The Children’s Museum Boogies Into a Record-Breaking Night at Studio 54

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Scott & Katie Arnoldy, Holly & Steve Radom

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Jackson & Company catered the multi-course dinner and, for dessert, served a mousse incased in chocolate made to look like a bright red pair of lips. An exciting live auction featured two rescued puppies which sold for $20,000 each, a VIP Houston sports package and jewelry from Zadok Jewelers.

After dinner, the infamous moon from Studio 54 dropped down from the stage and the glittering dancefloor opened to the beats of Drywater Band. Partygoers, many in platform shoes, boogied to 70’s hits and at midnight trays of cheeseburgers and french fries were brought out to the crowd.

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Daniel Arnoldy & Scott Arnoldy

Damion & Brittany Link, Winnie & Nic Phillips

The decor

Deborah & John McInnes

Gilbert & Dee Dee Garcia, Ginny & Jason Endecott

Jonathan & Ashley Sloan

Liza Minnelli & Andy Warhol impersonators

Allison Chavez, Holly Radom & KatieArnoldy

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