Celebrate Lidiya Romanchuk - FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Hosted at the luxurious and historic, Fairmont Copley Plaza, attendees with enjoy libations and passed hors d’oeuvres. From a Brazilian Samba performer and Boston’s premier Ballet dancer to a Ukrainian yodeled and a piano/saxophone duo, the entertainment is must see. With a DJ to end the night, you don’t want to miss what is sure to be a spectacular night. Come and celebrate an up-and-coming designer’s success.

Free admission but please register for an accurate headcount!

Lidiya has spent her life committed to growing her fashion brand, but she can’t do it alone. Any donations to support her “unstoppable” fashion brand are greatly appreciated.

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Performances by:

Tigran Mkrtchyan - born in Yerevan, Armenia, he is a celebrated ballet dancer and choreographer. He began training at the Armenian Ballet School in 2000 and later earned a scholarship to the Zurich Dance Academy. A finalist at the 2009 Prix de Lausanne, he joined Ballett Zürich, performing works by iconic choreographers like Jiří Kylián, Mats Ek, and Crystal Pite, while excelling in lead roles in Romeo and Juliet, Anna Karenina, Swan Lake, Giselle, and The Nutcracker.

His contributions to dance were recognized in 2017 when he was awarded the Dance Prize of the Friends of Ballett Zürich.

In 2019, he joined Boston Ballet as a soloist and, after just a year, was promoted to Principal Dancer, where is continued to shine in classical and contemporary works.

Renowned for his artistry, he remains a prominent figure in the world of dance.

Yennenga Samba - the artistic dance persona of Inès Ouedraogo. She has been performing and teaching samba with the SambaViva Dance Ensemble in the Boston area for over a decade. Inès continues to refine her craft through regular training in Rio de Janeiro and has paraded in the Rio Carnival since 2019. Her work is grounded in both technical excellence and a deep engagement with Afro-Brazilian cultural traditions. Outside of dance, she is a professor of gender and sexuality studies in higher education.

Kate & Jared - a piano and sax duo delivering elegant, modern takes on familiar songs.

Sofia Shkidchenko - a Ukrainian artist and a sensation on Ukraine’s Got Talent, Spain’s Got Talent, and Poland’s Got Talent. She is currently a third-year student at Berklee College of Music.

Sofia enjoys blending different musical styles in her performances — from Pop and Rock to Jazz and Country — with yodeling as her signature style. She actively promotes Ukrainian culture abroad and performs at benefit concerts in support of Ukraine during the ongoing war.

DJ Simply Dennis - known formally as Dennis Franczak, recognized for sophisticated production, infectious groove-driven records, and sets that deliver both musical depth and peak-time energy. Blending the warmth of classic disco and funk with the precision of modern house production, DJ Simply Dennis offers a sound that is timeless and built for discerning dance floor.

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