERE
Our crowdfunding campaign is live and now it's time to celebrate! Join us at Oracle Brewing for a sneak preview of our campaign video by Hound Lab Films. We'll have DJ Dirty Mike spinning vinyl, so come learn more about this new and exciting crowdfunding campaign at The Lee Mansion Restoration Project.
For every pint sold, Oracle Brewing will donate $1 to the Lee Commons Fundraiser!
Donate today at www.patronicity.com/Lee
