Variety Week 2010 inspires St. Louis Community

Variety Week 2010 inspires St. Louis Community

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Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is excited to announce the schedule for its 2010 Variety Week, April 17-24. Variety Week was launched in 2004 as a means to maximize awareness and fundraising opportunities to benefit local children with disabilities. The success of this week is key to helping Variety kids, and brings in the majority of the funds needed for the year. All other support comes from private donors and the business community – the organization accepts no government funding.

The week will be packed full of fun, socializing and heart-warming activities. For event tickets or more information, visit www.varietystl.org or call 314-453-0453. This year’s events include:

Variety Parade: On Saturday, April 17, at 10 a.m., hundreds of local children and their families will march down the streets of St. Louis for the seventh annual Variety Parade. This event sets the mood for the rest of the week and will include floats, giant balloons and marching bands. The route will run downtown on Market and Chestnut streets. The parade culminates with a community party featuring children’s activities and snacks at Aloe Plaza across from Union Station. All are welcome.
Runway Lights Fashion Show: On Saturday, April 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. American Airlines will present the Runway Lights Fashion Show, which will include “The Art of Fashion” presented by Neiman Marcus. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the “Variety Boutique,” filled with unique silent auction items. Julie Buck of 103.3 KLOU will act as emcee, and jazz artist Denise Thimes will offer a special performance. Tickets are $100 for general admission and $125 for “Business Class” seats.
Imo’s for Kids Day: On Wednesday, April 21, make lunch or dinner quick and easy by ordering Imo’s Pizza. Participating Imo’s franchises have agreed to donate 10 percent of all proceeds from the day to Variety. To help Variety even more, order extra pizza and freeze it for another day! Visit www.imospizza.com for a location near you.
Young Variety’s Night of the Rising Stars: Friday, April 23. Young Variety will hold its signature event, Night of the Rising Stars at downtown hotspot Lumen. Local young professionals will enjoy appetizers, open bar and a silent auction, as a DJ leads the night in song and dance. Curt Copeland of Z107.7 will act as emcee for the evening. Event tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door.
Dinner With the Stars: Saturday, April 24. Join us for the 44th annual Dinner With the Stars in the Khorassan Ballroom at the Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis’ premier black tie charity gala. This elegant event, which annually raises more than $1 million for Variety, will feature soul legend Al Green. An after party will follow with the Fabulous Motown Revue in the Regency Room.
Primetime Television Special: Saturday, April 24. Tune in to KMOV-TV Channel 4 at 10:35 p.m. to hear stories of Variety children, and make a commitment to support their experiences by making a donation at 1-888-421-1212 or www.varietystl.org.

Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis helps local children with disabilities reach their full potential by providing services each time they need assistance. Founded in 1932, the Variety chapter of St. Louis is an international leader, raising more than $3.5 million annually to help local children with differing abilities. Variety is a repeat winner of Charity Navigator’s “Four-Star Rating.” Variety earned this rare consecutive rating by exceeding industry standards for fiscal responsibility and financial health. For more information, please visit www.varietystl.org.

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