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    Shelby's Social Diary

    Ensemble Theater shines spotlight on stage and TV stars at celebrity gala

    Shelby Hodge
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    Aug 20, 2013 | 11:49 am

    The Ensemble Theatre celebrated the launch of its 37th season Saturday night with its annual celebrity gala, this year themed "Creating Magical Moments: All the World's a Stage." Stars of stage and television took their bows during the black-tie evening at the Hyatt Regency Downtown.

    It was a nostalgic turn for fans of the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons, who remembered Marla Gibbs' turn for nine seasons as the sarcastic and sassy Florence. Gibbs was in from Los Angeles to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ensemble. She is currently cast as the mother of the first lady in Entertainment Studio's The First Family.

    Also in the spotlight were Kim Coles, Actress of the Year Award recipient who reached stardom through In Living Color, and Mykel "Miss Mykie" Yowman, Rising Star Award recipient.

    Awards were also presented to Spectra Energy, Corporate Founder's Award; H-E-B, Corporation of the Year; E-STEM Academy, Community Partner of the Year; Becky and Ralph S. O'Connor, Individual Founder's Award; and A. Renee Logans, the President's Award.

    Welcoming the throng of guests were gala chairs were Regina Rogers, Sharon Murphy and Laurie Vignaud.

    The party crowd included Ensemble executive director Janette Cosley, artistic director Eileen J. Morris, Jackie Phillips, Judge Clarease Yates and Carey Yates, Annellaand Michael Metoyer, Wondy and Clarence Weston, Rosalyn Boyd and James Smith, Kelly Coleman andJacqueline Bostic and Art McElroy.

    Wondy and Clarence Weston at The Ensemble Theatre gala.

    Ensemble Theater gala August 2013 Wondy Weston and Clarence Weston
      
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    Wondy and Clarence Weston at The Ensemble Theatre gala.
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    Hearts of Gold

    Celebrity hunting trip powers Houston kids charity’s record-breaking night

    Joel Luks
    Apr 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm
    Sky High for Kids Better in Boots 2025
    Photo by Quy Tran
    Brittany Franklin, Iris Shaftel, Payton Angelle, Laura Angelle, and Danny Shaftel.

    Sky High for Kids soared to new heights at its annual Sporting Clay Tournament and Better in Boots Gala, raising a record-breaking $1.6 million over two days of festivities dedicated to children battling cancer and other life-threatening conditions.

    The action kicked off on March 27 at the Greater Houston Sports Club, where participants took aim at sporting clays in a lively tournament. Held in honor of the late Gary Price, whose passion helped launch Sky High's first Houston clay shoot in 2008, the day culminated in an awards ceremony featuring live music and Texas-worthy eats.

    On March 28, the boots got shinier and the cause even closer to the heart as more than 500 guests donned Texan Cocktail attire and gathered at The Revaire for the Better in Boots Gala. Under twinkling lights and rustic-chic decor, the evening unfolded with a silent auction showcasing 49 enticing packages, followed by a seated dinner curated by A Fare Extraordinaire. A live auction offer 12 premium packages, including a hunting trip with Conroe-based country music star Parker McCollum that generated $300,000. Presenting sponsor JD Fields, honored as the Giavanna Sponsor, led the charge for the evening named in tribute to young cancer warriors.

    Co-chairs Erica Parker and Lindsey Boatman were celebrated with a touching painting gifted by young fighter Payton. Emcee Taylor Sass kept emotions higher as he recognized guests of honor Iris and Danny Shaftel, with an address from Danny's father, Keith, "the original diamond man." The emotional centerpiece came when Kaelan Brennan, father of cancer warrior Hadley, shared a raw, personal story of their pediatric cancer journey, followed by a stirring Q&A between Sass and young fighter Demy.

    The event also made history with the largest gathering of cancer warriors yet, as 10 families joined the celebration, putting faces and stories to the mission that fuels Sky High for Kids.

    Among those in the crowd were Jay Fields, Leonard and Abbie Botello, Lolo Lester, Iris and Danny Shaftel, Keith Shaftel, Texas Mattress Makers owner Youval Meicler, and former Houston Texans running back David Johnson.

    Sky High for Kids Better in Boots 2025
      

    Photo by Quy Tran

    Brittany Franklin, Iris Shaftel, Payton Angelle, Laura Angelle, and Danny Shaftel.

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