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entrance, reminiscent of an illicit speakeasy, proceeded to the Kresge Court for champagne and entertainment by aerialists, and then climbed the DIA’s dramatic spiral staircase to the Great Hall & Rivera Court for the party. Diversions included burlesque-style dancers on platforms, swing band Planet D Nonet, signature drinks, late-night bites and decadent desserts. And, of course, the mask contest judged by FJC alum chairs Joe Posch, Antonia McLemore and April Wagner which Laura Hughes won. Those who could get through the city’s traffic gridlock that night ($200-plus Uber fares) made their way to the after party at FJC alum Sean Harrington’s Centaur Bar. CIRQUE proceeds are earmarked for FJC’s $50,000 commitment to the museum’s Drawing in the Galleries and Art Carts programs. Kristin Lusn and Leah Zanetti are chairing the next FJC event - ArtSeen at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 22. It offers a close up look at the "Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit" exhibit as well as serious socializing. For more information on FJC activities and membership, go to HYPERLINK "http://www.foundersjuniorcouncil.com/"foundersjuniorcouncil.com or call Rachael Goodwin at (313) 833-8604.
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1. Kate Montgomery (left), Nikki Broddock and Noelle Schiffer of Birmingham 2. Alicia DeCarolis (left) and Lisa Krueger of Birmingham, Samantha Williams of Royal Oak 3. Stephanie Smith (left) of Northville, Julie Gheen of Birmingham 4. Austin Marks (left) and Dan Morse of Bloomfield, Pat Lowman and Christopher Cook of Birmingham 5. Tracey Kevelighan (left) of Bloomfield, Libby Lopez of Auburn Hills 6. Sarah Ambrose (left) of Auburn Hills, Paula Wittek of Clawson, Josondra Notter and Tina Barile of Birmingham 7. Carol Lowman (left) of Birmingham, Stephanie Martin of Royal Oak, Maureen Conway of Grosse Pointe
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1. Amy Zimmer (left) of Bloomfield, Emily Krajniak and Lauren Jagger of Grosse Pointe 2. Marco (left) & Leah Zanetti of Bloomfield, Blake Ellis of Grosse Pointe, Jason Huvaere of Detroit, John Jagger of Grosse Pointe, Tony & Tiffany Saunders of Detroit 3. Joy & Allan Nachman of Bloomfield 4 David Nachman of NYC and Jason Eddleston of Birmingham 5. Susan Peslar (left) and Lindsay Rosenfeld of Royal Oak, Elanah Hunger of Franklin, Joy Nachman of Bloomfield (Photos: Joe Gall)
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Trends for Teens Two 15-year-old high school students, Eliana Margherio of Marian and Emily Prokop of Cranbrook Kingswood, with guidance from their parents, Pontiac’s ITA School principal and the Pontiac school board president, have launched a new project they call Trends for Teens. Its goal is to provide clothing and accessories for students living below the poverty level in grades 6-12 by opening school “stores” stocked with clothing the girls and their friends collect. Before shoppers can make selections, they must, together with their counselors and teachers, first set and achieve weekly, personal goals. Success is rewarded with “Trends Cash” which can be spent in the store. The TFT Student Advisory Board includes eight ITA students and eight Bloomingham area students currently from four schools – Marian, Brother Rice, Cranbrook Kingswood, and Seaholm. They recently introduced the project by staging a fashion show featuring two ITA students from each grade modeling apparel from the store in their respective classrooms while a board member explained the program. Eliana’s mother Jennifer reported that the launch “…was a great success…the store looked great…the ITA kids were enthusiastic...and the teachers are excited to use the store as incentive for improvement.” Contributions of new or gently used clothing for 6th – 12th graders, as well as cash, may be arranged by contacting Jennifer at (248) 763-8939 or e-mail HYPERLINK "mailto:donations@trendsf4teens.org"donations@trendsf4teens.org. Northwood University Awards Gala Melissa Spickler, founder of the Spickler Wealth Managent Group and a Merrill Lynch managing director, was one of six exceptional achievers honored at Northwood University’s 35th Outstanding Business Leader annual awards gala at The Breakers, in Palm Beach, Florida. The formal evening capped a weekend of events that included a forum and a round table with students at NU’s West Palm Beach campus and a VIP reception for 60 people aboard the Honey Fitz, the legendary yacht John F. Kennedy made famous. On Barron’s list of America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors, Spickler was nominated by Lynn Stinson. Spickler’s well wishers in the gala crowd of 250 ($350-ticket) also included her son Matthew, Tari Saylor, Tony Brinson, Stacey Cassis and Don Tocco. The 35th annual event raised $50,000 for the OBL Endowed Scholarship Fund. Send ideas for this column to Sally Gerak, 28 Barbour Lane, Bloomfield Hills, 48304; call 248.646.6390 or email samgerak@aol.com. 04.15