Benefit Concert Exceeds $300,000 Goal Conductor Andrey Boreyko wowed the audience of 750 patrons during the New Vision, New Stars Benefit Concert on Jan. 22 at Jones Hall in the Houston Theater District. Orchestrating the dynamic sounds of the world-renowned Houston Symphony, Boreyko inspired the audience to remember the importance of this musical collaboration with the University of St. Thomas and how events like this stimulate the community to engage in the promise of students studying music. More than $350,000 was raised for the next phase of the forthcoming Performing Arts Center on the St. Thomas campus, exceeding the event goal of $300,000. The proceeds will go toward commission for the interior design and programming for the Performing Arts Center. The center is designed by Studio RED Architects. Jes and John Hagale served as event chairs. Jes received her MLA from UST in 2012, and John is a former board member. They are an integral part in the progress of the center, and Jes is enthusiastic about the future. “The University of St. Thomas’ commitment to the vibrant integration of studio arts, music and theater into their liberal arts curriculum is what drew us to this ambitious project of building a new Performing Arts Center at the gateway to the Museum District,” Jes said. “As a recent graduate of the St. Thomas Master of Liberal Arts program, I can attest firsthand to the remarkable dedication of the staff and faculty to their mission to educate leaders of faith and character from Houston’s only Catholic university.” Event attendees included honoree Beth Madison, who gives generously of herself to countless arts organizations in Houston, and Mark Hanson, executive director and CEO of the Houston Symphony. View photos of the concert at stthom.edu/givingphotos.
Special thanks to the Houston Symphony, our Honoree Beth Madison and to our concert committee and generous donors for helping move the University of St. Thomas Performing Arts Center closer to reality. The Center represents a new vision for the University and will provide an important performance venue for the community’s new stars! Jes and John Hagale, Event Chairs
Jes and John Hagale Madison Charitable Foundation Denise and Philip Bahr Mach Family Palmetto Partners, Ltd. Mrs. Raye G. White Lois and Carl Davis Fankel Family Foundation The Iris and Lloyd Webre Foundation Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Lily and Charles Foster Cathy and George Goolsby Frank Sosa and Trini Mendenhall Sosa Carol and Randy Limbacher Gayle and Bob Longmire Ginger and John Niemann Oasis Petroleum, Inc. Krissi and Taylor Reid Diane and Stan Paur Priscilla Plumb The Shackouls Family Foundation Dorothy EF Caram, EdD Julieta and Juan Carreon Martin and Kelli Cohen Fein Cecil (C.C.) Conner, Jr. Dr. Bert Edmundson Jo and Greg (’86) Evans John G. Turner and Jerry G. Fischer Harriet and Joe Foster Margo P. Geddie Merrill and Joe Hafner Paula and John Hansen Clay Hoster Latham and Watkins LLP Michele Malloy Beth McGreevy Christine Imber Marianne and Dr. Robert Ivany William L. LaFuze Sandi and Jim Lemming Petrello Family Foundation Nancy and Robert Peiser
Honoree Beth Madison and Chairs John and Jes Hagale
Sue and Jim Power Sybil F. Roos Judy and Darby Seré Shadywood Foundation Betty and Jess B. Tutor Pat and Daniel Breen Olga and Gerald Bush Ellie and Michael Francisco Barbara and Pat McCelvey Kathy and Joe Ridley Loius H. Skidmore, Jr. Rhonda and Donald Sweeney Aramark Dr. Glenn Garrido – Chair, Music Department Jes and John Hagale Jackson Hicks Houston Symphony Marianne Ivany Dr. Brady Knapp – Assistant Professor of Music Beth Madison Michael’s Cookie Jar New Leaf Publishing Robert Pacini Nancy and Robert Peiser University of St. Thomas Department of Fine Arts and Drama University of St. Thomas Music Department 5 Valobra SPECIAL THANKS