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Honorary chair Michael S. Goldberg Carol Goldberg Honorary chair Glen Rosenbaum Congressman Al Green Honoree Edith Sternlicht Mincberg Co-chair Lainie Gordon Co-chair David Mincberg HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON LUNCHEON GUARDIAN OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT ANNE LEE PHILLIPS REPORTS. PHOTOGRAPHY PRISCILLA DICKSON, WILSON PARISH. I t's quite a love story: Edith Sternlicht Mincberg and her late husband, Josef Mincberg, met at a displaced persons camp, fell in love and, five months into their marriage in 1949, moved to Houston to recreate their lives. Roots firmly planted, they became part of the founding group of the Holocaust Museum Houston. At HMH's annual luncheon, the couple was honored with the Guardian of the Human Spirit award. Also honored were the inimitable Sue and Lester Smith, who were presented the new Siegi Izakson Visionary Award for their contributions to the museum and community. Nearly 1,100 supporters enjoyed a dynamic, free-ranging conversation with lawyer/ pundit Alan Dershowitz at the Westin Galleria. Influencers: chairs Lainie Gordon, the honorees' son David Mincberg, Araceli and Rigo Flores; honorary chairs Michael S. Goldberg and Glen A. Rosenbaum; the honorees' daughter, Pearl Mincberg Monk; host committee chairs Elaine and David Lavine; U.S. Representative Al Green; Fred and Velva Levine; Jim McIngvale; and Heidi and David Gerger. Beth Wolff Kelly Zúñiga Derrick Mitchell Co-chair Rigo Flores Martin Fein Kelli Cohen Fein Daniel Fein Milton Frankfort Ricki Frankfort Sue Sue Aron Don Aron Mark Mucasey Alan Dershowitz Inna Wizig Gail Klein Pearl Mincberg Monk David Gerger Heidi Gerger Co-chair Araceli Flores Bruce Newell Joann Greenbaum Marc Jacobs Ana Lee Jacobs Carmen Mach Butch Mach Jim McIngvale Stephanie Newell Honoree Lester Smith Honoree Sue Smith Sandy Lessig WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 "La Dolce Vita" An Italian-inspired VIP dinner featuring five of Houston's top chefs THURSDAY, APRIL 9 On the Rocks Bartender Challenge Heated battle from five of Houston's top mixologists featuring New Amsterdam Vodka FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Grand Tasting 12th anniversary of this event, celebrating some of the country's best culinary superstars alongside wines and spirits SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Sip & Stroll at Imperial Showcasing chefs, restaurants, wines and an outdoor beer garden on the grounds of the historic Imperial Sugar Factory. SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Bistro Brunch Featuring delightful cuisines from around the world To purchase tickets visit www.sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com 713.SIP.WINE (747.9463) THE 12 TH ANNUAL Invites you to five fun-filled days of exquisite culinary creations and delectable wines, spirits and brews. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT A PERMANENT SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CONRAD N. HILTON COLLEGE OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT SLWFA-paper-city-ad-5.065x8.55.indd 3 2/16/15 3:57 PM