DIFFA Dining by Design Detroit Spans 3 Days

September 12, 2013  by in Designer Weekly   

Presented by Opportunity Detroit, three events will unite talented individuals from the interior design, art and architecture fields to fight HIV/AIDS. Set for Sept. 26-28, the event will be held at the former Federal Reserve Building in Detroit. Tickets are on sale now.

"This year is shaping up to be our most exciting yet," said Terry Ryan, CEO for MAC. "With the generous support of our sponsors, we think this will be DIFFA Detroit's most successful fundraiser to date, which is a tremendous blessing for HIV/AIDS services in Michigan."

Co-chairs for DIFFA: Dining by Design are Jennifer Gilbert from Doodle Home, Ann Duke from Tapper's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry and Kelly Deines from Rossetti.

The schedule of events is as follows:

COCKTAILS BY DESIGN

6-11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26

Guests will enjoy a feast for the eyes amidst innovative, soul-stirring designer tablescapes and room schemes created by Michigan's foremost interior designers, artists and architects. Taste inventive and delicious food created by 25 top local restaurants, served with wines by La Crema Wines and specialty cocktails made with Patrón beverages and more. A silent auction will have patrons circling tables to get the top bid, while the Nick Bourgeau Quartet plays, and DJ PowdrBlu spins music to move the crowd.

Tickets are $100.

 

ArtWorks for DIFFA

6-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27

Experience 150 pieces of art created by some of Michigan's artists and curated by ArtWorks Detroit, a team of artists who are dedicated to the fight against HIV. The original artwork featured at this event will go to the highest bidder in live and silent auctions. Guests will also enjoy 28 dining installations, elegant hors d'oeuvres, cocktails by Patrón Tequila and La Crema Wines and live music by the Nick Bourgeau Quartet and DJ PowdrBlu.

Tickets are $75.

 

DIFFA: DINING BY DESIGN

6-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28

The awe-inspiring tablescapes created by Michigan's top interior and industrial designers, artists and architects, will become interactive dining areas where guests will revel in a gourmet dinner. Food will be prepared by the chefs of the Epicurean Group including Coach Insignia, Gastronomy, Novi Chophouse and Northern Lakes Seafood. DINING BY DESIGN will feature La Crema Wines and Patrón Tequila specialty cocktails, an auction with nearly 100 items as well as a live musical performance by Ben Sharkey.

Limited tickets are available for $250.

Tickets for the three events area available online or by calling Shanthi at (248) 545-1435 ext. 105.