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Emiliani Enterprises has announced the creation of “The 4th Dimension: The Day of the Hairdresser” taking place on April 15 and 16 at the Taj Mahal Xanadu Theater in Atlantic City.
Emiliani Enterprises has announced the creation of “The 4th Dimension: The Day of the Hairdresser” taking place on April 15 and 16 at the Taj Mahal Xanadu Theater in Atlantic City. This two-day event will feature some of the beauty industry's top hairdressers coming together on one stage for the first time ever to showcase their artistic talents and celebrate hairdressers all over the world.
So who can you expect to see? Phillip Wilson, Michael O'Rourke, Nicholas French, Robert Cromeans, Rocky Vitelli, Leonel Rodriquez, Rafe Hardy, Boyd Parris, Tim Hartley, Jo Blackwell, Amit Abraham, Rocco Vitale, Leonel Rodriguez, and Joseph DiMaggio! These icons will present their creative visions from couture artistry to incredible hair cutting techniques, avante garde looks to the latest collections, runway to theatrical performances and more.
On the evening of April 15, guests will be invited to a private Meet and Greet reception with the artists to celebrate their arrival and toast together. On April 16, the artists will each do an eight minute presentation with their world class team on stage for 5000 attendees.
The Taj Mahal arena which has housed the likes of Beyonce, Elton John, and more will consist of 5 major video screens , a 60x40 stage, a 40-foot runway, over 3000 stadium style seats and 2000 runway seats with full concert stereo systems, laser light shows, video production and musical performances. “There has never been a collaboration of the greatest hair stylist all together joining for one massive main stage presentation”, says Andre Chiavelli, creator of the 4th Dimension and Vice President sales and corporate strategy for Emiliani Enterprises. For tickets go to emiliani.com.
Show Dates:
April 15th VIP Meet and Greet Party
Taj Majal- Atlantic City
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
April 16th, Hair stylists stage presentation
Taj Majal-Atlantic City
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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