Thanks so much to DJ Yasmin Young and the entire Power 98 staff for such great coverage and support. We appreciate you!
The Red Pump Project – Charlotte invites you to join us for an informational meet and greet on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at at HBAR (inside HYATT house Charlotte Center City, formerly Hotel Sierra).
Red Pump Charlotte is fueled up for a very active 2012, and we need your help in ensuring a successful year! This will be a casual networking exprience in a social atmosphere. While you’re there, you’ll have the opportunity to:
If you’re interested in getting involved with The Red Pump Project, meet us at HBAR! Please register for this free event at http://meetredpumpcharlotte.eventbrite.com/
As always, Red Pumps and Red Ties are highly encouraged!
Do you or someone you know have incredible style? Are you an accomplished invividual in your area of expertise? Have you made a difference in the community? Are you always in the know about the latest trends, fabulous fashions or the exclusive happenings on the social scene? If so, you may be one of Charlotte’s 25 Most Stylish of 2012 and possibly end up on the cover of Charlotte STYLE Magazine. Do you fit the bill?
The 25 Most Stylish celebrates tastemakers in the fashion, business and non profit industries, who are making a real impact in Charlotte. Click here to nominate yourself or someone else. For more information about Charlotte STYLE Magazine, visit them online at www.CharlotteSTYLEMag.com
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STYLE WEEK CHARLOTTE
RETURNS APRIL 2012
The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte Announced as the Week’s Beneficiary
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 10, 2012) — Charlotte’s Fashion and Style Industry is rolling out the red carpet as STYLE Week returns for another year April 14 – 21 2012. Mayor Anthony Foxx has again signed a proclamation in support of the annual event which highlights area businesses and attracts socialites, celebrities, designers and industry professionals in Charlotte and throughout North and South Carolina.
“STYLE Week Charlotte was created to highlight Charlotte as one of the premiere Fashion and Style destinations in the Southeast,” said Bridgette West, Editor-in-Chief of Charlotte STYLE Magazine and Creator of STYLE Week Charlotte. “The week gives residents and visitors a chance to rediscover the stylish culture of Charlotte and provides a platform for businesses and industry professionals to grow in their respective fields.”
The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte has been selected as the STYLE Week Charlotte beneficiary in which proceeds raised during various events will be donated to supporting families in need.
“We are incredibly honored to be the official charity of STYLE Week! Donations from STYLE Week will help us continue to fulfill our mission of providing a ‘home away from home’ for families of seriously ill and injured children,” said Mona Johnson-Gibson, Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.”
Returning to STYLE Week Charlotte this year is Charlotte STYLE Magazine’s annual celebration of The 25 Most Stylish People in Charlotte. Nominees for the 25 Most Stylish are cast via an online vote. The honorees will be announced at the annual event and photos of the Most Stylish are revealed in Charlotte STYLE Magazine and online at www.CharlotteStyleMag.com.
Also returning to the collection of events this year is the highly anticipated A Stylish Breakfast at Tiffany’s event which takes place at Tiffany & Co. in Southpark Mall. The invitation only event features a gourmet brunch, complimentary cocktails and a stylishly sophisticated jewelry shopping experience.
New to the STYLE Week collection this year is Charlotte’s Day of STYLE, a city-wide shopping soiree to benefit the Ronald McDonald House hosted by local retailers and The STYLE Spa, offering complimentary relaxation and rejuvenation services provided by Charlotte’s highly sought after beauty professionals. The complete list of events and detailed information will be announced in the coming weeks.
To be the first to hear all STYLE Week Charlotte updates “Like” us on Facebook and follow STYLE Week on Twitter.
About Charlotte STYLE Magazine
Charlotte STYLE Magazine highlights Charlotte’s presence in the fashion and lifestyle industry to readers viewing the magazine in the Charlotte Region and around the world. We represent, embody and influence Charlotte’s STYLE community. We are the voice of the stylish, sophisticated and informed.
About STYLE Media, LLC /
STYLE Week Charlotte
STYLE Media, LLC produces fashion based lifestyle editorial and events to enrich the lives of our audience, helping them to look, feel and live their best. Capturing a fashion-forward, vibrant and savvy consumer, our portfolio of brands serves as the voice of the stylish, sophisticated and informed.
