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RSVP # VPC FALL 2013 BLACK BOOK Houston Symphony music director Sergiu Comissiona, flanked by Opening Night chairs Mary Finger and Katherine Mize, September 1982 PRODUCED BY ERIN OPPENHEIM. EDITED BY CATHERINE D. ANSPON. TRUST PAPERCITY TO BRING YOU ALL THE VIDS (VERY IMPORTANT DATES) FOR THE SEASON'S TOP CHARITY EVENTS — WHICH MAKES THIS MUSTSAVE SECTION THE EQUIVALENT OF A PERSONAL SOCIAL SECRETARY. SEPTEMBER EXCELLENCE IN NURSING LUNCHEON When: Thursday, September 5, 11:30 am Where: Omni Hotel Houston Who: Chair John Tressa Note: Benefitting Good Samaritan Foundation; award ceremony recognizing nursing's best and brightest Tariff: Tables from $2,000 Contact: Michelle Hildreth, 713.529.4646; michelle.hildreth@gsftx.org JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON OPENING STYLE SHOWS When: Thursday, September 5, 11:30 am and 7 pm Where: Junior League of Houston Who: Chairs Courtney Culver, Tanya Merla Leiber Note: Fashion show by Elizabeth Anthony/Esther Wolf; luncheon; runway seats with swag bags Tariff: Regular seating $65; runway action $85 Contact: 713.871.6673; tearoom_reservations@ juniorleaguehouston.org MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER'S THE GOLD STAR LUNCHEON When: Friday, September 6, 11 am Where: Ice at the Galleria Note: Catered by A Fare Extraordinaire; award presentation; runway show by Neiman Marcus Tariff: $75; tables from $750 Contact: Anna Holton, 713.745.2247; aholton@mdanderson.org INAUGURAL UNICEF AUDREY HEPBURN SOCIETY BALL When: Friday, September 6, 7 pm Where: Wortham Theater Center Who: Co-chairs Donna and Robert Bruni, Rose and Harry Cullen, Kelli Cohen Fein and Martin Fein, Nancy Calles and Mark Kline, Leela and Nat Krishnamurthy, Penny and Paul Loyd, Tara and David Wuthrich; honorary chair Joanne King Herring; host Jennifer Love Hewitt Note: Hepburn's son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, to present first Audrey Hepburn Society Philanthropist of the Year Award to Margaret Williams; white tie Tariff: From $750; tables from $7,500 Contact: Daley Webster, 713.963.9390; dwebster@unicefusa.org HOUSTON SYMPHONY CENTENNIAL OPENING NIGHT GALA: AN EVENING WITH RENÉE FLEMING When: Saturday, September 7, 6 pm cocktails; 7:30 pm concert Where: Jones Hall and The Corinthian Who: Chairs Carolyn and Mike Mann, Kathy and Paul Mann Note: Centennial Season kickoff; performance by Fleming at Jones Hall; seated dinner at The Corinthian catered by Jackson and Company; entertainment Richard Brown Orchestra; PaperCity media sponsor; black tie Tariff: From $1,000; tables from $7,500 Contact: 713.238.1485; specialevents@houston symphony.org THE KNUCKLE BALL When: Saturday, September 7, 6:30 pm Where: Hotel ZaZa Who: Joe Niekro Medical Humanitarian of the Year honoree Richard Klucznik Note: Benefitting The Joe Niekro Foundation; silent and live auctions; seated dinner; mingling with baseball legends Tariff: $336; tables from $3,360 Contact: Natalie Niekro, 602.318.1013; nniekro@ joeniekrofoundation.org TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S INDIGO DRIVE4KIDS When: Sunday, September 8, noon Where: River Oaks Shopping Center Who: Chair Todd Blue Note: Viewing of classic automobiles and newest power cars; bring toys for hospitalized children; live music; raffle Tariff: Gratis; donations encouraged Contact: Emily Shuffield, 713.599.1271; emily@ theprboutique.com AMIGAS PARA NIÑOS 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA When: Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 pm Where: Bayou City Event Center Who: Chairs Terry Bodkin-Agris, Cyndy Garza-Roberts Note: Benefitting education and scholarship programs; western chic or cocktail attire Tariff: From $100; tables from $2,500 Contact: Cyndy Garza-Roberts, garza.cyndy@heb.com; Terry Bodkin-Agris, terryagris@att.net FIRST RESPONDERS: ANSWERING THE CALL LUNCHEON When: Wednesday, September 11, 11:30 am Where: Hotel ZaZa Who: Chair Philamena Baird Note: Benefitting Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston Tariff: From $250; tables from $2,500 Contact: Karen Goulding, 713.851.3540; karen.lee. company@gmail.com COMMUNITY ARTISTS' COLLECTIVE LUNCHEON: THREADS OF ACTIVITY, PATTERNS OF SUCCESS When: Thursday, September 12, 11 am Where: Junior League of Houston Who: Chair Geri Hooks; honorary chair Angelbert Metoyer Note: Speaker Gary Tinterow; PaperCity media sponsor Tariff: $75; tables from $1,000 Contact: Margaret Bott, 713.582.4127; mdbtoday@gmail.com NURTURE AND NOURISH LUNCHEON When: Tuesday, September 17, 11 am Where: Houston Country Club Who: Co-chairs Elizabeth Jeffers, Marie Louise Kinder, Susan McConn, Jennifer Moore, Lacy Rieke, Helen Schmidt Note: Benefitting Small Steps Nurturing Center; speaker Jenna Bush Hager Tariff: From $250; tables from $2,500 Contact: Lindsey Fondren, 713.236.0330; lfondren@ssnc.org LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES LUNCHEON When: Tuesday, September 17, 11:30 am Where: Wortham Theater Center Who: Chairs Lora Clemmons, Karen Mayell; honorary chair Sheridan Williams; honoree Shelby Hodge Note: Benefitting healthcare programs for individuals with HIV/ AIDS; reception; luncheon Tariff: From $250; tables from $2,500 Contact: Renita Cooksey, 713.574.9736; rcooksey@ legacycommunityhealth.org HOUSTON FINE ART FAIR PREVIEW PARTY When: Thursday, September 19, 6 pm Black Card Pass, 7:30 pm VIP Pass Where: George R. Brown Convention Center SEPTEMBER | PAGE 73 | 2013 Who: 84 international, national and Texas galleries; awards ceremony honoring Wendy Watriss and Fred Baldwin, Robert Pruitt Note: Benefitting Houston Arts Alliance's Business Volunteers for the Arts; PaperCity media sponsor Tariff: Black Card Pass $250; VIP Pass $125 Contact: houstonfineartfair.com BEST CELLARS CELEBRITY WINE DINNER When: Friday, September 20, 6:30 pm Where: River Oaks Country Club Who: Co-host chairs Cathy and Gary Brock, Terrie and Mike Turner; honorary chairs Jeanie and Jim Janke Note: Benefitting T.J. Martell Foundation; champagne reception; four-course dinner prepared by chefs Robert Del Grange of RDG+ Bar Annie and Mark Cox of Mark's American Cuisine; wines donated by top collectors for live auction; entertainment Lorrie Morgan Tariff: From $250; tables from $2,500 Contact: Ellie Francisco, 713.825.5708; ellie@franciscoandco.com BRILLIANT LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS EDVIN MARTON: STRADIVARIUS SHOW When: Friday, September 20, 7:30 pm Where: Wortham Theater Center Note: Emmy-winning Marton plays $3 million Stradivarius violin; presented by Tenenbaum & Co. Tariff: From $35; limited VIP seating Contact: Scott Brogan, 713.974.1335; events@ brilliantlectureseries.org HADA FALL ANTIQUES SHOW When: Friday – Saturday, September 20 – 21, 11 am – 6 pm; Sunday, September 22, 11 am – 5 pm Where: George R. Brown Convention Center Who: Show chair Reggie Yannuzzi; dealer chair Gale Sigloch Note: Benefitting Houston-area charities Tariff: Three-day admission $10 Contact: Reggie Yannuzzi, 281.536.2147; hadaantiques.com HOUSTON FINE ART FAIR When: Friday – Saturday, September 20 – 21, 11 am – 7 pm; Sunday, September 22, 11 am – 6 pm Where: George R. Brown Convention Center Note: 84 exhibitors from U.S., Latin America, Europe and Asia; 40+ museums, nonprofits and art institutions in the region highlighted; PaperCity media sponsor Tariff: One-day pass $25; three-day pass $40; Black Card Pass $250 (Opening Night first access, all three days, all VIP events and perks); VIP Pass $125 (Opening Night, all three days, all VIP events and perks) Contact: houstonfineartfair.com STILETTO STRUT AT NEIMAN MARCUS When: Saturday, September 21, 8:30 am Where: Neiman Marcus Who: Chairs Jane Parker, Judy Smith; honorary chair Brenda Love Note: Benefitting The Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine; fashionable strut around the Galleria; auction; Trend Event presented by Neiman's Stacey Swift and PaperCity editor in chief Holly Moore Tariff: Adults $150; children $50 Contact: Sanah Haque, 713.798.1649; snhaque@bcm.edu BERING OMEGA'S SING FOR HOPE GALA: TAKE FLIGHT When: Saturday, September 21, 6:30 pm Where: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Who: Chairs Gordon Bethune, John Evatz, Jessica Rossman; Encore! after-party chairs Christian Alvarado, José Marquez; honorees Michael, Lucia and David Cordúa Note: Seated dinner by Cordúa Catering; award presentation; musical theater program; afterparty entertainment Camille Zamora; black tie Tariff: From $100; sponsorships from $1,000 Contact: Elizabeth Wilson, 713.341.3760; ewilson@beringomega.org BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS BIG BLACK TIE BALL When: Saturday, September 21, 6:30 pm Where: Omni Hotel Houston Who: Chairs Mona and Arty Howard; honorees Maria and Neil Bush Note: Seated dinner; live and silent auctions; entertainment Jewel Tariff: $300; sponsorships from $5,000 Contact: Roz Moore, 713.860.8209; ball@bbbtx.org Continued on page 76