8th Annual Fashion for a Passion presented by Audi Dallas

Please save the date to support Asian American artists and pARTy for a purpose! Experience an unforgettable evening of emerging fashion, art, musical entertainment, fabulous prizes, live and silent auction, tasty bites and sips! All proceeds benefit ATG’s supported orphanages/underprivileged children, scholarship fund and outreach programs. // ATG Against The Grain Production is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to producing films, media, programs and events that promote awareness and unity of Asian American culture, artistry and identity. // sixty five hundred | 6500 Cedar Springs Rd | Dallas, TX 75235 6:30 pm - VIP Reception 7:30 pm - General Admission 8:00 pm - Show 10:00 pm - Midnight - Wrap Party & Live Music Doors open 30 minutes prior for check-in. * Complimentary Valet Parking * * Proper Cocktail Dress Attire Required. No jeans or sneakers. * #ATGProds #FFAP2016 #beCAUSE TICKETS: ONLINE SALES START WED SEPT 14th. VIP TICKET SALES END 11:59 PM THU OCT 27th AND GENERAL TICKET SALES END 11:59 PM FRI OCT 28TH. *includes entertainment, hors d'oeuvres (vegan-friendly options available), drink tickets for cocktails and valet $125 - VIP Gold/Reserved Seating (1st two rows) - SOLD OUT $100 - VIP Silver/Reserved Seating $65 - General Admission (standing room only, limited cocktail tables on a first-come, first-served basis) PRESENTING DESIGNERS: Jerry Matthews | Nine Muses Victoria Lin Cykochik X Nikki Li Danh Ta Danny Nguyen | Danny Nguyen Couture * accessories provided by Kendra Scott EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Xian Boles* Michelle Dominado* Sarah Hickey Jin-Ya Huang Michelle Kim* Susan Yu Petty Tram Vo * 2016 ATG Artistic Scholarship Finalist PERFORMERS: Jessica Kim Ayden Nguyen Mijee Park The Sun and Stars Yut and The Hot Four EMCEES: Dr. Diana Tran-Yu | former Ms. Asia Houston Ben Smithee | CEO of The Smithee Group SHORT FILMS: Played during VIP and general reception, courtesy of ATG Community Partner Asian Film Festival of Dallas "Sumo Road: The Musical" | Japanese, English | Director Ken Ochiai | Synopsis: An overweight exchange student with no friends decides to join the sumo team at a Japanese university. But to ensure his spot, he must stand up to the team leader and face him in an ultimate sumo match. Can he embrace the spirit of sumo or will he be cast out and friendless once again? "GUKANJIMA - TRAVELER IN TIME" | Director Kiichiro Nakamura | Synopsis: A girl walks on the abandoned island with her camera. All the histories and old memories of the island appear on the collapsed building. A tribute to Gunkanjima - a UNESCO World Heritage site in Southern Japan once famous for its undersea coal mines at the end of 19th century. POP-UP SHOPS: Kendra Scott and Cykochik with 20% of sales benefiting ATG - cash/credit card/Kendra Scott gift cards accepted. ** Only accredited and approved members of the press will be allowed to bring in DSLR and video cameras. For press passes and post-event photo requests, please email Renae Virata at PR@AgainstTheGrainProductions.com ** Many thanks to our Year-Round & Event Sponsors: PRODUCER: Audi Dallas ENGVEST | DFW iRealty Hot n Juicy Crawfish DIRECTOR: Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant Pho is for Lovers MTAX Solutions STAR: Lam Facial Plastics | Ova Skin Care Color Me Safe Copy HQ Frisco Smiles Dentistry MUSEUM PARTNER: Crow Collection of Asian Art COUTURE: Audi Dallas Page Parkes Management The Clutts Agency Dragonfly Agency Ben E Keith Magic Moments Parties & Events Chino Chinatown Celebration Event Rentals RLF Society GLAMOROUS: Freedom Park Valet VOGUE: Johnny's Liquor 9 Rabbits Bakery MEDIA: Asian Magazine VIETV Asia World Media The Quỳnh Châu Show (Radio Saigon Dallas 1600 AM) SERVICE: Essensuals London DJ Super T Heart & Hero Solowmo Records Roll With It Productions | Trevor Hyslop Shine 49 Media House | Travis Petty Sam Hsu Photography Jarvis Jacobs Photography Paul Anthony Studios Keisha Murrell - Durmoye Realty Blue Cardigan Creative revXmarketing COMMUNITY PARTNERS: AFFD - The Asian Film Festival of Dallas Kollaboration Dallas NAAAP-DFW AREAA DFW Orchid Giving Circle | Dallas Women's Foundation The Source of Hope DFW Vietnamese Mommies VENUE SPONSORS: sixty five hundred Live/Silent Auction/Raffle Sponsors: Anh Oi, barre3 Coppell, Becky Hollands, Billy Jealousy, Board & Brush Plano, Boba Latte, Crow Collection of Asian Art, Cutco, Essensuals London, Griffin & Grace, in2sweets, Joella, JOLYNN Kids by Joanne Hong, Kendra Scott, Mindsphere Technology Group, Nhã Khanh, Ova Skin Care, Pink Pedi, Pho is for Lovers, Rodan + Fields, Saigon Block, Stone Manufacturing Consulting, Sukan, Tasty Tails, Wink Eye Care and more!