Party Watch
Fine art, divine jewels and dramatic masks dazzle at gala kick-off in River Oaks mansion
- Ballet Ball chairs Michael and Melissa Mithoff, from left, Henry Richardson and Monsour Taghdisi.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- David Peck with his masks.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Tenenbaum & Co. jewelry makes a tempting display at the dinner table..Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Phoebe Tudor, left, and Monica Blaisdell.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Houston Ballet artistic director Stanton Welch.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Nick Florescu and Dominique Sachse.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Beth and Nick Zdeblick.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Monsour Taghdisi, from left, Diane Lokey Farb and Beth Muecke.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Kelley Lubanko and Joe Mancuso.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Nashat Latib and Vin Kumar.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Lauren and Jordan Mintz.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- James and Erin Stewart.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Victor and Jerry Ann Costa.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Table with Tenenbaum & Co. jewelry and David Peck masks.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
- Model with a David Peck mask.Photo by © Fulton Davenport PWL Studio
What:Houston Ballet Ball kick-off.
Where: The River Oaks home of Melissa and Michael Mithoff.
The 411: In anticipation of the Feb. 18 gala, "The Masked Ball," Tenenbaum & Co. dressed the contemporary home in a dazzling display of gala-worthy jewels, curated by Tony Bradfield and Kevin Black. Adding to the entertainment of the 150-plus guests was a selection of major artworks for purchase, presented by Barbara Davis and her namesake gallery.
Making this an even more spectacular kick-off party, designer David Peck presented a collection of custom-made masks and gowns, also must-haves for the black-tie evening at Wortham Theater Center. The Mithoffs and Monsour Taghdisi and Henry Richardson are chairing the gala that will honor Phoebe and Bobby Tudor.
Who: The sophisticated gathering included ballet artistic director Stanton Welch, Beth and Nick Zdeblick, Monica Blaisdell, Dominique Sachse and Nick Florescu, Kelley Lubanko, Lauren and Jordan Mintz and Erin and James Stewart.