2017 Hullabaloo Runway Premiere

Valerie Mayen

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<H3 CLASS="_1mf _1mj">About Hullabaloo<BR></H3>
Defined as an uproarious occasion, Hullabaloo is a fashion show fundraising event of fantastically colorful proportions. Yellowcake Shop is a local contemporary clothing company run by Project Runway alumna, Valerie Mayen. Specializing in Cleveland made, high quality clothing for women with local roots and quality aesthetic. Do you baloo? We’ll show you how! </DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590s1">A portion of proceeds of the main event will be used to help raise awareness for the <SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590s1">L'arche Cleveland</SPAN>. All bar proceeds will be donated to the PMP Cancer Research Foundation.</SPAN></DIV>
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<H3><SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590s1">About the Runway Premiere</SPAN></H3>
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<DIV>Step out of Cleveland and in to a midnight summer's dream as Hullabaloo 2017 transforms Cleveland’s historic Rockefeller Park &amp; Greenhouse into an outdoor runway under the stars. Experience 20 looks from the “Of A Kind” Collection as they light up the stage with color, pattern and texture. Be dazzled by live performance acts and music that electrify the stage with sites and sounds as the show unfolds through the evening.
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj">Guests can enjoy complimentary food and drink from locally catered eateries, sip on a craft cocktail from the Hullabaloo cash bar, enjoy live entertainment all evening long, and stroll through the gardens for an intimate evening with a loved one.</DIV>
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<DIV>Join us after the runway show to enjoy a dance party on the lawn with all of the models, and the designer herself, Valerie Mayen!<BR></DIV>
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<STRONG>Event MC: </STRONG><BR>Veranda L'Ni<BR><BR><STRONG>Guest Designer Collections:</STRONG><BR><A HREF="https://www.instagram.com/_sophiaboutique/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Teresa Kuhar of Sophia Boutique</A><BR><BR><STRONG>Guest Vendors:</STRONG><BR><A HREF="https://www.lizamichellejewelry.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Liza Michelle Jewelry</A><BR><A HREF="http://www.revivalbodycare.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Revival Body Care</A><BR><A HREF="https://lushandlovelyfloristry.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lush &amp; Lovely</A><BR><A HREF="https://www.thebeautyroomcle.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Beauty Room</A><BR><BR><STRONG>Featured Hair &amp; Makeup:</STRONG><BR><A HREF="http://www.luciasthesalononmain.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lucia's Salon and Spa</A><BR><A HREF="https://www.thebeautyroomcle.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Beauty Room</A><BR><BR><STRONG>Catered Foods:</STRONG><BR><A HREF="https://edwinsrestaurant.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Edwin's Leadership &amp; Restaurant Institute</A><BR><A HREF="http://popeskitchen.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pope's Kitchen</A><BR><A HREF="http://www.metrocroissants.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Metro Croissants</A><BR><A HREF="https://www.pearlflowercatering.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pearl Flower Catering</A><BR><A HREF="http://www.bibibop.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BIBIBOP</A><BR><A HREF="http://sugarbomb216.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sugar Bomb Confections</A><BR>
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<H3><SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590s1"><SPAN>About the 2017 "Of A Kind" Collection</SPAN></SPAN></H3>
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<SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590s1"><SPAN>The "Of A Kind" 6th Annual </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="il"><SPAN>Hullabaloo</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590s1"><SPAN> Collection by Valerie Mayén was expressly created to honor the differences in our humanity. By illustrating the commonalities in the diversity of each garment, through silhouette, textile and color, one can begin to appreciate the beauty of their cohesion despite their differences.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590s1"><SPAN>Inspired by the community members and mission of L'arche Cleveland, "Of a Kind" aims to instill in its audience the importance of inclusivity among our diverse cultures and gifts.</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590apple-converted-space"><SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590s1"><SPAN>Each garment has been thoughtfully designed and crafted to embody an essence of minimalistic simplicity with a quiet sense of unique quality and originality.</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590apple-converted-space"><SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN></SPAN><SPAN CLASS="m7112291314951534590s1"><SPAN>L'arche Cleveland is an organization with a mission to celebrate the value of people with developmental disabilities. Through the fostering of safe environments in communities that engage in mutual respect, they aid in revealing unique gifts of their members, working together towards a more human society.</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<H3 CLASS="_1mf _1mj">What else can you do a Hullabaloo?<BR></H3>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>WIN a piece of your own Yellowcake clothing</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>NOSH &amp; SIP while shopping</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>PURCHASE exclusive Hullabaloo merchandise &amp; handmade YC goods</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>BID on everything you see on the runway</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>SNAG an original Hullabaloo 2017 collection sketch</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>DANCE at our post show dance party</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN><SPAN>CAPTURE the night with a memento picture from the YC photo booth</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<H3 CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><SPAN>General Schedule:</SPAN></SPAN></H3>
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