Happenings at the Foundation Hotel
Discover all the latest and greatest at DFH this year.
January
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Reflections | An Installation by Lisa Spindler
In honor of Detroit, and the final January edition of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS); photographer, Lisa Spindler, has installed her new exhibit, Reflections, inside of the Detroit Foundation Hotel. This installation captures both the physical and emotional changes Detroit is experiencing.
“I want people to remember the raw beauty of Detroit: from the young souls that will be the future of this city alongside those of us who have been here our whole lives,” said Lisa Spindler.
The installation is on display, and is open to the public for the month of January. The opening reception will take place on Friday January 11, from 6-9pm.
About Lisa Spindler :
Lisa Spindler is a photographer, artist, and collector born in Detroit, Michigan. For the past 30 years, Lisa has showcased her fine art work in solo and group exhibitions around the globe and her photographs have appeared on several covers of the many publications including The New York Times Magazine. Lisa has received numerous awards, including the American Advertising Federation ADDY for her work on Lupus awareness along with donating her time for the American Cancer Association and The ART and SOUL project. Lisa’s clients include Bedrock Detroit, the Henry Ford Museum, Gallagher Kaiser, The Aparium Group, Neiman Marcus, The Four Seasons Hotels, The Ritz Carleton Hotels, and Broder & Sachse. Lisa is currently working on her new studio in downtown Detroit which is a curated space of photography, art, textiles, and design. Her work and previous studio are featured in the book “Detroit The Dream is Now” by Michel Arnaud.For more information contact Lisa Spindler at lisaspindlerstudio@gmail.com
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Detroit Dames Afterdark
We were sick and tired of the status quo mixers – “Hello, My Name Is…” tacky stickers purchased from Staples, awkwardly walking around a room until you find someone worthy of a shoe compliment in hopes of striking up a conversation.
Nope, that wasn’t our vibe. Ever since Dames Collective began, we have worked to cultivate the perfect environment for fellow female entrepreneurs to thrive.
Since our Morning MindFUEL events are geared towards learning, our Dames After Hours events are where our members and attendees let loose. This is for the entrepreneur, side hustler, or the gal that just needs to turn off work brain for a few hours and focus on connecting and creating relationships with other like-minded women who are getting shit done.
Join us at the B-E-A-UTIFUL Detroit Foundation Hotel where we will have a Dame’s specific area to hang out, listen to live music and enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail!
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Pilates & Plants at Detroit Foundation Hotel
Reinforce your resolutions by joining Plant Based Detroit and Pilates by Em for Pilates & Plants! Together we’ll seal in our intentions for 2019.
The morning will begin with an 55 minute, core-focused pilates session with Emily Sansiri, overlooking the city skyline from the fifth floor of the Detroit Foundation Hotel. Afterwards, we’ll reward and refuel our bodies with a nourishing plant based brunch from Two Star Michelin Chef, Thomas Lents, curated together with Kellie Kucik of Plant Based Detroit.
We can’t wait to welcome in 2019 with all of you!
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Detroit Dames | Morning Mindfuel
While we can move mountains as a one-woman show, building a business gets a whole lot easier when you can collaborate with others who introduce you to new communities. During this #MorningMindFUEL we are diving in we are diving into how to foster and create media partnerships and increase brand exposure. Our featured panelists are no stranger to building strategic partnerships with other businesses, along with the media, and will walk us through this process in a colorful discussion moderated by our Dames Ambassador – Jenn Lee.
The conversation will take place at the historic Detroit Foundation Hotel. DFH is no stranger to strategic partnerships. As you meander through the beautiful hallways and gallery spaces, you will see collaborations everywhere that meets the eye. Come collaborate with the Dames for this exciting discussion.
Parking Details – The valet is $10, there is metered street parking, and there is also a paid lot behind the hotel.
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Urban Hike
With such an overwhelming response to our Women’s Urban Hike in December, we decided to do it again – except this time ALL ARE WELCOME. Join us for a 45-minute guided walk through downtown Detroit that highlights the history, architecture, and excitement happening in our special city.
Our hike will again be led by Angela Lugo-Thomas and her GirlTrek partners. GirlTrek is a national movement to inspire women to live their best, healthiest lives through the habit of daily walking.
You will be greeted upon arrival and shown to our meeting spot. After a brief introduction from our General Manager, Bob Lambert, we will depart on our 45-minute hike and then return to the hotel where Bob and other DFH team members will offer short tours of our historic property – which you do not want to miss!
We hope to send you away invigorated from the hike, with new friends and greater appreciation for this special city!
Details:
This is a RAIN OR SHINE event. In case of inclement weather, we’ll keep warm indoors by the fire with coffee, conversation, and tours.Metered street parking and valet parking at DFH ($10) are the best options.
Wear what you feel comfortable and warm in for a leisurely, but brisk, walk outside.
SPECIAL NOTE: We will also be having a Women’s Bowl Painting Workshop to benefit Empty Bowls Detroit on this same day, if you want to plan to attend both. Please see that event page for more details.
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Empty Bowls
An exciting opportunity to not only gather with other fabulous women to paint a bowl to benefit Empty Bowls Detroit, but to know that your bowl will be used in The Apparatus Room when any customer orders soup from the menu (of which $1 goes to Empty Bowls Detroit each time an order is placed). Bring your mom, your girlfriends, your daughter – or simply bring YOU and meet other women in the process.
Detroit Foundation Hotel and The Apparatus Room are proud to partner with Bonnie Davis Mellos, Empty Bowls Detroit – an organization that raises money and awareness for the food program at Cass Community Social Services (CCSS), a Detroit-based agency dedicated to providing food, housing, health services, and job programs to those in need.
Following the workshop we will be offering short tours of our historic 1929 building for all who are interested – you don’t want to miss out on this special piece of Detroit history!
Details:
$20 includes your donation to Empty Bowls Detroit, along with painting a bowl that will be used to serve soup in The Apparatus Room – while enjoying mimosas, breakfast pastries, coffee, tea, and water.
Metered street parking and valet parking at DFH ($10) are the best options.
SPECIAL NOTE: We will also be having another Urban Hike (open to all) on this day if you want to plan to attend both. The Urban Hike is a 45-minute guided walk through downtown Detroit that highlights the history, architecture, and excitement happening in our special city. Please see that event page for more details.
