Music Is Key Fashion Show: July 23, 2011

I wasn't aware of the first one, but the second annual Music is Key Fashion Show will be held Saturday, July 23, 2011 to benefit Mercy Ministries, a group empowering young women who are abuse victims. A variety of womenswear and menswear will be showcased at the Street Theatre Company (1933 Elm Hill Pike) from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Additionally, a silent auction will be held at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Here are the rest of the show details, and RSVP to Facebook here:


Ticket Info:

Pre-sale: $7.00
Children 10+yrs: $5.00 (children 9yr & under is free!)
Night of Show: $10:00
VIP: $15.00

The space we are in this year, Street Theatre Company, has a limited amount of space, so we will be selling 120 tickets. Get yours before they sell out!

Featured Designers this year are:

Amy Yang
Anna Moore
Ryan Ripley
Coco Bonbons modeled by BessTalent Talent Agency
Margaret May
Katie Glassco
Sabrina Washington

There will also be a silent auction that will begin at 6:00, and end once the fashion show starts, with the announcements of the people who have won at the end of the show.

***Tickets can also be secured by donations made to Mercy Ministries, at www.mercyministries.com. All that you need to do is put Music Is Key in the comment section of the donation, show us a copy (email, mail) of your receipt and your name will be placed on a will-call list for the night of the show.***

For any questions feel free to email or message any of us!

Amy Yang (emiyage@gmail.com)
Anna Moore (armoore059@gmail.com)
Margaret May (margaret_e_may@yahoo.com)

Hope to see you there!

RAW Event: July 21, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RAW: natural born artists presents ILLUMINARE, Thursday July 21^st 

National arts organization remixes Mercy Lounge with a collaboration of fashion, art, dance, film and music; adding a sprinkle of Los Angeles flair to the Nashville night scene.

NASHVILLE, TN- RAW: natural born artists, a Southern California based indie arts organization launched nationally in January 2011. After producing monthly showcases in over 16 cities RAW creates a national platform for local artist and event goers.

On Thursday, July 21^st RAW will return with its 6^th show at the famous Mercy Lounge entitled ILLUMINARE. The show will feature over 18 talented artists covering several artistic genres. This show will spotlight: stage design by Erica Edmonson of 615 Design; music video by Chancellor Warhol (BMI) “I’m On” featuring Drupy; musical performances by Southern Quill (BMI) and Miami duo, Radar vs. Wolf; fashion show featuring clothing designer Emily Swinson of Madness Is (Posh Boutique) and accessories by Discrete Jewelry and Nikkay Fashions. Local visual artists include Hilary Romaine, Mickey Masters, Southern Milk, Modern Movement, Blue Owl Design and LIVE art show by Heather Bellgardt and Lisa Gardiner of PBJ Creations; dance performance by Keith Fitzpatrick, local choreographer and studio owner.

The event will start promptly at 8pm with live entertainment all night long. Cocktail attire is required. Purchase tickets at www.rawartists.org/nashville/illuminare.

RAW: natural born artists is an eco friendly organization that provides tools and resources to the arts community. Los Angeles based Advisory Board consists of Kristen Segal of Fred Segal, Bob Moore of Citadel Radio, Shana Nys Dambrot of Flavor Pill among other business owners.

“RAW helps propel the art scene in Nashville to a national level providing a connective tissue to the other cities. With so many misconceptions of what Nashville is, RAW will help rebrand the city and give light to our multi-faceted creative scene.” - RAW alum, Ciciley Hoffman of mode.

For more information, please contact Nashville@RAWartists.org.

Click here to purchase tickets for my girl at Blue Owl Design.

Hillsboro Art Crawl: July 14, 2011

In celebration of Bastille Day, the Hillsboro Art Crawl has moved to tomorrow, Thursday, July 14, 2011. The event takes place from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and features artists, musicians, mimes, live paintings, French poetry readings, and a variety of French baked goods. Also, participating stores like Pangaea and Fire Finch will be hosting the festivities. And it may be hot tomorrow, but cool down with some crisp Skyy Vodka and French wine. See you there!

