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    Rocker Takes Over Wine Dinner

    Wine dinner erupts into unplugged club scene when Journey keyboardist takes the stage

    Shelby Hodge
    Oct 2, 2015 | 11:30 am

    As if the fifth annual Best Cellars Dinner wasn't already a lively bash with its gourmet courses and fab wines, when special guest rocker Jonathan Cain took the stage to share a few of his oldies but goodies, the otherwise sophisticated crowd jumped to its feet in a rocking sing-along.

    Not only did Cain donate a signed case of his Finale wines for auction, he upped the benefit ante by having guests bid on the opportunity to join him on stage in The Houstonian ballroom for a rousing round of "Don't Stop Believin'." Cain also added to the star power by bringing his wife, televangelist/mega-church pastor Paula White Cain, whom he wed in May.

    By night's end, the sold-out event, sponsored by the T.J. Martell Foundation, had raised more than $220,000 for the Physician Scientist Program at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

    Applause, applause for chair Franelle Rogers and honorary chairs Norelle and Brian Becker, Jeanie and Jim Janke and Marcia and David Solomon.

    Even greater applause for the chefs who contributed their talents to creating one of the tastiest benefit dinners on record — Chef Rudy Gitschner's black olive oil poached salmon, yellow fin tuna and sea urchin first course; BCN Taste & Tradition chef Luis Roger's sous vide rabbit loin with porcini bomba rice and sauteed artichokes; Mark's American Cuisine owner and chef Mark Cox' ash-crusted Mishima beef with lamb pancetta, osso bucco potatoes and brussel sprout leaves; and finally The Houstonian's Catherine Rodriguez Tiramisu dessert with mascarpone cream and coffee syrup.

    Wine hosts chair Robert Sakowitz ensured that each table washed down the gourmet fare with premium wines from the cellars of the table hosts. H-E-B's Cyndy Garza Roberts served as emcee.

    Savoring this tasty evening were Linda and Gene Dewhurst, Hallie Vanderhider, Fady Armanious, Darlene and Cappy Bisso, Penny and Dennis Murphree, Mary Lynn and Steve Marks, Mo and Ric Campo, Stephen Lewis, Carolyn Faulk, Mark Bermann and Cyndi and Steve Ford.

    Norelle Becker, Brian Becker.

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    Photo by Kim Coffman
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    Party Watch

    Houston polo party brings big style for nonprofit’s first-ever fundraiser

    Joel Luks
    May 7, 2025 | 10:30 am
    AVDA Houston polo fundraiser 2025
    Photo by Daniel Ortiz
    AVDA Advisory Committee Members.

    What: Polo for a Purpose benefiting AVDA

    Where: Houston Polo Club

    The Scoop: Houston’s philanthropic set traded stilettos for stomping boots at the inaugural Polo for a Purpose, hosted by Friends of Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA). More than 100 stylish supporters gathered for an afternoon of champagne sipping, hat tipping, and fundraising, all to help end family violence and celebrate AVDA’s 45th anniversary.

    Chaired by Janine Galt, Clara Orlean, and Laurel Wheatley, the outdoor fête had no shortage of fashionable flourishes: Bow ties were crisp, sun hats were wide, and spirits were high. Guests cozied up in exclusive fieldside seats, soaking up a lively polo match and savoring luxe bites from The Lymbar.

    A lively Hermes scarf raffle added some sparkle, while a surprise polo player and horse meet-and-greet stole the show. The Best Bow Tie and Best Ladies Outfit contests kept the friendly competition rolling well after the divots were stomped and the bubbly flowed.

    The event raised $25,000, which will provide free legal services, counseling, and advocacy for domestic violence survivors across the Greater Houston area.

    Who: Katie Tsuru, Nora and Brian Jarrard, Imani Guillory, Dale Volpe, Courtney and Zac Harmon, Kristen Cannon, Shannon Crain, Mario Gudmundsson, Jack Vielhauer, Will Brown, Anne Avilez, Jessica Lawson, and Inna and Nic Radford.

    AVDA Houston polo fundraiser 2025
      

    Photo by Daniel Ortiz

    AVDA Advisory Committee Members.

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