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ArtShow rolls Central Car out the world's Orange Perennial fave: Percy the Peacock largest vehicular creative convergence. CATHERINE D. ANSPON REPORTS FROM THE VIPIT. PHOTOGRAPHY SHAU LIN HON. T wo events are sacrosanct in the Houston art world: FotoFest and the equally storied Art Car Parade, which rolled into its 26th year this past season, compellingly organized and overseen by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. Those in the know secure coveted seats in the VIPit, a shady expanse surrounded by the historic Heritage Society, where bleachers, bites and libations make for the ultimate viewing experience. Making mayhem and egging on the art cars: VIPit party perpetual chair Don Mafrige Jr.; Jim Harithas; Orange Show founder Marilyn Oshman; Lynn Mathre; Tracy Larner; famille Mithoff including Melissa and Michael and young ones Mia, Max, and Matthew; Brian James; gallerist Wayne Gilbert of the G; Mayor Annise Parker, leading the rolling festivities in a restored Lincoln Continental with suicide doors; Frazier King with Hazel Ganze; City Councilman James Rodriguez; Lawndale Art Center's Christine West and husband Ramon; photographer Theresa Escobedo; man of metal Ed Wilson; past gala co-chair Shelley Rice; Larissa Fadeyev, taking in her first Art Car Parade; Tina and Zosh Zulu with tyke Michio; Art Guy Jack Massing, a Grand Marshal, in a crazy getup, chatting with Galveston Arts Center curator Clint Willour. The entire gang applauded the wild, outrageous wheels such as Percy the Peacock, Hell in a Handbasket, an array of mermaids, a banana-shaped ride and the beloved Santa car. Kathy Hubbard Clint Willour Mayor Annise Parker Jack Massing Tim Gonzalez Tina Zulu with Michio Alex Rosa Michael Mandola Josh Zulu Jim Harithas Tracy Larner Raphaele Malandain Marilyn Oshman Christine West Terry Wayne Jones Ramon West Larissa Fadeyev James Rodriguez Rice U's Centenni-Owl Frazier King Hazel Ganze Wayne Gilbert Ed Wilson Brian James Mark Sullivan Chairman Don Mafrige Jr. Catherine D. Anspon Stuart Rosenberg Lynn Mathre Sarah Fletcher EXQUISITE LIFESTYLE HOME FEATURES: Covered Roof terrace Security System AN EXCLUSIVE INNER LOOP GUARD-GATED COMMUNITY Summer Kitchen in outdoor living area includes Wolf grill, cabinetry and sink • Homeowners landscape is fully maintained SALES CENTER LOCATED AT 2 SOUTH WYNDEN DRIVE OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 10AM-6PM SUNDAY 12PM-6PM T. 713.598.8553 | WWW.AUDUBONHOLLOW.COM ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT BY • Elevator servicing all floors by Savaria Concord EXCLUSIVE SALES & MARKETING BY