Reminder: Glitter and Glam to Benefit Agape Animal Rescue: July 17, 2011

I had previously posted this back in April, so I wanted to remind you all about this weekends event. Here is the original post:

Glitter and Glam is back for another year of interesting fashion and an even better cause. This year’s event takes place July 17, 2011 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel (2100 West End Ave.) from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This fashion show features doggie couture designs from Linda Higgins, complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres, a red carpet, and a first class silent and live auction. Dress is cocktail attire and all proceeds from the event benefit Agape Animal Rescue. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased here.

Here are the details about the event as posted on Agape Animal Rescue’s website:

Featured doggie designer Linda Higgins.

Join us on July 17, 2011, when Kacy Hagerty from WSMV’s “Better Nashville” will host Nashville's most unique fashion show of the year. This night of elegance will go to the dogs-literally. That's when Loews Vanderbilt Hotel will roll out the red carpet for the third annual Glitter & Glam: A Wine Tasting and Fashion Show for the Animals.

Hosted by Agape, Glitter and Glam will be held from 5-8 pm. This year's show will feature glamorous doggie couture designs from designer Linda Higgins, doggie embellishments by Come, Sit, Stay and of course, the crowd-pleasing doggie models strutting their stuff down the runway.

Plus we are expecting more than $15,000 worth of amazing silent and live auction items including: weekend retreats for your pets, fabulous art pieces, unique Nashville Predators merchandise, and much more! You will not want to miss this over the top auction! 
This is a great chance to enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres, fashion, and darling furry friends while saving rescued dogs' lives — all in one night!

"Last year's event was a great success, and this year's will be bigger and better," says Agape founder and director, Tanya Willis. "It will commemorate how far we've come and how many lives have been saved through our efforts."

We invite you to spend this fabulous evening with us while making a difference in the lives of animals in need.

For the animals,

Agape Animal Rescue

photo credit: http://www.agaperescue.org/index.php

Whiskey and Wine Wednesday @ Billy Reid: July 27, 2011

Get ready, Nashville- the second annual nD Festival will be here September 29 through October 2, 2011. More details on the Belcourt-benefit will be out soon, but patron passes, for access to special events throughout the summer and all event days, can be purchased for $150 for Belcourt Members and $175 for non-members here. 

And in anticipation of the nD Festival, Nashville-based designer Billy Reid will be hosting Whiskey and Wine Wednesday on July 27, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at his Green Hills store. Guests are asked to "come sip whiskey, shop, and socialize with us at Billy Reid...". The event is $10 and 15% of all purchases made will benefit the Belcourt Theatre. RSVP to Facebook here. 

photo credit: BR: http://www.seanjohn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/billy-reid-2011-springsummer-presentation-17.jpg

Betsey Johnson Relocation Party: July 7, 2011 (plus a peek of the A/W 11/12 collection)

There was a rumor for a long time that the beloved Betsey Johnson store in Green Hills Mall was packing up and moving out. Well, part of that is true. Come celebrate with the Betsey Johnson gang at their grand relocation party on July 7, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. After ten years at the Green Hill Mall, BJ has packed her bags and relocated upstairs between Macy's and L'Occtaine. Guests will be treated to music by live artists, a dj, champagne, and if you check-in to BJ with Yelp, you'll be entered in a special Betsey Johnson raffle. Get the Yelp scoop here. 






Have you seen the Betsey Johnson Autumn/Winter 2011/12 collection yet? BJ takes an interesting twist from her usual bright infusion of hot pinks, electric blues, candy greens, and shocking purples, and presents a darker collection featuring blacks, deep blues and purples, steel gray, and lolita red. This sharply contrasts with her uber-girly inclinations and presents a collection with a bit of an edge. What do you think?

photo credit: wgsn.com