Vintage Virtuoso.................................................................................... Patrons Celebrate Vintage Virtuoso On December 1, 2010, Lindy and John Rydman of Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods hosted the annual Vintage Virtuoso event benefitting the Houston Symphony. Held at the InterContinental Hotel, the event began with a tasting of more than 100 wines and fine spirits. Following the tasting and musical entertainment by a string quartet of Symphony musicians, guests were treated to a delectable four-course dinner. all photos © pete baatz
^ Ron Fredman, Jill and Dr. Ray Kirk
^ Lindy and John Rydman with their daughter, Lisa, and son-in-law, Hermen Key
^ Jim Shaffer, Tara Wuthrich, Helen Shaffer and David Wuthrich
Save the Date!. ..................................................................................... Houston Symphony Ball Plans are Under Way! The 2011 Symphony Ball themed Scheherazade and Her Magical Nights is the largest annual fundraising event of the Houston Symphony League. A tribute to the education and community engagement programs of the Houston Symphony, the Ball is expected to raise more than $1,000,000 and attract more that 700 community leaders. This black-tie event will take place at the Hilton Americas - Houston on March 25, 2011. Many surprises are planned, so don’t miss this gala event! The silent auction will be a treasure-trove of travel, dinners, jewelry and fashion. Night Owls will enjoy an after party that will last until the wee hours. Sponsorships are available from $10,000 to $50,000, and tickets run from $750 to $2,500. For more information, please contact Samantha Gonzalez at (713) 238-1487.
Sharin Gaille Ball Chair Honoring Past and Present Symphony Society Chairmen Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Philanthropy Award Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Houston Symphony Maurice Hirsch Corporate Citizen Award Jay and Shirley Marks Raphael Fliegel Award for Visionary Leadership
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