Photographs by Christine M.J. Hathaway
New Day at Shinola 2017
More than 80 guests gathered at Shinola in Detroit on Thursday, March 30 to learn about their work with the New Day Foundation, a local organization that helps reduce financial stress for families following a cancer diagnosis. Guests enjoyed food, beverages, and live music by Grace Elizabeth Lee.
Gleaners Women’s Happy Hour 2017
Gleaners Food Bank hosted their fourth annual Women's Happy Hour event on March 23 at MGM Grand Detroit, to kick off their Million Meal Match program, which helps feed local children. Guests enjoyed signature beverages, appetizers, and a silent auction.
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Silent Auction
McCann Worldgroup Detroit hosted an auction to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan in honor of World Kidney Day on Thursday, March 9. Over 200 guests enjoyed a silent auction, beverages, food, and mingling at McCann's headquarters in Birmingham.
Detroit Go Red for Women 2017
The American Heart Association hosted its annual Go Red for Women Luncheon on National Wear Read Day, March 3, at the Somerset Collection in Troy. Sponsored locally by Beaumont, the event encourages women to raise awareness about heart disease and strokes, and to take a more active role in their health.
Eton Academy Gala 2017
Birmingham's Eton Academy, a full-curriculum school for different learners, hosted its annual gala and auction fundraiser on Saturday, March 4. Guests enjoyed a "Mission: Possible" themed silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction, with proceeds supporting the school.
Bates Street Gala 2017
The third annual Bates Street Society Dinner was hosted by the organization's board of directors at The Community House in Birmingham. Guests at the black-tie-optional event enjoyed a three-course dinner, beverages, recognition of Bates Street Society members, and live entertainment.
Alderney Advisors Fall Appreciation Reception 2016
More than 200 people attended the Fall Appreciation Event at the Detroit Public Library on Nov. 10, which was hosted by Southfield-based Alderney Advisors. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a live musical performance.
DBusiness Breakfast Series: 2017 Economic Forecast
The DBusiness Breakfast Series held its 2017 Michigan Economic Forecast with Economist David Littmann as the keynote speaker on Dec. 6 at the Great Lakes Culinary Center in Southfield. More than 150 guests were in attendance.
Salvation Army Sing-a-Long
The Salvation Army, a nationwide non-profit known for helping those in need with their Red Kettle drive during the holidays, hosted a sing-a-long fundraiser at the London Chop House on December 8. Attendees were treated to a luncheon and sang holiday carols, raising nearly $50,000 for the group's Red Kettle Fund.
McLaren Clarkston Emergency Center’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A VIP ribbon cutting ceremony for the new McLaren Emergency Center in Clarkston was held on Feb. 10. The event was catered by Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen, and guests enjoyed tours of the new facility.