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SEPTEMBER HOUSTON BALLET OPENING NIGHT ONSTAGE DINNER When: Friday, September 8, 7 pm Where: Wortham Center Who: Chairs S. Shawn Stephens and James M. Jordan, Beth and Nick Zdeblick; honorees Melza and Ted Barr Note: Seated dinner by Jackson and Company; dine with company on stage after performance; media sponsor PaperCity Tariff: $500; tables from $5,000 Contact: Alexandra Yates, 713.535.3215, ayates@houstonballet.org ALLEY THEATRE SCENE OPENING ACT PARTY When: Friday, September 8, 8 pm Where: Alley Theatre Who: Chairs Kathleen and Scotty Reynolds Note: Vintage Hollywood theme; catered by Under- belly; silent auction; DJ; dancing; media sponsor PaperCity Tariff: $75 Contact: Haley Willis, 713.315.5413, haleyw@alleytheatre.org HOUSTON SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT CONCERT AND GALA DINNER: LA VIE EN ROSE When: Saturday, September 9, 6 pm Where: Champagne in Hobby Center Grand Lobby 6 pm; concert at Jones Hall 7:30 pm; dinner at Hobby Center Sarofim Hall Who: Chairs Donna and Max Chapman; honorary chairs Daniela and Manolo Sánchez; honoree Aurelie Desmarais Note: Performance by Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, guest conductor Gustavo Gimeno; seated dinner; music and dancing to Sharon Montgomery & Friends; media sponsor PaperCity Tariff: From $1,000; tables from $5,000 Contact: Rachel Klassen, 713.337.8520, rachelklassen@ houstonsymphony.org JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON OPENING STYLE SHOW: BEAUTY EN POINTE When: Friday, September 15, 11:30 am and 7 pm Where: Junior League of Houston Ballroom Note: Fall fashion preview presented by Tootsies; seated luncheon/dinner Tariff: $80 Contact: Kristin Turnak, 713.703.5459, kgturnak@ outlook.com HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT MARTINI MADNESS! When: Friday, September 15, 7 pm, late-night admission 9 pm Where: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Who: Chairs Kara and Ulises Vidal; honorary chairs Paula Arnold, Ted Pinson Note: Costume contest; collectible martini glasses; bites by Greenhouse Cater- ing; DJ Flash Gordon Parks; media sponsor PaperCity Tariff: HCCC member $125, nonmember $150, late- night ticket $50 Contact: Suzanne Sippel, 713.529.4848, ext. 106, crafthouston.org HOUSTON ANTIQUES + ART + DESIGN SHOW When: Friday – Saturday, September 15 – 17, 11 am – 6 pm; Sunday September 17, 11 am - 5 pm Where: Silver Street Studios Note: Sixty exhibitors from across U.S., Europe, and South America offering fine antique furniture, silver, paintings, bronzes, porcelain, estate jewelry and watches, vintage clothing and accessories Tariff: $10 Contact: houstonantiques artdesign.com JAZZ HOUSTON INAUGURAL SEASON KICK-OFF PARTY When: Monday, September 18, 6 pm Where: Lucille's Restaurant, 5512 LaBranch St. Note: Cocktails; appetizers by chef Christopher Williams; Lincoln Center trombonist Vincent Gardner to perform Tariff: $48 in advance; $55 at door; $100 VIP Contact: jazzhouston.org PETSET'S FIERCE & FABULOUS SOIRÉE When: Friday, September 22, 7 pm Where: The Astorian Who: Chairs Gina and Dr. Devinder Bhatia, Tena Lundquist Faust, Tama Lundquist; honoree Houston Rockets' Leslie Alexander Note: Benefitting Houston- area animal charities; seated dinner by Houston Rockets chef Rey; dancing; silent auction; DJ Senega Tariff: $350; tables from $5,000 Contact: Houston Petset, 832.303.0270, info@ houstonpetset.org BEST CELLARS CELEBRITY WINE DINNER When: Wednesday, September 27, 6:30 pm Where: Hotel ZaZa Who: Chair Robert Sakowitz Note: Benefitting The T.J. Martell Foundation; champagne reception, seated dinner by guest chefs; wine from top wine collectors; silent and live auctions; entertainment Sundance Head, 2016 winner of The Voice Tariff: $750; tables from $7,500 Contact: Ellie Francisco, 866.366.5274, info@ franciscoandco.com CANCER BELOW THE BELT PRESENTS RENDERING: LIVE WITH KELLYE GRAY When: Thursday, September 28, 6:30 pm Where: Off The Wall Gallery Who: Emcee Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds RSVP TRUST PAPERCITY TO BRING YOU ALL THE VIDS (VERY IMPORTANT DATES) FOR THE SEASON'S TOP CHARITY EVENTS. ALAS, THERE ISN'T ROOM FOR ALL EVENTS — GO TO PAPERCITYMAG.COM FOR THE COMPLETE FALL CALENDAR. COMPILED BY MEGHAN WEST; EDITED BY CATHERINE D. ANSPON AND SHELBY HODGE. FA L L 2 0 1 7 DAT E B O O K # VPC COURTESY JACKSON AND COMPANY Dominique de Menil, Jackson Hicks at The Menil Collection Opening, 1987 (continued on page 172) 170