MIAMI NIGHTS
The style, flavor, and heat of Miami are coming!! As the sunsets the night heats up in August for this Latin-themed event with dinner served by JQ Events and a fashion show with designers presented by Sacramento Fashion Week and DMR Productions.
HOST
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Lisa Gonzales | KCRA 3 Anchor
Lisa Gonzales is an Edward R. Murrow & Emmy award winning journalist who anchors weekday newscasts at noon & 4pm on KCRA 3. Before joining the KCRA 3 news team, Lisa worked as an anchor, reporter & producer for other television stations in Sacramento, Fresno and Redding. Lisa is a Sacramento native. She grew up watching KCRA 3 news and it inspired her to become a journalist. Lisa graduated from El Camino Fundamental High School in Sacramento before attending UC Berkeley. While at UC Berkeley, Lisa helped start the first undergrad tv station called CALtv, which still exists today. She was also in the INROADS program all 4 years. Lisa graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric with an emphasis in journalism. Her undergrad studies also focused on business, Chicano/Latino & Ethnic Studies. Right after college, Lisa worked in Corporate America for two years as an Account Manager for Procter & Gamble. She loved working in the business world, but journalism was her childhood dream. Lisa has a passion for helping others, especially domestic violence victims, homeless women/children & at-risk youth. You can watch Lisa Gonzales weekdays on KCRA 3 at noon and 4pm. |
ENTERTAINMENT
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David Perez Band
The David Perez Band is a five generation family band that will be a great addition to your event, both in entertainment value as well as an avenue in which to bring additional folks to your event. The David Perez Band is a local Northern California band that performs popular long-standing and current hits that everybody knows and loves, they are suitable for all ages. The band is originally from West Texas with several records and a few #1 hits along the way. They have been inducted into the Tejano Hall of Fame as well as being recognized by many organizations, elected officials and The Armed Forces for their contributions to the music industry and the community at large, most recently the MAMA award winner for Best Latin Band. |
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AMPED Studios
AMPED Studios is bridging our creative community, one artist at a time. They provide dance and fitness training, performance opportunities for aspiring artists, and resources for creatives to refine to develop skills and experience in the business of entertainment and dance. The studio offer group and private lessons in a diverse array of styles, fitness modalities, and personal training programs which can be customized to fit your specific needs. |
FEATURED DESIGNERS
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Jessica Ceballos | Spanish Barbie & Company
The Spanish Barbie & Company Boutique is turning heads in the world of high fashion. Jessica founded her boutique with a vision to provide diverse styles with every type of woman in mind. This brand was launched in 2020 on faith and a dream. Since then, she has surpassed all her expectations thus far. She believes confidence is everything, and there's no better way to wear it than with fashion. You can find her styles online as well as her exclusive showroom located in Sacramento. Spanish Barbie & Company offers five different collections ranging from Barbie, Church, Basic, Flirty and Gym-wear which are all exclusively selected with an emphasis on quality. Jessica plans to build a team of in-house seamstresses to take her brand to an even higher level being able to provide her very own unique designs. Stay tuned for big things! |
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Jesus Medrano | Black + New
Black + New (B + N) was founded in 2017 by Sacramento-based designer Jesús Medrano. Medrano premiered his first women's collection at Sacramento Fashion Week in 2014. He has created and featured a variety of women's styles at various other local events. Now a seasoned designer, Medrano has ventured into the field of men's design, expanding his creativity by introducing a new style proposal with B + N. B + N manages to stay aligned with what most consider "acceptable to wear." The cutting-edge wearable fashion sets it apart from the rest. Since its introduction, B + N has achieved moderate success, most recently being featured in Elle Magazine. Born from the discovery of a gap between high fashion and leather fetish, and inspired by the San Francisco gay men's leather subculture, the B + N style proposal has been ignited and is set to stay lit! |
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Shahu Sandhu | Fairy Tale by Shahu
This exclusive online boutique store specializes in custom haute couture gowns. Popular amongst all are the long flowing gowns which can make anyone’s special day even more amazing. Whether it's an engagement, pre-wedding event, bridal shower, bridesmaids dress, anniversary, graduation, pageant or just a fun family photoshoot, it’s their goal to make the occasion beautiful, memorable, and epic with their exquisite dresses. Catering to every budget and every style, Fairy Tale by Shahu is your one stop shop for all your needs. Don’t stress for dress, they will help you style for your special day. |
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Christy Jahlea Jahlou | Jahlou-Shazaam Studios
After the loss of her 11 year old son Conrad in an accident, and the unfortunate end of her marriage, Christy felt that she had to demonstrate to life itself that she could persevere. She immersed herself into fashion design and began to make items that spoke to her. "It turned out to be clothing/costumes that I could express my skills and vision through." With no previous experience in this medium, she taught herself through trial and error. Having no expectation whatsoever about fiscal return on projects, the quiet work over years was comforting and interesting so she persisted. This new creative outlet has led her to meet so many wonderful people in the fashion community who have appreciated and enjoyed her collections. |
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Maya Leon | Angela De Forsage
The feminine figure has always captivated the imagination, and for Maya Leon of Angela De Forsage, this is definitely the case and can be seen through her unique and invigorating designs. After moving to the United States in 2007, Maya found the American cultural lifestyle inspiring. From this inspiration, a new creative vision emerged. For Maya, there is a long creative process and secret formula that puts the soul into every dress. The goal of her new collection is to attract spiritually positive vibrations. The shimmer of gold and silver represents the reflections of the sun and the moon as they dance on the water's surface. The crushed, frayed lace and pleated silk will recall feelings of softness and lightness. Whether wearing or even just laying eyes on these distinct designs, all will leave feeling a sense of love. |
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May T | Juku
Inspired by vibrant colors, print fabrics, and reversible pieces, May T created the brand “Juku,” which is actually the designer's middle name. With a degree in fashion design and fashion merchandising at American River College where she also received designer awards for “Honorable Creativity” and “Best Re-Purpose” at their annual fashion shows. In 2017, she even had the opportunity to showcase some of her pieces at the Voices Magazine Awards in Minneapolis). Juku designs consist of African inspired prints, vibrant colors, and fabric with a more sophisticated European style twist. The use of these vibrant and African prints is a representation of where she's from and who she is. Juku can be perfect to wear in an office setting, for a day out cavorting in the city, or a night out in the town. The versatility May T brings through her unique style can be seen in all of her designs. |
CHARITY
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Proceeds from the event will go towards the “L for Lupus Foundation”. The organization is a non-profit, whose mission is to build awareness and support for Lupus patients all over the world. It is our goal and vision of the L for Lupus Foundation, to assist, provide moral support, financial support and have an emergency safety net program in place for underprivileged women, teens, young adults, and families, many who suffer in silence and alone.
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thank you to our event sponsors
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