I AM MPLS! is a creative event featuring comedy, a fashion show and live music that serves as a platform to showcase why Minneapolis is such an exciting city. The goal of I AM MPLS! is to recognize, appreciate and connect those who work behind the scenes to make our city diverse, creative, and inspirational.

With the help and donations of friends, coworkers, and businesses alike, I AM MPLS! was born. A collaboration like never before. Sarah Edwards is producing I AM MPLS! to bring all creative types from different backgrounds for a chance to promote what they are contributing.

I AM MPLS! is taking a new and exciting approach to models, using only local musicians, artists, chefs, bartenders, creatives, entrepenuers – the people that make Minneapolis unique.

I AM MPLS! will be sourcing clothes and accessories from local boutiques and designers, to focus on the Minneapolis theme of the event. Jungle Red Salon will be offering their hair and makeup services.

Guests will be greeted when they enter with a back drop that says I AM MPLS! and have their photograph taken and later posted on Facebook.  Projectors at the side of the stage will offer details about each model to promote what they do for our scene. MPLS.TV will be recording and producing a short that will be linked to all of the participants social media pages. Around the runway will be a reserved, seated section for VIPs. Each VIP will receive a goodie bag filled with items/coupons from local retail shops and restaurants.

I AM MPLS! will be emceed by Chris Cloud of MPLS.TV. Dirty McKenzie will be supplying the music.

With the vast diversity inside Minneapolis, it is important to maintain interconnectivity and understanding. I AM MPLS! aims to bridge this gap and offer communication among our creative leaders. Communication is the key. We all take different approaches to marketing and production, and networking our asses off to create a connected system of hardworking, creative individuals. Simple ideas are powerful, yet often forgotten.

I AM MPLS! is the brain child of Sarah Edwards, a passionate, young, creative fashionista who has fallen madly in love with the city of Minneapolis. She has styled for Voltage: Fashion Amplified, CounterCouture, the Joan Rivers Fashion Show, and many different events and shows with Mall of America. With a heavy interest in connecting different creative types and building relationships that help build our city’s diversity. Sarah envisions I AM MPLS! as an ideal opportunity to connect and appreciate everyone’s talent.

Experience I AM MPLS! Thursday, November 18th at the Fine Line Music Cafe in downtown Minneapolis. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8:00 pm. $5 Cover.