October 28th The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Hosts Circus Couture; Charity Event Benefiting The
Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada & St. Baldrick’s
Foundation
What:
In partnership with Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, Circus Couture presents “86 Peculiar Place,” a performance, fashion and art event at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Reynolds Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 28. Hosted by performers and staff of shows on the Las Vegas Strip, proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada. As a leader in the charge to Conquer Childhood Cancers, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, second only to the U.S. government This is the third year Circus Couture has hosted an event to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a swanky cocktail hour and both a silent and live auction with more than 50 pieces from local and international fine artists as well as experience & travel packages. The main event, an explosive circus performance intertwined with runway fashion, will begin at 7 p.m. featuring couture designs as well as a feature runway revolving around Jennifer Henry’s Flock flockflock designs made from cellophane. An after party will be held at Bar + Bistro at 10:30 p.m following the show where the performers, artists and models will mix and mingle with attendees.
Tickets to “86 Peculiar Place” start at $15. VIP reservations may be made by contacting VIP Services at [email protected] or by calling 702-217-0429. For additional event information, visit the Circus Couture’s website. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.thesmithcenter.com
When:
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Silent art auction & Preshow Entertainment at 5:30 p.m.
Show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Where:
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
361 Symphony Park Ave Las Vegas, NV 89106
Who:
Erica Linz, Circus Couture president and artistic director, star of the upcoming film, “Worlds Away” by Cirque du Soleil, three-time St. Baldrick’s shavee
Jennifer Henry, owner of Flock flockflock, feature designer
Performers, artists and models from Circus Couture show
Additional performers and staff from other shows on the Las Vegas Strip
St. Baldrick’s volunteers, supporters and donors