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development special events<br />
Premiere Art on Tap Beer<br />
Tasting Event<br />
October 4, 2008<br />
The 1st Annual Art on Tap Beer Tasting Event was<br />
held on <strong>the</strong> FIA’s front lawn from 5 to 8pm. In<br />
partnership with John P.O’Sullivan Distributing,<br />
Inc. and Tom Ryan Distributing Co., Inc. <strong>the</strong> event<br />
showcased 32 beers from nine vendors. Each<br />
guest received an etched logo beer tasting glass.<br />
Entertainment was provided by The Rusty Wright<br />
Band. More than 300 people attended.<br />
Event Sponsors<br />
Serra Automotive, Inc., Brady Events, C&S Motors, Koegel’s<br />
Meats, The View Newspapers, Torch Bar & Grille, YOUR<br />
Magazine, Bishop Airport, Tri Pointe Credit Union, Mark<br />
and Judy Jacobson, VG’s, The <strong>Flint</strong> Journal, Aunt Millies,<br />
Michael & Virginia Rucks, Frank’s Foods, Smith Barney,<br />
Scott & Sandra Johnson, White Horse Tavern, Oliver T’s,<br />
Locke’s Party Shoppe & Deli, Kelly & Lois Revenaugh, Special<br />
Occasions, Kathryn Koegel, Sam’s Club, Beth Howarth and<br />
Larry D. Howell.<br />
Beer Sponsors<br />
John P.O’Sullivan Distributing, Inc. (Blue Moon, Samuel<br />
Adams, Magic Hat, Woodchuck, Leinenkugel’s, Honey<br />
Brown) and Tom Ryan Distributing Co., Inc. (Goose Island,<br />
Sierra Nevada, Bell’s).<br />
Las Artes Gala<br />
October 24, 2008<br />
The Las Artes Gala was hosted in conjunction with<br />
<strong>the</strong> FIA Members Preview for <strong>the</strong> opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
exhibition Las Artes de Mexico. The gala began with<br />
a lecture by Dr. Carolyn Tate. The reception included<br />
au<strong>the</strong>ntic Mexican fare by Detroit restaurant El<br />
Nacimeinto. Por Amor al Arte Ballet Folklorico, from<br />
Vera Cruz, Mexico presented an array <strong>of</strong> Mexican<br />
dances including several costume changes and live<br />
music. The group <strong>of</strong> 35 dancers and musicians were<br />
brought to <strong>Flint</strong> to perform at <strong>the</strong> FIA and several<br />
community venues with a grant from <strong>the</strong> C.S. Mott<br />
Foundation in celebration <strong>of</strong> Hispanic Heritage<br />
Month. 298 guests attended <strong>the</strong> event.<br />
Sponsors<br />
C.S. Mott Foundation, Comcast, ELGA Credit Union, Moline<br />
Healthcare, Landaal Packaging, Security Credit Union,<br />
Greater <strong>Flint</strong> Health Coalition, HealthPlus <strong>of</strong> Michigan,<br />
Kettering University, <strong>Flint</strong> Jewish Federation.<br />
First Frost Art & Fine<br />
Crafts Festival<br />
November 1 & 2, 2008<br />
Holiday shoppers enjoyed celebrating <strong>the</strong> start <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> holiday season with <strong>the</strong> 3rd Annual First Frost<br />
Art & Fine Crafts Festival. The festival featured 40<br />
artists and artisans, a Festival <strong>of</strong> Trees auction and a<br />
glass blowing demonstration in <strong>the</strong> courtyard. Over<br />
2,035 attended <strong>the</strong> weekend’s events.<br />
Sponsors<br />
Cars 108, Fratz Consignment, Nordlie’s, Vogt’s Flowers.