Belle Isle Conservancy Gears Up for 2013 Grand Prixmiere

DETROIT - May 13, 2013 - PRLog -- On Friday, May 31, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a VIP reception, the Belle Isle Conservancy (BIC) hosts the Grand Prixmiere party at DTE Energy’s Town Square in Detroit.  The BIC is happy to announce the return of ESPN/ABC IndyCar Reporter Jamie Little and Motionsports Artist Bill Patterson to this year’s program. The Grand Prixmiere is the official launch party of the 2013 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix weekend, May 31- June 2, 2013.

A highlight of the Grand Prixmiere is the driver Q&A Jamie Little moderates.  Little goes in-depth with the drivers competing this year for a fun and entertaining experience.

Bill Patterson (www.billpatterson.com) will preform his “live painting,” creating a Grand Prix race scene from a blank canvas. One lucky guest will have the chance to take a piece of the Prix home; Patterson will auction off his night’s painting to benefit the Belle Isle Conservancy.

“We’re excited to have Jamie Little and Bill Patterson back for this year’s Grand Prixmiere,” said BIC President Michele Hodges. “ Jamie has so much fun with the driver’s Q&A and watching Bill Patterson’s live painting is not only entertaining, but his finished work is amazing.”

The party begins with a V.I.P reception where guests will enjoy the chance to mix and mingle with Grand Prix drivers and team owners.  

·        6:00 p.m. - Private VIP reception for Sponsors & Winner’s Circle guests      

·        6:30 p.m. - General Cocktail reception for Checkered Flag ticket holders

·        7:30 p.m. - Dinner, Entertainment, and Program

·        8:30 p.m. - The Finish Line – afterglow

The 2013 Grand Prixmiere Honorary Chairs include the Honorable Dave and Yvette Bing, Mark and Kim Reuss, Sarah and Tony Earley, and Bud and Melissa Denker.

“The Grand Prixmiere is a terrific event and truly one of the highlights of race weekend,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. “This event has really become one of the top social events of the year in Detroit and it provides a great opportunity to meet some of the world’s best race car drivers while helping to raise money for our city’s beautiful jewel – Belle Isle Park.”          

Contact C&B Scene at 248.336.8360 for more information on tickets and support.
Tickets are $250 and $500 (VIP), Support levels start at $5,000.

DTE Energy’s Town Square is located at 2000 Second Ave. in Detroit.

About Belle Isle Conservancy

The mission of the Belle Isle Conservancy is to protect, preserve, restore and enhance the natural environment, historic structures and unique character of Belle Isle as a public park for the enjoyment of all – now and forever. For more information about BIC, visit: www.belleisleconservancy.org

MEDIA ONLY: For more information or to schedule an interview, contact C&B Scene at 248.336.8360 or scene@candbscene.com