Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The St. Clair Shores community will gather from 1-5 p.m. March 24 at Barrister Gardens for the annual Shorian Taste Fest fundraiser for the Lake Shore Quarterback Club.
A list of some of the businesses and restaurants participating in the annual Shorian Taste Fest fundraiser for the Lake Shore Quarterback Club at Barrister Gardens has been released. Among the restaurants that will be offering samples of their dishes at the annual fundraiser include: Area business that are participating include: Proceeds from the event allow the quarterback club to purchase items including helmets, weight room equipment and video equipment. Advance tickets are $15, and are available through the high school athletic Office. Tickets at the door are $20. Children under 7-years-old are $5. For ticket information call (586) 285-8920. This report was updated March 18.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Terrence Davidson is the hairstylist and wig master to the stars including Tyra Banks, Jennifer Hudson, Nicki Minaj and children served by St. Clair Shores-based Wigs 4 Kids.
Celebrity hairstylist Terrence Davidson delivered custom-made wigs Wednesday to 10 children in the Wigs 4 Kids program before he joined the children at fashion show fundraiser at Barrister Gardens. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit Wigs 4 Kids, a non-profit organization that provides wigs and support services to children experiencing hair loss as a result of illness and treatment. The program is available to Michigan children between the ages of 3 and 18 at no cost to them or their families.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Celebrity hairstylist Terrence Davidson will deliver custom-made wigs to children in the Wigs 4 Kids program at a fashion show Wednesday at Barrister Gardens in St. Clair Shores.
Celebrity stylist to the stars will be deliver custom-made wigs to 10 children in the Wigs 4 Kids program at a fashion show for the St. Clair Shores-based charity. Terrence Davidson, whose clients include Tyra Banks, Patti Labelle, Jennifer Hudson and Nicki Minaj, will deliver the custom-made wigs to the Wigs 4 Kids Fashion Show from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Barrister Gardens. Children receiving Davidson’s creations will "strut their stuff" on the runway and during the fashion show fundraiser, organizers said. “We are so fortunate to have a national figure in the beauty industry come and share his talent, creativity and generosity to help continue the mission of Wigs 4 Kids and support us in serving the children of Michigan,” said Wigs 4 …
Friday, September 14, 2012
The community gathered Friday to celebrate and raise funds for Wigs 4 Kids.
Hundreds of supporters of Wigs 4 Kids filled Barrister Gardens Friday for the charity's annual fundraiser gala. The event is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for the St. Clair Shores-based charity. Wigs 4 Kids provides wigs and support services to Michigan children between 3- and 18-years-old experiencing hair loss from cancer treatment, alopecia, trichotillomania and other disorders. In addition to raising funds, the gala allows supporters, members of the community and Ambassadors an opportunity to enjoy an evening out with entertainment, dancing, sweets and unique raffles. "This heartwarming event is a celebration of our Ambassadors who have received wigs through the program and courageously face their health challenges," …
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A record crowd filled Barrister Gardens Sunday for the third Shorian Taste Fest.
Shorian Taste Fest organizers believe they exceeded previous attendance figures for the annual fundraising event the Lake Shore High School football teams. More than 800 people attended the event organized by Lake Shore Quarterback Club Sunday at Barrister Gardens, sampling dishes from nearly 30 restaurants from across St. Clair Shores and neighboring communities. Attendees also took part in a variety of raffles for items including televisions and an iPad 2 from Best Buy. A team of judges including Chef Claudette Fraser from Joe Louis Arena, Lake Shore alum Tom Barton, Lake Shore Superintendent Christopher Loria, Lake Shore Board of Education member Sharon Bartl, Councilman Ron Frederick and Chef Darren Wendel from the Dorsey School. The …
Friday, March 23, 2012
Let others do the cooking Sunday and help the Lake Shore Quarterback Club.
A wide array of restaurants from St. Clair Shores and neighboring communities will be sampling their fare at the third Shorian Taste Fest Sunday at Barrister Gardens. The annual event is hosted by the Quarterback Club and raises funds for Lake Shore's football teams. More than 30 restaurants will fill the banquet hall including local restaurants such as Fishbone's, the Boat Works and Shores Inn, along with chains that are in the area including Del Taco. The Taste Fest will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Barrister Gardens, 24225 Harper. Tickets are $20 at the door. Children 7 and younger are $5. Attendees who buy tickets at the door can use a $5 off coupon attached to this story.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Patch is profiling some of the nearly 30 restaurants participating in the Lake Shore Quarterback Club's Shorian Taste Fest. The event will be held March 25 at Barrister Gardens.
The Lake Shore Quarterback Club's Shorian Taste Fest returns March 25 to the Barrister Gardens, and is expected to draw more than 800 people to try a variety of dishes from at least 30 restaurants from St. Clair Shores and across the region. This is the third year for the Taste Fest, which raises funds for football team and allows them to purchase items including pads, headsets for the coaches and cameras. Leading up to the event, Patch will be featuring some of the participating restaurants. Today's restaurants include the G. Willies, Culver's of Roseville and Shores Inn. Restaurants previously featured include Travis Coffee Shop, Hooters and Ardmore Cafe. Tickets are $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door. A $5 off coupon for adult …
Friday, March 16, 2012
Patch is profiling some of the nearly 30 restaurants participating in the Lake Shore Quarterback Club's Shorian Taste Fest. The event will be held March 25 at Barrister Gardens.
The Lake Shore Quarterback Club's Shorian Taste Fest returns March 25 to the Barrister Gardens, and is expected to draw more than 800 people to try a variety of dishes from at least 30 restaurants from St. Clair Shores and across the region. This is the third year for the Taste Fest, which raises funds for football team and allows them to purchase intems including pads, headsets for the coaches and cameras. Leading up to the event, Patch will be featuring some of the participating restaurants. Today's restaurants include the Ardmore Cafe and Hooters. Restaurants previously featured include Travis Coffee Shop. Tickets are $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door. A $5 off coupon for adult tickets purchased at the door can be accessed here…
Monday, February 27, 2012
The popular Lake Shore Quarterback Club's Shorian Taste Fest, which features restaurants from across St. Clair Shores and the region, will be held March 25 at Barrister Gardens.
Football may be ultimate team sport, and for Lake Shore High School, that team includes students, coaches, family and the community. All these components of the Lake Shore team come together annually for the Shorian Taste Fest at Barrister Gardens, an event which attracts more than 800 people to sample dishes from at least 30 restaurants from St. Clair Shores and across the region. In addition to giving attendees an opportunity to try a wide-range of menu items, the Taste Fest raises funds for football team including pads, headsets for the coaches and cameras. "These are things they need every single day," said Craig Manning, president of the Quarterback Club, which organizes the event and consults with the team and the school to purchase …
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum stumped for votes in St. Clair Shores as the Michigan primary nears.
Rick Santorum took on his Republican challengers and President Obama during a primary campaign stop in St. Clair Shores. The former senator from Pennsylvania took on Michigan native Mitt Romney and told his supporters that the election has not been determined. "No one two weeks ago gave us any chance," said Santorum. "This race is close, this race is winnable." An estimated 350 residents and members of local tea parties filled the banquet room at Barrister Gardens for an early Saturday morning rally to hear his message and learn about his platform. During his nearly hourlong speech, he touched on a number of issues including: "Michigan is in the position where they have to decide between someone who supported everything Barack Obama …
Jim Lewis
10:59 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012
This was a great event last year! Unbelievable food ! ......Jim Lewis more ›