Great Escape: A Wearable Art Show Weekend to Benefit the Girls

This week’s Great Escape is grounded in reality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “not counting some skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States.”

This Friday and Saturday, the Cedarburg Junior Woman’s Club hosts its 14th annual Wearable Art Show Weekend, benefitting the education, prevention, research and treatment of breast cancer. Whether you or a loved one is a survivor, or you simply would like to show support, the events of this weekend are a great way to come together in the name of women’s health.

Pink Tie Affair
Date: Friday
Location: Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door

The weekend kicks off on Friday night at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Stake a claim on the fabulous items, including clothing, accessories and jewelry, from more than 35 vendors from around the Midwest. Enjoy good vibes with music and a cash bar while noshing on hors d'œuvres and sweets. This event calls for casual dress, but don’t forget to wear pink to represent the cause.

To purchase tickets online, click here. Otherwise, contact Mica Meunier Lawrence by phone at 262-339-3980 or by e-mail at mmeunier@amfam.com

Bosom Buddy Run/Walk
Date: Saturday
Meeting location: corner of Washington Ave. and Mill St. in downtown Cedarburg
Time: 9 a.m.
Pre-registration cost: $20 per adult/$10 per child before 10 a.m. Friday
Day-of registration: $25 (includes admission to the Wearable Art Show)

Friday night promises to be fun, but save your energy for Saturday too! The Bosom Buddy Run/Walk is for all ages and skill levels. Whether you plan to run the 5K or walk up to three miles, your involvement in this event not only benefits your own well-being, but also the health of women everywhere. Registration includes admission to the Wearable Art Show and a T-shirt while supplies last.

Click here for Active.com online pre-registration (closes at 10 a.m. Friday) Download registration forms here.

Wearable Art Show
Date: Saturday
Location: Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave.
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Tickets: $5 or free with Bosom Buddy Run/Walk registration

If you can’t make the Pink Tie Affair, no worries — you have all day on Saturday to peruse the one-of-a-kind pieces at the Wearable Art Show, also held at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. The cost for the event is only $5, but free if you participate in the Bosom Buddy Run/Walk. Reward yourself with a little guilt-free shopping expedition. It’s all for a good cause!

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