In Good Fashion

Get your tickets for the In Good Fashion Fashion Show Charity Event on September 25th, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Clipper Mill Pool.

Produced by Form Boutique and Urbanite Magazine, the show will feature exclusive fall fashions from Form and debut the new Form clothing label by shop owner Aimee Bracken and local designer Julie Bent (the creative force behind LOT 201).

In Good Fashion will benefit House of Ruth Maryland, and all guests are asked to bring at least one item of women's clothing in good condition to donate to Ruth's Closet.

Pre-show offerings include a silent auction, swag bag, and the oppportunity to shop Eye Candy, No Worries Cosmetics, and Rebecca Myers Jewelry.

Light fare and cocktails will be provided by Zia's Cafe and Woodberry Kitchen.

Space is limited and tickets must be purchased prior to September 8th. Tickets are $80 (VIP) and $55 (general). Contact Aimee Bracken at Form Boutique for more information: aimee@formtheboutique.com or 410-889-3116.

Craft for a cause

Mark your calendar for the Jubilee Arts & Community Arts Fair & Reflections Art Show on April 24th at the Harris-Marcus Center, where items from The House of Ruth Jewelry Projects will be on display and available for purchase.

Part of the Art + Craft Program at the House of Ruth, the Jewelry Project is led by community artist Hannah Brancato, who works with shelter residents to design and make jewelry. 100% of the proceeds from the Jewelry Project are given to House of Ruth's Art + Craft Program, which facilitates proejcts that promote awareness about domestic violence.

To read more, visit Hannah's blog. To purchase jewelry online, visit The Jewelry Project.

Images courtesy of Hannah Brancato.

Call for donations!

House of Ruth Maryland's Art+Craft Program is in search of crochet hooks of all sizes, and yarns of all colors and materials, for their Advocate Through Art workshop series. Workshop participants will create a series of crocheted creations to be displayed as part of a public art installation in June 2010.

Advocate Through Art teaches domestic violence survivors and their children to create public artworks about their experiences. An exhibition of recent work is currently on display at Jubilee Arts, 1947 Pennsylvania Ave, with a closing reception scheduled for February 27th from 3:30 - 5:30.

The Art+Craft Program at House of Ruth Maryland's emergency shelter was founded in 2008. Its mission is to use crafting to help domestic violence survivors heal and regain confidence. In fall 2009, the Advocate Through Art workshops were launched with the intent to educate the public about domestic violence, and the myriad of issues and warning signs connected with abusive relationships. These workshops simultaneously provide an outlet for women and their children who are living in House of Ruth's temporary shelter. By telling their stories, domestic violence survivors gain the power to break the cycle of violence, create awareness, and instigate action.

Please contact Hannah Brancato, hbrancato@hruthmd.org, to arrange a pick-up or drop-off time!

Indie Fixx Haiti Relief Fundraiser

It's Day 9/10 of the Indie Fixx Haiti Relief Fundraiser - an online silent auction of items donated by indie crafters, designers and artists. 100% of the proceeds raised will be given to the Red Cross International Response Fund, in support of those who survived the earthquake in Port au Prince. Local crafters Yummy and Company, Block Party Press and Sweet Pepita are participating in the auction.

Bid now at Indie Fixx while there's still time left!