please come out in support of suicide prevention

MAY 15th, 2011 from 2-5pm
Rembrandt Yards 1301 Spruce Steet Boulder, CO

benjamin ballerina has been co-organizing a community fundraiser for 3 important organizations that are providing services to a variety of youth in Boulder and Denver Counties of Colorado - all with a primary focus of suicide prevention.

these organizations need your support to continue in providing these services.
won't you please join us in honoring the work of these important projects?

benjamin ballerina will be featured as part of a fashion show at the event. we will be sharing the much anticipated spring/summer 2011 line - with new imagery and clothing designs. there will also be a variety of other local fashion talents, art displays, silent auction items, and more.

you can find out more about these organization by going to our we support page.

we really hope to see you there.

love, maggie and dylan

Please click here for more information and to purchase tickets

Time - Friday, May 6 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location -  Fancy Tiger Clothing 18 South Broadway Denver, CO

Fancy Tiger Clothing will be hosting a trunk show of handmade children’s clothing from local line Benjamin Ballerina: Pretty Tough Clothing for Kids. This line focuses on quality handmade clothing for children helping consumers to move away from mass produced products that all look the same. This line is a collaborative effort between local creatives Dylan Scholinski and Maggie Evans, who met through their work at The Other Side... Arts. All of the clothing is produced by hand from reclaimed fabrics and is then screen-printed with original photographic imagery. Join us Friday May 6th from 5pm-8pm at Fancy Tiger Clothing and get a closer look at the work of Benjamin Ballerina. This is a family friendly event and there will be beverages and snacks available for all ages.

Denver Made is a monthly trunk show series held at Fancy Tiger Clothing every first Friday. Featuring the work of local artists, Denver Made allows designers to showcase their wares in a casual and fun environment complete with locally provided libations from Great Divide Brewery, and a stunning soundtrack.

Fancy Tiger Clothing is a locally owned boutique providing clothing, jewelry, and bags for the modern man and woman located at 18 South Broadway. For more information on this event please contact Becky Wareing at becky@fancytiger.com

we wanted to take a moment to thank all that showed up for our boulder, co launch party.
your support continues to mean a great deal to us.

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU !!!

for those of you who missed the party... it included a preview of some of our much anticipated spring/summer line. i have posted a few of the inspiration/images that we will be using (and adding to) this spring/summer. please check back as i continue to update this over the next couple of months.

the winner of our raffle benefiting Sent(a)Mental Studios is...
Jenny Long... whoot whoot !!!!
we will be in touch to get you your $50 gift certificate to be used towards your next purchase :)

MAY 2011 - Please Save the Dates
*May 06th 2011 7-10pm - Benjamin Ballerina is Denver Made feature artist at Fancy Tiger for May 2011
*May 15th 20112-5pm - Refashion for Life : Communities Coming Together and Caring for our Kids
  for the Prevention of Suicide

we really hope to see you there.

love, maggie and dylan

A FITTING PLACE WILL HOST AN OPENING
LAUNCH PARTY WITH BENJAMIN BALLERINA
SATURDAY, MARCH 5th, FROM 3:00 UNTIL 6:00, P.M. 
1501 LEE HILL ROAD #10, BOULDER, CO.
(303) 443-4803
REG HOURS M-F 10-6 AND SAT 10-2 P.M.


ALL  CLOTHING  40%  OFF,  ONE  DAY  ONLY


STORY IN BRIEF: The vision of Benjamin Ballerina has been brewing for many years... Recently graduated with a Master’s in Art Therapy, Maggie Evans went back to her first love as a designer and seamstress of bridal gowns. Since also recently becoming a mother herself, she found much inspiration for a children’s clothing line. After partnering with Dylan Scholinski, a professional artist and founder of Sent(a)Mental Studios, which offers a safe space to a variety of youth to help facilitate a reclaiming of creative voice and exploring difficult emotions and experiences through creativity, the vision has finally taken form. Together, with their extensive creative backgrounds and a desire to create products that are environmentally and socially responsible, they use only reclaimed materials and original imagery to create unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade clothing for kids. Until now, Benjamin Ballerina clothing has been sold exclusively through the online Etsy shop. At the new storefront, you will be able to touch and feel each piece of unique clothing and, for one day only, take it home with you for  40% off.

ABOUT THE CLOTHING: Each piece of clothing is made from carefully chosen reclaimed fabrics, which are then screen printed with original imagery such as a flattened aluminum can or coffee cup lid. Each piece of clothing tells a story - a blanket becomes an apron dress and a well-loved sweater becomes a warm winter vest. The fabrics are then paired together, along with recycled buttons and trims, to create hip and colorful clothing in children’s sizes up to 10 years.

PREVIOUS PRESS:

The Westword (online), November 4, 2010, Susan Froyd
http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2010/11/talking_shop_benjamin_ballerina_takes_a_bow_tomorrow_at_the_other_side_arts.php


we really appreciate your time and support. please feel free to contact us with any questions and/or comments.

thanks again... we hope to see you around again and again.

love, maggie and dylan

hello .
in support of 2 amazing local projects - The Denver Zine Library and Sent(a)Mental Studios -
we have donated a piece from benjamin ballerina's fall collection. please help us in supporting
these organizations and others like them.
show up. make a donation.
help spread the word.
and
PLEASE FORWARD TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW :)

here is the invitation letter that describes the event and the projects it supports.

love,
dylan and maggie

Dear friends of Sent(a)Mental Studios and the Denver Zine Library,

Pull out your calendars and grab a pen!
This is an event you won’t want to miss!

4th Annual Silent Auction to benefit the Denver Zine Library and Sent(a)Mental Studios

Monday, November 8, 2010 from 7-9pm

27 Social Centre: 2727 West 27th Avenue, Denver
(entrance around right side of building)

Art, zines, live music, mind-blowing auction items and super awesome special guests!

The list of auction items and donors will be available at www.denverzinelibrary.org and will be updated as they come in. We’re still accepting donations, so contact Kelly at denverzinelibrary@gmail.com with your items and ideas!

The Denver Zine Library is a non-profit, volunteer run, lending library located inside the 27 Social Centre. Founded in December 2003, our library consists of over 9,000 zines cataloged and available for loan to the public.  We hold open hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 pm and by appointment. More info available at www.denverzinelibrary.org.

Sent(a)Mental Studios houses three projects: The Sent(a)Mental Project is a collection of creative works about, by, or for individuals or groups affected by suicide. The Youth Project facilitates the reclaiming of creative voices in a safe and supportive environment for Denver-area youth. Mental (St)ealth is a collection of creative works by psychiatric survivors. Open studio hours are Wednesday 1-4 and Saturday 12-5 as well as holding a variety of suicide prevention classes running throughout the week. More info available at www.sentamentalstudios.com.

Please spread the word and
we’ll see you on November 8th!

Love, 
Dylan Scholinski at Sent(a)Mental Studios
and The Denver Zine Librarians

Ps. if you cannot make it to the event please consider sending donations or gift cards to -

Sent(a)Mental Studios
PO Box 2537
Denver, CO 80201
with "Auction" in an attached note