Social Connection / Ultimate Fun Productions
Story by Ingrid Sjostrand | Photos by Bernie LaFramboise
Every December, Royal Oak is flooded with Santas, Mrs. Claus, elves, and many more holiday-costumed individuals. While this may not seem out of place on December 25, you’ll witness this weeks before Christmas. The reason for the early holiday spirit? SantaCon, a holiday- themed pub crawl sponsored by Ultimate Fun Productions and The Social Connection.
If you’ve attended an event or bar crawl in metro Detroit, chances are high that it was produced or sponsored by either The Social Connection or Ultimate Fun Productions. These Ferndale-based groups host everything from tailgate parties, galas, monthly dinners and bar crawls.
Ultimate Fun Productions, run by Matt Flynn, holds most of its events in Royal Oak, Ferndale and Detroit. The Social Connection, founded and run by Regina Stocco, also produces social events and festivals within the same area. Ticket sales and event proceeds from both groups benefit a variety of charities, including AIDS Walk Detroit, Help Cerebral Palsy Kids Corp, Royal Oak Historical Society and Healthy Detroit. Most events through Social Connection and Ultimate Fun Productions have tickets available from $10 to $65 and offer discounted tickets for purchasing early.
On December 12, these groups offer two opportunities to show holiday spirit. Starting with the Santa Hat Hustle at 8:30 A.M. Racers have the choice of a 10K, 5K run/walk or a one-mile Santa Stroll. Prices range from $10 to $55. Participants are encouraged to bring at least one unwrapped toy for a drive benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb counties.
Following the race at 1:00 P.M., runners can join the festivities of Santa Con. Tickets cost $15 and include specials on holiday spirits and drinks at eleven of Royal Oak’s best bars, including BlackFinn, Gusoline Alley, Hamlin Corner and Ale Mary’s. A portion of ticket sales will also go toward the Boys and Girls Clubs. Costumes are not required (but are encouraged) and attendees can enter to win Uber gift cards, as well as tickets to the Resolution Ball and Motor City Gala, two New Year’s Eve events also sponsored by Ultimate Fun Productions and Social Connection.
The Motor City Gala takes place in the 11,000 square foot main ballroom at the Atheneum Hotel. This formal event hosts a VIP dinner with live jazz, performances by two comedians, followed by some of Detroit’s most popular DJs to bring in the New Year. The other event, Motor City New Year’s Eve THE DROP is a free event that draws 20,000+ at Campus Martius and Cadillac Square in the heart of Downtown Detroit.
Meanwhile, The Social Connection will be hosting the 12th Annual Resolution Ball at the Fillmore Detroit for New Years Eve. This ticket is one of the hottest in town, as the event sells out every year before Christmas. Offering discounted hotel rooms and free shuttles to and from the event, you can do downtown Detroit in style on New Year’s Eve courtesy of The Social Connection.
Both Social Connection and Ultimate Fun Productions host an event at least once per month, with varying themes and locations, making it easy to find something to please everyone. To find info and photos from past events or a calendar of upcoming events, visit the groups’ Facebook pages or join their mailing lists.
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Social Connection on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesocialconnection Social Connection websitte: www.thesocialconnection.com
Phone: 248-543-1000
Ultimate Fun Productions on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UltimateFunProductions Ultimate Fun Productions website: www.ultimatefunproductions.com
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