Friday, January 29, 2010

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week

The Domestic Violence Center (DVC) and the Cleveland Cavaliers have teamed up to educate the community’s teens!

February 1-6, 2010

Each year since 2006, the Senate has declared the first week in February as “National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week”. We will focus on promoting the idea of RESPECT and will hold several awareness raising activities!

Monday, February 1 ● 87 West Wine Bar ● 7pm-9pm
Join Mike Brown (Cavaliers Head Coach) and Carolyn Brown (Cavaliers Better Halves) for the kick-off of "RESPECT" Week at 87 West Wine Bar in Crocker Park (for adults only). Enjoy an array of delicious appetizers as well as an outstanding selection of wine and beer (Cash bar for all other alcoholic beverages). Bid on amazing auction items from the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Cavaliers and help raise awareness of Teen Dating Violence and Abuse! Ticket price: $35

Wednesday, February 3 ● Harrison’s Furniture ● 7pm-9pm
Join us for the "Haute Line" Event at Harrison's Furniture located in Westlake, Ohio. Experience how fashion and furniture meld into the hottest looks for 2010! "Haute Line" will showcase high fashion and the latest trends in home furnishings. Clothing will be shown by Adesso, Knuth's, and Nicky-Nicole. Enjoy appetizers, wine & beer while learning from the experts in the home furnishings and fashion industries! Proceeds from "Haute Line" benefit DVC's 24 Hour Emergency Hotline! Ticket price: $25

Thursday, February 4 ● “Purple Power” ● All Day!
Wear your purple to work and school today. Show your support of this very important cause by wearing your favorite purple accessory, shoe or other clothing item! Purple is the nationally recognized color for Domestic Violence Awareness. Strength is in numbers!

Friday, February 5 ● Nordstrom Teen Fashion Show ● 5:30pm
Experience Fashion Week in Cleveland! Register early and reserve front row V.I.P seats! V.I.P. tickets include dinner at the fantastic Nordstrom Cafe, and a goodie bag from Nordstrom! Be the first to see what's hot for the spring and summer and get a jump start on your shopping at this exclusive teen event. Guests will be escorted to their seats by members of the St. Ignatius Football team! V.I.P. Tickets (Dinner included) - $30, Arrive at 5:30pm for dinner / General Seating—$10.

Saturday, February 6 ● RESPECT Night at the Q ● 7:30pm tipoff
Get your tickets now to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks at the Quicken Loans Arena. The arena will be lit up with purple as each guest will receive a purple glow stick upon entering. The Scream Team will perform a routine to Aretha Franklin's RESPECT and Teen Leaders from the Cleveland area will be recognized at halftime! Help us to wrap up the week of events with a great night at the Q! Purchase tickets at Cavs.com—ticket prices vary.

Please visit www.domesticviolencecenter.org for tickets or for more information or contact Lizzie at 216.688.7229 or eackerman@dvccleveland.org

All events are advance ticket sales only. Limited tickets available – buy yours today!

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