February 22, 2012

Dapper Style House Celebrates First Friday with Karaoke

 

To Benefit “Sing for the Cure” 

RALEIGH, NC – April 18th, 2011 – Dapper Style House in downtown Raleigh is hosting a First Friday event on Friday, May 6, 2011. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus (TGMC), the Common Woman Chorus (CWC) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®- NC Triangle

. This karaoke inspired event will be in support of the Triangles premiere of “A Proclamation of Hope” featuring Sing for the Cure: the world renowned choral work with orchestra which honors breast cancer victims, survivors and their loved ones.Karaoke will be the focus of this First Friday event; there will be a suggested donation of $1 for each song guest sing. Dapper will also introduce this month’s featured artist, Leigh Moose from Side Yard Studios, at this event. Moose’s art will be showcased throughout the store for the entire month of May and will also be available for purchase. Dapper will be offering guests’ $5 Absolut drink specials alongside complimentary hors d’oeuvres from The Oxford Gastropub.
“Hosting an event with karaoke is always fun,” said Betzi Hekman, Operator and Buyer for Dapper Style House. “Susan G. Komen- NC Triangle always does wonderful things for breast cancer awareness and we are elated to celebrate our LGBT community and their involvement with this fundraiser.”

The Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus (TGMC) is a nonprofit performing arts organization that seeks to perform quality men’s choral music that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. We recognize the power of music to communicate important truths about common human conditions and the value of all people.

The Common Woman Chorus (CWC) strives to raise consciousness about the quality of women’s lives and experiences through the regular performances of music, and to encourage an appreciation of choral music arranged for women’s voices for the public education, entertainment, benefit and good of members and the general public. CWC is a feminist organization that is lesbian-identified in the community.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, has invested more than $1.9 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.

Sing for the Cure is an uplifting and positive musical experience. It tells the stories of breast cancer survivors, their families and friends. “A Proclamation of Hope” will be held at the Meymandi Concert Hall of Raleigh’s Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. This concert was commissioned in 2000 by Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as a result of founder Nancy Brinker’s belief that more would listen to the message if it was delivered through the powerful medium of music. This will be the first local performance and it will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2011.

  
About Dapper Style House

Dapper Style House provides clean and contemporary fashions. Their style is perfect for both going out and staying in. Through superior clienteling, quality and commitment, Dapper helps you look and feel good.

 

Funds raised at the Dapper Style House First Friday event will benefit all three of these non-profit organizations.

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Spring has sprung and it is time get out on the town!

 
Spring has sprung and it is time get out on the town!

Dapper Style House has several events in the next couple weeks to benefit some great causes.

Check out all the details below

Downtown Crawl
Friday, March 25
09:00 PM–02:00 AM
 
Join the Downtown Crawl to benefit the Alliance of AIDS Services.
 
NO COVER charge all night! We suggest a donation of $5-10 (or more, if you’re feeling generous!) for the partnering nonprofit. Donations can be made at the first location on the crawl. 21+

Crawl Schedule
9:00pm    Dapper Style House
9:45pm    The Borough
10:30pm  Brewmasters
11:15pm  The Union
12:00pm  313

Dapper Dan and Dressy Bessy Mixer
Saturday, March 26
07:00 PM–10:00 PM
 
Usher in spring by trading last year’s wardrobe in for something new and hip from the Dapper Style House! A donation of slightly used clothing to Haven House, a non-profit agency serving Wake County that helps struggling young people and their families develop positive and successful relationships at home, at school, and in the community, will gain you entry into this event.
 
Mix and mingle with old and new friends while sipping on drinks from the Dapper bar, noshing on light fare from Porch Rockin’ catering, listening to the techno savvy of Van Horne, and perusing the racks of the urban styles of Dapper Style House. All clothes will be marked down 10% during this event and $5.00 Vanilla Absolut and Mango’s, let’s call it the Dapper Dan, will be offered.
 
A BabyDavis Event

First Friday to Benefit Japanese Red Cross
Friday, April 01
08:00 PM–11:00 PM
 
Help us make 1000 cranes! Grouping one thousand origami paper cranes with strings is an ancient Japanese tradition/legend; promising that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury. Starting with First Friday, Dapper’s goal is to raise $1000 for Japanese Red Cross by making 1000 paper cranes. Stop by Dapper, donate $1 per crane, and make the crane yourself (or let our store staff make it for you). Cranes will stay up in the store all month as décor.
 
