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Channeling Empire: Ensemble Theatre Gala What: Ensemble Theatre Follow the Dream: Celebrating the Empire Gala. Where: Hilton Americas. Who: Chairs Argentina James, Scott Minnix, and Jesse Tyson; honorees Mayor Annise Parker, actress Irma P. Hall, Rising Star recipient Katlynn Simone, Producer of the Year Attica Locke (who was unable to attend; her mother, Sherra Aguirre, accepted her award), and Dan Domeracki, representing corporate honoree Schlumberger; and patrons Hannah Atkins, Sheila Jackson Lee, Merele Yarborough, Deborah Duncan, Rachel and Jerry Davis, and Genora and Dwight Boykins. PC Moment: This year's gala raised $350,000 toward the historical African-American performing arts center's mission to preserve and promote live theater. Five hundred supporters savored the Empire-themed bash topped by a performance from the Ensemble's season opener, Platanos y Collard Greens, sung by the troupe. Matthew Ramirez DAVID BRAY Chair Scott Minnix Honoree Mayor Annise Parker Chair Argentina James Chair Jesse Tyson, Janette Cosley Honoree Dan Domeracki Honoree Irma P. Hall Micheal J. Helm Diedra & Terence Fontaine Honoree Katlynn Simone Yvonne Washington TICKETS: $1500 AND $2000 CHAIRED BY SEATED DINNER INFORMATION BCTFETE@GMAIL.COM SATURDAY BENEFITING BEST BUDDIES best buddies ad.indd 1 9/23/15 5:56 PM RiverOaksShoppingCenter.com W G RA Y & SH EPH ERD D R nd O c t o b e r 2 2 C E L E B R A T I NG HOUSTON B R E W S , M U S I C & W I N E TX K i c k - O o f t h e Holiday Shopping Card Sip, Shop and Swirl through River Oaks Shopping Center while enjoying the best of the best from local breweries, lite bites, wine and the upbeat sounds of live jazz bands. You can't visit River Oaks Shopping Center without seeing what's on trend this Fall. Don't forget to bring your 2015 Holiday Shopping Card beneting American Cancer Society.