On April 30, 2016, the Drew Lewis Foundation @ The Fairbanks will host the 2nd Annual Fashion Forward. The event consists of wellness events at the Henderson Unit of the Boys and Girls Club followed by a fashion show benefit at the Fox Theatre in downtown Springfield.
The Fashion Forward fashion show will take place at the Fox Theatre. The show will feature 60 children from the Boys and Girls Club and Grant Beach neighborhood representing several local boutiques. Attendees will enjoy fine wine, appetizers, live music, and a silent art auction. All proceeds from the evening directly support the partnership between Drew Lewis Foundation @ The Fairbanks and the Henderson Unit of the Boys and Girls Club. A portion of the funds will support the BGC National Fine Arts Exhibit Program and music appreciation. Remaining funds will help support ongoing community engagement in Grant Beach neighborhood.
This year the Fashion Forward event is two events with one focus. On Tuesday, April 26th at 5:00pm a Wellness Fair in Grant Beach will help provide resources to families. Over 100 local families will participate in wellness activities free of charge at the Henderson Unit of the Boys and Girls Club. Children from these families have the opportunity to receive health screenings, get a haircut, enjoy a healthy meal, engage in physical activity, and obtain basic hygiene items. Missouri State students of the Kinesiology Department will help host this event that will engage families in quality of life programming.
We would like to thank our sponsors, volunteers, and community members for helping us produce a very successful first annual Fashion Forward event! We look forward to an even more successful 2nd Annual Fashion Forward!
Our 2015 Service Sponsors Include:
Clothing Boutiques & Jewelers:
Arts and Letters
Blackwells Fine Men's Clothing
Children’s Orchard
Envy Clothing
Matilda Jane Clothing
Maxon’s Diamond Merchants
Nomad
Plato's Closet
Rodi Boutique and Salon
Education Materials:
Care to Learn
Missouri State University
Food & Beverages:
Bambino's Café
Blue Bull Bar and Grill
Brown Derby
Coffee Ethic
Copper Run Distillery
DiGiaCintO's Italian Restaurant
Farmers Gastropub
Fire and Ice Restaurant and Bar
Harter House
Kai
Metropolitan Grill
Mothers Brewing Company
Panera Bread Company
Ott’s Pasta
Springfield’s Incredible Pizza Company
Hygiene Kits
Convoy of Hope
Life 360 Church
Youth of the Ozarks
Interactive Art Engagement
Artist, Brad Noble
Master of Ceremonies
Mayor Robert Stephens – City of Springfield
John Sellers - Fox Theater & History Museum
Medical Services:
Dr. Gayle Owens, DDS
Missouri State University
Springfield Greene County Health Department
Trudi's Kids at Jordan Valley Community Health Center
Photography
Freedom Photography
Printing
Inland Printing Company
Salons:
Blu Skies
The Academy of Hair Design
Trim Salon
Vivo Salon
Theater Staging:
Southwest Audio-Visual
Our Partners Include:
The Fox Theater on Park Central Square
The Henderson Unit of the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield
Our Business Sponsors Include:
Aaron Sachs and Associates, P.C.
Christ Episcopal Church
Great Southern Bank
Our Community Sponsors Include:
The Rev. Kenneth L. Chumbley and
Mrs. Penny Gordon-Chumbley
Mr. John and Mrs. Gay Lewis
Mr. William Malesich
Mr. Fred and Mrs. Teri McQueary
Ms. Stephanie S. Montgomery
Mr. Pat O’Reilly
Mr. Todd and Mrs. Betty Parnell
Ms. Stephany Powell
Dr. Lon and Mrs. Fran Wiksell
Special Thanks To:
Mr. Chris DeLong
Mr. William and Mrs. Karen Knttenbrink
Mr. John and Mrs. Gay Lewis
Mr. David McQueary
Mr. Mark McQueary
Ms. Stephanie S. Montgomery
Mr. Todd and Mrs. Betty Parnell
Silent Auction Items Provided By:
417 Blow Dry Bar
Askinosie Chocolate
Charity Blansit Sola
Jim and Lois Blansit
Matilda Jane Clothing
Megan Rosen-O’neal
MoMomFitness
Ryan and Christina Wiksell
A Taste of Springfield Raffle Gift Baskets Provided By:
5 Pound Apparel
Andy B's
Bruno’s Italian Restaurant
Candy House Gourmet Chocolates
Falstaff's Local Bar and Grill
Famous Dave's
Gilardi's
Jimm's Steakhouse & Pub
Springfield Ballet
Springfield Little Theater
The Cup
The Review Shoppe Upscale Resale Boutique & Outlet
Torn Boutique
We hope you will join us for Fashion Forward, an extraordinary event that will make our community a better place to live!
Buy Your Tickets Now!
Purchase your tickets now
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OR
make checks payable to:
Drew Lewis Foundation
c/o The Fairbanks
1126 North Broadway, Building A
Springfield, Missouri, 65802
$100 - 1 VIP event and seating
$800 - 8 VIP event and seating
$45 - 1 general admission
$90 - 2 general admission
*Tickets will be reserved at the Check-In Table at Fox Theater
Drew Lewis Foundation @ The Fairbanks
Sponsor A Child
On April 26th, 2016 the Fashion Forward Wellness Fair will help provide the following services to families in need: health and wellness screenings, healthy meals, clothes, shoes, haircuts, and hygiene kits. The children served April 26th will be able to show off their new look with the Fashion Forward benefit April 30th. Help us make a child feel special!
Sponsorships of $500 and above receive two Fashion Forward tickets.
Sponsorship levels are:
$100 - One Child
$500 - Five Children
$1000 - Ten Children