About the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte
The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte will be one of the more than 300 Houses operating worldwide today. Since 1974, Ronald McDonald Houses have united in a common purpose – to offer hope, support and love to families struggling with children’s illness. The goal of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to improve the health and well-being of nearly 3.7 million children worldwide every year – and it has indeed made a global impact. And while its approach is to think globally, RMHC acts locally by tailoring programs and services that address the most urgent needs of each community it serves. With a network of local chapters, like the one here in Charlotte, its core programs can be found in 52 countries and regions around the globe.
For more information, contact Danielle Jordan Williams, Public Relations Manager for STYLE Media, LLC at 910.352.6447 or PR@StyleMediaLLC.com.
Vote for The Red Pump Project ™
The Red Pump Project has been nominated to receive the “Best Cause Campaign” award at the Inaugural Black Celebrity Giving Awards, and we need your help to win!
To vote, for The Red Pump Project click here. Then, simply log in using either your Facebook or Twitter account and cast your vote!
Don’t wait, the voting period runs until Monday, January 16, 2012.
To learn more about this award and to check out the other categories, visit the Black Celebrity Giving website. Remember, voting ends on January 16, 2012.
On Q Productions presents its third show of Season 3: The Sound of Music with the classic, The Amen Corner by James Baldwin January 13-28, 2012 at the Duke Energy Theater, 345 N. College St. This riveting adaptation is directed by Ruth E. Sloane, with choreography by LaTanya Johnson.
Written in 1954, and set in Harlem 1940s, this work deals with the poverty of the era and the role of the church in the African American community. The play begins with a self-anointed Harlem store front preacher, Margaret Alexander, delivering a fiery sermon to her congregation. She lives in an apartment below the church with her 17-year-old son and church pianist, David, who is determined to follow in the footsteps of his father, Luke, a jazz musician. When the errant husband and father returns home, he is deathly ill; Luke confronts Margaret about her role in breaking up the family in front of David and the entire congregation. In turn, Sister Margaret finds herself losing everything, but coming to terms with her own true sense of faith. This three-act play will connect you to the soul of gospel music.
The show will run January 13-28 (Wednesday and Thursday, show begins at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.) Preview performances are Jan. 13-15, and The Amen Corner’s official opening night is Jan. 18. Tickets range between $17- $22 and are available at www.carolinatix.org or by calling 704.372.1000.
For media inquiries and interview requests, email Jameka Whitten at Jameka@jswmediagroup.com or call 704.261.5290. To learn more about On Q Productions, visit www.YouAreNowOnQ.com and follow them on Twitter www.twitter.com/YouAreNowOnQ.
About On Q Productions
On Q Productions began in 2006 with a mission to produce classic, contemporary, and original performance works that reflect the minority experience, especially that of the African American. For additional information about On Q, or its programming, please visit www.YouAreNowOnQ.com, www.facebook.com/YouAreNowOnQ , www.twitter.com/YouAreNowOnQ .
The 3rd Annual Red Pump/Red Tie Affair: Successful Evening of Fashion, Fun and Philanthropy
“Sexy, Stylish and Safe”
Charlotte, NC—December 12, 2011— Men and women from all over the Carolinas came to celebrate Worlds AIDS Day 2011 in style by rocking their red pumps and red ties for The Red Pump Project- Charlotte’s 3rd Annual Red Pump/ Red Tie Affair presented by JSW Media Group and Chateau Noir, LLC the evening of Dec. 1 at the beautiful Harvey B. Gantt Center at Levine Center for The Arts with co-hosts media personalities T. Strong (Fox Charlotte, Creative Loafing, Paper Dolls Radio, StyleMayvin.com, Chirl Girl (v101.9) and two time Emmy-award winning spoken word artist, MC and voice over actor Bluz. Beats by Power 98’s DJ Yasmin Young kept the crowd energized. A guest appearance by the co-founder of The Red Pump Project Luvvie Ajayi truly made the evening special.
