Halloween Horrors V

Surprise Jeremy Lin, bewitching Erica Rose & creepy crawlers liven up anexclusive Halloween bash

Photo by Herb Hochman
Photo by Vicky Pink
Photo by Vicky Pink
Photo by Herb Hochman
Photo by Vicky Pink
Photo by Vicky Pink
Photo by Vicky Pink
Photo by Vicky Pink
Photo by Vicky Pink
Photo by Herb Hochman
Photo by Vicky Pink
Photo by Herb Hochman
Photo by Herb Hochman

For all the commercial and charity-generated Halloween parties going on in recent days, probably none could top the annual invitation-only bash that Karen and Roland Garcia held at their Memorial area estate Saturday night.

Think ghosts and goblins hanging from trees, vast stretches of lawn transformed into a graveyard complete with billowing fog and dead bodies. Add more than 250 costumed party animals and you get the picture.

Diversions that kept the crowd rocking into the wee morning hours:

* A light show by LD Systems choreographed to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and to the Rocky Horror Picture Show's "Time Warp."

* A montage of horror movies shown on a 15 X 20 outdoor screen and on TVs in the house.

* Silhouette-cutting by Cindi Rose.

* Astrology readings by Herb Hochman.

* Frightening foodie delights from Barbara McKnight's Catering by Culinaire.

* Gene Wu channeling Jeremy Lin, Erica Rose beguiling as a witch, Dan Kamin as Popeye, etc.

The hobgoblin parade included co-hosts Kristin Garcia and fiance Aaron Blomquist, Philamena and Arthur Baird, Erica Rose, Miya Shay, City Councilmen Stephen Costello and Ed Gonzalez, Metro board chairman Gilbert Garcia, Kay and Fred Zeidman, Shirley and Jim Dannenbaum and so many more.

While this was a private party, donations were accepted for the Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation.

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Distinguished Houston gents gather for Brioni’s grand opening

What: Brioni Grand Opening with Men of Distinction

Where: Brioni Boutique in River Oaks District

The scoop: Italian menswear designer Brioni celebrated the grand opening of its Houston flagship at River Oaks District with a luxurious evening that merged high fashion with philanthropy. The November 7 event featured a private preview of Brioni's Bespoke Trunk Show, spotlighting the brand’s tailored craftsmanship. Men of Distinction, a nonprofit honoring Houston's community leaders, took the opportunity to recognize its esteemed researchers and honorees, celebrating milestones in raising funds for critical medical research at Texas Medical Center.

Dr. Michael A. Belfort of Texas Children’s Hospital delivered remarks that highlighted Men of Distinction's contributions to pioneering medical procedures, such as life-changing surgeries for spina bifida. Guests enjoyed Italian prosecco, old-fashioned cocktails, and tastings from The Macallan’s 12- and 15-year single malts, along with Italian bites by Bari Ristorante. Attendees left with luxurious parting gifts, including a Brioni crocodile leather keychain and a spa experience at The Post Oak Hotel.

Photo by Gary Fountain

A.J. Williams with Andi and Ballard Infante.

Who: Jesse Tudor, Gary Peterson, Mike Linn and Carol Linn, Keith Mosing and Alice Mosing, David Wurthrich, