Houston Ballet patrons gathered at Festari for Men on October 5 to kick off the 2011 Ballet Ball, themed Designed to Dance. Kick-off Chairmen Beth and Bryan Muecke planned, alongside host Debbie Festari, a fabulous reception including light bites from RDG and Belvedere cocktails. Festari for Men, featuring the finest in made-to-measure and ready-to-wear men’s fashions, provided a scene of contemporary elegance at their storefront in BLVD PLACE.
Kick-Off Chairman Beth Muecke with Host Debbie Festari. Photo courtesy of PWL Studio.
Guests included Honoree Rose Cullen, Dancing with the Houston Stars celebrities Phoebe Tudor and Diane Lokey Farb, along with other prominent Ballet patrons including Mary Alice and Michael Parmet, Diane and Phil Bazelides, Merrill and Joe Hafner, Ginni and Richard Mithoff, Mickey Rosmarin, Kathy McCord, Katie Cullen, and Melza and Ted Barr.
Chairman Jo Furr (right) with Honoree Rose Cullen at Festari. Photo courtesy of PWL Studio.
Chairmen Jo and Jim Furr toasted the crowd of more than one hundred, graciously thanking all supporters. Jo and Jim encourage you to secure your tables/seats soon to enjoy a fabulous evening at the Designed to Dance Houston Ballet Ball on February 19, 2011. You’ll enjoy a not-to-be missed auction, dine on sumptuous Jackson & Company cuisine while surrounded by a spectacular environment by Richard Flowers and The Events Co. Get your tickets and “design yourself” to dance the night away with the amazing retro sounds of the Washington D.C. band Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Orchestra.
For more information or to purchase tickets to the 2011 Ballet Ball, contact Colleen Wade at 713.535.3276 or email cwade@houstonballet.org.
