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Updated at 4:55 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Nordstom Gala benefit tickets on sale today

Advertiser Staff

Nordstrom Inc. will open its first full-line store in Hawai'i at Ala Moana Center on Friday, March 7. To celebrate, Nordstrom will host an evening gala on Wednesday, March 5. Tickets for the event go on sale today.

The event will benefit three local Hawai'i charities: the Bishop Museum, Hawai'i Theatre Center and HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support).

The highlight of the evening will be a tented, full-scale runway fashion show featuring American and European designer collections including Tory Burch, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Roberto Cavalli, among others.

Guests will also enjoy lavish pupu, cocktails and buffets, live entertainment and the opportunity to do some "sneak preview" shopping. Catering for the evening will be facilitated by Current Affairs featuring culinary selections from Chef Chai Chaowasaree, Chef Loperfido Donato and Chef Philippe Padovani as well as desserts from La Palme D'or.

The event, entirely underwritten by Nordstrom, is expected to raise $300,000 to be shared equally by the three organizations.

Tickets for the opening gala are $150 per person.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call the Hawai'i Theatre Center at 723-1879.