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dreamer / doer

Bounce event captured by Camille Thomas, Fashion Denver blogger

Last Sunday at the Grant-Humphrey’s mansion was non-stop activity.  Fashion Denver, along with Tease- Studio and Tootsie’s the Nail Shoppe, fused fashion, fitness and beauty into Bounce! ; The summer-market event.  The mansion was adorned with large portrait paintings, antique details in the light fixtures and furniture and large paisley rugs.  Accent mirrors, french doors and the huge fireplace gave the venue a warm, welcoming feeling.

Upon arriving at the event, it would be hard not to notice the group fitness class on the front lawn in the midst of its workout provided by Fitness in the City.  At the entrance, visitors were invited to purchase food from the Kuecho and Basic Kneads food trucks offering many food deals.  On the porch was a display of appealing bicycles provided by The Underground Bike Shop also offering quick bike adjustments and other services.  The shiny chrome, tassels, banana seats, and vintage details automatically stood out and brought about many observers.  Entering the mansion, guests were greeted with snacks from LUNA Bar and beverages from Vitamin Water Zero.  On the main floor guests could shop for accessories and clothing from local designers such as Rae Marie, folieM, Beyond Beads, Jennifer Lane Designs, … Read more!

Seeking artists, designers, and musicians!

Another amazing event night organized by the fabulous Summer Jackson!

Calling all creative individuals! Creative to Bless (C2B) has partnered with Bender’s Tavern to provide CREATIVE event platforms for local musicians, designers and artists, to network and gain exposure. The events are fun colorful and intended to breakdown the interactive boundaries most face when showcasing or networking their creativity. Come out to one event and you will be hooked. We promise great local music by DJ Parris, cool local art, dancing and an excuse to dress up.

Optional Alphabet Costume Party: The letter is “R”, please arrive in a costume that starts with that letter (Google costumes that start with “R” for ideas).

The best creative “R” costume will win a prize.

About: C2B is a public charity currently seeking 501c3 tax exemption. In our first year, we aim to raise funds to support mentorship and workshop programs, designed to help secure a foundation for creativity in Denver. We also aim to launch our “Give Back” program that helps to BLESS local families in need, through financial gifting, as we hope to alleviate the impact of life changing circumstances. To learn more please visit www.c2bless.org.… Read more!

Our friends at Creative to Bless are looking for an intern!

This is from designer, entrepreneur, and friend of Fashion Denver, Summer Jackson… Please contact her directly if you are interested!

Creative to Bless, LLC ( www.c2bless.org ) is active in advancing the creative Denver community through monthly event platforms that feature music, fashion and local art. As we progress, I am discovering that I myself cannot fulfill all event needs. It is now time for me to raise up another individual to help fulfill event/fashion show/photo shoot coordination and production needs. This opportunity to gain hands on creative experience within the design and non-profit realm, will aid in advancing creative resumes. I’d like to open this opportunity to your creative network for my new Internship Position. Please read below and help me to get the word out on this.

Role:

·         Fulfill event/fashion show/photo shoot coordination and production needs

·         Market events through social media sites and submit press releases to local media

·         Cast models, designers and artists for events

·         Attend “First Friday” art walk events to help source future event artist features

·         Utilize own personal creative talent (artist, fashion designer, musician….) to help enrich events

Term:

·         Position is open now until March, 2013 (our famed … Read more!

Tease-Studio & Fitness in the City

Take a class with Tease-Studio and Fitness in the City, who are partnering with Fashion Denver for the Summer Market Bounce! happening TOMORROW at the Grant-Humphreys Mansion which is free and open to the public.

Tease-Studio’s pole fitness and dance studio offers a glamorous atmosphere with unique classes led by an elite instructor team.  The 5000 square foot facility presents two dance studios, approximately 60 classes per week, a pampering locker room with showers and body sprays, and online class sign-up.  Complimentary yoga mats are provided for in-studio use.

Tease-Studio contributes to the ambiance by cushy seating in a burlesque-style waiting area.  The studio is adorned with plum-colored walls, beautiful lighting, raised and shock absorbing floors, advanced sound system, and static and spin floor-to-ceiling poles.  The retail area delivers yoga-wear and pole-wear apparel and shoes.

Fitness in the City will be in attendance at Fashion Denver’s Summer Market offering a class to the public.  Fitness in the City provides the ultimate group exercise in a weekly fitness social that is an affordable new way to participate in group fitness.  Fitness in the City offers 24 classes a month, two times a week on Sundays and Tuesdays.  For more information, visit … Read more!

Sol Vida at Bounce!

In addition to all the fashion, please be sure to check out the performance from Denver’s fusion dance studio, Sol Vida.  Sol Vida Dance fuses different dance styles from all over the world and makes them accessible so that people of all levels of dance will be comfortable.  They provide classes for youth and adults and workshops of all abilities including, ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, creative movement, improvisation, West African, Egyptian, Afro-Brazilian, Latin, and more.  It is their mission to preserve ancient dance traditions, enhancing progressive dance communities, in addition to youth empowerment and advocacy.  Through dance, Sol Vida believes in nurturing self-esteem, self-love, and appreciation through the study of performing arts.

A wide range of services are provided through Sol Vida Dance.  Take advantage of classes, workshops, intensives, special events, choreographic services, and team-building skills.  All of these services can be offered and are available through guest appearances, residences for schools, businesses, individuals.  Sol Vida is also available for special appearances and performances such as their show being presented at Fashion Denver’s Summer Market Bounce! this Sunday, June 3rd.   Sol Vida Dance is located at 4926 East Colfax Avenue, Denver CO 80220, 720-224-5990, info@solvidadance.com.… Read more!