“I’ve always been in the right place at the right time. Of course, I steered myself there.” — Bob Hope
RUNWAY SHOW
ONE OF CHATTANOOGA’S most anticipated fashion shows of the year, StyleWorks, will be held May 1 at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
“Chattanooga’s premier runway show returns for its 32nd year to benefit Siskin Children’s Institute,” Siskin spokesman Seth Seymour said in a news release.
The event, which features a luncheon, shopping bazaar and summer fashion show sponsored by Belk, begins at 9:30 a.m. with the opening of Marketplace, which showcases more than 30 booths offering goods and services from retailers, jewelers, schools, day spas and specialty service providers. Marketplace remains open until 3 p.m.
After the luncheon, which begins at 11:30 a.m., attendees are escorted to a New Yorkstyle runway setting for the fashion show. Professional models will strut the catwalk in the latest summer designs.
A highlight of the event is the fashions modeled by recent graduates of Siskin Early Learning Center, an early childhood educational program of Siskin Children’s Institute.
Siskin Children’s Institute is an educational outreach, health care and research facility that serves children with developmental delays, autism spectrum conditions, cerebral palsy and other disabilities, as well as typically developing children.
Individual seats begin at $45. Tables for eight begin at $365.
Tickets can be purchased at 648-1707 or at www.siskin. org.
StyleWorks is presented by Chattem and sponsored by Belk, Bi-Lo, Rone Regency Jewelers, PlayCore, Jo Ann Yates and Betty and Charles Lebovitz.
ARTS CELEBRATION
A FUNDRAISER geared to those who love the arts will be held Saturday on the Southside. Money raised from the event will benefit the Craniofacial Foundation of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with facial deformities lead normal lives.
Established in 1989, the foundation provides money for food, travel and lodging expenses to qualified families traveling to the Tennessee Craniofacial Center for evaluation and treatment, according to craniofacialcenter.com. It also provides networking opportunities for craniofacial patients and their families for the rights of those with facial disfigurement.
The event, “Palate 2 Palette,” will be an evening dedicated to celebrating the arts in Chattanooga’s Southside district. It will begin with a tour of seven area galleries.
Guests can walk to the galleries or ride the trolley, said Roses Taylor, event spokeswoman. At each gallery, there will be floral arrangements by local designers, fine wine and food catered by local restaurants.
Following the tour, the event continues with “Bubbles & Sweets” at Loose Cannon Gallery. The after-party includes champagne, desserts (by Connoisseurs Catering) and a fashion show by one of the event’s sponsors, New York fashion designer Nina McLemore. Music will be provided by Willie Kitchens & His Band.
“(Ms. McLemore) will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her clothing to benefit the CFA,” said Terry Smyth, CFA special events coordinator.
“We’ll have informal modeling of some of her line, and our guests will be able to set up an appointment for the following Monday and Tuesday for a private showing,” Ms. Smyth said. “Nina will be at Loose Cannon Gallery for her private showings.”
Ms. McLemore started Liz Claiborne accessories and took it to where it is today, Ms. Smyth said.
Ms. Taylor, an artist and sculptor, represents Ms. McLemore’s clothing line.
Gallery/restaurant pairs included on the tour are Hollis Gallery and Niko’s Southside Grill; Gallery 1401 and Food Works; Morgan Adams Building and Greenlife; CreateHere and Taste of Main; Loose Cannon Gallery and St. John’s/Meeting Place; Thomas Mann and Blue Orleans, Ignis Glass and Hiroshi’s.
An online auction, held now through April 7 at www. palate2pallette.org, is also raising money for the event, Ms. Smyth said.
“The artist and galleries donated a piece of artwork for the auction. Fifty percent of the sale will go to the CFA. The auction pieces will be displayed at the galleries for the stroll and be put on a screen at the ‘after party’ for viewing. You will have an opportunity to place a bid after the event.”
Tickets are $50 per person.
Call 778-9176 or visit www. palate2palette.org for more.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
ORANGE GROVE CENTER is holding its third Capital Campaign in its 55-year history, said Leslie Smith, public relations and marketing coordinator.
“Supporters of the center recently met at the Walden Club for a progress-report meeting on efforts to raise $4,775,000 for everything from Recycling Center renovations to the establishment of four retirement homes and studying community support for individuals with autism,” Ms. Smith said.
The campaign kicked off in January with a luncheon featuring guest speaker Gene Stallings, she said.
Fundraising is conducted online at www.orangegrovecenter.org or donations may be sent to Orange Grove Center, c/o Capital Campaign, 615 Derby St., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Feature writer Karen Nazor Hill covers fashion, design, home and gardening, pets, entertainment, human interest features and more. She also is an occasional news reporter and the Town Talk columnist. She previously worked for the Catholic newspaper Tennessee Register and was a reporter at the Chattanooga Free Press from 1985 to 1999, when the newspaper merged with the Chattanooga Times. She won a Society of Professional Journalists Golden Press third-place award in feature writing for ...
