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The Friends of Dorothy Guild

Announces Spring on the Runway Fashion Show Rave III

 

BIGGER – BETTER – BEYOND IMAGINATION

 

May 23, 2012

 

IRVINE, CA – The Friends of Dorothy Guild benefiting AIDS Services Foundation OC holds its annual spring fashion show – this year on May 23 starting at 6 p.m. The runway is bigger and longer, more fashions than ever before, plus the silent and live auctions with beyond-your-imagination items.

 

Spring on the Runway Fashion Show Rave III will be held at Susie and Kevin Coleman’s warehouse at 3130 Airway Ave. in Costa Mesa – just steps from the John Wayne Airport runway. This year’s show includes live commentary by The Friends of Dorothy Guild Founder and Chairwoman Barbara Venezia and OC Register editor John Fabris – welcoming fashions by Margaritaville Apparel for men, Dark 8 Custom Leather, West Coast Leather of San Francisco, Rod Alan custom made menswear, Tulum Island Boutique and fantasy gowns by Clay Sadler.

 

The show runs the gamut from evening wear, sportswear, resort wear, golf wear, workout gear and the signature Dorothy finale – men’s underwear, provided by Freedom Reigns.


 

Venezia said, “This year truly is going to top every fashion show The Friends of Dorothy Guild has ever done. Our fashion raves are always a sellout with a waiting list.  It is truly, a not-to-be-missed event.”

 

To date, the Dorothys have raised more than $600,000 for ASF, We couldn’t have accomplished this without the generosity of our partnering vendors and members, “said Venezia.

 

The stunning models are from Otto Models, hair and make-up by MAC and Studio 4 Salon. Catering provided by Original Tommy’s, Sundried Tomato, The Meat House, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Diva Cupcakes and Barefoot Wine and Bubbly. Special thanks to Susie and Kevin Coleman for the Rave venue.

 

Tickets are just $65 for non-members and $55 per person for guild members. (You can become a member, purchase tickets, become a sponsor or contribute to the silent auction by visiting friendsofdorothy.org)  

 

Special thanks go to The Crean Foundation, Center Club, and Classic Party Rentals.

 

The money raised goes to support ASF programs such as food bank, housing, counseling, HIV testing and education. For over 25 years ASF has provided services throughout our community to those affected and infected by HIV and AIDS.

 

Media contact: Tim Dunn, PR Chair

714.543.6687 or timothybdunn@yahoo.com

The Friends of Dorothy Guild Announces special events for 2012

Annual Runway Fashion Show Rave – May 23

Haunted Halloween Party
at the Center Club Costa Mesa – October 20

Guild launches its new website: friendsofdorothy.org

Irvine, CA – As it was said in The Wizard of Oz, it’s always best to start at the beginning – and here it is: The Friends of Dorothy Guild announcing its two big fun and fundraisers for 2012 to support AIDS Services Foundation OC: Spring on the Runway Fashion Show Rave on May 23 and their signature Haunted Halloween Party on October 20. And the biggest news of all – the Halloween Party will land this year in the exclusive Center Club in Costa Mesa. 

Dorothy Guild founder and chair Barbara Venezia said, “Haunted Halloween at the Center Club will be amazing. We now have a 600 person capacity at the venue, so this event can certainly grow.  I’m also proud to announce our newly designed website which now enables members to download photos of events, blog, buy tickets, take polls, renew membership, and make donations and so much more at wwwlfriendsofdorothy.org.”

To date, ‘the Dorothys’ have raised $622,782 for ASF programs, which include care and services to people with HIV/AIDS in Orange County, including food, transportation, housing, emergency financial assistance, family support programs, mental health counseling, support groups and HIV education and prevention information. .
  
The Runway Fashion Show Rave - May 23 will take place at the newly redesigned warehouse of Susie and Kevin Coleman once again.  There will be amazing fashion looks for men and women as only ‘the Dorothys’ dare show. Expect new stores and designers and, of course the traditional Men’s Underwear Finale.   
   
Haunted Halloween Party at the Center Club - October 20 will be the biggest Halloween treat ever. Already the most over the top/rainbow Halloween event in Orange County, this year will be better than ever. Amanda Thomas, Center Club Membership Director, said, “I attended the last Halloween event and was so impressed with the commitment of the committee and the overall experience that I knew the Center Club and The Friends of Dorothy Guild would be a perfect fit.“ The entire Center Club will be available for the event. 

The Club's Board of Governors has allocated 30 Center Club memberships to benefit the guild.  Enroll as a Center Club Member at $2500.00 and $1000.00 will be donated to ASF and of course you’ll receive a Red Shoe Award at Haunted Halloween.  There are so many benefits to membership at the Center Club, contact Amanda Thomas directly for more info. (714)662-3414 ext. 108 or email her amanda.thomas@ourclub.com
  
And keep in touch with ‘the Dorothys’ by visiting the new website at www.friendsofdorothy.org.

Media contact: Tim Dunn, The Friends of Dorothy Guild PR Chair, 714/543.6687 or timothybdunn@yahoo.com  or event chairman Barbara Venezia at barbara@friendsofdorothy.org

Newport Independant Nov.4, 2011

Hi Gang
the Indy has a great story on our HALLOWEEN  EVENT!  


Please post it on your Facebook pages too!

Barbara

Halloween Article from the Daily Pilot

Hi Gang 

the Daily Pilot did a really cool article on our Haunted Halloween!

Tim Dunn
Press Relations
The Friends of Dorothy Guild