The Hair O’ The Dog Celebrates 19 Years
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The Hair O’ The Dog Celebrates 19 Years
– Philadelphia’s Swankiest Black Tie Affair Set to Offer another Year of Top-Level Talent and Entertainment–
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8, 2013- The Hair O’ The Dog, Philadelphia’s Swankiest Black-Tie Affair, will commemorate 19 years on Saturday, January 19 at The Loews Hotel. The festivities will begin at 8 p.m. with a VIP Press Preview featuring top shelf libations along with gourmet butlered and stationed hors d’oeuvres that will be available throughout the gala.
This year’s celebration, which runs from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., is a modern Disco theme, and Marisa Magnatta from 93.3 WMMR’s Preston and Steve Show will serve as host. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit charity Friends Are By your Side, founded by famed hairstylist Martino Cartier. The organization consists of a network of salon owners, stylists and beauty industry experts devoted to helping women and children suffering from hair loss as a result of cancer treatments. Friends Are By Your Side helps them maintain control of their appearance while fighting cancer by providing wigs and salon services free of charge.
For a second year, The Hair O’ The Dog will recognize one woman battling cancer for her courage and perseverance by crowning her The Queen O’ The Dog. This year’s Queen O’ The Dog, Ashley Smyk of Philadelphia, will be crowned at the gala by Jessica Billings, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2013. Additionally, as part of this distinction, she will receive a VIP package to The Hair O’ The Dog that includes an elegant gown, a full makeover with hair styling from Martino Cartier and spray tanning courtesy of Julie Dorenbos and Susie Celek of Skin Palette Salon, limousine transportation to the event compliments of Luxury Limousine, among other prizes. The Queen O’ The Dog runner-up, Susan Forte, also will receive two VIP tickets to the party.
Created by Dan Cronin and Rob Molinaro of Chorus Communications 19 years ago, The Hair O’ The Dog has continued to grow in popularity and exclusivity, and now many of Philadelphia’s elite attend annually to wag their tails off to top-level entertainment. “This year’s Hair O’ The Dog promises to be one of the best events yet to occur in Philadelphia,” said founder Dan Cronin. “We have an intense mix of talent, art and décor that will surely please those in attendance.”
This highly anticipated event will feature live music from local band Split Decision, which has risen to the top of the market by playing many of the area’s most popular night spots. Along with Split Decision, The19th Annual Hair O’ The Dog will feature one of music’s hottest DJ’s, Enferno, who will perform his Live Remix Project which includes an intense LED light show provided by Vu Productions. Recently named number one on Billboard.com’s Next Big Sound 25 chart, DJ Enferno tours the world to perform as a one-man band. He has also served as Madonna’s DJ on her 2008-2009 Sticky & Sweet world tour. Additionally, some of Philly’s best DJ’s will join DJ Enferno and will include DJ Eddie Tully, Perry Angelozzi and Royale.
Entertainment for The 19th Annual Hair O’ The Dog continues with Jewelz Entertainment, who will present elaborately costumed entertainers, strolling tables and shadow box dancers that will bring out the event’s disco theme. For those looking to own a memory of this year’s gala, Pop artists Glenn Stevens and Perry Milou will create a live painting together that will be available for auction with a portion of the proceeds going to Friends Are By Your Side.
For those who want to ‘party til the bark of dawn’, the official Hair O’ The Dog After Party will kick off at G Lounge, Philadelphia’s sophisticated nightlife destination. Admission is complimentary to all ticket holders; however, space is limited on a first come first served basis. DJ Ghost will open the official after party, and DJ MikiWAR of The Manufactured Superstars will headline. Purchase of bottle service in advance of the after party is strongly suggested, and guarantees admission. Bottle service reservations can be made by calling 215.749.2251.
To purchase tickets and learn more about The 19th Annual Hair O’ The Dog, visit http://www.hairothedog.com/index.html.
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About The Hair O’ The Dog
Hair O’ The Dog was created in 1995 by longtime friends Daniel Cronin and Robert Molinaro. Dan and Rob are also the co-founders of Chorus Communications, a Technology Consulting firm located in Philadelphia. The event attracts thousands of party goers and is considered the longest running black-tie affair in the country. Held each year at an exclusive venue, a portion of the event proceeds are given to various local charities such as: Big Brothers, Big Sisters, The Garden of Reflection (PA’s official 9-11 memorial), The National Constitution Center, Habitat for Humanity, Project H.O.M.E., Friends of Memorial Hall Fund, the Sunshine Foundation, The Great Guy Group, The Bethesda Project, and Friends Are By Your Side.
About Friends Are By Your Side
Friends Are By Your Side is a consortium of Beauty Industry Leaders, Salon Owners and Stylists committed to providing wigs and salon services free of charge to women undergoing treatment for cancer. Celebrity Stylist, television personality and salon owner Martino Cartier is the founder of Friends Are By Your Side. Martino was deeply touched and inspired by a dear friend’s brave fight against and triumph over cancer. By watching women going through treatment, he realized how difficult it could be for many to afford hair replacement. That is why members of Friends Are By Your Side are committed to providing these free services to all women irrespective of their financial circumstances.