EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 A special gala in El Paso on Oct. 17 will raise money for a local nonprofit and help fund a cultural dance team\u2019s goal of staging its own showcase.<\/p>\n
Iliana Villalpando, founder of Diora Couture and director of the Pass the Dream Foundation, said the event will also mark the fashion house\u2019s three-year anniversary. <\/p>\n
Villalpando said Pass the Dream Foundation has been helping the community for the past four years.<\/p>\n
El Paso \u201cThrough the Ages\u201d gala set for Oct. 17 to raise funds for local nonprofit<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The formal gala, called \u201cThrough the Ages,\u201d encourages attendees to dress in their favorite era, with Villalpando suggesting anything from \u201ctheir favorite 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s outfit.\u201d<\/p>\n
A cultural dance team in El Paso that performs traditional dances from across Mexico will be the main performers of the night. Villalpando said 25% of the money raised will go to We Are Meteora as the group raises funds to rent a theater for its own showcase in El Paso.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a goal of $10,000 that we are looking into meeting because unfortunately, you know, theaters are very expensive in the city,\u201d Villalpando said.<\/p>\n
Villalpando said tickets are still available and include dinner, gifts and raffles. She also said the gala will include a fashion component showcasing five collections planned to be seen in 2027 in New York City, Paris and London.<\/p>\n
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