The night began with the delicious aroma of passed heavy hors d’oeuvres delicately prepared by Celebrity Chef Jay Jones (Chateau Noir, LLC, Food Network and Amped 4-A-Cure, Inc.) and a red themed candy buffet from Curlicues & Confections during the cocktail hour. A fusion of funk, jazz, and R&B by Soulful Descent served as a musical backdrop while people mixed, mingled and bid during the silent auction. One of the most important highlights of the evening was the awards ceremony when 2011 honoree Joanne Stevenson Jenkins was given the Red Pump Award for being an outstanding community leader paving the way for HIV/AIDS awareness and education. Jenkins works with Hope Haven and The Women’s Well, A Support Group for Women Living with HIV. Jenkins has served for more than 30 years in the field of substance abuse treatment and prevention, domestic violence and care of the chronically impoverished and homeless communities. The touching award ceremony was preceded by a dance performance by Mimi Kimble and a reading from Asata Blu Fatoyinbo.
The event concluded with a fashion show of imaginative and eclectic designs. Looks included collections from the always chic Elle VJ Boutique, Eco-friendly House of Willow and fashion forward designer Andre Jarrid. The Sexy, Stylish and Safe finale featured designs from Fresh Exclusive Boutique and Red Pump’s t-shirt line (modeled by members of Red Pump Charlotte and JSW Media Group; styled by the creative team of Dupp&Swat).
The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair was sponsored by Dr. Kim Blanding, JSW Media Group, Chateau Noir, LLC, Favors in a Flash, Direct Graphics, LLC, J Michelle Consulting Group, The Harvey B. Gantt Center and The UPS Store (#1247). Media partners included: Charlotte STYLE Magazine, Media Arts Collective, Donald Wilson, UPTOWN Magazine, IT Factor Media Group, Metro Proponent News, QC Info Broker, Social Media Juander, Charlotte Seen and WISE Magazine. JSW Media Group and The Red Pump Project –Charlotte would also like to thank all of the fabulous silent auction sponsors. A portion of proceeds from the affair will be donated to Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN), The Red Pump Project and Red Pump Charlotte to assist in the fight against AIDS. To learn more about The Red Pump Project, visit www.theredpumpproject.org.
For photo gallery, click here. Photography courtesy of Media Arts Collective.
On Q Productions Presents The Amen Corner by James Baldwin
Showcasing the Beauty of African American Experiences through Gospel Music
On Q Productions presents its third show of Season 3: The Sound of Music with the classic, The Amen Corner by James Baldwin January 13-28, 2012 at the Duke Energy Theater, 345 N. College St. This riveting adaptation is directed by Ruth E. Sloane, with choreography by LaTanya Johnson.
Written in 1954, and set in Harlem 1940s, this work deals with the poverty of the era and the role of the church in the African American community. The play begins with a self-anointed Harlem store front preacher, Margaret Alexander, delivering a fiery sermon to her congregation. She lives in an apartment below the church with her 17-year-old son and church pianist, David, who is determined to follow in the footsteps of his father, Luke, a jazz musician. When the errant husband and father returns home, he is deathly ill; Luke confronts Margaret about her role in breaking up the family in front of David and the entire congregation. In turn, Sister Margaret finds herself losing everything, but coming to terms with her own true sense of faith. This three-act play will connect you to the soul of gospel music.
The show will run January 13-28 (Wednesday and Thursday, show begins at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.) Preview performances are Jan. 13-15, and The Amen Corner’s official opening night is Jan. 18. Tickets range between $17- $22 and are available at www.carolinatix.org or by calling 704.372.1000.
For media inquiries and interview requests, email Jameka Whitten at Jameka@jswmediagroup.com or call 704.261.5290. To learn more about On Q Productions, visit www.YouAreNowOnQ.com and follow them on Twitter www.twitter.com/YouAreNowOnQ.
About On Q Productions
On Q Productions began in 2006 with a mission to produce classic, contemporary, and original performance works that reflect the minority experience, especially that of the African American. For additional information about On Q, or its programming, please visit www.YouAreNowOnQ.com, www.facebook.com/YouAreNowOnQ , www.twitter.com/YouAreNowOnQ .
