The third-annual Storyville Fashion Show will have a charitable feel Saturday night at the Manship Theatre.This year’s event is a benefit show for From The Flames, the group founded in the wake of the New Year’s Day fire at The Caterie to help affected artists recover from damage to instruments and practice space.”This year’s show has a special meaning for us, as we know so many people who were affected by The Caterie fire,” said Storyville co-owner Josh Harvey.All proceeds from the event will go directly to From The Flames, which recently launched a Web site designed and hosted by I.T. By Design.Storyville has focused on promoting local art and design since opening in 2007.The shop has printed and sold specially-designed From The Flames T-shirts since January.Co-owner Elizabeth Harvey saw a neat fit between the Flames’ efforts and Storyville’s business ideals.”To lose such a big part of the music culture would be a blow to the arts community.” Harvey said. “Since Storyville already focuses on local art, there was a natural connection there to support From The Flames.”Saturday night’s show will feature many of the artists affected by The Caterie fire. The Barisal Guns, who lost more than $50,000 of equipment in the blaze, and the Phoenix Rouge Belly Dancers, many of whom used the Bayou Shimmy dance studios next door to The Caterie, will provide live entertainment to complement the fashion show.”Storyville is an established brand in town, and their willingness to partner with us has been tremendous,” said Joy Bruce, relief efforts coordinator for From The Flames. Anna Byars and DJ The Real Steven, who spins records every week at The Spanish Moon as part of the event Velcro, will also be part of the entertainment for the night.All clothing modeled on the runway will be creations of South Louisiana artists.The show will have a different vibe from most fashion shows, Bruce said.”It isn’t just a normal fashion event where you only watch people walking up and down a runway to music. It is a party with a lot of fun live entertainment, which helps break up some of the usual fashion show routine.” Bruce said.The event starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $9.50, but University students can present their student IDs for $7.50 admission.—-Contact Chris Abshire at [email protected].
Show to benefit From the Flames
March 24, 2010