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• Apr 16 Style and substance merge at the 29th Hope Couture Fashion Gala. The event includes a New York inspired runway show by Swish Productions featuring local fashions, performance by local artist FLO and 50 member Winnipeg Youth Chorus. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald house Manitoba. Prizes to be won from Haute Couture Collection, Lane of Hope( Player ' s Choice) and Fashion Speaks Silent Auction. Tickets: $ 150, RBC Convention Centre, 375 York, 204-783-9523
• Apr 19 Step into spring at the 5th annual Garden Party Fashion Show held by Habitat for Humanity’ s Women Build. Stylish fashions from local boutiques will be modelled in a Garden of Eden theme. Rainbow auction and raffle tickets with a variety of prizes. Proceeds go towards building a brighter future for a local family. Tickets $ 50, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave, Visit habitat. mb. ca for more information.
• Apr 25 Gear up for an unforgettable evening at the 26th Annual Starry Starry Night Gala. A night out featuring an elegant dinner, silent auction, entertainment by Ron Paley Big Band, and CJOB ' s Richard Cloutier as Master of Ceremonies. Proceeds go the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to cure, prevent and better treat diabetes. Fund-A-Cure donations go directly to type 1 diabetes research. Champagne Reception 6:00 p. m. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Visit astarrystarrynight. com for more information.
• Apr 26-May 2 Swirl and sip from more than 515 varieties of wine from 11 countries at the Winnipeg Wine Festival, including 116 wines from theme nation Chile. Discover what ' s new through public wine tastings, and find a new favourite vintage. Proceeds go towards Special Olympics Manitoba. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, winnipegwinefestival. com
• May 14 Feast with Gods & Goddesses at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Experience a fixed three course Mediterranean inspired menu at TABLE restaurant and explore over 160 ancient Greek and Roman treasures from Olympus: The Greco-Roman Collections of Berlin opening Apr 26. Visit wag. ca for more information, 204-786-6641
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Cosmetic lovers unite at The
Be. YOU. tee Factory. Opening in November 2014 as Winnipeg ' s first boutique makeup school, the swanky Lilac Street spot carries 100 % mineral brand Mirabella( pictured below), and is the first in the city to carry MORPHE brushes. Learn makeup application in an 8 week professional makeup class or stop in for personal makeup consultations and applications. 167 Lilac St, call 204-221-4434 for more information.— KC
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October boutique has moved to vibrant Corydon Avenue. Formerly located in Grant Park Shopping Centre, this women ' s clothing boutique is now housed in a destination street side store on the strip. Brands include Matt & Nat, SuperTrash and Desigual. 847 Corydon Ave, 204‐452-0737, octoberboutique. com— KC
Cha Cha Palace has shifted to Academy Road from Lilac Street. This sweet boutique now carries plus-sized fashions along with a selection of unique shoes, bags and accessories. 580 Academy Road, 204‐284‐4128.— KC
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