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    Shelby About Town

    Houston Symphony fans take a fun bite out of the Big Apple

    Shelby Hodge
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    Jan 29, 2010 | 12:00 am
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    Martin Fein, from left, Margaret Williams and Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein
    Photo by Craig Chesek

    Life has been rich for the Houston contingent culturally trekking through New York City in recent days in celebration of the Houston Symphony's Thursday night performance of The Planets — An HD Odyssey at Carnegie Hall.

    The well-heeled contingent began their group festivities with a cocktail-attire dinner at the Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday night. The private room of the Modern Restaurant overlooking MOMA's sculpture garden provided a visually rewarding setting for the Maestro & Directors' Dinner attended by close to 60. Spirits ran high among the crowd that saluted music director Hans Graf and special guest Duncan Copp, the producer-director who compiled the NASA photos to accompany Gustav Holst's out-of-this-world work.

    Houston Symphony Society president Bobby Tudor, accompanied by his wife Phoebe, was among society executive members attending including Jesse Tutor with wife Betty, Steven Mach with wife Joella, Barbara McCelvey withhusband Pat, Richard Hoffert and Gene Dewhurst with his wife, Linda.

    The contingent of diners that planned on taking advantage of the full round of parties and tours scheduled before Thursday night's concert were Margaret Williams, Vicki West, Lilly Andress, Tara and David Wuthrich, Beth Madison, Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff, Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein and Martin Fein and Dede and Connie Weil. More than a few in the group had already seen the concert when it debuted at Jones Hall in Houston earlier this month. Yet the excitement prevailed with the Carnegie Hall appearance.

    Hit the reset button

    The Yao Ming gala, postponed from its original date at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, has been rescheduled. Mark your calendars for the black-tie evening that will now be held on Sunday, March 28. Details are not available but the original plan was for a gala evening benefiting the Yao Ming Foundation and the MFAH. Stay tuned for the 411.

    Out of this world

    Karen and Byron Hood, Jesse Marion and Linda and Jack Smith of Texarkana are still over the moon following their recent VIP NASA tour where they did everything from exploring the various Mission Control headquarters to investigating a Space Shuttle mock-up. The group took a break for lunch at Frenchy's and then moved on to the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory where they watched the astronauts perform underwater maneuvers before being lifted by crane out of the pool.

    The visit was in preparation for the fivesome's trip to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida next month for launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. This will be the Hoods' second launch adventure. They were at the space center in November to watch Space Shuttle Atlantis lift off.

    Sight 'ems

    Hugo's was crawling with notables at dinner earlier this week when we spotted Houston Dynamo Brian Ching, Radio 1560 The Game's Rob Costa, Select Sports Group's Carlos Perez, El Meson restaurant's Peter Garcia and Hahn Family Wines' Kristi Breshears and Hahn president Bill Legion . . .

    Political consultant Kathryn McNiel at the Daily Review Cafe where she hosted Mayor Annise Parker's finance chair David Arpin, Fulbright & Jaworski partner Neil Thomas and public relations/marketing whiz Cindy Clifford. It was a thank-you lunch for their work on Parker's inauguration . . .

    Houston Children's Charity executive director Laura Ward at Silver Eagle Distributors hospitality room where she expressed grateful thanks to a room full of folks who have supported HCC in a big way. Among those in the crowd were special guests Houston Dynamo Brian Ching — he sure get's around — and Houston Texan Eric Winston plus Assistant Police Chief Vicki King, Patricia and Pat Harrison and a load of generous individuals from BMW Southwest and BMW West.

    The Modern Restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art

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    Photo by Craig Chesek
    The Modern Restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art
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    Bill King and Cheryl Boblitt King perform during the surprise flash mob.

    Memorial Hermann Foundation’s annual gala lived up to its “Can’t Stop the Feeling” moniker with an electrifying display of energy, emotion, and philanthropy — all sparked by a surprise backflip and a flash mob. The event took place at the Hilton Americas.

    Guests were barely settled into their seats when a dancer flipped the night into high gear. A troupe of professionals kicked off a flash mob, soon joined by gala chairs Cheryl Boblitt King and Bill King, honorees Lisa and Jerry Simon, Memorial Hermann leaders, and foundation board members. The choreographed moment captured the essence of the evening: High-spirited, heartfelt, and fully in sync.

    The festive vibe was reinforced by a thoughtful musical program. Guitarist and composer Hunter Perrin provided a sophisticated sonic backdrop during the reception, while a soulful invocation by Houston United Voices honored the late Stacy Methvin, Memorial Hermann Health System board chair.

    The evening’s deeper mission was clear: Raising crucial funds for the expansion of the Memorial Hermann Life Flight helicopter fleet. Memorial Hermann Health System president and CEO Dr. David Callender emphasized the life-or-death stakes.

    What drew a roar from the crowd was learning that more than $4 million had been raised.

    Before guests could hit the dance floor, they fueled up on a decadent four-course dinner crafted by Houston favorite Aaron Bludorn. Once the band The New Millennials cranked up their high-energy playlist, it didn’t take long for the dance floor to fill and stay that way well past bedtime.

    Seen were Brad and Jill Deutser, Christine and Brent Secrest, Erin Asprec, Albert Yen, Beverly and Jim Postl, Tonya and Dr. David Callender, Gary Moss, Melissa Juneau, Ken and Kathy Wells, Barbara and Bill Easter, Trent and Pamela Aulbaugh, Lawson and Lauren Gow, Lisa and Jerry Simon, Marguerite Swartz, Tony Bradfield, Mary Sage, Mark and Laurie Lashier, Julie and Keenan Lashier, Marty and Liane Phillips, Angie and Zach Matula, Scott and Geraldina Wise, Trini Mendenhall, Philip Royalty, Scott and Lorraine Wegmann, Michael Roussos, Lillian Liao, Steve Trauber, Dr. Jamie McCarthy, Frank Jones, Vitaly and Zhanna Golodryga, Dr. Michelle McNutt, and Dr. Billy Gill.

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    Bill King and Cheryl Boblitt King perform during the surprise flash mob.

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