From that point we would choose Dal Bouey Productions for corporate events and suggest her to wedding clients. Now she and her dsdicate and donate a large portion to perform for Naranja Nights.
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Dal Bouey
Dal Bouey has been our featured artist two years in a row. We first met Dal when she was performing at Fishbones on Northwestern in Southfield. She was amazing. We all connected. The next time we saw her was at one of the casinos in Detroit. Christopher and I were there with our wedding planner. We were considering her for our wedding. At a few songs our planner turned to us and said"if I were you I would give a deposit tonight!"
From that point we would choose Dal Bouey Productions for corporate events and suggest her to wedding clients. Now she and her dsdicate and donate a large portion to perform for Naranja Nights.
From that point we would choose Dal Bouey Productions for corporate events and suggest her to wedding clients. Now she and her dsdicate and donate a large portion to perform for Naranja Nights.
the birth of the theme
The creation of the name, Naranja Nights, came to Joseph Martinez the second year for our annual fundraiser. The word naranja means orange in Spanish. The color orange is the ribbon color associated with MS. Joseph is Mexican so it all seemed to work together.
Speaking of working together. One of the benefits of teaching at Schoolcraft College we were able to ask and recruit student volunteers to help us in decorating for the fundraiser. From those volunteers we created a volunteer committee that dedicate time,energy and skills to the different components of planning. Many of the volunteers are still participating on the committee. Very pleased that they have found an area they are comfortable in focusing on in the development of the event.
Speaking of working together. One of the benefits of teaching at Schoolcraft College we were able to ask and recruit student volunteers to help us in decorating for the fundraiser. From those volunteers we created a volunteer committee that dedicate time,energy and skills to the different components of planning. Many of the volunteers are still participating on the committee. Very pleased that they have found an area they are comfortable in focusing on in the development of the event.
Saturday, May 21, 2016
January 25, 2014
This was the creation of our annual fundraiser for MS benefitting The Michigan Chapter of the National MS Society. We took what we knew and built an event focused on tackling something that is battling us.
Searching for a venue offering us as much as possible within our established budget. The Diamond Center inside the Suburban Showplace in Novi gave the most for the money and offered the opportunity for a "Play and Stay" attached hotel option. Turning to our Preferred Vendors Rolodex we began searching for event industry professionals that would join in our fight against MS with donations and/or discounts to produce our event. Welcoming our friends Colleen and Crystal, owners of Luxe Event Linen offering linens and specialty chairs to our event. Kurt Colone would be our emcee and Kevin, one of his colleagues with Mike Staff Productions would be our DJ for the evening. Elana Sullivan, President of the Michigan chapter of the National MS Society, would be our keynote speaker.
Searching for a venue offering us as much as possible within our established budget. The Diamond Center inside the Suburban Showplace in Novi gave the most for the money and offered the opportunity for a "Play and Stay" attached hotel option. Turning to our Preferred Vendors Rolodex we began searching for event industry professionals that would join in our fight against MS with donations and/or discounts to produce our event. Welcoming our friends Colleen and Crystal, owners of Luxe Event Linen offering linens and specialty chairs to our event. Kurt Colone would be our emcee and Kevin, one of his colleagues with Mike Staff Productions would be our DJ for the evening. Elana Sullivan, President of the Michigan chapter of the National MS Society, would be our keynote speaker.
In 2008 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) became an unfortunate part of the lives of Christopher & Company. Joseph was diagnosed in November of this year after suffering with this unknown aliement for a few years prior.
It unfortunately also changed the way he would continue to create awesome creative events. The organization and creativity still continue to motivate him with Christopher & Company. But, it would also effect Wisteria Bakehaus, a special event bakery created by him in 2010. Together Joseph Martinez and his partner in life, businesses and marriage, Christopher Gregorich would adjust the plan. Amidst the challenges of business they would also address the issue of life with MS and incorporate the disease in with their love of event planning and design. That's where Naranja Nights came from. Read on to learn how we took a disability and created a fight!
It unfortunately also changed the way he would continue to create awesome creative events. The organization and creativity still continue to motivate him with Christopher & Company. But, it would also effect Wisteria Bakehaus, a special event bakery created by him in 2010. Together Joseph Martinez and his partner in life, businesses and marriage, Christopher Gregorich would adjust the plan. Amidst the challenges of business they would also address the issue of life with MS and incorporate the disease in with their love of event planning and design. That's where Naranja Nights came from. Read on to learn how we took a disability and created a fight!
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