At Dress for Success and Women of Wardrobe's annual Summer Soiree, generously hosted by Tootises, fashion-forward attendees dressed in pretty pastels, bold patterns and lots of ruffles — many designed by Houston's Hunter Bell, who showed off her fall line alongside jewelry by Claudia Lobao. Chairs Karishma Asrani, Courtney Campo, Allie Danziger and Melissa Sugulas welcomed guests to the event, which toasted the 20th anniversary of Dress for Success, and raised more than $20,000 for the org.
In Moving Silver Street Showcase, FotoFest Shines the Spotlight on Ukranian Artists on the Frontlines
Oct. 2, 2023
A YOUNG BOY — wearing a camouflage jacket, a Ukrainian flag wrapped around his neck like a scarf, and a smile — flashes the victory sign on the central square of Kherson during the celebration of the city’s liberation by the Ukrainian army. The words “No War” crawled in silver on the wall inside of a bombed-out apartment building in Kharkiv. A couple, both members of the Kyiv Territorial Defense and just married under martial law in Kyiv, and sit outdoors, cuddling, the bride holding a bouquet of white roses, the groom, a rifle. These are just a few of the powerful images in Fighting: Ukrainian War Photographers, an exhibit of photos taken by 16 Ukrainian artists and photographers currently serving on the frontlines of the Russian invasion of their country. Fighting opens Oct. 5 at Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards.
Organized for the U.S. by FotoFest, and curated by Jan Pohribný and Igor Malijevský with support from the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, the exhibit provides an unflinching firsthand view into the efforts of Ukrainian citizens and military to preserve their sovereignty and maintain their humanity in a time of war. Several of the photographers in the exhibit have received the Pulitzer Prize, World Press Photo, and the Ukrainian State Badge of Honor as recognition for their work. The exhibit includes a total of 255 photographs by Pavlo Dorohoy, Andriy Dubchak, Yurko Dyachyshyn, Alexey Furman, Alena Grom, Mstyslav Chernov, Serhii Korovayny, Kostiantyn and Vlad Liberov, Evgeny Maloletka, Sergi Mykhalchuk, Mikhail Palinchak, Olga Kovalova, Danilo Pavlov, Viacheslav Ratynskyi, and Alina Smutko.
Coinciding with the exhibit, which is on view through Nov. 18, are a series of public programs co-presented by some of Houston’s finest institutions, including a screening of Mstyslav Chernov’s acclaimed 2023 film 20 Days in Mariupol at the Holocaust Museum Houston on Oct. 19, and an online panel discussion with UAPP photographers.
Photo by Viacheslav Ratynskyi
Photo by Pavlo Dorogoy
'Eva,' by Alena Grom
'Children' by Andriy Dubchak
Photo by Viacheslav Ratynskyi
Photo by Pavlo Dorogoy
Photo by Andriy Dubchak
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Astros McCullers, Altuve and Tucker Host Bash to Raise Bucks for Kids, Pets and Other Causes
Sep. 28, 2023
AN ANNUAL EVENT to raise funds for some of the top Astros players’ favorite causes knocked it out of the park this year, bringing in a record haul of $600,000.
Lance McCullers Jr., José Altuve and Kyle Tucker hosted the event — gamely posing with fans during the VIP hour — and won big for their charities. McCullers supports various pet-rescue charities, while Altuve backs and array of nonprofits, including The Sunshine Kids, for children facing cancer treatment. Kyle Tucker’s fundraising benefits hospice care organizations.
Along with co-host Kate and Steve Gibson, and sponsors including Tilman Fertitta’s Post Oak Motor Cars, the players welcomed more that 500 guests to the expo-type affair at Silver Street Studios. Restaurants from around the city — Field & Tide, Roma, State Fare and many others — set up shop, offering tantalizing nibbles. Benny Chow’s spicy sesame noodles were a bit hit! An open bar was provided by Maven.
The highlight of the evening might have been the live auction with auctioneer Johnny Halloway. “One of the most sought-after items was a private catered dinner with Kara and Lance McCullers Jr., Jose Altuve and Kyle Tucker,” said a rep for event organizers. “The chance to throw the first pitch at a game along with Diamond Club seats and then a surprise donation by Blake Fertitta of Courtside Rockets tickets along with a dinner in the owners suite had hands flying to purchase the special package.”
Unsurprisingly, guests included a handful of other ’Stros, Ryan Pressly, Michael Brantley, Maurico Dubon, Kendall Graveman and Grae Kessinger among them. Other boldface names in the crowd were Frances and Tony Buzbee, Bill Baldwin, Fady Armanious, Tama Lundquist, Tena Lundquist Faust, Police Chief Troy Finner, Bobbie Nau, Katie and Jon Deal, and Joanne King Herring.
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Danny and Iris Shaftel
Fady Armanious, Donna and Norman Lewis, Caroline and Eugene Zhadanov
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Cody Patel, Lance McCullers, Jr., Kusun Patel
Matt Castillo and band
Cyril Grayson and Tamara Washington
Dan and Melissa Sugulas
John and Cherie Lindley, Libby & Ray Cook
Johnny Bravo and Julia Morales
Stephen Skelton, Demi and Gerard Rizzo, Lindsey and John Hohlt
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