Farbman Group To Host Book Signing With Detroit's R.J. King

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., (May 2, 2024)—Farbman Group announced today it will host a book signing and fireside chat with entrepreneur Nino Cutraro and author R.J. King on Wednesday, May 15, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at New Center One in Detroit. King will discuss and sign copies of his latest book, “Taboo,” which chronicles how Cutraro created and still operates famed nightclubs and restaurants across metro Detroit.

“We are honored to host R.J. and Nino to help share Nino’s incredible collection of stories and experiences,” said Andy Farbman, CEO of Farbman Group. “Nino’s journey as an entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. R.J.’s work in ‘Taboo’ paints his legacy right alongside the colorful history of nightlife in Detroit.”

The event will take place in Detroit at 3031 W. Grand Blvd in Suite 203 of Farbman Group’s New Center One conference center. Signed copies of “Taboo” will be available for purchase and the first 25 registrants will receive an autographed book for free. One hundred percent of the proceeds from book sales go to benefit Variety Children’s Charity of Detroit and the Grammichele Municipal Library in Sicily.

In "Taboo," R.J. King takes readers on a journey through Cutraro's life, from his humble beginnings in Italy to becoming the mastermind behind some of the most celebrated nightclubs and restaurants in America, including Taboo, Metropolitan Music Café, La Notte, Intermezzo, Mare Mediterranean and Bella Piatti.

Over the years, Cutraro and his establishments hosted high-profile events and people, including the historic moment at Taboo when James Brown, “The Godfather of Soul,” and Aretha Franklin, “The Queen of Soul,” shared the stage for the first time, an impromptu performance by Stevie Wonder and Prince at Intermezzo, and Madonna’s 28th birthday party (complete with her husband at the time, Sean Penn), Detroit Red Wings championship celebrations, and more.

R.J. King is the editor of DBusiness magazine, DBusiness Daily News, Hustle and Muscle, and Detroit 500. He has authored six books, including “Detroit: Engine of America” and “The First Mobile App.” To register for the event, email eisho@farbman.com. For more information visit www.detroittaboo.com.

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