Come party with us!
What: Client Par-Yay! Free Spring Appreciation Event!
Who: Former & Current Clients of Oscar Molina of Molina Vision Media, Emmaleigh Argonauta of Just Bloom Together, and Adrian Etheridge of Adrian Etheridge Photography
*Limited Availability general admission for Non-Client Invites for an entrance fee of $12; automatically enters into one raffle
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019 1pm-4pm
**Please RSVP by April 22, 2019 at midnight**
Where:
Polanco’s Restaurant and Venue-Downtown Asheville
10 North Market Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Clients/Sponsors/All Attendees:
Opportunity for our clients to remember and reminisce about the fun they had working with us in the past (and to have some more on us!)
Meet, mingle, and party with each other for both pleasure and professional networking
Small and Large raffle giveaways and packages ranging from $75-$1,500+
Photo booth for partner portraits to show off their Party Attire
Professional headshot for clients’ professional needs if desired
DJ Honey bringing in the fresh beats
Cash Bar
Light refreshments and access to a discounted dinner after event ends and restaurant opens
CAKE!
Live Art (because we are in Asheville after all!)
Childcare available (limited availability, toys/games must be brought with child, pre-payment required)
Video booth to record clients discussing their experiences with vendors for websites and promotion
Projector that will highlight the work of the vendors through the attendees’ photos and/or videos from the past
Access to an exclusive offer only for attendees, to be revealed at the party
Professional photographer and videographer documenting the event to share with attendees and vendors afterwards
Thank you Legacy Client Goodie Bags with gift certificates and swag
Sponsor Information:
Adrian Etheridge Photography
I've been an artist for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I loved to do any and every craft from painting to sewing dolls' clothing to interior design (for my dollhouse.) My mom gave me an old film camera sometime around 5th grade thinking offhand that I might be interested in yet another art form and boy was she ever right. I purchased my own digital camera (since I didn't yet know the beauty of film) and began trying my hand at it, eventually winning a local photo contest in 6th grade. From there, I was hooked. In the fall of 2007, I traveled with my grandparents to Paris where I fell in love with visual storytelling through documenting my own adventures in a location new to me. I took up film photography in 10th grade (2008) where I discovered the true art of photography through learning the ins-and-outs of taking, developing and printing images by hand. I took my first job in photography (and actually my first real job!) shooting sports for UNC Asheville in 2012, then shot my first wedding that same year. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC Asheville in 2015 and went full time in my business that same year. Photography has been not only my chosen form of expression for over half my lifetime, but my way of learning about the world, of getting to know people, and even of getting to know myself.
www.adrianetheridgephotography.com
adrian@adrianetheridgephotography.com
Emmaleigh Argonauta of Just Bloom Together
CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE IN A FUN AND AN EMPATHETIC WAY remains the common thread through every position I’ve held throughout my career. I worked for several healthcare industry non-profits as an EDUCATOR, ADVOCATE, OR EVENT COORDINATOR. For many years prior to entering the wedding industry, I worked as a SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR for people in recovery.
I planned and coordinated large and small events. I coordinated COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS that resulted in hundreds of locals walking the streets of Downtown Asheville with TV, radio, and print media coverage. I also planned small retail slaes events utilizing only SOCIAL MEDIA and EMAIL MARKETING. While I never imagined I’d be interested in fashion as your stereotypical Asheville granola chick, it has been magical helping brides find their wedding gowns and style their wedding day ensembles for the past 5 years.
I discovered that my years in counseling, advocacy, and healthcare enabled me to be able to create a safe space very quickly for brides when working as a BRIDAL STYLIST. I recognized as an Assistant Director of a 400 patient clinic that all the ORGANIZING, SYSTEM CREATING, AND BEHIND THE SCENES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT I had been doing throughout my career was vital to the running of any and all organizations.
justbloomtogether@gmail.com
Oscar Molina of Molina Vision Media
Oscar Molina is a photographer and video creator. He focuses on wedding videography and aerial photography. Oscar is originally from El Salvador, but Asheville has been his home for the past 15 years. His passion has led him to capture beautiful wedding love stories as well capturing his travel experiences through photography and video.
Oscar is passionate about his work and he will make sure capture and deliver beautiful work that you, your friends and family will admire.
molinavisionmedia@gmail.com
Lex Walton of Layered by Lex
Layered is owned and operated by WNC native Lex Walton. Her independent cake shop specializes in artistic wedding and groom’s cakes with unique flavor combinations. After graduating from pastry school and completing a three year pastry apprenticeship on the Biltmore Estate, Lex took her love for weddings and passion for baking, and married them into her own business. Layered by Lex has been baking beautiful cakes since 2016, and each cake is designed specifically to fit your style and personality. Let Layered bake your day and you’ll taste the difference!
lex@layeredbylex.com
Polanco Restaurant
Polanco opened in September of 2017 and is located on Market Street. Since opening Chef Ricardo has been serving his interpretations of classic Mexican cuisines and taking Mexican food to new levels with a focus on combining traditional Mexican dishes with tasty vegan options.
Polanco serves as a multifaceted restaurant. With a hip bar scene downstairs and fine dining upstairs, Polanco offers a taste of Mexico in more than just food. Every weekend after dinner, the chairs and tables downstairs move and the lights dim to form a dance floor with a DJ and dancing - Latin music every Friday and mixed music every Saturday.
The upstairs of Polanco can be booked as a private space and comfortably seats at least 50 people, up to 70. Chef Ricardo is available for Chef’s Table dinners as well as offsite catering.
contactus@polancorestaurant.com
Mary Farmer, Live Artist
Mary Farmer‘s work reflects that of an accomplished and seasoned artist; she chose the unique medium of encaustic painting to express herself artistically to the world. Her pieces explore a wide range of content, possibilities and personal history. Using one of the most innovative methods of painting, Farmer melts beeswax and colored pigments into liquid and then applies the hot mixture to a panel. She labors through hours of sculpting and layering to build vibrant images into masterful works of art.
Farmer concentrates on abstracted landscapes, topographies and soft landings. Each piece comes with its own story. She generously shares the inspirations for her work.
Farmer’s talent combined and dedication is reflected in her rising status in the encaustic community. Her work has been widely featured in the media both print and broadcast. Media outlets include: American Art Collector, Novato Advance, Peoria Star Journal,Marin Independent Journal, St. Clair News Aegis, Asheville Mountain Xpress, Asheville Citizen Times and Tucson public television. Farmer constantly strives to grow as an artist; she seeks new images in all her interactions.
www.instagram.com/maryfarmer828
www.facebook.com/MaryFarmerArtist