Cleary University will host its third annual Sip, Savor and Support fundraising event to support students who need financial assistance.
“A Night at the Speakeasy” is set for 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Cleary Commons. Cost is $60 a person and includes “Prohibition” cocktails from Arbor Distilling Company, along with a wide variety of wines and beers for tasting.
The menu is even more extensive and exquisite: a variety of Gatsby’s crostini bar toasts; Detroit Purple Gang Bootlegger’s Bounty charcuterie board loaded with antipasto-cured meats, a board-full of cheese selections, flatbreads, crackers, canapes and plenty of accompaniments to savor; and Pullman Railroad dining car sliders including roasted angus prime rib, crab cakes, lamb kofta burgers, kabab skewers and chicken satay – all with special sauces.
VIP guests will enjoy special sweet desserts including white chocolate truffles, French fruit candies, delectable treats from Zingerman’s “private stash,” and more.
In addition to an impressive beverage and food menu, Cleary’s “Night at the Speakeasy” features live piano music, a silent auction and an exclusive VIP bourbon tasting in the Bootlegger’s Bourbon Tasting Lounge ($20 a person additional).
Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire to add to the festive atmosphere.
Proceeds from the Sip, Savor and Support fundraiser go to Cleary University’s Gift of Graduation, which provides desperately needed assistance to Cleary juniors and seniors who are close to graduation but short on funds to complete their education.
“Every student who drops out of school this close to graduation represents a major loss, not only for themselves, but for their family, prospective employers waiting to hire Cleary graduates, and the community,” said Tom Egan, Cleary’s director of development. “At Cleary, our goal is to help these students bridge the gap for needed funding so they can cross that graduation finish line.”
Purchase tickets to “A Night at the Speakeasy” here.
Purchase your tickets now. Last year’s event sold out early.
VIP sponsorships are welcome. They range from $1,000 to $5,000. For sponsorship details, send an email to kcole@cleary.edu.
Donations and silent auction contributions also are gladly welcomed. Send an email to kcole@cleary.edu or call (517) 586-3002.
To learn more about Gift of Graduation, send an email to tegan@cleary.edu.
