Attention: Planning Editors -- 2009 Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation to Honor Carolina Liar and Host Student Fashion Show


BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - April 29, 2009) - Beverly Hills High School will be the scene for the 2009 Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation Special Event honoring the memory of Vahagn Setian, a 17-year old student killed in a drunk driving incident. Atlantic recording group Carolina Liar will also be honored with the Foundation's Responsible Artist Award, and is scheduled to perform a special acoustic set as part of the evening's program. The band's latest single, "Show Me What I'm Looking For," is currently climbing the charts, following on the footsteps of its top five smash "I'm Not Over." The event will also host a fashion show featuring Beverly Hills students and leading designers.

WHEN:   5:10 PM Red carpet walk-through for photographers
        5:30 PM - 7:50 PM Musical performances followed by fashion show
        Sunday, May 3, 2009

WHERE:  Auditorium
        Beverly Hills High School
        241 Moreno Drive
        Beverly Hills, CA 90212

WHO:    Musical Performances by:  Carolina Liar (www.carolinaliar.com)
                                  Jessarae (www.jessarae.com)

        Fashion Designs by:       Linda Stokes
                                   (www.tutucutebylindastokes.com)
                                  AFAR by Sterling
                                  Claire's Collection
                                   (www.clairescollection.com)
                                  WeWe (www.weweclothing.com)
                                  Knotty by Rachel Feinberg (BHHS student)

        Emcees:                   Ryhon Nicole Brown
                                   (ABC's Lincoln Heights)
                                  Kimberly Caldwell
                                   (American Idol Season 2)
                                  Denzel Wittaker (The Great Debaters)

        Special Guests:           The Honorable Nancy Krasne
                                  Mayor of Beverly Hills
                                  The Honorable Kathleen Rice
                                  Nassau County District Attorney, New York

The Foundation will present its first time "Responsible Artist Award" (RAA) to Carolina Liar, which gives recognition to artists that live an exemplary life style and serve as role models today's youth. In today's tabloid-filled media world that seems to focus on the wrongdoings of today's stars, we feel it is appropriate to recognize artists that truly set a good example for our youth. For more information, go to www.vahagnfoundation.org.

Ticket Prices:

Pre-Show Purchase: $15 for Students, $25 for Adults

Show-Day Purchase: $20 for Students, $30 for Adults

TO PURCHASE TICKETS PLEASE CALL 310.993.5424

Contact Information: Contacts: James Lee For Vahagn Setian Foundation Tel: 310.229.5771 Cell: 310.927.1211 Email: For Carolina Liar: Glenn Fukushima Atlantic Records Tel: 818.238.6833 Email: