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
Sponsor A Child
Fashion Forward Sponsorships benefit children in need, providing these and other services: health and wellness screenings, healthy meals, shoes, haircuts, and hygiene kits. Sponsorships of $500 and above receive two Fashion Forward event tickets.
Sponsorship levels are:
$100 - One Child
$500 - Five Children
$1000 - Ten ChildrenFashion Forward 2015
This April, the historic Fairbanks Elementary School building will “spring” back to life with Fashion Forward. You’re invited to the first annual fashion show event to benefit the Fairbanks restoration project and the Boys and Girls Clubs (BGC) of Springfield.
Amy Blansit and husband, Drew Lewis, dreamed big and took a leap of faith purchasing the landmark Fairbanks building. Although Drew lost his battle with cancer in May 2013, Amy continues to work to achieve their shared vision of community betterment. Now, the Fairbanks, in partnership with BGC, wants to “pay it forward” in Fashion Forward by dedicating the day’s events to the children in our community.
On April 11, 2015, starting at noon, children’s events will begin at the Henderson Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs. Services include: health and wellness screenings, healthy meals, shoes, clothes, haircuts, and hygiene kits. The evening’s events will take place at the Fox Theatre downtown, featuring the children served that afternoon, along with local models, in a fashion show that will present the new summer styles. You are invited to arrive at the Fox Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person for general admission or $100 per person for VIP event and seating with a Special Value of $80 per person for a VIP party of 10 ($800 total). Join us for the fashion show, fine wine, appetizers, a silent art auction, and music.
All proceeds will go directly to the Drew Lewis Foundation education and neighborhood enhancement projects at the Fairbanks, with a goal of $5,000 to be donated to the partnership between The Fairbanks and the BGC Henderson unit. The funds will support the National Fine Arts Exhibit Program and music appreciation.
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
$200 - 2 VIP event and seating
$45 - 1 general admission
$90 - 2 general admission
VIP TICKETS SOLD OUT
*Tickets will be reserved at the Check-In Table at
Fox Theater
Community. Restoration. Engagement.
On April 11, 2015, the Drew Lewis Foundation @ The Fairbanks hosted Fashion Forward, which consisted 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. A total of 55 students from Missouri State University service-learning classes worked with 70 volunteers from the community to successfully carry out this event.
Starting at noon, 100 local families were invited to participate in wellness activities free of charge at the Henderson Unit of the Boys and Girls Club. Children from these families had the opportunity to receive health screenings, get a haircut, enjoy a healthy meal, engage in physical activity, and obtain basic hygiene items.
That evening, Fashion Forward events continued with a fashion show benefit at the Fox Theatre. The show featured 30 children from the Boys and Girls Club, along with 40 adult models representing 9 local boutiques. 186 Attendees enjoyed fine wine, appetizers, live music, and a silent art auction. All proceeds from the evening directly supported the partnership between The Fairbanks and the Henderson Unit of the Boys and Girls Club. The funds will support the National Fine Arts Exhibit Program and music appreciation.
We would like to thank our sponsors, volunteers, and community members for helping us produce a very successful first annual Fashion Forward event!
Our 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