Branford Academy Is Part Of “Girls Night Out” at The Oakdale

Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology in Branford performed a hair show at the 9th Annual “Fun Girls Night Out” at The Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on October.25.
Branford Academy chose the theme “Good vs Evil” for the hair show. All the students came together and created fabulous head pieces, after weeks of preparing their hard work paid off. Head piece styles included mermaids, dolls, marionettes and a good-evil tree.
Branford Academy brings world-class education and training to the Connecticut shoreline. They offer a comprehensive, progressive education in the basics of hairdressing and cosmetology in an actual salon atmosphere, according to their Web site.

The Oakdale Theatre, built in 1954 was built on an alfalfa field by original founder Ben Segal. The original Oakdale theatre was part of the “theatre-in-the-round” craze that led to many circular stages throughout the Northeast.
Today , the Oakdale is known for their robust stage show presence with their visual lighting and audio equipment according to their Web site.

“Fun Girls Night Out” was put on by Clear Vision Productions. Clear Vision Productions, LLC has produced many successful expos for women throughout New England and is a member of the New Haven and Quinnipiac Chambers of Commerce and the Exchange Club of Greater New Haven. Clear Vision Productions, LLC was created by Charlene Chiaro, a graduate of Quinnipiac University, according to their Web site.

The Oakdale Theatre is located at 95 South Turnpike Road in Wallingford. For information, call 203-265-1501 and visit here.

Branford Academy also ran what is called the “Night Spa” where a guest at the event can donate $1 to a charity and receive a mini facial, make-up application or manicure.
The charity chosen was Dress for Success a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and life, according to their Web site, www.dressforsucess.org.
Students at Branford Academy look forward to their next event since they had a blast. Branford Academy is located at 251 West Main, RT 1 Lakeview Center in
Branford. For information on Branford Academy, call 203-315-2985 and visit here.





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