Virtuous Academy Presents - Community Celebration featuring Fashion, Music, and Education

Pittsburgh PA, PA ( PressReleaseCollection ) May 08, 2010 - Fashion, music and entertainment will blend during the second annual <a href="http://www.virtuousacademy.org">Virtuous Academy</a> Fashion Extravaganza, Saturday May 8. As a way to raise funds and to showcase the school, the fashion show titled “A Celebration of Fashion and Music” will be held in the Virtuous Academy Auditorium, 128 South 3rd Street in Duquesne at 4:00 p.m. An open house will take place prior from noon to 2:00 p.m. Virtuous Academy (VA) is a private educational facility, whose mission is to achieve academic excellence through a Christ centered focus and a concentration in the arts.<br /><br />Highlighting clothing for all ages, the show will feature fashions and accessories from area stores including David’s Bridal, Sneaker Villa, K&G Fashions, TJ Maxx Marshalls, and Savvy Chic Bags. Entertainment will be provided by NAKA Entertainment and Roland Ford soul line dancing. The commentator is Marlon Martin formerly of WAMO and WGBN radio.<br /><br />In its second year, <a href="http://www.virtuousacademy.org">Virtuous Academy</a> strives to close the achievement gap and introduce the arts to students from underserved neighborhoods in the Mon Valley area. “We recognize that due to environmental stressors students do not learn at the same pace and need extra attention to be successful in school,” points out Iyana Tennon, CEO and President.<br /><br />As founder of VA, Tennon is committed and passionate about providing an alternative to students in the Duquesne community. This area is underserved and the residents and students have suffered in a failing public education system for many years. Her concern is that the current model spends most of the resources improving safety and test scores; rather than being inclusive of interest in the students’ home life and the exploring the students’ talents and hobbies. “Test-taking skills have never been proven to improve citizenship,” says Tennon. “So we provide a holistic education that creates learners with the morals to be positive citizens.”<br /><br />She indicates that at VA, education is individualized according to each student’s ability level and students are challenged to learn, grow, and give back.<br /><br />This year, for the first time in its history, VA is planning to conduct a nine week summer camp. Believing in collaborations, VA, Super Kids Tutoring and Umoja Arts Group based in Pittsburgh will offer a combination of academic activity and arts programming to participants. “At Virtuous Academy , a non-profit institution, we seek to rebuild our community through academics, art, respect and integrity,” says Tennon. She points out that their mission is to foster holistic development, academic excellence and positive citizenship through academic and artistic rigor. This camp just helps us accomplish that mission.<br /><br />Co-sponsors of the May 8 Fashion Extravaganza include the Soul Pitt, DID & Associates and Virtuous Visions Photography, LeKurion Salon and WGBN radio.<br /><br />CONTACT: Iyana Tennon<br />(412) 330-0596 or virtuous_academy@live.com<br /><a href="http://www.virtuousacademy.org">www.virtuousacademy.org</a><br /><br /><br />###

Virtuous Academy Presents - Community Celebration featuring Fashion, Music, and Education

Pittsburgh PA, PA ( PressReleaseCollection ) May 08, 2010 - Fashion, music and entertainment will blend during the second annual Virtuous Ac...

Read more »

Pologeorgis Furs Announces the launch of their website

New York, NY ( PressReleaseColection ) November 07, 2009 – Pologeorgis Furs, the renowned New York City designer and manufacturer of high end furs and fur accessories is proud to announce the launch of their new website, <a href="http://www.pologeorgis.com">www.pologeorgis.com</a>. The site is designed to be user friendly and easy to navigate for both retail stores and personal clientele.<br /><br />Approaching their 50th year in business, Pologeorgis Furs is known for their impeccable quality of furs and couture like craftsmanship. A pioneer in the fur industry, Pologeorgis was among the first to forge relationships between ready to wear designers and fur manufacturers. Pologeorgis has built an impressive roster of designers which include, Michael Kors Furs, Zandra Rhodes Furs, Chado Ralph Rucci Furs, Zac Posen Furs, and Chris Benz Furs. Each collection features the finest in Russian sable, mink, sheared mink, fox and shearlings, combined with the most inventive styling and innovative techniques available in fur today.<br /><br />The designer fur collections can be found at department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale’s as well as specialty stores around the World. Seeing a void in the market place, a collection of fur accessories was developed focusing on high quality and high fashion at an accessible price point. Styles include vests, hats and scarves which retail at Nordstrom’s and Bergdorf Goodman. A full line of Home Furs featuring luxurious custom made blankets and pillows evolved from collaborating with interior designers and decorators.<br /><br />Since 2001, Pologeorgis has been headquartered in a New York City loft. The unique space features a private showroom for sales and an on site factory for immediate repairs and custom work. The state of the art temperature controlled fur storage vault is spacious enough to house thousands of garments. An experienced expert is available by appointment to assist clients in the restyling and repairing of their existing furs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pologeorgis.com">Pologeorgis</a> is a multi faceted operation with the capacity to produce made to measure garments. Following in the old world tradition each garment is made completely by hand. The process starts with a private style consultation with the pattern maker, then the selection of the pelts and a final garment fitting only to be completed at the customer’s total satisfaction.<br /><br />For additional information please contact info@pologeorgis.com<br /><br />Pologeorgis Furs<br />143 West 29th Street, 8th floor<br />New York, NY 10001<br />212 563 2250<br />212 563 6735 fax<br />info@pologeorgis.com<br /><a href="http://www.pologeorgis.com">www.pologeorgis.com</a><br /><br /><br />###

Pologeorgis Furs Announces the launch of their website

New York, NY ( PressReleaseColection ) November 07, 2009 – Pologeorgis Furs, the renowned New York City designer and manufacturer of high e...

Read more »