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The Ioka Theater, set to close next month after 93 years in the heart of Exeter, pulsated with music and fashion Nov. 14 with a rocking fashion show and the release of TVP Records’ new CD “Flush.”

The evening began with a cocktails and appetizers courtesy of Zampa, an Epping bistro that serves “eclectic American cuisine with a Mediterranean flair.”

The fashion show was a fun-filled hour, as beautiful models worked the runway to the beat of “Flush” in gorgeous clothing provided by local shops including Sexy Skins Suede and Leather Fashions (www.mysexyskins.com).

Also, blazing down the runway were fashions from Ablaze, which specializes in chic fashions for men and women, for everyday wear and special occasions (109 & 113 Water St. in Exeter, NHAblaze@gmail.com).

LunaChics showed a mix of casual and friendly clothing that wowed the crowd (131 Water St. in Exeter, www.lunachicsnh.com).

Also in the house, Top Drawer Lingerie Apparel & Accessories, a lingerie boutique and bra-fitting specialist with a commitment to personal service and customer satisfaction (locations in Exeter and Bedford, www.topdrawerboutique.com).

And Vasilka Spring offered a fall collection of distinctive knitwear including sweaters, jackets, dresses, tights, pants and coats (120 Pickpocket Road in Brentwood, sweaternh@aol.com).

Organizers offered special thanks to Colby Glass and the ladies from Portsmouth Spa for donating their time and talents in helping to make all of the models look so beautiful. And a special thanks to Scott Ruffner, TVP Records and The Head. visit www.tvprecords.com

The historic Ioka Theater, which opened at 55 Water St. in Exeter in 1915, is scheduled to close on Christmas Eve after a final screening of “The Nutcracker” featuring the Kirov Ballet.

Read about the Ioka’s proud history here:
http://www.iokaentertainment.com/history.asp
Catch up on the news of its closure here:

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20081118-NEWS-81118014

Check out more photo's from Tom O'Flaherty's photo gallery links below.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=189183389&albumId=1834911

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10563&id=1021082383

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10557&id=1021082383

By Debbie Breneman

When Debbie Breneman isn't shopping she's reading your emails. You can contact her at dbreneman@seacoastonline.com or debreneman@gmail.com or contact Mary Salmon at msalmon@seacoastonline.com