Designers take runway this weekend
The third annual Runway Repurposed will showcase the talent and creativity of 44 youth and adult designers Saturday at the Opera House in Howell.
Designers of all ages must create a new, original garment from donated items they selected upon registering for the event, an eco-friendly fundraiser for the Opera House and the Livingston Arts Council.
The event kicks off with a public reception at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell.
Models will hit the runway at 3 p.m.
Contestants may add additional fabric to complete their design, but 70 percent of the finished garment must be from the repurposed clothing. Designers must provide their own model.
Following the runway exhibition, a silent auction will take place in which patrons can bid on the repurposed garments. Awards and prizes will be given away, as well, along with gift bags for all the designers.
A portion of the proceeds this year will be donated to the Family Resource Center of Livingston County.
Area designers who create garments from recycling clothing and fabric have donated garments for the auction, as well.
Admission to the show is $10 per person if purchased before the day of the event and $12 at the door.
For details and ticket information, call (517) 540-0065 or visit theoperahouse.us or Facebook.com/theoperahouse.
Tickets can be purchased in Howell at Le Boutique, Carriage House Designs and Alterations By Rozi. In Brighton, tickets are available at Cooper & Binkley Jewelers and Edward Jones.