Event

Eat Your Words 2016

Join us for an evening of creative writing, amazing local food, and inspiring music as we celebrate 826michigans new Detroit Robot Factory location and the thousands of students who benefit from 826michigans writing and tutoring programs.

This fall, 826michigan is celebrating its new Detroit Robot Factory location with an unprecedented 826 Hour Celebration. It kicks off with a ribbon cutting on October 5 and winds up 826 extraordinary hours later with this gala dinner, showcasing the best-of-the-best 826michigan student writing alongside the best-of-the-best local restaurants.

SMALL COURSES BY
Repulic Tavern
Selden Standard
KATOI
La Rondinella
Frita Batidos
Wright & Company

DESSERT BY
Sister Pie
Go! Ice Cream

BEVERAGES BY
Two James Spirits
Motor City Brewing Works
Morgan & York

DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR READINGS
Courtney Balestier
Desiree Cooper
Frances Stroh
and 826 National co-founder Dave Eggers

TIMELINE
5:30 to 6:30 pm VIP reception at Detroit Robot Factory with Dave Eggers.

6:30 to 7:00 pm VIPs and sponsors ride in unique style from the reception to dinner.

7:00 to 8:30 pm All guests enjoy dinner and drinks.

8:30 to 10:00 pm Special guest appearances and readings, musical performance, and dessert.