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MILLION-DOLLAR NIGHT FAMILY TIES, By Catherine Casey Photography Alexander's Fine Portraits What: Casa de Esperanza Building Hope for Children Gala Where: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Who: Chairs Kathy and Phil Ferguson, Liz and David Anders, Meredith and Patrick Chastang, Meg and Chip Earle, Brooke and Billy O'Neil, and Claire Ferguson Tudor (who all have family ties); corporate chair Ron Neal; hosts Lucia and Michael Cordúa; honorees Barbara and Daniel Molinaro, Kristen Kaiser, Meredith Flaherty, and Lauren Simms PC Moment: More than 600 guests helped raise $1 million toward providing a safe haven for children and infants in crisis. After a live auction (hot lots included a one-of-a-kind quilt and a Cabo retreat) and an on-stage dinner, the celebration moved upstairs to Artista for camaraderie and cigars at a swanky after-party. Honoree Lauren Simms Honoree Meredith Flaherty Chairs Chip & Meg Earle Chairs Liz & David Anders Chairs Patrick & Meredith Chastang Tara English Bonner Ball Will & Caroline Brown THE ANTIQUARIUM ANTIQUE MAP & PRINT GALLERY THE CITY OF NEW YORK, CURRIER & IVES, 1892, ORIGINAL CHROMOLITHOGRAPH FRAMED TO CONSERVATION STANDARDS WITH ARCHIVAL MATERIALS IN A HANDMADE FRAME HOUSTON'S FINEST CUSTOM FRAMING 3021 KIRBY DRIVE, HOUSTON TX • (713) 622-7531 • THEANTIQUARIUM.COM DALLAS TEXAS BY APPOINTMENT BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER PRIVATE PARTIES • SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ANY OCCASION 1800 POST OAK BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77056 CALL: 713.439.1000 • TEXT: 832.543.1300 • LATABLEHOUSTON.COM E L EGA N T DI N I NG CA SUA L DI N I NG C OF F E E & BA K ERY PR I VAT E DI N I NG BY A S SOU LI N E