Fashion and dance will come together at the fifth annual ARENA Bikini Beach Baby, a benefit for ARENA Dances. As one of the few modern-dance companies in Minnesota, the nonprofit organization focuses on educational outreach while performing for two seasons a year in Minnesota and touring nationally. Matthew Janczewski, founder of ARENA Dances and director of tonight's event, says that he chose to do a beach-themed fundraiser because it's fun and sexy, just like modern dance. The event will feature a swimwear runway show with designs and styling by Emma Berg, Adrienne Yancy, Jay Anderson, Kelly Ver Duin, Anita Jensen, Nani Nalu, Drama, and Martin Patrick 3. "As the event has grown it's been really important to me to use local designers to highlight the talent we have in town," Janczewski says. "It kind... More >>>