WHO:
Kenneth Cole Productions will host the third Charity Shopping Night in support of Making Books Sing, a New York City based theatre and arts education organization. Created in 1996, the 14 year-old organization adapts contemporary children’s books into full-scale, critically acclaimed theatrical productions for young/family audiences. Each year the production tours across New York City at professional venues and special performances across the U.S. In addition to the theatre production, Making Books Sing brings theatre into classrooms across New York City by teaching literacy and social studies skills through theatre arts. Kenneth Cole supports various non-profit organizations through their charity shopping events that gives the organization an opportunity to raise awareness and funds through a sociable activity that most fashionable New Yorkers enjoy—shopping!
 
WHAT:
Kenneth Cole & Making Books Sing Shopping Night, an evening of charitable in-store shopping for Kenneth Cole’s winter/holiday collection of men’s and women’s apparel, shoes and accessories, cocktails, and hors d’ oeuvres. Special VIP Host/Reader award-winning WPIX-Ch. 11 "Morning News" anchor Sukanya Krishnan will read excerpts from "Chachaji's Cup" -the selected book chosen for our 2010 musical, Tea with Chachaji. Ms. Krishnan will also share stories about growing up Indian in America. Also, Making Books Sing books and merchandise will be on sale at the event.

This event is FREE and open to public, RSVP is highly suggested:
events@makingbookssing.org
 
WHERE:        
Kenneth Cole
Grand Central Station at 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue
www.kennethcole.com
 
WHEN:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
6:30-9:00pm
 
WHY:
To support Making Books Sing’s ( www.makingbookssing.com ) arts in education programs,
 Kenneth Cole Shopping Night will donate 20% of all sales from the evening to support SAFE
(Shelters, Arts, Families and Education.)
 
For more information: kwilson@makingbookssing.org or (212) 573-8791 x238