Green Gala: come out to play

EATS:
7pm - Mingling
Enjoy a Michigan brew,wine or signature green cocktails with Michigan ingredients concocted by 9th Bridge Catering on the plaza overlooking the Grand River.

8pm - Dinner* 
Chef Tommy Fitzgerald is whipping up an amazing buffet that takes advantage of the late summer seasonal foods.  Make sure to check out the Doorganics Farmers Market Grill!

10pm - Dessert
It's a surprise!

* this is not a formal sit down dinner - graze


ENTERTAINMENT:

Emcee: Valerie Lego - WZZM

(7-7:50) Hawks & Owls - the acoustic evolution of rural American music

(8-8:30) hear about what's on the horizon for Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, including the announcement of an exciting new project in partnership with Parks & Recreation.

(8:30-10pm) Ella Riot - They call it "Dancethink Music." Some might call it high-brow guilty-pleasure dance music. 


Sponsors:
Lead Green Gala Sponsor:















Stay & Play Sponsor:



Clean & Green Sponsors:




Individuals and Donors:

Scott Brew

Ellie Frey

Don & Laurie Gardner

Blue Cross Blue Shield of West MI

BISSELL Inc.

Geotech, Inc.

Venue Sponsors:



Support Sponsors:

Special thanks to Plenty Creative, Terry Johnston Photography, Chef Tommy Fitzgerald, 9th Bridge Catering,  Riverview Center, City of Grand Rapids, and many others for your support of this event.
PARKING:

Parking is available on the two surface lots between 4th St and 6th St in front of Riverview Center (678 Front NW) & the Christman/Plante&Moran Buildings (634 Front NW).

Valet service will be available at Fish Ladder Park (605 Front NW)

BIKING:
The event is near the riverfront trail system that runs through downtown Grand Rapids.  Simply come across 6th St Bridge from Canal and 6th St Park.

BUS:

Route 7 is the best option for the location: http://www.ridetherapid.org/ride/routes/7 

Service stops at 11:00pm so plan your trip accordingly http://www.ridetherapid.org/trip-planning 
GO GREEN:

What we are doing to make this a greener event:

using re-purposed, biodegradable and recycled materials for event invitations.

 natural site decorations

using e-invites and paperless tickets

using compostable plates and cups to minimize waste

being intentional about working with local companies

the event is being held at LEED certified building in downtown Grand Rapids

we will calculate and offset our carbon output by investing in a renewable energy credit

learn from our mistakes and make better choices next time

Ways you can help us make this a greener event:

Carpool, take public transit, or bike to the event

Incorporate vintage clothing into your attire

Reuse your silverware, cup and plate

Try to go vegetarian or vegan for the night 

Sponsor a tree at the event to help offset our carbon footprint 


VOLUNTEER:

We are looking for people that would like to help out the night of the event.  Please contact us for volunteer opportunities
Host Committee:

Mary Angelo
Rosalynn Bliss
Susan Broman
Janay & Andrew Brower
Jennifer Crowley
Kayem Dunn
Ellie Frey
Laurie Gardner
Andy Guy
Peter Homeyer
JC Huizenga
Andy Johnston
Bill Kirk
Michael Lomonaco
Ted Lott & Kristy Glass
Rob McCarty
Kevin McCurren
Gwen O’Brien & Dottie Rhodes
Kristen Ray
Milt & Barbara Rohwer
Kelley Root
Luisa Schumacher
Lisa Rose Starner
Rick Treur
Herschell Turner
Tami VandenBerg
Mike VanGessel
Peter Wege
GREEN INSPIRED ATTIRE:

The Green Gala is a fun cocktail party with live music, dancing and
incredible food. It is preferred that women wear cocktail dresses and
men wear suits (tie optional).

Here are some ways you can demonstrate green inspired attire:

·         Eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, linen, and soy fiber.

·         Recycled apparel from a consignment or thrift shop. Or even your best friend.

·         Repurposed material that originated as one item and is transformed into new clothing.

·         Upcycled clothing that was once outdated in design, is tailored to a more modern look.

·         Vintage clothing from the 1920s to 1980s.

·         Add a splash of green!

 
 
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