$5 Absolut Drinks
Complimentary appetizers from The Oxford
 
Featured Artist: Adam Peele will be selling custom shirts to benefit Japanese Red Cross in the store! Check out his amazing design in his Etsy store. Adam’s AHPEELE artwork will also be featured in the store for the month of April.

European Wine Tasting
Friday, April 08
07:00 PM–09:00 PM
 
Our awesome wine rep, Shane, will be doing tasting of European wines at Dapper Style House from 7pm-9pm on Fri April 8th. There will be complimentary food pairings from The Oxford Gastropub.

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Dapper Style House Collaborates With Alliance Of AIDS

DAPPER STYLE HOUSE COLLABORATES WITH ALLIANCE OF AIDS SERVICES

A drag-tastic artist improv show

RALEIGH, NC – March 01, 2011 – Dapper Style House announced today that they will partner with the Alliance of AIDS Services for a First Friday event on March 4, 2011.  Dapper will offer Absolut drink specials along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by The Oxford Gastropub.  The artist improv show will be the highlight of the evening; 3 local artists will paint 3 easels in 30 minutes.  There will also be a cast of drag queens making this an exciting and unique experience.

This First Friday event at Dapper will be like none other thus far.  Along with the artist improv show, there will be fabulous bartenders, a host and art auctioneers – all dressed in drag.  The artists in the improv show will begin their work at one easel and move to the next, continuing the previous artists’ work until the 30 minutes is up.  All of the proceeds from the auctioned artwork will go directly to Alliance of AIDS Services.  The “drag team” will feature Raleigh’s own Mary K. Mart and Rodessa Roadhard.  Other special appearances include John Paul Womble, the Executive Director of Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina.

“We are really excited to have drag queens from the Alliance of AIDS Services at this event.  The LGBT community is very loyal to our store and this event will undoubtedly be crazy fun” said Betzi Hekman, Operator and Buyer for Dapper Style House.

Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina was founded in 1999 and has since acquired more than 800 volunteers and sustained about 38 employed positions.  The AAS-C primarily focuses on Faith Ministries, Prevention, Testing and Housing.

“Dapper looks forward to every First Friday event as it gives us the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for a local non-profit organization” said G Patel, owner of Dapper Style House.

About Dapper Style House

Dapper Style House provides clean and contemporary fashions.  Their style is perfect for both going out and staying in.  Through superior clienteling, quality and commitment, Dapper helps you look and feel good.

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DAPPER STYLE HOUSE FIRST FRIDAY EVENT TO BENEFIT MAKE-A-WISH

DAPPER STYLE HOUSE FIRST FRIDAY EVENT TO BENEFIT MAKE-A-WISH

Make A Star, Make-A-Wish, Make A Difference

RALEIGH, NC- January 31, 2011 – Dapper Style House, located in downtown Raleigh, announced today that the store will host a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish of Eastern North Carolina on Friday, February 4th, 2011.  This event is part of downtown Raleigh’s First Friday celebrations. Guests can purchase a $5, $10 or $25 star to decorate with the provided art supplies; 100 percent of proceeds go to Make-A-Wish.  Each star, after decorated, will be displayed for the whole month of February as the backdrop behind the mannequins in the store front window.   In addition to free hors d’ oeuvres provided by The Oxford Gastropub and drink specials, Dapper is also offering incredible deals and giveaways to all of the attendees.

“This will be the second art-related fundraiser hosted at Dapper Style House and we are all delighted that our store front window will display art that benefits Make-A-Wish,” says Julie Patel, owner of Dapper Style House.  

Make-A-Wish of Eastern North Carolina was created in 1986 and since then, the chapter has granted more than 2,000 favorite wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions throughout eastern North Carolina.

“We take pride in being able to contribute to the local chapter of a nationally renowned foundation.  Helping local children fulfill their wishes makes us ultimately proud to be a part of these fundraising efforts,” says Betzi Hekman, manager at Dapper Style House.

 About Dapper Style House

 Dapper Style House features the latest trends in menswear, women’s dresses and accessories. It is a new boutique and bar concept located in downtown Raleigh. Come in for your favorite cocktail, check out a coat, and chill on our swing. Honesty, integrity, superior service and style are the cornerstones of our business.

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S2 Jeans Trunk Show to benefit Hope for Haiti Foundation

FOOD & DRINK
…$5 Absolut Drinks
Hors d’oeuvres from The Oxford

ART
Artist Improv Contest! 3 artists, 3 easels, 30 minutes. The art will be auctioned off to raise money for Hope for Haiti Foundation.

ABOUT S2 JEANS
http://www.s2jeans.com/
S2 Jeans uses premium 12 weight, 98/2 denim from Cone Mill’s White Oak facility in North Carolina. We love this denim because it retains its shape through several days wear, is close to impossible to rip, and is exceptionally comfortable. Our fit is described as Sexy and Snug by The Examiner LA. We use high quality zippers and rivets and stitch the jeans in a way to keep them from having unnecessary fabric buckling. So why are we doing this? It is our way to support the people of Z’Orange Haiti through the Hope for Haiti Foundation by giving 3% of our proceeds. We went there and we saw how desperately people need work, and soon we will make product there. In the meantime we support building of schools, the clinic, fresh water projects, and soon farming. We want to deliver a tractor to Z’Orange first, and teach them how to use, maintain, and grade roads. Next we will make product. And then continue in any way we can.

ABOUT HOPE FOR HAITI FOUNDATION
http://hopeforhaitifoundation.com/
Hope for Haiti Foundation, also known as HFHF, is a (501)(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated in North Carolina, with volunteers all over the United States and Haiti.

HFHF believes in helping Haiti help Haiti. The Foundation’s work impacts individual Haitians, consequently empowering them to act and change their own nation. We are equipping a new generation with a vision and the skills to make the dream a reality. Already, there are native Haitians making a difference as nurses, ministers, and teachers. The future undoubtedly holds influencers in law, politics, community organization, media and more.

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One-day only trunk show at Dapper Style House – Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010

A one-day only trunk show event followed by a museum reception

RALEIGH, NC – December 08, 2010 – Dapper Style House announced that they will be partnering with French Connection United Kingdom, an international fashion retail chain for men and women, for a oneday only trunk show event on December 11, 2010. The new boutique and bar concept in downtown Raleigh will offer retail discounts and feature the sleek, sexy style of FCUK along with a wine tasting.

“FCUK has been one of my favorite brands for years and I am so excited that we are able to bring such a recognizable brand to downtown Raleigh,” says Betzi Hekman, Operator and Buyer for Dapper Style House.

French Connection, founded in 1972, has always offered the most stylish trends and fast forward concepts that appeal to a broad range of customers. With more than 1500 outlets world-wide, FCUK is truly a global fashion brand. The FCUK representative will be at Dapper from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on December 11.

“Uniting with FCUK for this trunk show permits us to offer a plethora of merchandise within a concentrated period- allowing customers to purchase products that are not normally offered in our boutique,” said G Patel, President of Eschelon Hospitality.

With FCUK you can always “expect the unexpected.” Their color combinations and pattern designs are a sure-fit with Dapper Style House. This trunk show will offer shoppers an opportunity to find FCUK styles that are not usually offered at the boutique. This trunk show is in conjunction with Raleigh’s “Shop, Sip & Cinema” event, which includes a free screening of Sex and the City 2, complimentary desserts, champagne, and wine starting at 5:30pm at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

About Dapper Style House
Dapper Style House provides clean and contemporary fashions. Their style is perfect for both going out and staying in. Through superior clienteling, quality and commitment, Dapper helps you look and feel good.

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Raleigh’s First Boutique and Bar Concept Opens

Eschelon Hospitalityventure is the sixth of Patel’s businesses under the Eschelon Hospitality umbrella and it

combines two of his passions into a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

Dapper Style House features the latest trends in menswear, women’s dresses and accessories.

Local designers, including Julkee Fashion and Holly Aiken, will also sell their items in the

downtown boutique. Dapper’s bar, highlighting creative cocktails and local brews, extends

across the entire width of the store.

“I wanted to create a space where folks can just be themselves, score some fabulous threads,

listen to some sweet grooves and enjoy a frosty beverage. A place where you could just be- be

accepted, be comfortable, be happy,” says Betzi Hekman, the store’s operator and buyer.

