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CANDLELIGHT GALA 2010 - The Missing Children Society of Canada's Premier Gala Event

There is more and more charity organization not only in our community but in whole Canada. The Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) is one of those non-profit organization who assist police and searching parents in the active and ongoing search for missing children.

Candlelight Gala (formerly called "Searching for Happy Endings Gala" ) is on of three annual fundraising events in support of MCSC programs. This year, the Gala will take place in the Fairmont Palliser's luxurious Crystal Ballroom, on Thursday May 27, 2010. The annual fundraiser has raised nearly $400.000 since its first year in 2004. All attendees include prominent figures from the business community of Calgary and Southern Alberta, political figures and celebrities as well as professionals working in fields related to cases of child abduction, families touched by the mission of the organization , and many other individuals who value the work MCSC does.

I am proud of being part if their project and donating my services for the Candlelight Gala.

If you or your friends are interested in attending this special event, please see their website:

http://www.mcsc.ca

AGCcooks-The ART OF CUISINE

AGCcooks is one of three signature fundraising events annually held by The Art Gallery of Calgary. Proceeds from these events support leading contemporary art exhibitions at The AGC as well as art education programs for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 in local community.

The Art of Cuisine fundraiser celebrates contemporary food, art and culture by showcasing six of Calgary's top chefs in a friendly culinary competition. Each Chef created a four-course feast designed around a secret ingredient chosen by Calgary food writer and CBC restaurant critic John Gilchrist. This year, each Chef received : 2 Bodacious Black Currant Melonel; 2 bottles of Buckaroo Buckwheat; 2 bottles of Ginger Snapped Metheglin and 3 pieces of Honeycomb from the "Chinook Honey Company". The judges: John Gilchrist, Don House, Gil Norton and special guest - Food Network Chef - Chuck Hughes had tough task to decide who won the award. Finally, the winners were announced at the end of the night:

- Winner of The Media Food Critic Award and The AGCcooks Gilded Utensil Award is Raw Bar;

- Winner of The Sommelier Award is Bonterra

List of all participating restaurants includes: SKY 360, Bonterra, BR&, Raw Bar, Charcut and Saint Germain.

WESTERN CANADA FASHION WEEK - EDMONTON 2010

AlBERTA FASHION WEEK - PUBLICATION IN EUROPEAN MAGAZINE

ALBERTA FASHION WEEK - REVIEW

From March 21,2010 till March 27, 2010 we had a chance to experience and see new trends & styles during the Alberta Fashion Week, in Calgary. All of the fashion events were located at BR& off Stephen Avenue - the glamorous space with beautiful ceilings and chandeliers was perfect for the big week event.

The fashion week was opened by three collections of Lael Osness, 442 McAdam and Andrew Majtenyi. Lael Osness line was inspired by the forties offering elegant and classy suits, mostly matched with hats - from Zsa Zsa's Hat Salon in Calgary. Following that were the bags of 442 McAdam presented by great models and by performance of Reezy Dangerous from House of Dangerkat. This show was closed by Andrew Majtenyl collection, which started off with both colorful summer dresses and ended with domination of black color in suits, skirts and sheer, nylon blouses.

After day off, we had chance to see another fashion show on Tuesday presenting the work of great designers, such as JenSa, who's designs were very colorful and fun - inspired by Alice in Wonderland. After that we heard great music from 30's and 40's and saw beautiful designs of two designers - Sarah & Liz from Untainted. The military jackets and large bright poppies looked beautiful together. Another designer - Debbie Wilton showed her collection with the belly dancer on the runaway. How exotic it was! After the break we saw two more designers - Ruby Ellen- with her wedding dresses and Emogene - with feminine ruffles and black&white pieces.

Wednesday was the retailer night. Henry Singer was up first, showing off what's new for men this season followed by the Calgary's boutique - Ooh La La- for the feminine side of clothes; with lots of summer dresses, tops and light jackets in beautiful pastel colors. This evening was closed by surprising show of jewelry presented by both models as well as dancers. On Thursday - four designers took the fashion stage: Anji - K, Defy Gravity Designs and NRT Fashions, followed by elegant and stunning collection of Madame Wolf.

The day before the final fashion night, we experienced great show with the collections of the following designers: Caitlin Power, House of Nonie, Shelley Kanyo&Andy Court, Kyle Nylund and Jessica Halabi. Some of the evening gowns accompanied with beautiful hats just took the crowd breath away!!

It was just crazy busy on Saturday night when lots of fashionistas came to see the closing show of Alberta Fashion Week,featured collections of Jason Matio, Holly Allen for Chi Chi Couture and KaaDiki.

For more information about designers, you may check the following link:

http://www.albertafashionweek.ca/designers