March 24, 2004 -

Members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra are going to join in the fun on Friday, April 2, (7:30 - 10 p.m.) when NACOA (the National Arts Centre Orchestra Association) presents its gala fashion show “Moda Forte” in the lobby of the National Arts Centre. NAC Orchestra violinists Donnie Deacon and Jessica Linnebach are contributing their musical talent in a violin duet as well as modelling the fashions with fellow NAC Orchestra musicians Emily Smethurst (flute) and Lev Berenshteyn and David Thies-Thompson (violin). The fashions are from ANIK Boutique and Harry Rosen and will be presented by models by the Ben Barry Agency as well as the musicians.

The evening promises to be an exciting one with desserts, wine, fruit and cheese; balloons for sale with intriguing gifts from generous Ottawa businesses; and raffles throughout the evening culminating in a draw for a Harry Rosen suit.

Tickets are $65 and can be obtained by calling Muriel Barber at (613) 828-3971.

All proceeds benefit the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s music programme and the National Arts Centre Young Artist Programme NACOA Scholarship.

Media inquiries:
Jean Seasons
(613) 728-1486
jeanseasons@sympatico.ca