Join Us At the Austin Music Hall for Threads, the 2nd Annual Fashion Show Benefiting the American Red Cross

Join Us At the Austin Music Hall for Threads, the 2nd Annual Fashion Show Benefiting the American Red Cross

Robert Earl Keen to Headline Benefit; Mayor Will Wynn to Model Up-and-Coming Fashion

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross of Central Texas is excited to announce its second-annual fashion show event, Threads. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at the Austin Music Hall. At a critical time for the Red Cross, the Central Texas chapter will use money raised at Threads to support efforts in local disaster preparedness and relief work.

Threads will showcase the hottest fashion trends, and new this year; all clothing featured will be from local Austin boutiques. "Celebrity" models include Mayor Will Wynn and Toby Futrell. In addition to fashion, attendees will enjoy food and live music from Robert Earl Keen, The Gourds and Billy Harvey. The American Red Cross will also sponsor a silent auction including food & wine packages, a bed & breakfast weekend, cultural events, autographed local music memorabilia, an evening on the town, jewelry & fashion and makeovers. Bidding starts at 6:30 p.m. when the doors open.

Join us at this fashionable celebration and show your support for the American Red Cross, one of the most vital threads of our community. Sponsors of Threads include Keepers, KXAN NBC Austin, Giada Rocco and Porter Novelli. Tickets cost $75.00 per person or $125 per couple, both in advance and at the door. Corporate and table sponsorships are also available. Please call 512-929-1277 or visit www.centex.redcross.org for more information. Tickets go on sale today, October 11 online at http://www.austinmusichall.com/ or by calling 866-443-8849.

About The American Red Cross of Central Texas

The American Red Cross of Central Texas is a vital member of communities throughout Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Llano, Milam, Travis and Williamson counties. Since 1916, the American Red Cross of Central Texas has provided relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by our Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement.

For more information: Abbey Green 512-241-2240 Abbey.Green@porternovelli.com www.centex.redcross.org/

Source: American Red Cross of Central Texas

CONTACT: Abbey Green, +1-512-241-2240, or Abbey.Green@porternovelli.com , for American Red Cross of Central Texas

Web site: http://www.centex.redcross.org/ http://www.austinmusichall.com/

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