Henry Mentz, Alexis Rosales, Lori and Issac Raijman, Stephanie Wilcox and Brooklyn Weatherill
More than 400 festively clad guests were greeted by a jazz trio consisting of doctors Dean Moore, Mark Dannenbaum and Jose Miguel-Yamal as they perused the art exhibit in the lobby. In the grand ballroom, outfitted by Blooming Gallery, the raffle and silent and live auctions awaited; jewelry and art created by talented doctors and pediatric patients brought in the big bucks!
Live music courtesy of the party band Password had galagoers — including the night's honorees, 15 Houston-area physicians who are also arbiters of creativity as a means of healing — dancing the night away.
Studies are increasingly proving that art is beneficial in medical and clinical settings — not only to patients, who experience greater healing, but also to the physicians and nurses, who report higher workplace satisfaction. The proceeds from the Arts of Healing gala will go toward facilitating art-making and creative opportunities outside of a hospital setting, and some will also go to local nonprofit The Sunshine Kids, which supports children undergoing cancer treatment and their families.
Bernie Cantu and Rubens Franz
Susan Beatte and Nick Traber
Berry Fairchild and Joseph Cochran
Shetal Amin and Kishan Dwarakanath
Mr. and Mrs. Chan Do and Moni Bohnisch
Vinaya Rednam and Ethan Stoll
Mirna Hirr
Kristen Collins, Nicole Allen and Sarah Collins
Jose-Miguel Yamal, Dean Moore and Mark Dannenbaum
Isaac Raijman, German Newall and Henry Mentz
Eric Powitzky and The Sunshine Kids
Betsy and Jimmy Montgomery
Terrence Wadley
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Join the steakhouse for a Christmas Eve brunch or dinner, featuring Christmas carolers as well as a festive reindeer for photos with the kiddos.
Brennan's of Houston
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Join Houston’s legendary Creole house for a fine and festive Christmas Eve meal. Seatings are available 11am-2pm, and 5-8:30pm for the three-course prix fixe menu of Texas-Creole classics and seasonal specials. Call 713-522-9711 for reservations. Details here.
Backstreet Cafe
Serving a three-course menu ($55; $15 per child), Backstreet’s dinner highlights include lobster risotto, roasted tenderloin in red wine reduction, and chocolate tart with raspberry marmalade and pistachio cream. Complimentary eggnog is included. Cheers!
Doris Metropolitan
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Etoile
This chic French haunt in Uptown Park will serve Christmas Eve dinner from 5-9pm; a three-course menu runs $82 per adult and $28 per child (10 and under). Expect options such as duck foie gras au torchon, Chilean sea bass in lemongrass beurre blanc, duo de boeuf in Bordelaise, and bûche de Noël for the finale.
Numero28
Numero28
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Hugo's
Hugo's brunch
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Le Jardinier
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Rosalie Italian Soul
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Karne Korean Steakhouse
Karne (photo by Jenn Duncan)
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Sorriso
Sorriso
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Traveler's Table
Traveler's Table (photo by Becca Wright)
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