Wine, Wit & Wisdom - 2022

500 Olde Towne Road,Rochester MI 48307

30 April, 2022

Description

The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) invite you to an evening of entertaining and informative speakers, food & beverage The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) invite you to an evening of entertaining and informative speakers, beverages and food, as well as a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Because alcohol will be served, guests must be 21 or older. Each guest will have the opportunity to: • Attend two 45-minute presentations by informative speakers. • Enjoy a buffet dinner and beverages (wine, beer, soft drinks). • Bid on an array of silent auction items, and enter to win a 50/50 raffle prize. Registration and payment: $80 per person; $90 per person after April 11 Registration closes: April 25 Tickets: Will be sent to email address listed on registration form 50/50 Raffle Tickets: 1 for $10, 3 for $20, cash only, must be present to win. Suggested attire: Smart Casual The Evening's Program 6:30 Doors open; enjoy a buffet dinner and beverages 6:30 Silent auction bidding begins; 50/50 raffle tickets sold 7:30 Attend first presentation 8:15 Enjoy beverages; silent auction bidding continues; 50/50 raffle tickets sold 8:45 Attend second presentation 9:30 Coffee and dessert; final silent auction bidding; 50/50 raffle ticket drawn 9:45 Silent auction ends 10:00 Silent auction winners announced 2022 Presentations PRESENTATION 1: The Art of Matching Food and Wine Victoria Connolly, proprietor and chef of Victoria's Wine and Dine in Oxford, will offer “Perfect Pairings: The Art of Matching Food and Wine.” She’ll explain the subtle nuances found in different wine styles and how to create a menu that highlights both the wine and the dish. PRESENTATION 2: Ocean to Ocean in My Model T Steve Shotwell, president of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Board of Trustees, recaps how in 1909, 55 Model Ts drove from New York City to Seattle in 31 days and his role leading a 2009 re-enactment of the 4,400-mile journey across the U.S. Hear about the challenges the group faced and how camaraderie and sheer determination triumphed. PRESENTATION 3: Breaking the Enigma Code Frank Cardimen, Oakland Univ. Professor of International Management, addresses how Alan Turing’s genius helped break the German’s Enigma code machine in WW II and started the technology revolution that resulted in the successes of IBM’s “Watson” project, Mars exploration and the recent launch of the James Webb Telescope. PRESENTATION 4: Car Design: from Sketch to Reality Darby Barber, a Rochester resident and General Motors car designer who dabbles in auto racing, will speak on “From Sketch to Reality: Car Design in Production and Racing.” Expect insights on how car design impacts aesthetics and function in production and race cars. PRESENTATION 5: The Building of an Opera Costume Suzanne Hanna, costume director of Michigan Opera Theatre, explains why an opera costume is different from everyday clothing and other costumes. She will share what it takes for an opera costume to make you go “Ahhhhh” when the curtain goes up, how she “builds” a costume, plus tales from the fitting room. PRESENTATION 6: The Real Reason to Attend a Live Symphony Performance Lorrie Gunn, concertmaster of the Rochester Symphony Orchestra, shares what makes a live performance such an incredible experience. She’ll use an assortment of violins to demonstrate changes in the instrument over the years. Hear for yourself why the string family makes up the core of the orchestra. FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Participation is limited to guests aged 21 or older because alcohol will be served. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You may email the organizer with questions at [email protected]. What's the refund policy? Sorry, no refunds.   The Friends of the RHPL is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a close relationship between the library and its patrons.  Among its purposes are: 1)  Raising funds for projects, activities or acquisitions in excess of those provided for by the general library budget. 2)  Providing support for programs for the extension and improvement of library services and resources.