A fashion show and luncheon, benefiting the March of Dimes will take place on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at the St. John's Armenian Center.
The theme for the Fashion Extravaganza is "A Royal Affair," hosted by the Mistress of Ceremonies, Amyre Makupson. The Fashion Extravaganza was started by Violet T. Lewis, the founder of Detroit's Lewis College of Business. The mission of the fashion show it to support the March of Dimes in saving babies. The show has raised over one million dollars in the past.
Jewelry, purses, flowers, clothes and a variety of accessories will be on sale starting at 1:30 p.m. from a variety of vendors. The fashion show begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are still available for remaining seats, priced at $55.
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a campaign to address the increasing rate of premature birth.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Stacey Skipp at (313) 574-7962.
St. John's is located at 22001 Northwestern Hwy. in Southfield.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:01:19 GMT
50 years later the Detroit NAACP, UAW, and the city of Detroit are coming together for the NAACP Commemorative Walk for Freedom in celebration of Dr. King's impact on Detroit – and the world.
50 years later the Detroit NAACP, UAW, and the city of Detroit are coming together for the NAACP Commemorative Walk for Freedom in celebration of Dr. King's impact on Detroit – and the world.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:31:25 GMT
Beer enthusiasts and novice tasters will unite on Saturday June 22, 2013 at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market for The Second Annual Wild West Summer Beer Fest to benefit Camp Casey.
Beer enthusiasts and novice tasters will unite on Saturday June 22, 2013 at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market for The Second Annual Wild West Summer Beer Fest to benefit Camp Casey.
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-06-06 17:45:03 GMT
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club will hold a one-day "Pistons Academy" cheerleading camp on Saturday, June 22 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Three-hour programs for girls and boys in
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club will hold a one-day "Pistons Academy" cheerleading camp on Saturday, June 22 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-06-06 17:44:20 GMT
Mitch Albom announced from his show on WJR radio, that Ernie will extend past its scheduled July end date, for five more weeks through August 11 at the City Theatre.
Mitch Albom announced from his show on WJR radio, that Ernie will extend past its scheduled July end date, for five more weeks through August 11 at the City Theatre.
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:20 AM EDT2013-06-06 13:20:37 GMT
Guests will experience cocktails and cuisine from over 30 of the Best of Detroit winners, as voted by Hour Detroit readers in the magazine's 14th annual poll. Jay Towers of Fresh 100 (WNIC) and Fox
Guests will experience cocktails and cuisine from over 30 of the Best of Detroit winners, as voted by Hour Detroit readers in the magazine's 14th annual poll.
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-06-06 13:00:27 GMT
As part of the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 Walk to Freedom, a video contest for high school and college students is underway.
As part of the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 Walk to Freedom, a video contest for high school and college students is underway.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-06-04 14:08:05 GMT
The Detroit Chapter of AIGA, the professional association of design, is proud to announce the third annual Beyond the Bar: Design Showcase for LGBT designers.
The Detroit Chapter of AIGA, the professional association of design, is proud to announce the third annual Beyond the Bar: Design Showcase for LGBT designers.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:42:08 GMT
George Clinton, The O'Jays and The Guess Who are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at this year's River Days Festival along the Detroit Riverfront June 21-23.
George Clinton, The O'Jays and The Guess Who are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at this year's River Days Festival along the Detroit Riverfront June 21-23.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:52 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:52:35 GMT
The star of HBO's series True Blood wants Starbucks to put a lid on plastic waste. Kristin Bauer has created a petition challenging Starbucks lid policy, saying that it is wasteful.
The star of HBO's series True Blood wants Starbucks to put a lid on plastic waste. Kristin Bauer has created a petition challenging Starbucks lid policy, saying that it is wasteful.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:01:19 GMT
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet, were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
