On Friday, October 16 Russell Simmons will host Dallas Rocks VIP Pre-Event.  This diamond studded bash, thanking the VIP ticket holders and sponsors of the 2009 Dallas Rocks Gala, will take place at Matthew Trent Jewelers. Dallas Rocks, which benefits the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) Simmons founded in 2007 along with individuals and businesses in the diamond and jewelry industry, aims to raise money to support educational initiatives that develop and empower economically disadvantaged people in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource. Plan to hear music by Dallas Celebrity DJ Guillaume and be sure to sport your chic DEF Green Malachite Bracelet. Please visit http://www.dallasrocks.org/  Dallas Rocks sponsors are Zales, Grey Goose Vodka, Shane Walker Design, J2 Catering, Hotel Palomar and The Richards Group.  6:30pm until 9:30pm.   For more information contact Julian Leaver at julian@rebeccahacklevents.com