Hekman also emphasizes the importance of focusing on local artists and the community- hence

her brainchild “Nightingale Series” project. The Nightingale Series will release three new

photos each month during a First Friday celebration. The photos are taken by local photographer

Greg Myers and include twelve of North Carolina’s finest models, as well as Dapper Style

House’s trendy clothing. Inspired by fabulous fashion and life’s not-so-fabulous complications,

the Nightingale Series chronicles the tales of twelve different characters by telling one piece of

the story each month in three photos.

Dapper Style House’s grand opening event will be a downtown Raleigh “First Friday” event on

Friday, November 5, 2010. The event will feature the Nightingale Series models, food from

Eschelon Hospitality restaurants and live music.

About Eschelon Hospitality

Eschelon Hospitality was founded in 2006 by G. Patel with the purpose of developing and
delivering exciting and unique hospitality concepts to the Raleigh-Durham area. Eschelon takes

pride in creating new and trendy concepts. We take every measure to ensure our guests have a

memorable experience by operating to uncompromising standards of service, courtesy,

cleanliness and customer satisfaction.

Raleigh’s First Boutique and Bar Concept Opens Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

 919.306.5329

tzechini@eschelonhospitality.com
www.eschelonhospitality.com

 

Contact:

Tara Zechini

Raleigh, NC – October 28, 2010 — Dapper Style House – a unique boutique and bar concept -
opens today in downtown Raleigh. Owned by local entrepreneur Gaurav Patel, this business
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About Aveda Institute Chapel Hill:

Aveda Institute Chapel Hill is unlike any other cosmetology and beauty school. From creating a unique learning environment for cosmetology and esthiology students to simulating real-world experiences through our hands-on salon and spa training clinic.

Aveda Institutes (Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham and Greensboro, North Carolina) inspire hair, nail, makeup, skin care and spa students to exceed expectations and seek lifelong learning beyond the traditional classroom. Aveda beauty schools in NC promote the concept that education encompasses more than learning basic technical skills. An Aveda education for cosmetology and spa is about the student realizing their full potential and growing as an individual and a professional.

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AVEDA INSTITUTE CHAPEL HILL RAISES OVER $4,000 FOR FLASHES OF HOPE

CHAPEL HILL—The Aveda Institute Chapel raised over $4000 for Flashes of Hope recently during its monthly tip for a cause campaign. Flashes of Hope is a non-profit organization that works with commercial photographers to provide free portraits to children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. The Aveda Institute Chapel Hill is a school of cosmetology and skin care. Each month students and staff raise funds for charity through tips donated by service guests. For more information call 919.960.4769 or visit us at www.avedachapelhill.com.

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Cabana Tans is moving…

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The North Ridge location of Cabana Tans at the corner of Falls and Spring Forest is moving to a bigger and easier to find and access location. We will be moving 1/10/10 to the Celebration at Six Forks Shopping Center at the corner of Six Forks and Sawmill.

Cabana Tans would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to remind everyone that this means a bigger location with more space and more options for better equipment and services for our clients at our usual value and low cost. Also, we want to remind everyone that this transition will take place over one weekend barring any unforeseeable complications and if this move puts the new location slightly less than convenient then perhaps any of our other 2 locations will fit you needs easily.

The Litchford Village shopping center is approximately 2.2 miles from the current North Ridge location and has been the Cabana flagship location for over 15 years with high-end advanced European sunbeds and tanning professionals. This will likely be the first choice for a number of clients living north or east of the Falls location.

While most will find that the NEW location is less than 2 miles from the current location and easily accessible via I-540, Strickland Rd. or Spring Forest, some people may find their new home at our newly remodeled and upgraded Leesville Rd. location at the corner of Leesville Rd. and Pinecrest just seconds from I-540.

No matter what location you choose, thank you for being a Cabana Tans customer and we look forward to serving you better as we head into 2010 and the future of tanning… and skincare!

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Whiter Teeth Are The New Standard In Beauty And Hygiene

 

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It’s foolish to be self conscious about the color of your teeth. Yet, in a recent survey, 40% of young and older adults reported “feeling bad about my smile” and “wishing I had whiter teeth”. Some said they even smile with their mouth closed or avoid getting their picture taken altogether because of their teeth!

