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10 Things You Need to Know About Rock the Runway

Prime seats still available for Triad Goodwill’s fashion fundraiser

"Greensboro, NC — Triad Goodwill’s Rock the Runway is just one week away on Friday, February 26 from 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Elm Street Center, 203 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Here are 10 things you need to know about Greensboro’s premier fashion show:

·         Watch a behind-the-scenes video and TV commercial on the Triad Goodwill YouTube channel. While you’re there, watch Triad Goodwill Changes Lives to discover how this fundraiser helps your neighbors who are un- and underemployed.
·         The Silent Auction will have more than 50 fabulous items, including a Bruce Springsteen VIP package!
·         There is an amazing tissue paper dress in the Rock the Runway window display at Elm Street Center.
·         Get a preview of Host Lauren Melvin’s dress shopping segment, set to air Monday morning.
·         Meet the seven sensational designers and judges Princess Johnson, Susan Ladd, Katie O’Brien and Lynn Wooten on our Rock the Runway blog.
·         Vote by 5:00 p.m. on Monday for your favorite News & Record newsprint garment in the Unconventional Material Challenge.
·         Guests can shop Willows by Goodwill boutique throughout the evening, featuring the crème de la crème from Triad Goodwill’s stores.
·         Arrive in style at the front door and Bugatti Valet Services will park your vehicle for $10. FREE parking is available via Davie Street in the deck behind Elm Street Center and the marked surface lot behind Cone Denim.
·         Swag Bags are included for Fashionista Tables and front row VIP seats.
·         Pay $25 to pose on stage for a professional photographer and get proofs by email.

Ready to go? A limited number of VIP ($100) and Premium ($60) seats are still available on GoodwillRockTheRunway.org.

Rock the Runway is presented by Common Giant with additional support by 4 Seasons Hair, A to Zen Massage, American Premium Beverage, Bank of America, Barringer Distributing Co., Candace’s Cupcake Creations, Clinton Press, Elm Street Center, Firefly Store Solutions, Heat Transfer Sales, News & Record, Lincoln Financial Group, Painted Plate, Premier Federal Credit Union, Senn Dunn Insurance, Torey Searcy Photography, WFMY News 2, 107.5 WKZL, and Zoe’s.

About Triad Goodwill:

Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.) promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill served 17,179 people in the community and helped place 3,556 workers in competitive employment. 85 cents of every dollar earned at Triad Goodwill’s retail stores goes into job training for residents of the Triad."

- A Press Release

Sixth Annual “Art Lives Here” Silent Art Auction Celebrates Artists who Support the Healing Arts

"Since 2009, the Art Lives Here Silent Auction has become a tradition of giving for many local and regional artists. Works in diverse media are donated for auction in support of Hirsch Wellness creative arts and wellness programs supporting the emotional needs of cancer survivors and caregivers in the Greater Greensboro area.

On Thursday September 11th from 6-8:30pm, Elm Street Center comes alive with food, beverages, live music and friends for an evening of viewing art, silent bidding and connecting with the artists. One Hundred Percent (100%) of funds raised at auction go directly to Hirsch Wellness programs taught by local artists.

At our 2014 Event, iconic Greensboro artist and designer David Gibbs will be recognized as our featured artist, exhibiting his recent woodturnings. David and his wife Lynn have played an instrumental role in building Hirsch Wellness into the cancer support community it is today. This exhibition celebrates his art, survivorship and commitment to supporting the healing arts.

Hirsch Wellness receives tremendous support from artists near and far who understand the power of the
creative process as a means to self-expression. Art Lives Here garners works from diverse media including: pottery, fiber, jewelry, painting, sculpture, woodworking and more; with 80 plus artists expected to donate works for bidding. Art Lives Here is supported by area restaurants and businesses, individual donors and sponsors, Hirsch Wellness Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit cancer support community dedicated to serving the emotional needs of individuals touched by a cancer diagnosis. Our commitment to Arts in Healthcare provides essential healing arts and wellness programs that celebrate self-expression as a means to cultivate strength, renew spirit and foster hope. To learn more, go to www.hirschwellnessnetwork.org or email louise@hirschwellnessnetwork.org.
Preview Auction Art - Beginning August 1st, 2014

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hirsch-Wellness-Network/74996937155"
A Press Release