This Sunday at eight, Above Ground Hair Studios (302 S. State, Ann Arbor) will be hosting its ‘Cut the Ugly Out’ hair and fashion show. There is no cover charge, and all of the proceeds from the event will go towards helping Dominican and Haitian orphans. The after party starts at 10 PM at Sava’s Cafe on State Street.

Facebook event:

Afterparty at 10pm – downstairs at Sava’s.
Soul & Funk DJ Jamie.
Entertainment by Daniel Menzo.

This past Saturday evening at Dessange Paris Salon and Spa in Ann Arbor, FORMzine threw a fashion presentation to feature some of our favorite local designers and boutiques. As catchy music played (DJ Jacob Bolton), clothes were featured in presentation standing style from the GetUp (an Ann Arbor vintage clothing store), Fovea Apparel (an Atlanta-based clothing store that will be opening its doors in Detroit next year), Dorothy Elizabeth Designs (an Ann Arbor based clothing designer), and Heart Graffiti (Michigan-based silver jewelery). Hair and makeup was provided by Dessange Paris: Ann Arbor.

Some highlights of the evening: (more…)

Come out to rub shoulders with the FORMzine crew and check out some of the areas hottest designers on September 18th at Dessange Paris—Ann Arbor. Plus, we’ll have amazing music, and food and drink. This is one party you don’t want to miss. From our official event page:

WHAT: It’s Fashion On 5th! A fashion showcase event featuring some great designers and boutiques (Fovea Apparel, Heart Graffiti, Dorothy Elizabeth, The GetUp), along with Dessange Paris—Ann Arbor. Come eat, drink, and be merry and check out some awesome fashion. Paaaaaaaaaarty!

WHEN: September 18th, 2010. Doors open at 9pm.

WHERE: Dessange Salon and Spa (206 S. 5th ave, Ann Arbor, MI)

WHO: All those who are fashion-minded and love fashion <3

HOW: Tickets are $10, and will also be available at the door (if not sold out). This event is 18+.

Purchase tickets

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Photo from dia.org

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the DIA, and Sak’s Fifth Avenue is opening up their new Contemporary Collection’s as well. To celebrate, they’re teaming up to throw one of the biggest parties of the year with designer Robert Robert Rodriguez.

From the Founder’s Junior Council:

Thursday, August 26, 6 pm At Saks Troy Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the DIA and the Grand Opening of SFA’s new Contemporary Collections with cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, live DJ, a personal appearance by designer Robert Rodriguez and the hottest fashion show in town!

Tickets include a $25 gift card to Saks.

Tickets are available here. For more information, contact Tim Burns at 313-833-4025.

Photo by Flickr user Tambako the Jaguar

If you’re hosting a party, and buying beer, navigating the selections at your local grocery store can be a little bit difficult and confusing. Now that a significant number of grocery stores stock decent beer, it can be even harder to know what you should buy. Here are a few beers that might be right for your party:

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For those unfamiliar, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival is pretty much the place to be during the summer in Ann Arbor. With its free outdoor concert series, Top of the Park parties, and its ticketed indoor performance series. With notable guests such as Ann Arbor local band My Dear Disco, and 80′s synth-pop legends Devo, this year’s summer festival promises to be a good one.

This year’s festival starts on the 18th, and concludes on June 18th and ends on July 11th. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts the festival will not be operating on Monday’s.

For more information, and to buy tickets, visit the Ann Arbor Summer Festivals Website.

Nothing brings out the best in people like karaoke, and I can’t imagine it gets any worse when robots are involved. So dress up like a robot (optional) and come out to Goodnite Gracie’s (301 E. Huron, Ann Arbor). Just remember to throw in robot-themed words into your favorite songs. For more information, check 826Michigan’s post about it here.

Total Eclipse of the Bot
Robot Karaoke to Benefit 826michigan
Wednesday, June 2, 8pm
Goodnite Gracie, 301 E. Huron, Ann Arbor

$10 cover charge

Inspired by the EPIC success of Bot Caroling last December, Robot Karaoke is another excuse to replace words in songs with “robot.” It is no secret that, in preparation for Bot Caroling, Amy spent ten super quality minutes doing a Find/Replace in a document of carols with “angels” and “robots.”

Participants are encouraged to dress up (but are not required to — we know all-too-well how personally offended cyborgs become at such a proposition), and will be expected to Find/Replace the word “robot” into whatever songs they desire. Admission is $10, which, wouldn’t you know it, benefits the free student programs we offer here at 826michigan.

On Friday, June 4th 2010, the Detroit Opera House will be host to BravoBravo! 2010.  BravoBravo! is the Detroit fashion party of the year, and it will sell out fast, so if you’re interested, you’ll want to register now.

From the press release:

In its 11th year, BravoBravo! takes on a fashion theme, showcasing an artistic industry that has

long lived under the radar in Detroit. Experience Haute Couture with a Detroit edge as it moves

off the runway and inside the corridors of the opulent Detroit Opera House.

On April 24th, the 5e gallery of Detroit’s Corktown will be hosting Saturday Nite Cipher—an event featuring local Artists and Musicians. Support Detroit!

From their press release:

When one door closes, another door opens. 5E Gallery, a nonprofit visual art and hip-hop gallery located in the historic Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, will host its fifth installment of Saturday Nite Cipher on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. In addition, 5E has announced a fundraising campaign to celebrate the rebirth of its new, larger location.

Saturday Nite Cipher is an ongoing mixer series that draws artists and crowds from all over metro Detroit for an opportunity to network, express and keep Detroit artists motivated. Local performances will include saxophonist and emcee Saxappeal, B. Williams, a direct protégé of Grammy and Billboard super producer Michael J. Powell, and singer Gwenation with special invited guests and dignitaries including Congressman John Conyers to support 5E.

“I look forward to unifying our community for a great cause to keep 5E afloat,” said Founder of 5E Gallery and Detroit Young Professional Vanguard Winner, Sicari “DJ Sicari” Ware. “The gallery has become a melting pot for Detroit and a home away from home for hip-hop culture from around the globe and I hope to continue our creative movement in our new spacious location.”

Founded by DJ Sicari, 5E serves as an outlet for Detroit artists and musicians to showcase their talents. Through Sicari’s leadership, he encourages an understanding of contemporary art and hip-hop culture by the diverse local, national, and international audiences that it serves.

Past 5E Gallery supporters included: Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh, Detroit City Council Members: Kwame Kenyatta, Ken Cockrel, Brenda Jones, actor Wesley Snipes, Professor Griff of Public Enemy, hip-hop group Slum Village, singer and songwriter Dwele and the who’s who of Detroit’s hip-hop community.

To make donations, please visit the 5E Web site or come support the Saturday Nite Cipher fundraiser on Saturday, April 24, 2010.

For more information about 5E Gallery, log onto the Web site: http://5egallery.org/, Twitter page: http://twitter.com/5egallery/, or Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Detroit-MI/5-E-Gallery/66579512767

The Michigan Union Ballroom was host to University of Michigan’s SHEI magazine‘s tenth anniversary celebration and magazine launch party this Sunday. The event had a retrospective fashion show of previous decades, as well as performances from other UM student groups (The Sopranos, Element 1, and FunKtion, respectively). Makeup for the runway was done by Cheyenne Warner of En Vogue Artistry, and jewelry was provided by Gemela Design.

Check out our photo gallery of the event!

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Also, check out this video from last SHEIfest, by David Merian: