Issue link: http://papercitymagazine.uberflip.com/i/1094653
MARKS SPOT Kathryn McNeil, Leigh Smith, Kerry Inman John Abodeely Host Lester Marks Tatiana & Craig Massey By Matthew Ramirez Photography Lizette Belen Soto What: Houston Arts Alliance bash Where: The Marks Collection PC Moment: Hosts Penelope and Lester Marks welcomed art insiders to toast the Houston Arts Alliance, with Mayor Sylvester Turner saluting the nonprofit's public arts programs and the positive boost HAA gives to fledgling artists in the community. Ukulele songstress Alli Villines strummed and sang. Who: A collector-heavy guest list, including Houston Arts Alliance board members Leigh Smith, Craig Massey and wife Tatiana, Roland Garcia, Philamena Baird and husband Arthur; gallerists Kerry Inman and Mariana Debes and husband Bob; private dealer Britt Sager, in from London; David Wuthrich; artist Felipe Lopez, who's in the Marks Collection; Theater District CEO Kathryn McNeil; Ashley and Curt Langley; and Merry and Palmer Schooley. HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE the Philamena Baird, Mayor Sylvester Turner Roland Garcia Frank & Dorene Herzog, host Penelope Marks CRUZ ORTIZ - ONE HUNDRED AÑOS April 6 – May 4, 2019 3465 B West Alabama at Marquart, Houston www.nancylittlejohnfineart.com info@nancylittlejohnfineart.com