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    Shelby's Social Diary

    Fast cars, hot women and big spenders with cigars turn showy luxury car dealership into a rocking nightclub

    Shelby Hodge
    Mar 7, 2014 | 3:39 pm

    From the elevated lanes of the Southwest Freeway, the new Audi Central Houston headquarters looked like a seven-story disco. Inside the spanking new dealership (formerly Momentum Audi), the scene was indeed Studio 54 — with cars.

    More than 1,400 ready-to-party revelers poured in for the grand opening bash that spread across all floors of the auto emporium, illuminated indoors and out in swaths of swirling red and lavender lighting. Black-tie attired hosts directed guests to activities on various floors where the party action included DJ Sun and saxophonist Andre Killian, DJ Senega, break dancers and The Dolls, the New York-based DJ and electric violinist duo.

    VIPs headed to the second floor garage level where their special status provided access to the oyster bar/cigar lounge where champagne flowed and stogies were hand-rolled on the spot, compliments of Heights Cigar Lounge. Macallan and other premium scotches were poured. Fetching lasses in body-hugging black cocktail dresses circulated through promoting Circulo Tequila. Ligne Roset provided the sleek lounge furnishings where the big spenders rested their wallets.

    Moving through the chichi crowd, Jared Lang, Audi Central Houston GM, attired in black-tie, remarked, "It's a who's who of Houston and we're introducing them to the largest Audi dealership in North America." Lang, who has been with Audi for 14 years, added that the new car shop, the perfect party place, has already hosted a number of charity fundraisers and he has more on the books for the coming months.

    Across the party floors A Fare Extraordinaire presided over the menu of scrumptious goodies that kept coming and coming — deviled quail eggs, mini duck confit sandwiches, lamb meatballs, ceviche and more. Karen Lerner and her entire team were on hand to insure party perfection. "You can tell it's Jared's dealership," Lerner noted as she surveyed the luxe surroundings and lavish party atmosphere.

    Of course, the 300,000 sq.ft. party landscape was furnished with a priceless assembly of magnificent cars ranging from the $198,000 R8 to the Q5 with a starting price of around $37,000. On the service floor, the German autos were mounted on lifts at various heights, the car lights on. A moving visual. In the mix was Yuri Poshumensky, Audi Central Houston assistant sales manager and the top Audi salesman in the world.

    Audi sent in the big guns for the ribbon cutting including Audi of America president Scott Keogh, Sonic Automotive president Scott Smith, and Audi executive VP and COO Mark Del Rosso.

    Overnight car enthusiasts included Maryam Afshari, Angela and Owen Daniels, Michael Chabala, DeVier Posey, Cindi and Dr. Franklin Rose, Pierce Bush, Jacquie Baly, Dr. Yasmine Haddad, Michael Mandola, Claudia Solis, Haden and Dr. Michael Yafi, Stuart Rosenberg, Leisa Holland-Nelson and Robert Davenport and Ceron.

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    Mission in Motion

    Flash mob sets tone for Houston hospital's $4 million gala

    Joel Luks
    May 20, 2025 | 2:30 pm
    Memorial Hermann Gala 2025
    Photo by Daniel Ortiz
    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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