Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed

This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy!

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Ready Set Build Social Enterprise Showcase | Wednesday, September 30
Build Institute is a program that turns business ideas into reality by helping to provide them with essential tools and resources they need. Ready Set Build is a fundraiser for this program, and from 5 to 8 p.m., Build is conducting its first gallery-style pitch competition. Social entrepreneurs will showcase their ideas to both investors and guests, and every audience member will then be able to cast a vote for which entrepreneur should win a cash prize and professional services, equaling over $5,000. Tickets are $50, and can be purchased on Eventbrite


Build Institute is located at 2701 Bagley Ave., in Detroit.

JLB Takeover at Dick O'Dows | Wednesday, September 30 
Women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing potential of women, and improving the community, founded the Junior League of Birmingham in1952. Since then, local women have work in our community to educate and give charitable contributions whether that is time or money to create a great world for women to live in. Join the JLB Wednesday at Dick O’ Dows, where the ladies of the JLB will be serving as guest bartenders. All tips from the night will go back to the League. Come support a great League and enjoy a drink (or two) in the process.

Dick O'Dows is located at 160 W. Maple Rd., in Birmingham.

Movers & Shakers Networking Series | Thursday, October 1
Establish new relationships and expand your professional network from 6 to 9 p.m.  Come prepared with business cards and an open mind as you meet other professionals that provide real world influence, decisions, and deals. Not that you’d need another reason to attend this great networking event, but guests are also welcome to enjoy the only West African restaurant in the metro Detroit area.

Kola Restaurant & Ultra Lounge is located at 32523 Northwestern Highway, in Farmington.

Bruno Vanzielegham presents "Singular Impressions" Open House Mixer | Friday, October 2
Bruno Vanzielegham has been recording his life over the past two years to create this work of art, opening this weekend. He has taken snapshots over the years that demonstrate his unique impression of how a city has become home. With Detroit growing and gaining steam, we can all appreciate how a city can grow to be your home and can provide you with that stability. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., head over to the the Heidelberg Project see his art while listening to live music and stay warm with a hot beverage - Drifter Coffee will be in attendance serving up some unique Detroit coffee! If you can’t make it to the opening event, his work will be displayed until the end of October at the Number House.

The Heidelberg Project is located at 3600 Heidelberg St., in Detroit.

3 Ton Fabric Sale  | Friday, October 2
Sometimes small bits of fabric can really inspire a creative DIY project for home, a Halloween costume, or an entire garment. Arts & Scraps is having its gigantic 3 Ton Fabric Sale this weekend from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For a $10 entry fee, you get first dibs to buy fabric at $10 per grocery-sized bag! That’s an incredible discount compared to what it would cost if you went to Haberman’s or Joann’s. Start brainstorming your fabric-related projects now!

Arts & Scraps is located at 16135 Harper Ave., in Detroit.

The Detroit Cocktail Classic 2015 | Saturday, October 3
Celebrate the craft of a perfectly concocted cocktail from 7 to 11 p.m. at the 2nd Annual Detroit Cocktail Classic held at the Garden Theatre in Midtown. Featuring a dozen of Detroit’s favorite drinking establishments and signature top shelf craft cocktails, you can taste your way around the room and learn how to create the perfect drink from the bartenders and vendor representatives. Each attendee will get 15 cocktail samples throughout the night, making the $40 ticket very easy to swallow. After all, we can chase it down with a delicious cocktail. Purchase your tickets here before they sell out! If you wait to buy tickets until the night of the event, they can be purchased at the door for $50. 

The Garden Theatre is located at 3929 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

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