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A Black Tie Affair: An Evening in the Secret Garden

Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)

Oakland, CA

A Black Tie Affair: An Evening in the Secret Garden

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Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
A Black Tie Affair Ended $35.00 $2.92
VIP-Special Event Seating and Opening Reception Ended $50.00 $3.74
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A Black Tie Affair Celebrates Youth with Chante' Moore, Thomas Howard, and Danny Glover

May 7th, 2011 atop the beautiful Kaiser Rooftop Garden, come enjoy an elegant evening of hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, and fashion. The Bay Area is a very diverse and rich cultural environment that cares for those in need.  Oakland’s best and brightest will gather in celebration at the 1st annual A Black Tie Affair: An Evening in the Secret Garden.  The Black Tie Affair promises to be an interdisciplinary event honoring Bay Area entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations.

 Performances from Jazz artist, Raja Rahim, Pop sensation, Tessa Evans, the Full House Band, and R&B singer LB Muzac, will honor the services of Oakland Vice-Mayor, Desley Brooks.  The grand finale showcases the talents of the Mario B. Youth Fashion Program, and includes songs from the Grammy–nominated singer, Chante’ Moore, greetings from NFL Player Thomas Howard and other players, and a presentation of Organo Coffee by actor and activist, Danny Glover-all to benefit First Place For Youth, an agency that assists young adults transitioning into adulthood with support services before and after emancipation, and today is considered a national model for providing permanent housing for high risk youth.

A Black Tie Affair was established by Mario B Productions with the purpose to empower and showcase California’s youth, while assisting those joining the educational and working community. For more information on A Black Tie Affair: An Evening in the Secret Garden please visit the Mario B. Productions website, www.MarioBProductions.com.  To Learn more information about First Place for Youth visit www.firstplaceforyouth.org

 

When & Where


Kaiser Rooftop Garden
300 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94621

Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)


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Mario B. Productions



Mario B’s Productions provides a safe place
in the community for talented inner-city youth ages 5-25, who are interested in modeling, dance & theater.

The program takes a “New Breed” approach to the fashion industry by introducing a unique performance style called “Theatrical Modeling”, combining dance, fashion and theater, to create a contemporary approach to modeling.

The curriculum uses music, cultural influences and originality as its base and expands into an array of Lights, Camera, and fashionable entertainment. Visit us at www.mariobproductions.com