More than 500 people are expected to attend the first annual H.O.P.E. (Heroes Of the People Everywhere) Benefit, including a silent art auction, fashion shows by International fashion designers and entertainment by DJ and jazz band, all to benefit The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, on Thursday, December 22 at 7pm at the Voodoo Lounge in Harrah’s Casino, located at 1 Riverboat Dr. in North Kansas City, MO (210 Hwy & Chouteau Trfkwy).

The evening will begin with a Silent Auction featuring works by local artists and photographers and music courtesy of DJ Shear Madness.

V.I.P. seating is available during the fashion shows which feature the works of International Fashion Designers Gabriela Arslanoglu and Oblivion Clothing’s Nataliya Meyer.

Entertainment will be provided by The Book of Gaia, featuring Angela Hagenbach, Pamela Baskin-Watson & Nedra Dixon, accompanied by a 5-piece band.

Tickets are $25 general admission and free for members of the military dressed in Class “A” Uniform with Military I.D.

Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

For more information, visit www.kcfringe.org/HOPE or www.fallenheroesfund.org. Also on facebook at www.facebook.com/events/#!/events/261331807249667/.