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    Ritzy River Oaks open house celebrates multi-million-dollar Houston properties

    Steven Devadanam
    Jun 8, 2018 | 2:10 pm

    What: The Branford open house event

    Where: The Branford, 3233 Avalon Pl.

    The scoop: Luxury real estate firm Nan and Company Properties/Christie’s International Real Estate opened the doors to a luxurious new build masterpiece, The Branford, in their prestigious portfolio to celebrate the work of Al Ross Luxury Homes. The event also showcased renderings and information about upcoming listings, including a $10 million home in Memorial.

    In the heart of River Oaks, guests were personally greeted by Nancy Almodovar, president and CEO of Nan and Company, upon entering the $6,295,000 French modern home and were offered refreshing pineapple martinis and delectable passed bites such as crab shooters and mini spinach and cheese quiche. Roche Bobois furnished the home with style and elegance, while Yvonamor Palix Fine Arts provided eye candy with unique artwork hanging throughout the home. While party-goers toured the home’s amenities — such as a climate-controlled wine room and theater — and viewed the interiors (featuring 8-inch White Oak flooring and an open floor plan), they stopped for a glass of champagne from the strolling champagne skirt (and its accompanying Audrey Hepburn lookalike).

    Then it was off to the kitchen to enjoy over-the-top charcuterie provided by Frida Valentina Catering & Events and music from a live guitarist. As the night concluded, guests who donated to Houston Pets Alive! had the opportunity to win a signed James Harden basketball and Balani Custom Clothiers gift card. (Houston Pets Alive! is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and providing the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.)

    Who: Stylish guests included Nancy Almdovar, José Almodovar, Al Ross, Mahin Ross, Nadia Ross, Pedrum Ross, JD Bartell, Paul-David Van Atta, Adriana Gonzalez, Holly Veech, and more.

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    No Jetlag

    Performing Arts Houston brings Lisbon flair to Kaleidoscope Ball

    Joel Luks
    Apr 7, 2026 | 10:30 am
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    Ben Chavez and Walker Chancey.

    Come to Houston, see the world?

    Performing Arts Houston Gala 2026

    Photo by Daniel Ortiz

    Ben Chavez and Walker Chancey.

    You didn’t need your passport or struggle through hours of meandering TSA lines thanks to Performing Arts Houston’s Kaleidoscope Ball. Off to Lisbon it is — no jet lag for these revelers. Just a hop to Wortham Theater Center.

    Themed “Saudade de Lisboa,” the fundraiser leaned into the poetic longing and romance of Portugal’s capital. Chaired by Windy and Warwick King, the evening honored longtime arts champions Ginni and Richard Mithoff.

    The scene was set with a transportive, Lisbon-inspired ambiance. City Kitchen’s cuisine nodded to Portuguese flavors, with quail and beef selections alongside curated cocktails. Dessert arrived with a pour of port wine, because subtlety is best served with a flourish.

    At the heart of the evening was a shared appreciation for the arts and the people who sustain them. Performing Arts Houston president and CEO Meg Booth captured the tone, noting the “extraordinary generosity and deep commitment” in the room.

    The tempo shifter for the After-Party, which turned up the energy with DJ Cory Greene and live entertainment from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, drawing guests onto the dance floor.

    The evening ultimately raised $700,000 in support of Performing Arts Houston’s mission, fueling world-class performances and new commissions from Houston artists plus expanded education initiatives.

    On the scene were Jay Jones and Terry Wayne Jones, Corina and Armando Perez, Linda and Willie Chiang, Katie Tsuru and Jack Vielhauer, Michele Leal and George Farah, Kathryn and Jeff Smith, Emily Zarcaro and Chris Popov, Kourtney and Vijay D’Cruz, Judy and Scott Nyquist, Chree Boydstun, Trip Carter, Charlene and Tym Tombar, Sarah Morgan and Oscar Brown, Rita Garcia and Sergio Selvera, and Ben Chavez and Walker Chancey.

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