Happy Hour 2011

On Saturday, November 5, Open Space throws open our doors from 4pm to 7pm for another round of Happy Hour – a fabulous, fun ladies event featuring Runway Fashion Shows, Onstage Demos, Beauty & Pampering, Retail Therapy, an Eco-Chic Clothing Exchange, and Dancing On Demand!

A few tidbits of what we’ll feature include:

- Vashon Zumba with Dari and Sara: Come and shake your booty to the Latin inspired aerobic workout of Zumba (salsa, merengue, cha cha, tango). Zumba will get your heart-rate soaring and put a smile on your face all week long. Find your waist again, tone up and have fun while working out to great music! Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will help you achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one caloric-burning, body-energizing hour;

- THREE Runway Fashion Shows featuring Dova Silks, Emily Burns with Vintage clothing, and Jenni Wilke (more details about Dova Silks on following page);

- Arlette Moody performing a sassy new dance;

- An Eco-Chic Clothing Exchange: Practice Sustainable Fashion! Declutter your closet and freshen your wardrobe by swapping your used clothing;

- Dance breaks with DJ JEN E-K – Seattle club DJ who has recorded for Sir Mix-A-Lot;

- Plus shopping galore!

The afternoon is hosted once again by the Washington State Fairies / Vashon Mayorettes, who say: "The Fairies are deeelighted to be emceeing Happy Hour again this November. This is a fantastic party! Shopping, beauty, music, dancing, ... What more could you ask for?"

Admission is $10 at the Door – no presale tickets. Two-for-one coupons are available by participating early in the Eco-Chic Clothing Exchange: Drop off a bag (at least grocery size) of women’s clothing, shoes or accessories at Books By The Way and receive a two-for-one coupon to Happy Hour. All items must be clean and in good condition. Last day for advance drop off is Nov. 3rd. Clothing donations will be accepted during the event, but no coupons will be given out at the door.

Dova Silks is a wearable art boutique located on Vashon Island, Washington.

The shop is where fashion designer Dorothy Dunnicliff creates her original hand-dyed silk garments. She uses only the finest silk fabrics, including charmeuse, organza and chiffon. Dorothy’s clothing designs are as elegant as they are versatile. All drape beautifully and are comfortable to wear in any kind of weather.

Dova Silks was incorporated in 2001 with founding partners Dorothy Dunnicliff and Valerie Spear whom the later sadly passed away a few years ago. Now, in collaboration with Sally Shivers, Dorothy continues the creative endeavor of Dova Silks.

Sally Shivers has over 30 years experience in the fashion design and apparel industries. With her attention to detail and construction, she creates elegantly crafted garments fitted to enhance the best in anyone. Having an eye for color, textures, and design, her contribution to this endeavor has further enhanced the quality and beauty of Dova Silks clothing.

Expect to find colors at Dova Silks that you won’t see anywhere else. Dorothy’s and Sally’s design emphasis is on bold colors, and silk naturally produces vivid colors rarely seen in other fabrics. In addition to immersion dyeing, Dorothy paints the fabric by hand like a French impressionist. Though her techniques are deliberate, the outcomes are often magical.