Aspiring models to put on a show for AIDS benefit

Friday, April 21, 2006 | 7:20 a.m.

All it took were a few aspiring models and a little philanthropy to create tonight's "punk meets pretty" fashion show at Celebrity, 201 N. Third St.

Held to benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada, "Rock 'n' Roll Fashion Fling" features local models decked in spring styles by Los Angeles-based American Apparel and Fornarina shoes, strutting to the sounds of local band The Opera.

The show is being produced by Globe Salon and Choozi Entertainment. Several of the staff members at Globe Salon are aspiring models and began working on the event four weeks ago.

"One thing led to another," said James P. Reza, general manager of Globe Salon. "It started small and just sort of bloomed into a big event."

The show has a heavy rock 'n' roll theme. Choozi Entertainment, which offers a variety of services including choreography, stage design and production management, donated its services. Celebrity, a downtown entertainment venue at Third Street and Ogden Avenue, donated the space.

Food and cocktails will be served. Admission is a $25 donation at the door. All proceeds will go to AFAN. For more information, call 384-2582.

Glassworks: Quagliata

Glass artist Orfeo Quagliata will be in Las Vegas next week to show his recent work at Unicahome, a company at 7540 S. Dean Martin Drive that deals in modern design, home-and-office accessories and furniture.

Quagliata, a San Francisco-born Mexico City designer, has been working with glass since age 12, when he began as an apprentice to his father, glass artist Narcissus Quagliata.

Orfeo Quagliata, the founder of Phuze design, is known for molded and fusion glassworks, mostly jewelry, artwork and functional objects.

The informal reception and trunk show will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. For more information, call 616-9280.

Art: New works

New abstract paintings by Steven Spann are featured in "Latest," an exhibit opening Saturday at the Left of Center Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The site-specific works show Spann's brightly colored raw style. The opening reception is from 1 to 3 p.m. Gallery hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Left of Center is a nonprofit organization designed to heighten intercultural understanding. For more information, call 647-7378.