The Crucible is setting

fashion aflame with Hot Couture – a flaming showcase of wearable art by

Bay Area designers.

Our 8th Anniversary was celebrated with the groundbreaking Romeo &

Juliet, A Fire Ballet, and this summer’s Fire Arts Festival included an update

of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. This January, for our ninth anniversary

bash The Crucible forges fashion with fire arts, eco-design and

“flameboyant” performances in a not-to-be-missed incendiary celebration of

style.

The Hot Couture fashion show will feature the work of a variety of Bay Area designers, including:

Bad Unkl Sista, Miss Velvet Cream, Jay Bridgland, Cheeky Sweetart, Super Sugar Ray Ray, Miranda

Caroligne, Eimaj Designs, Elwyn Crawford, Lee Kobus, Megan Fenske, Auberon, and many more.

The evening will also include Crucible-style performers and music by DJ Delachaux, as well as demonstrations

in welding, blacksmithing, glass blowing, and other industrial arts.

The 3-day run begins with press previews and Community Night on Thursday with value-priced tickets, and

continues through Saturday evening’s special VIP gala that includes catered food and drinks, a silent auction,

and a special performance by renowned cellist, Zoe Keating. Ticket prices range from $15 to $150.

Tickets on sale December 1st at www.thecrucible.org

Thursday 1/17 - Preview & community night: All tickets $15

Friday 1/18 : $35 General Admission, $30 Crucible Members, $40 at the door

Saturday 1/19 – VIP gala $125 in advance, $100 Crucible Members, $150 at the door

Saturday night’s VIP gala includes a silent auction, catered food, and beverages, and a special performance by

cellist, Zoe Keating, with proceeds benefiting Crucible’s youth and education programs.

This is a standing room only event, 18 and over please.