Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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!



Pitch Camp: How to Win Millions for Your Business Without Giving up Equity | Wednesday, March 2
Learn how to pitch your business to investors with local entrepreneur, Gwen Jimmere  CEO and founder of Naturalicious and Co-Founder of Pitch Proof. In this seminar, guests will learn the difference between pitching for equity and pitching for prize money, the critical elements of winning pitch and how to ensure you come out on top even if you don't win. Jimmere is a frequent keynote speaker for business workshops, and is well-versed in the topic as she is the first black woman to hold a U.S. patent for natural hair care products, and sells those products in stores like Whole Foods.  Tickets for the workshop are $30 and can be found on Eventbrite

Bamboo Detroit is located at 1442 Brush St., in Detroit.


Hollywood in Detroit | Thursday, March 3 
Detroit Passport to the Art is bringing a little Hollywood glam to Detroit with Hollywood in Detroit. 
Put on your best gown and tux and head down to the Detroit Film Theatre as attendees will be making their way down the red carpet to show off to the paparazzi. A best-dressed competition will take place, so that's one more reason to to look your best. Once the red carpet shenanigans are over, enjoy the viewing of Oscar-nominated short films while enjoying delicious food and drinks. Once the screening is over, the night still has some Hollywood life left in it. Guests will be shuttled over to the Detroit Historical Museum for nightcap after party. Tickets for the event are $29 and available www.dp2a.org.

Detroit Film Theatre is located at 5200 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


Ingrid Lafleur and Rola Nashef | Thursday, March 
Curator, artist, and founder of AFROTOPIA Ingrid LaFleur will be hosting Rola Nashef at the Cranbrook Art Museum for a discussion on the importance of maintaining an artistic practice with a global landscape with a focus on Detroit. This lecture is free to art members and students with identification, and normal museum admission will be charged to the public. Parking is available at Cranbrook Art Museum.

Cranbrook Art Museum is located at 39221 Woodward Ave., in Bloomfield Hills.


Public Thrift | Saturday, March 5
Public Thrift is on a mission to raise money for Detroit Public Schools, by hosting its first pop up shop. Shop vintage items, new clothing items, household decor, furniture, local art and more, while sipping on cocktails from the bar and snacking on light bites. All of the money raised will go directly to Detroit Public Schools. Get out of the house, do a little shopping, and give back to the community. 

PJ’s Lager House is located 1254 Michigan Ave., in Detroit.

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