WASHINGTON, DC (January 25, 2011) - Washington, DC based luxury public relations, marketing and special events firm The Aba Agency announces the appointment of Micky Farivar to Public Relations Manager. A French citizen, Farivar was born in Tehran and grew up near Geneva where she lived most of her life. She moved to Washington, D.C. in 1996 where she received a Master's degree in Business from Marymount University and a Master's degree in Public Communication and Journalism from American University. She has worked as a PR consultant for the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos and New York, and as a production associate for ABC "Good Morning America" and ABC News "Nightline" under Ted Koppel. Farivar has also served as a freelance public relations and special events consultant for several hospitality and lifestyle organizations. "Micky is a savvy professional with a journalistic approach to media relations. Her experience in the lifestyle and hospitality arenas will further enhance The Aba Agency's resources and will bolster the strategic media relations resources needed to meet the communications needs of the agency's prominent roster of clients, " states Aba Kwawu, President of The Aba Agency. Farivar's addition to The Aba Agency team is a natural fit with the agency's client base and focus. The Aba Agency is a savvy integrated marketing, public relations and special events boutique specializing in developing enduring brands in the fashion, design, entertainment, hospitality and luxury lifestyle arenas. With a mission to evolve, nurture and maintain essential relationships within the media, celebrity and complex consumer markets, The Aba Agency positions its clients intelligently with integrity and style. Visit www.theabaagency.com to learn more. The Duke Ellington School of the Arts will present the 40th Anniversary Concert Celebration of Earth Wind & Fire on Thursday February 24, 2011 at 7: 30pm in the concert hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This presentation is the latest installment of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Performance Series of Legends that has featured David Chappelle, Denyce Graves, and Stevie Wonder. "These artists' willingness to give back their time, resources, and inspiration through this Performance Series provides Duke Ellington students valuable exposure and customized artistic direction. Their contributions have also provided a source of revenue that allows us to continue our important mission of providing arts education excellence to deserving students who wouldn't otherwise have this opportunity", states Rory Pullens, Head of School and CEO of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. The Duke Ellington School of the Arts was founded in 1974 and is the only DC high school that provides pre-professional arts training and college preparation to more than 500 talented area students. With a mission to "nurture and inspire passion for arts and learning in talented students who might not otherwise have an opportunity to develop their artistic skills, " the Duke Ellington School of the Arts over the past thirty-five years has continued to maintain a 98% graduation rate with 95% of its seniors being accepted into colleges, universities and conservatories. VIP tickets are immediately available for pre-sale for $500 at the office of Ellington Fund. Benefit sponsorship packages are available from $1000 to $50, 000. Contact Ellington Fund at 202-333-2555 or
[email protected] for both. General ticket sales will be available starting on Friday, January 21st at the Kennedy Center Box Office or at www.kennedy-center.org from $50 to $250. Please visit www.ellingtonschool.org for further details. M.A.C. Cosmetics pays homage to our favorite Caped Crusader with the launch of their Spring 2011 WONDER WOMAN collection. Creative Director James Gager states that "Wonder Woman is em