Dallas Children's Charities to benefit from University Park Audi, Envy event

DALLAS, March 12, 2009 -- University Park Audi and Envy Publications will present "Q5 Hits The Runway" Thursday, March 19 to raise money and awareness for Dallas Children's Charities.

The high-energy, invitation-only event will premiere the new stylish Audi Q5. Also featured will be a lifestyle fashion show of the latest trends in casual and fitness wear and high fashion from across the country. Clothing provided by: Market, Mei Mei's, Oscar Fierro, Regimen, Stanley Korshak, The Glass Slipper, Via Pelle and V.O.D.

This invitation only event, presented by Envy, GlamaSquad Style Angels and London Marketing Group, "Q5 Hits the Runway" will be held 7-10 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at University Park Audi, 5033 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas. A $15 donation will be requested. All donations will go to Dallas Children's Charities.

Guests will include Dallas retailers, local news media, fashion and entertainment press, community leaders and local film and music stars and their guests.

"Dallas is known for its stylish high-profile charity events, and ‘Q5 Hits the Runway' will continue that long tradition," said Michael Vernone, director, Dallas Children's Charities. "We are deeply honored to be the beneficiary of the civic involvement of University Park Audi and Envy Publications. Their generosity will support Dallas Children's Charities ongoing efforts to help disadvantaged children here in North Texas."

"Envy Publications is thoroughly impressed with Dallas Children's Charities," said Shane Long, publisher and CEO of Envy Publications. "This charity has helped our area children for more than 30 years. Envy believes in good corporate stewardship and it is my pleasure to name Dallas Children's Charities the beneficiaryof our Audi Q5 premiere. Not only will our guests find the newest Audi irresistible, they will be helping our at-risk youth in our community at the same time."

The Audi Q5 is the all-new crossover from Audi that combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with highly variable interior and versatile options for leisure-time and family use.

A strong and efficient 3.2 FSI engine, quattro® all-wheel drive and agile running gear have been brought together to create a superior technology package for both on-and off-road driving. This sporty crossover is dynamic, multifunctional and comfortable.

Sponsors for the ‘Q5 Hits the Runway' include: spirits from Vox & Tres Generaciones (Beam Global) and Red Bull, hair, makeup, and styling by P3 Labs, gift bags by Refreshing Aromatics, food provided by: SK Productions (sushi) and Panera Bread.

For more information on "Q5 Hits the Runway" call Envy Publications at 214-969-9042 or visit www.envymags.com.