Bellissima for Japan

When we said we were inspired by the big hearts to be found in Calgary, we were very serious. Example: there are some great Calgary businesses reaching out to help those affected by the tragedy in Japan, and we were happy to find out from our friend Ania B. (and PARK4JAPAN collaborator) that local fashion stop Bellissima is one of them.

If you follow the link by clicking on the image above or the banner on the side of this blog, and then "like" the Bellissima facebook page, the store will donate $1 to Doctors without Borders to aid relief efforts in Japan. We love supporting local fashion in the city and connecting Calgarians with local places to shop, but we think it's even better to find fashion with a conscience. 

PARK4JAPAN Presented by The Gerry Thomas Gallery

Disaster and tragedy strike without any notice. When the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, the world could only watch time stop as we felt the pain of the thousands of people affected from afar... and then it was time to take action.

Our mandate as PARK is to build culture in our city, and the best culture building often comes through the beats of that big old heart muscle of our city. Thankfully, in no time, PARK's awesome contacts and collective of creatives, artists, designers and generally, people who throw their heart into anything they do, are stepping up to put together an event with our good friends at the Gerry Thomas Gallery. It's time to do something local to help this global tragedy.

PARK4JAPAN 
Presented by The Gerry Thomas Gallery

Thursday, April 7 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Gerry Thomas Gallery

602 11 Avenue SW

Calgary, AB

Silent Auction featuring several local designers & artists

Art Exhibition

Exclusive Show Room Presentation of Caitlin Power's A/W 2011 Collection

Tickets $30 (Available at the door or online here: www.tickettrunk.com/buy/850)

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Appetizers will be provided

18+ Event

All profits from the event, all proceeds from the silent auction, and 10% of gallery art work sold will be donated to the Red Cross to aid victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami

Visit our event on Facebook to RSVP and get updates, and get news in real time through our twitter. The best thing you can bring is your heart- but please feel free to contact PARK if you'd like to participate through donation or any other sort of contribution!

Special thanks to the collaborators who truly showed how big their hearts are by stepping up to take part in this event:
Gerry Thomas Gallery
Ania B
Jason Eng Photography
Shea Kearwood Photographer and Graphic Designer
Jennie Lyle Fashion Stylist
hedkandi salon, hair stylists Kristin Page and Kate Gonzalez, and MUA Julia D'angelo

 We hope to see you there!