Many of us our familiar with the origins of Mass Appeal - the Elmwood Village fashion show held in Lafayette Church that captured the imagination of the community the first year that it was held. While the event has switched venues, and is now being held at The Church at Evergreen, 262 Georgia Street in Buffalo (see here), the over-the-top multi-media flare remains the same.
On Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, the Elmwood Village Association and Evergreen Health Services will be showcasing some of the areas greatest fashion talents featuring fashion found in a number of the Elmwood Village boutiques, and worn by models in the midst of "a grand church venue, new energy, and the highest level of artistic production."
Come see the top designers, artists and performers including local DJs and The Albrights, as the church is transformed into a mix of high-energy club party, drag show, music venue, lounge-bar and multi-media runway show. Here's a video clip teaser:
DATE: Saturday, November 10 2012
TIME: Pre-party doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Church at Evergreen, 262 Georgia St., Buffalo NY
TICKETS: $40 general admission, $100 VIP, $150 XXX VIP
6pm Pre-Parties
GENERAL ADMISSION CLUB PARTY: A new addition to the 2012 event, general admission guests are invited to attend a high-energy club party in the basement level of the church featuring cash bar and acoustic performance by The Albrights
VIP LOUNGE PARTY: Available to VIP and XXX-VIP ticketholders, the VIP Lounge features complimentary champagne, beer, wine, hors d'oeuvres and a premium swag bag, along with unique raffles, art auctions, and more!
XXX-VIP GIFTING SUITE: Available exclusively to XXX-VIP ticketholders, C4MA's Oscars-style gifting room will be filled with complimentary clothing, accessories and beauty products from the area's best boutiques.
8:30pm Runway Show
MULTIMEDIA FASHION EVENT: The main event at C4MA is comprised of local boutiques, designers, artists, drag queens, and professional and amateur models set to the music of Buffalo's best DJs and illuminated by a one-of-a-kind light mapping display.
10 PM AFTERPARTY - Open to all ticketholders / $5 cover for the public
AFTERPARTY: Hosted throughout the entirety of the church, the C4MA afterparty will feature performances by The Albrights and local DJS, with a cash bar, food trucks, drag queens, and dancing (of course)! Event ticketholders receive free admission to the afterparty. The public is invited to attend for a $5 cover.
* General admission tickets available online at www.causeformassappeal.com or Wegmans locations
* VIP and XXX-VIP tickets available online at www.causeformassappeal.com
Church photo: Mike Puma
The Church at Evergreen ? Have never heard of it. The last thing I knew, this was a Baptist church.
yeah-- apparently aquiring a church for performance space fits with the mission of caring for people with HIV/AIDS. This organization is a bloated, disorganized mess and has been for years.