EBONY FASHION FAIR “The Runway Report” VIP Reception and Luncheon Sunday, May 17, 2009 Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta Phi Omega-Minneapolis
EBONY FASHION FAIR is set to deliver a riveting fashion extravaganza with “THE RUNWAY REPORT: What’s Hip. What’s Hot. What’s Now!” hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Delta Phi Omega Chapter-Minneapolis and The Ivy Foundation, Inc.
Fabulous meets fierce in this 51st annual fashion show as the latest trends and unique styles are unveiled. EBONY FASHION FAIR, the world’s largest traveling show, is an elaborate production fully equipped with special effects, hip-hop and R&B music as well as all of the entertainment of a Broadway show. Commanding the catwalk will be 13 alluring models that will work the runway in designs by a host of the best designers in the world, including Christian Lacroix, Sarli, b.michael, Carolina Herrera, Ruben Singer and Jean-Louis Scherrer. The event will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Marriott City Center in Downtown Minneapolis. VIP Reception starts at 1 p.m. and the Luncheon starts at 2 p.m. – general admission tickets are $75.00. VIP tickets are available at $125.00 (includes an exclusive VIP reception and priority seating).
All ticket prices include a luncheon, a one-year subscription to Ebony magazine or JET magazine, a collector’s issue of Ebony Fashion Fair magazine, and a chance to win round trip air-fare for two on American Airlines or American Eagle plus a number of other fabulous door prizes. A portion of the ticket is tax-deductible and proceeds from this event benefit local scholarship and community service programs.
About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a non-profit, community service organization founded in 1908 at Howard University by African-American women. Internationally, the organization represents more than 200,000 college-educated women in more than 920 chapters in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa who work together to improve social and economic conditions throughout the world. Organizational goals include providing educational opportunity, equitable health care delivery, economic empowerment, and service to the Black family, community partnerships, enhancement of the arts, and technological advancement as well as cultivating and encouraging friendships among women. In keeping with the goals of the national organization, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Delta Phi Omega Chapter makes it a priority to provide first-rate scholarship and service programs that address the needs of the Twin Cities metropolitan community. Each year, the chapter, in conjunction with The Ivy Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, recognizes and awards college scholarships to African-American and Latino High School academic achievers. Partnering community organizations join the Delta Phi Omega Chapter and use this platform to present $40,000 to $75,000 in scholarships annually. Other local chapter programs include an annual blood drive and health fair, a mentoring program for youth, and a lobby/information day at the Minnesota State Capitol, an event that encourages the community to actively participate in local government and facilitates conversation between elected officials and the general public. We are especially grateful to our many community partners who value and support our passion for building a better community.
Our 2008 Sponsors were Macy’s, Allianz Life, Supervalu, Blackwell Law Firm, Estes Funeral Home, Estes Airport Gifts & News, General Mills, Medtronic, TV One, PAMA, and RBC Dain Rauscher. It is with their generosity as well as yours that we hope to increase funds raised for scholarship and programming.
This year’s EBONY FASHION FAIR is sure to captivate audiences and you don’t want to miss out on your chance to find out what’s hip, what’s hot, and what’s now while helping high school scholars achieve their college dreams. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to make a donation please visit www.akadpo.org or call the hotline at 763-383-8944. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.
