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Award winning humanitarian, activist, writer, and educator Edward M. Garnes, Jr., founder From Afros To Shelltoes and an Atlanta Tribune Man Of Distinction, lends his voice to the holistic development of women populations in need. On July 16, 2010, Garnes joins a star studded cast for Black Tie, a fundraiser for Dress For Success-Atlanta to be held from 9:00pm to 2:00am at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center (980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30306).

Advance tickets are available, $15 for General Admission (includes entry + parking) and $25 for VIP/Donor ticketing (includes entry, reserved seating, parking, drink privileges, and more), online at www.blacktie-atl.com or by calling 404.935.6677

For Odie Donald, President/Founder of The Donald Group; Host Committee Chair of Black Tie, Garnes was a very natural selection.

“I hand picked Ed Garnes as a member of our host committee for Black Tie due to his continued service to the community, broad network of socially conscious young professionals, and love and support for the artistic community at large. Black Tie is not only a philanthropic effort to support our non-profit partners, but also an effort to shine an elegant light on the incredible talents of Atlanta’s up and coming musicians, artists, and designers through the influence of our diverse host committee.”

Black Tie is set to be an amazing night of music, fashion, and art featuring a diverse mix of participants including renowned choreographer Cici Kelley, visual artist Lucien Downes, recording artist Ross Fleming, and the styles of Natt Taylor’s “DESTINI.” Sponsors include Red Bull, Swagg Box, Satchel Jester’s Social Science, and the Atlanta Braves.

Black Tie benefits Dress For Success- Atlanta via an accessory/toiletry drive and Unity Network & Counseling Center by donating 20% of all proceeds. The evening is organized as follows:

8:00p: VIP reception for host committee/advance ticket patrons/early arrival VIP’s

9:00p: Black Carpet Arrivals; Private Opening of Black Tie Art Exhibition feat. Lucien Downes Accessory/Toiletry Drive (Guest will bring accessory items to be donated to Dress for Success Atlanta. Appropriate items include: handbags, scarves, belts, new hosiery, new cosmetics, jewelry, shoes and female toiletry items.)

Networking Mixer, Introduction of Black Tie Artist Gallery, Promotional “Live Art” Models, Vendor/Sponsor Informational Tables.

Live Performance by Ross Fleming, Live Art Installation featuring the creations of Rio Sirah, introducing DESTINI by Natt Taylor, Charity Raffle

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.blacktie-atl.com.

About Dress For Success-Atlanta

The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

About Unity Network and Counseling Center (UNCC)

The mission of Unity Network and Counseling Center (UNCC) is to create programs that enable the disadvantaged to enter into mainstream America and to provide opportunities for inner city youth to participate in sports, educational, cultural and community enrichment programs designed to build confidence, self-esteem, determination and self-respect.

About Edward M. Garnes, Jr.

Award winning writer, educator, counselor, and activist Edward M. Garnes, Jr. is the founder of From Afros to Shelltoes: Art, Action, and Conversation, a nationally acclaimed series of cultural productions confronting the social divide between elders and hip hop heads. The 2009 Atlanta Tribune Men Of Distinction holds a B.A. in English Writing from DePauw University and a M.A. in Counseling from Michigan State University. His seminal essay, ” Sweet Tea Ethics: Black Luv, Healthcare, and Cultural Mistrust,” currently appears in Not In My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, a 2007 NAACP Image Award nominated collection edited by Gil Robertson.

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