Team Scene

Houston is still riding the high from the Astros’ World Series win, which was forever immortalized by artist Opie Otterstad. He unveiled his MLB-sanctioned painting, “Houston Celebration 2017,” at Off the Wall. Baseball players, past and present, and sports fans gathered at the Galleria art gallery to view the piece, which depicts the orange-clad team dog-piling pitcher Charlie Morton just after he clinched the victory.

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Park Perfect

The vibe was Cali-cool at the annual Evening in the Park gala. The weather cooperated, and more than 500 patrons turned up to the Hermann Park Conservancy’s California Dreaming-themed event, this year chaired by Bonner and George Ball, Janet Gurwitch and Ron Franklin, and Dancie and Jim Ware. The open-air dinner overlooked McGovern Lake, and H-E-B prez Scott McClelland was honored for his contributions to the park and to the community.


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Grand Beginnings

Spring was open season in H-Town! A fit and fab crowd hit the grand-opening party for Sweat 1000, a new gym in the Heights. ... Meanwhile in Downtown, the Catalyst apartment tower threw open its doors for 700-plus guests, who toured amenities including a half-acre pool terrace with skyline views. ... Nearby, Mike Raymond of Reserve 101 raised a glass to his new venture, the Cottonmouth Club. Its vintage decor is inspired by its location in the historic Brewster Building on Main Street. ... And shoppers delighted as they toured Paris Texas Apparel Co.’s new boutique on Woodway.

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