On Friday, May 16, "Women That Rock" aka celebrity models will showcase the Rock and Roll Couture Fashions of designer Lauren DiNardo in her runway show at The Ridgefield Playhouse. This quintessential girls-night-out will support Jane Doe No More, a non-profit organization that helps victims of sexual assault, with special guest speaker Donna Palomba, Founder of Jane Doe No More. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby, there will be food and wine plus X-Rated Fusion Liqueur tastings, The Cake Box custom cupcakes inspired by Lauren DiNardo's designs, fashion items, auction items and more prior to the 7:30 p.m. fashion spectacular and guest speaker. Other highlights are rock & roll make-up tips from Adam Broderick Salon & Spa, massages from Hands That Rock, Pole Fitness with FormFitting Fitness and more. Guest speaker Donna Palomba founded Jane Doe No More, Inc., a non-profit that helps victims of sexual assault, after her experiences with the system as a victim herself. Her story was featured on Dateline NBC, and her book Jane Doe No More (2012) tells the story of her 15-year struggle to find her identity. This event is part of Hamlet Hub's "A Whole New You" Series and is underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon & Spa and FormFitting Fitness of Brookfield, CT., and is partially underwritten by Campari America with media sponsor WPLR 99.1fm/The Fox 95.5fm.
Lauren DiNardo has developed a cult following in musicians' circles and in the Manhattan nightclub scene. She is launching an exclusive ready-to-wear collection called Live Music Couture available to the public. Through her clothing, Lauren captures her love of music and movement in an electrifying collection, which represents a fusion of sophistication and rock and roll.
This year's models include Donna Palomba, a nationally recognized speaker, author and advocate for sexual assault survivors, who founded Jane Doe No More, a non-profit dedicated to sexual assault survivors; Kara Sundlun, host of Better CT and WFSB on air personality; Grace Linhard, Executive Director and Vice President Western Connecticut Health Network Foundation and President of the Board of Directors for Jane Doe No More; Allison Stockel, Executive Director of The Ridgefield Playhouse and tri-marathoner; Allyson Spellman, author, coach and motivational speaker; Jessica Lynn, country music singer; Pam Roxbury, morning show personality for WPLR/The Fox's Chaz and AJ in the morning; Anna Zap, host of The Big Jim and Anna Show on Star 99.9; Jill Brooke, author of The Need to Say No: How to be Bullish and Not Bullied; Doreen Gigante, President of Styles Kid, Inc. in Bedford Hills, NY; Kaysa Cruse, fitness competitor and owner of Form Fitting Fitness in Brookfield, CT; one lucky winner from The Women's Center of Danbury's live auction, two radio listeners who were nominated in the WPLR and Starr 99.9 "Why I Rock" contest, and the winner of the Better CT contest.
For tickets ($25 with all proceeds going to Jane Doe No More, Inc.), call the box office at 203-438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.