The Al Copeland Foundation, Harrah's Casino New Orleans and Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans to Host 3rd Annual 'Hi Speed' Fashion Show

The Al Copeland Foundation, Harrah's Casino New Orleans and Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans to Host 3rd Annual 'Hi Speed' Fashion Show

"The hottest catwalk in NOLA...think we're bluffin'?"

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, September 10, 2011 in partnership with Harrah's Casino New Orleans and Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans, the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF) presents 'Hi-Speed Fashion', a night of the latest in modern men's and women's fashion, great food, great drinks, festivities and music by Red Bull's top New Orleans DJ and Grammy Award Winner DJ Spin, all to benefit the Al Copeland Foundation for local cancer research.

Attendees will experience a runway show by Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans with hair and makeup styled by H2O Salon and Spa, amazing cuisine donated by Copeland's of New Orleans and Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro and a variety of specialty cocktails: "The Sevillian" featuring Crown Royal Black, "The Louisiana Margarita" featuring Sauza Hornitos Plata Tequila, and "The Skinny Girl Experience" introducing the new Skinny Girl Sangria. ACF Fashion Show sponsors include Harrah's Casino New Orleans, Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans, H20 Salon and Spa, New Orleans Saints, Al Copeland Investments, Copeland's of New Orleans, Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro, First NBC, Glazer's Distributors, First Bank & Trust, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Canizaro, Crescent Crown Distributing, Southern Eagle, Sysco, Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank, Tru Light Foundation, Al Schwarzenberg, LLC. Diamond & Jewelry Broker, Treaty Energy Corporation, Beam Global Wine & Spirits, Inc., Prestige Wine Imports, and Ms. Jennifer Copeland & Ms. Kasie Warner. Event activities include a feather hair extension bar, specialty iced coffee by PJ's Coffee, and so much more!

"We are so honored to have the continued local support for the foundation and events," said Al Copeland Jr., Chairman of Al Copeland Investments. "It's amazing to see how not only the support of great organizations like Harrah's Casino New Orleans, Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans, H2O Salon and Spa, and all of our major sponsors but also to see our general community come together for this important cause. It is this support that brings us closer to a cure; we will never give up!"

The silent auction will offer impressive prizes including tickets to the 2012 Grammy Awards and the after party, an autographed Better Than Ezra CD collection with tickets to the Ezra Open and their patron party, and a meet and greet with the band, and Chris Paul fans can bid on a Chris Paul One on One Experience! ACF will also unveil "Hope in NOLA", a print of iconic New Orleans images by local artist Milo Asche, with all proceeds benefiting ACF.

"Harrah's New Orleans is proud to partner with the Al Copeland Foundation to host an event that puts finding a cure for cancer in the spotlight," said Dan Real, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah's New Orleans. "Harrah's shares the same commitment to the community that Al lived out every day. We are happy to help carry on his legacy by supporting this worthy cause."

The 3rd Annual ACF 'Hi-Speed' Fashion Show will take place Saturday, September 10, at the Harrah's New Orleans Theater, located at 8 Canal Street. The Patron Party will be hosted from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with the main event and fashion show taking place from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Ticket prices range between $25-$175. All attendees must be 21 to enter with valid ID. Tickets and VIP Packages can be purchased online at www.alcopelandfoundation.org or by calling (504) 620-3727.

Proceeds from this event benefit New Orleans cancer research and programs. To date, the Al Copeland Foundation has donated over $700,000 for cancer research.

SOURCE Al Copeland Foundation

Al Copeland Foundation

CONTACT: Jenny Matherne, Public Relations & Sales Manager of Al Copeland Foundation, +1-504-620-3764, jmatherne@alcopeland.com

Web Site: http://www.alcopelandfoundation.org

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