Indulge: The Art of Beauty (fundraiser for @ArtsUmbrella)
As you know, I’ve always been a big supporter of fundraisers and charitable causes. Even more so, when those causes involve arts. Arts Umbrella is a fantastic local organization that aims to encourage and provide young kids with training in the arts. In Mexico, we had the locally-funded Casas de la Cultura (Houses of Culture), but here in Vancouver there is Arts Umbrella and I’m really happy that they are doing all sorts of fundraisers to raise money for their wonderful programs. This time, they’ve organized an event on May 15th (which I can’t attend because I am speaking at Science Online Vancouver): Indulge: The Art of Beauty.
More glamour, more pampering, more options! Spoil yourself with a luxurious experience in Holt Renfrew to support an inspiring cause. On this special night, indulge yourself as you choose from five exclusive services, tailored to you!
Details on the event:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
6:00 to 9:30pm
Holt Renfrew, 777 Dunsmuir Street
Ticket: $200 Purchase Now!
Attire: casually stylish
Hosted by: Traci Myles and Catherine Van Alstine
Emcee: Jonny Staub of The Beat 94.5FM (Jonny is a dear friend of mine, and I’m glad he supports Arts Umbrella)
Includes:
– Valet parking, compliments of Metro Vancouver BMW Retailers
– Bubbles, cocktails, wine, hors d’oeuvres
– Holt Renfrew fashion presentation
– Live entertainment
– A great silent auction and raffle
– A tax receipt for the applicable portion of the ticket price
– And of course, an exclusive service of your choice (options below)
Service Options
Your Heavenly Hair – This deluxe package is fully customized for your hair – starting with a personal style consultation and followed by an ultimate luxury treatment tailored to your hair type and particular concerns. Your locks will continually thank you for the next month for the moisture rich masque, which seals in all hydration and fortifies your hair. To stimulate your hair and scalp, you will be treated to a relaxing massage followed by a voluminous blowout, leaving you feeling gorgeous and runway ready!
Luxury Mini Mani – Do your hands need a little extra love? Plan to spoil yourself with a sensational mini manicure featuring a polish change, nail shaping and cuticle refreshment. To top it all off, your palms and digits will thank you for the revitalizing hand massage.
Fashion & Photo Shoot – Looking for fresh spring style ideas tailored to you? Need some new ideas to accent your body type? Your one-on-one professional style consultation can be as personalized as you need it to be, complete with industry tips, tricks and new fashion trends. Then pick your favourite outfit from your appointment for a mini Glamour Session photo shoot with Klik Photographic – perfect to update your Facebook profile photo after the event!
Just for Men: Wardrobe & Whisky – This year, the men don’t have to miss out! With the help of a Holt Renfrew style guru, plan to refresh your business or leisure wardrobe with industry tips, trends and personal advice. Or, if your partner is the one to please, be sure to go home prepped with ideas for the next gift giving season! Exclusively for the men, plan to sip and savour some smooth whiskies with expert Dave Mason, President of the West Coast Whisky Society.
The Final Look & Taste – Find your perfect look with a sophisticated and personalized make up application. The Holt Renfrew professional make up artists will create a stunning evening look and leave you equipped with the right tools and tricks designed to turn heads in your direction using current trends and the hottest styles. BUT before you go, you’re invited to meet Hodie Rondeau, “Chief Chocolate Officer” of Canada’s largest importer of fine chocolate, Xoxolat, for an enticing and exclusive chocolate tasting.
I hope you will be able to support the wonderful work of Arts Umbrella by participating in Indulge. More on Arts Umbrella below:
Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit arts education centre for children and youth ages 2 to 19. Arts Umbrella is committed to delivering the highest quality visual and performing arts education to young people, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances.
Arts Umbrella caters to children of all artistic interests and skill levels— from pre-school to advanced pre-professional training. More than 270 tuition-based classes and numerous outreach classes occur each week, with innovative and high-quality instruction provided by almost 200 dedicated artists and arts educators.
The array of topics is exceptionally diverse and includes, architecture, cartooning, computer and classical animation, dance, film making, media arts, painting and drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, theatre and video game design. Using the best-quality instruction and materials, classes balance fun and creative expression with rigor and discipline.
