So everyone is talking about Raina Hein like OMG! This intelligent and spirited girl hailing from the Southwest burbs has made it to the final four of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 14 (and you thought Tyra finally threw her weave out). I had the pleasure of taking some candid shots of her during MNFashionWeek 2009 and indeed she is just as she describes herself, “I’m random, silly, goofy, and spontaneous. I love adventures. I played volleyball practically my whole life until last year, when I quit to pursue my dream of modeling.” Catch Raina in-person this Wednesday as she hosts the finale show.

America’s Next Top Model FINALE PARTY with Raina Hein
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
6:00pm – 10:00pm, All Ages, No Cover
Drink in Uptown
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Retrorama & MNFashion Fundraiser

Don’t forget Retrorama is this Thursday at the Minnesota History Center. The coveted event brings tongue-in-cheek grins to young and “old” alike.

Retrorama
Thursday, May 13, 2010
7:00pm to 11:00pm, All Ages, $15
Minnesota History Center

During this year’s Art-a-Whirl, MNFashion will be auctioning off fabulous items to raise funds for their Sewing Cooperative.
MNfashion announces From the Archives, a photography preview, silent auction and sale. Previous sale and auction items include voltage rock posters and music, beautiful baubles and gemstones. The event takes place Friday, May 14 from 6pm-10pm and Saturday, May 15 from 10am-4pm at the MNfashion Studio (79 13th Ave NE #212 Minneapolis, MN 55413).