Whether you’re going on a job interview or just out for the evening, you’ll feel better – and be more attractive to others – when your smile is whiter. With services such as Instantly Whiter Teeth Whitening (656-6805) in North Cary you can have that smile in just 30 minutes. Instantly Whiter uses FDA compliant carbamide peroxide and a high-powered LED light to give you great results! No multiple treatments, no dentist visit, no sensitivity. Instantly Whiter is the most affordable place to get your teeth whitened, too. They have lower overhead and pass that savings onto you.

Just like other technologies, teeth whitening has elevated people’s standard for appearance. That’s why shows like “10 Years Younger” and “Instant Makeover” always whiten! Don’t miss out on a great smile – just whiten it!

 

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Atomic Completes Renovation, Redefines Salon Experience

Atomic Completes Renovation, Redefines Salon Experience 

New venture fuses two ambitious Retro and Modern motifs, creatively integrating style, substance, and bold imagination. 

Raleigh, NC – August 24, 2009 – Marking the culmination of 9 months of hard work and determination, Atomic Salon is proud to announce its Grand Re-Opening as of September 11, 2009.  True to the roots of this independent salon, all labor was carried out by the two owners themselves with the much appreciated help of their staff.  The salon now encases both halves of the 905 W. Morgan St. building, one half having previously been occupied by Creative Consignments, which quietly closed it’s doors in November of 2008.

Atomic has been a downtown staple every since 2004, when Goldwell Artist and Educator Shannon Lamm conceived a business model evoking kitsch as the new “cool”.  Atomic’s stylists provided a quirky blend of personality and creative proficiency with heartfelt attention to provide clients with a genuine, beautifying experience; because of that, Atomic quickly became downtown’s solid destination for everything hip and hot in hair. 

In 2009 Lamm brought on a co-owner, Goldwell Educator Joey Humphrey, and the two decided to expand.  The idea: “split the atom“ and divide the salon into two unique halves.  The plan: retain the 50’s rockabilly nostalgia of the original salon and pair it with a more contemporary, urban contrast. 

The owners took over the space next door, the one previously held by Creative Consignments, knocked down a few walls and transformed what was a modest thrift shop into a sleek, sophisticated companion to Atomic’s edgy swank. 
New features included in this cosmopolitan portion of Atomic: a large, inviting reception area stocked full of Goldwell, Aquage and ABBA hair products; an expanded esthetician room for private waxing; a Color Forging Bar that allows stylists to easily and openly access color formulas, charts and inventory; and a massive loft positioned above the Color Bar built just for stylists (a place where they can get away, relax, or have a quiet lunch).

 

“The expansion has really resounded with clients,” notes stylist Holley Closser.  “They love the new reception area, especially the comfy window seat!”  Products in the reception are now more prominently featured, with each shelf dedicated to a particular styling line or type.  “Before, clients barely knew we carried products.”  Holley says.  “Now they can’t seem to get enough!””

 

Atomic will be celebrating it’s Grand Opening the evening of Friday, Sept. 11th from 5pm – 10pm.  The event will include a 28 piece mixed media exhibition by artist/photographer JP Corr III as well as live performances by 16yr old songwriting

virtuoso Ashley Mulcher.  The event will be catered by downtown’s own Square Rabbit, and is held in cooperation with Z Spotlight, Glaceau/Vitamin Water, and Miller Beer.  There will also be a door raffle to give away free haircuts and color, as well as Atomic t-shirts.

 

Atomic Salon continues to challenge mainstream trends in the world of beauty, often breaking more rules than we bend.  Atomic continues to specialize in cuts and color, with styles running the gamut from classic to conservative to ultra-mod.  The 2009 expansion is just the beginning for Atomic’s role in downtown Raleigh dynamic future. 

 

For more information:

Johnny Pilkington, Salon Manager

Atomic Salon, LLC

919.828.0064

atomicraleigh@gmail.com

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ZSpotCard Growing within the Triangle

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The ZSpotCard continues to grow in popularity throughout the Triangle, offering local a amazing way to save money everyday.  These cards allow you to save every time you show it in restaurants, bars, salons, shopping centers, and more!  For more information visit www.ZSpotCard.com.

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