Don't Miss Your Chance to Attend Detroit Uncorked

DETROIT, Sept. 5 -- Tickets are going fast for the third annual Detroit Uncorked, one of the region's largest wine events. Detroit Uncorked, being held at Ford Field on Sept. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., is presented by Ford Motor Company and Ford Field and created and organized by Detroit Wine Organization (DWO). The event will bring together 2,000 wine lovers to enjoy 800 wines from around the world, a Michigan Wine Pavilion, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, silent auction and more.

As in past years, event organizers are thrilled by the response the event has received from the business community. Not only are they grateful for the valuable financial support the sponsors have provided, event organizers also credit them with assisting to get the word out about tickets, The Children's Center and building general excitement for the event.

In addition to Ford Motor Company and Ford Field, other sponsors include: Dickinson Wright, PricewatershouseCoopers LLP, Richard and Jane Manoogian, International Wine Accessories, JWT, Metaldyne, Ogilvy, Visteon and Y & R Detroit.

Detroit Uncorked media sponsors include: CBS Outdoor; LocalWineEvents.com; Metro Times; News/Talk 760 WJR; Observer & Eccentric Newspapers; Pure Michigan; Renaissance Media; Strut Magazine; Style the magazine; The Social Connection; Live 97.1 Free FM Detroit; WWJ Newsradio 950 AM All News, All the Time; and WXYT 1270 AM Sports.

Each year, proceeds from Detroit Uncorked benefit The Children's Center, one of the largest, most diverse child-serving agencies in Michigan. Through the efforts of all of those involved with this event, more than $175,000 to- date has been raised.

Various sponsorships for Detroit Uncorked are still available. For information, please contact Michele Marine at 313-203-7197 or mmarine@pcgcampbell.com .

The DWO is a non-profit organization with nearly 4,400 members. The organization hosts wine tasting and instructional activities throughout the year aimed at promoting the educated, responsible consumption of wine. All proceeds from events benefit local charities. For information, please visit http://www.detroitwine.org/ .

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and more than 100 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive- related services include Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.fordvehicles.com/ .

As one of the largest, most diverse and comprehensive front-line agencies in Michigan, The Children's Center addresses the needs and problems of some of the most troubled children in the United States. Founded in 1929, The Children's Center serves thousands of children and families through 20 inter- related programs annually. For more information, please visit http://www.thechildrenscenter.com/ .