Nick Martines
2013 Mount Clemens Rotary Foundation Spring Zing
The Mount Clemens Rotary Foundation hosted a 1970s-themed disco party at Zuccaros Banquets & Catering in Chesterfield Township on April 21. The event benefited the McLaren Macomb Mobile Outreach Clinic, Kids Against Hunger, and other nonprofits.
Miguel Cabrera Tribute Dinner
Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera was honored as part of the Detroit Tigers Foundation and the Miguel Cabrera Foundation at a benefit dinner at the Capital Grille in Troy on April 8.
2013 Tigers Opening Day
The Detroit Tigers opened their regular season with an 8-3 victory over the New York Yankees on April 6 at Comerica Park.
2013 Crystal Ball
The McLaren Macomb Medical Center celebrated its 28th annual gala at the Villa Penna in Sterling Heights on March 16
Hantz Bank Southfield Grand Opening
Hantz Bank held a grand opening reception on Oct. 24 at its newest branch in Southfield. The company, part of Hantz Group Inc., has bank branches in Clinton Township, Ann Arbor, and Tecumseh. Branches in Romeo and Taylor are scheduled to open in early 2013. Photographs by Nick Martines.
Detroit Aglow 2012
The Detroit Downtown Partnership hosted more than 600 people at its annual Detroit Aglow on Nov. 19 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. The evening included a strolling cocktail reception, a traditional turkey dinner, and live entertainment. Photographs by Nick Martines.
Hob Nobble 2012
The Parade Co. held its annual Hob Nobble Gobble on Nov. 16 at Ford Field in Detroit as a prelude to America's Thanksgiving Parade. Close to 2,000 people attended the black-tie fundraiser, which included a strolling gourmet dinner, carnival rides, prizes, and live entertainment. Photographs by Nick Martines.
Rugiero Promise Foundation Third Annual Casino Royale
The Rugiero Promise Foundation held its third annual Casino Royale fundraiser on Nov. 3 at the Italian American Club in Livonia. To date, the foundation has raised $125,000 for the Antonio Rugiero Diabetes Research Fund and the University of Michigan Brehm Center for Diabetes Research in Ann Arbor. Photographs by Nick Martines.
The College for Creative Studies 31st Annual Art of Wine Fundraiser
The College for Creative Studies held its 31st annual Art of Wine fundraiser dinner on Oct. 20 at the GM Tech Center in Warren. The black-tie event, which drew more than 500 people, raised $1.5 million for student scholarships and art classes for at-risk youth in Detroit. Photographs by Nick Martines.
Andiamo Restaurant Group and Celani Family Vineyards Holiday Party 2012
On Dec. 19, more than 150 VIP guests attended the Andiamo Restaurant Group and Celani Family Vineyards Holiday Party at Andiamo Italian Steakhouse in Bloomfield Township. The evening included a strolling dinner, good cheer, and festive desserts. Photographs by Patrick Gloria and Nick Martines.