Description
Chef Christopher Labelle and the team at The Kirby/J Paul’s Dining Room will once again host an incredible combination of culinary excellence and insightful dialogue, in the second Speaker Series event of the week. Featuring Tim Bahr, who has served as Vice President of Leadership Giving at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) since July 2004.
The evening kicks off with a reception at 5:00 pm where guests can enjoy beverages from the cash bar with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. At 5:30, guests can gather to hear Tim Bahr, VP of Leadership Giving for Human Rights Campaign, discuss:
- An overview of the work of HRC and the HRC Foundation
- HRC’s plan and strategy for the 2026 Midterms
- How YOU can engage in HRC’s work
Tim will also allow time for questions.
Following the presentation, Chef LaBelle will present a 5-course dinner with a wine pairing from Modales Winery. Please note: Guests must make reservations in advance to attend the dinner, which will be served promptly at 7:00 pm. The per/person cost is $135.00 with proceeds from the dinner, net of The Kirby’s costs, going to the HRC.
An Evening At The Kirby
Reception: The Kirby Hotel & J Paul’s Dining Room, 294 W. Center St., Douglas.
- 5:00 – 5:30 pm
- Seating/space is limited so please arrive early
- No admission fee for attending.
HRC Presentation: The Kirby Hotel & J Paul’s Dining Room, 294 W. Center St., Douglas.
- 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- Seating/space will also be limited.
- No admission fee for attending
Dinner: The Kirby Hotel & J Paul’s Dining Room, 294 W. Center St., Douglas
- 7:00 – 9:00 pm,
- Dinner reservations for this portion of the event are required in advance.
- Guests will need to check-in and be seated in the dining room by 6:45 PM.
Location & Host
- location_on The Kirby House
294 W Center Street
Douglas , MI - Visit Website open_in_new
The Kirby House, 294 W Center Street, Douglas, MI