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Global pop sensation Maroon 5 headlines Tilman Fertitta's massive Mardi Gras bash

Heartthrob Adam Levine and Maroon 5 will play the San Luis Salute.

One of the hottest musical acts on the globe will headline one of the hottest society events in the Lone Star State. Maroon 5, the Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band headed by heartthrob Adam Levine, will play Tilman Fertitta’s 25th anniversary San Luis Salute on Friday, February 25, Fertitta announced.

This comes after two years of fans wondering who the surprise performer will be — and little wonder, as past acts have included don’t-stop-the-party master Pitbull and the effortlessly hip duo The Chainsmokers. Maroon 5, then, is on-brand for Fertitta, the undisputed king of Galveston.

Levine and company will take the stage at the San Luis Resort for the now-sold-out bash and its “Cabaret in Paris” theme that promises Fertitta’s brand of over-the-top glitz, pomp, and Mardi Gras-themed revelry. The lavish soiree is back after being canceled last year due to the pandemic.

The party will include a seated dinner, tunes from party band The Big Beyond, Vegas-themed entertainment, and procession of the Knights of Momus court, dignitaries, and VIP notable names.

One can only imagine Maroon 5’s setlist as the band boasts chart-topping, hummable hits like “Moves Like Jagger” and collabs with Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar, and other super acts.

Fertitta’s San Luis Salute will salute Dr. Barbara Thompson, professor in the department of family medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

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From flight to legacy: BRASS marks 30 years of research advocacy in Houston

Baylor Research Advocates BRASS 30th anniversary party

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James Craig, Dr. Jacquie Baly, Ann Ayre, and Terri Wang.

What: BRASS 30th Anniversary Celebration

Where: Private residence, River Oaks

The Scoop: A swirl of scientific minds, seasoned mentors, and future biomedical stars filled a River Oaks residence as BRASS (Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists) toasted its 30th anniversary. The May 6 gathering of more than 100 supporters honored three decades of trailblazing mentorship and more than $9 million raised for student scientists at Baylor College of Medicine.

Underwritten by Edna Meyer Nelson and The Richland Companies, the event kicked off with remarks from Elsie Eckert and 2021 BRASS Scholar Sharon Bright, now a rising research force and recipient of the 2024 Don D. Jordan Outstanding Trailblazer Scientist award.

Honors flowed as smoothly as the champagne. Dr. James Bonar received the Angel of the Year Award, while Dr. Ben Deneen and Dr. Ganesh Rao were named Mentors of the Year. A standout presence was Dr. Huda Zoghbi, acclaimed neurologist and longtime BRASS advocate, whose appearance anchored the evening with gravitas and inspiration.

A poignant tribute was paid to one of BRASS’s earliest champions, the late Dr. Michael DeBakey, who helped launch the organization and remains its Honorary Lifetime Member.

Longtime partners like the David and Eula Wintermann Foundation and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo were applauded for their multi-million dollar contributions. A moving moment came with the tribute to BRASS Founder Myra Branum Wilson, whose fateful in-flight chat with a Baylor researcher sparked what would become a legacy of scientific support.

Who: Ann Ayre, Tamara Klosz Bonar, Daniel Iron and Kirk Kveton, Dionne Bremen, Andy Delery, Ed McMahon, Hershey Grace, Jody Merritt, Francoise Marks, Peter VanDerlofske, Jacquie Baly and James Craig,, Terri Wang, Beth Wolff, Larry Burns, Cindy Burns,and Shelby Kibodeaux and Bruce Padilla.