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    Gala Flying High

    With $2.9 million in proceeds, this gala crowd had plenty of reasons to celebrate

    Shelby Hodge
    May 9, 2016 | 1:30 pm

    One part swan song, one part memorial, and four parts over-the-top fun, the Memorial Hermann Foundation "Circle of Life" gala rocked the night for the 1,600 guests who packed the Hilton Americas-Houston ballroom. And with $2.9 million in the kitty, there was plenty to celebrate.

    First was the salute to Life Flight founder the late Dr. James "Red" Duke, Memorial Hermann's "Father of Trauma." The evening's honoree was praised by Memorial Hermann Health System president and CEO Dan Wolterman, who noted “From his down-home Texas wit and charm to his signature wire-rimmed glasses, careworn cowboy hats and bristle-brush mustache, Dr. Red Duke was one of Houston's most recognizable personalities."

    Wolterman announced that for Duke's role in founding the air ambulance program in 1976 and serving as its medical director for nearly four decades, the hospital's trauma institute is being renamed the Memorial Hermann Red Duke Trauma Institute. Duke's daughter, Dr. Sara Duke, and her husband, Charles King, received the honors on the family's behalf.

    And then came the surprise video salute to Wolterman, who recently announced his retirement. In addition to accolades from colleagues, friends and Memorial Hermann Health System board members, it was announced that a Life Flight helicopter would be named in Wolterman's honor. And with that, he was joined on stage by the entire Life Flight crew for presentation of a model of his personalized chopper.

    That little gem was second only to the massive helicopter crafted from fresh flowers by A Memorable Event, which filled the ballroom with floating clouds adorned with crystals.

    “After 17 rewarding years of service with Memorial Hermann, retiring from this organization is like giving up your kids," Wolterman told the gathering. "But from a distance, I will watch with the eyes of a proud parent as the next generation of leadership takes Memorial Hermann to a bigger and brighter future.”

    That next generation is in the hands of Dr. Benjamin K. Chu, who takes over as Wolterman's successor today. He and other headliners of the evening included gala chair Susan Sarofim and honorary chairs Clarence Cazalot, Walter Johnson, and Jim Smith.

    After dinner, the band Simply Irresistible, in from Atlanta, took over the gala, turning it into an energized bash as guests donned gimme caps with the Life Flight logo and made use of the bright red selfie sticks that served as party favors.

    Joining the festivities were Lori Wolterman, Ileana and Michael Trevino, Cathy and Giorgio Borlenghi, Gary Petersen, Donna and Tony Vallone, Dr. Giuseppe Colasurdo, Cathy and Joe Cleary, the Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, Allison and Craig Cordola, Deborah and Gardner Cannon, Alice and Keith Mosing, Sherry Smith, Suzie and Larry Johnson, and Jo Lynn and Gregg Falgout.

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    New Princess Diana exhibition brings royal photos to Texas for first time

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Jan 3, 2025 | 12:30 pm
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    Photo by Anwar Hussein via Arlington Museum of Art
    "Princess Diana: Accredited Access," featuring photos of Anwar Hussein, will run January 17-April 6, 2025, at Arlington Museum of Art.

    A new exhibition coming to a Dallas-area museum will showcase one of the most-loved and most-photographed women in the world: Princess Diana. "Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition," featuring photos by the late official royal photographer Anwar Hussein, will open January 17 at the Arlington Museum of Art.

    The exhibition "tells the story of the world’s most loved Princess through an intimate new lens," a release says. It will feature 140 "larger-than-life" photos taken by Hussein, as well as his sons Samir and Zak, who are also royal photographers.

    "Each image will be accompanied by first-hand accounts of the stories behind the world-famous moments, told through an in-depth audio guide," the release says.

    The exhibition will chronicle Diana's life and emotional journey from her early days as Lady Diana Spencer to Britain's Princess of Wales, wife of Prince Charles and mother to Princes William and Harry, until her death in 1997. It will touch on her impact as a global ambassador, fashion icon, and "The People's Princess."

    Princess Diana, Anwar Hussein"Princess Diana: Accredited Access," features the photos of royal photographer Anwar Hussein. Getty Images

    The exhibition is divided into several themed sections: The Photography Dark Room, Growing, Glam, Hats & Tiaras, Art Installations, Humanitarian, and Unguarded. Each section will feature photography and first-hand accounts as told through the lenses of photographers Anwar, Samir, and Zak Hussein.

    Tanzania-born photographer Anwar Hussein was not only a royal photographer but a trusted friend of the princess, the release says. According toPeople magazine, he died in September 2024. He had been "the longest-serving photographer on the royal roster, taking photos of the family for more than 50 years" and is credited with helping to create a more informal style of royal photos, according to his obituary in The Times and reported in People.

    Hussein "captured many of Princess Diana's most enduring moments, from her hands-on manner with those in need to her solo photo at the Taj Mahal in 1992 as her marriage with then-Prince Charles broke down and iconic fashion statements like her 'revenge dress' two years later and much more," People says.

    Princess Diana, Anwar HusseinRoyal photographers Samir Hussein, Zak Hussein, and Anwar Hussein attend opening of "Princess Diana: Accredited Access" exhibition in London.Getty Images

    "The story of Diana unfolded in front of us," Hussein had told the magazine. "You could see her go from Shy Di, looking down, to becoming stronger — which she had to do. She wanted to prove she was brave enough to do what she wanted."

    Along with sons Samir and Zak, the Husseins "make up the longest standing family of Official Royal Photographers, having collectively spent over four decades working side-by-side with the iconic Princess and her family," the release says. "They received special access to document the lives of the Royals in public, as well as capturing more intimate, private moments."

    "Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition" opened in London and went to Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York in 2023.

    “Photography is one of the most powerful forms of storytelling,” says Arlington Museum of Art president & CEO Chris Hightower in the release. “This exhibition offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Through the lens of these photographers, we see Princess Diana not just as a global figure but as a human being, navigating the complexities of fame, compassion, and her own sense of duty. It’s an opportunity to reflect on her legacy and the profound impact she had on the world.”

    Princess DianaA photo of Princess Diana taken by royal photographer Anwar Hussein in "Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition."Photo by Anwar Hussein via Arlington Museum of Art

    The exhibition includes bespoke art installations from renowned multimedia artist Pauline Loctin, inspired by some of Diana’s most famous fashion moments.

    “Royal photographers are not only technically accomplished professionals. They bring their subjects to light in artistic ways that make us feel closer to those pictured," says University of Texas Arlington Art & Art History Department Chair, Dr. August Jordan Davis. "With a figure like Princess Diana, one of the most photographed people in the world, these images connect us to a deeper sense of who she was at heart.”

    The exhibition will run January 17-April 6, 2025, concurrently with "Wicked Threads: The Artistry of Costume in Oz" at the Arlington Museum of Art. Tickets are now on sale.

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