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Spring Fashion Rhapsody To Benefit The Ella Flagg Young Association

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The Ella Flagg Young Association (EFY Association) and the Chicago Area Women Administrators in Education will be presenting their Annual Spring Benefit, Spring Fashion Rhapsody, which will include a shopping bazaar, fashion show and luncheon. EFY Association grants scholarships to graduating senior girls.

Ella Flagg Young was the first woman superintendent of Chicago from 1909-1915 and the first woman president of the National Education Association in 1910. Her life and work is a compelling look at women’s empowerment in American education. This event will showcase some of Chicago’s up-and-coming designers such as Jermikko, Christos, Yuka Takeda, Mr. & Mrs. Digz,  Dalia Acevedo, Michele Keller, and Marena Marena Two Inc.

Ella Flagg Young (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

 

WHEN:  Saturday, April 28,2012

Reception 11 a.m.
Luncheon 12 p.m.
Fashion Show 1 p.m.

WHERE: 
Marriott Chicago Midway
6520 S. Cicero Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60638
Ph. 708-594-5500

To purchase tickets contact Dr. Hilda Brake at 630-595-5122. Tickets are $45 each or $40 for parties of two or more.

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1 comment to Spring Fashion Rhapsody To Benefit The Ella Flagg Young Association

  • [...] Saturday April 28th, non-profit group The Ella Flagg Young Association is hosting a luncheon/fashion show fundraiser to raise money for scholarships to grant to graduating senior girls. The luncheon/fashion show called the Spring Fashion Rhapsody, also hosted by the Chicago Area Women Administrators in Education will showcase up and coming designers  such as Jermikko, Dalie Acevedo and more. Tickets for this memorable event are only $45 a person and for parties of 2 or more it is only $40 per person. More information here. [...]

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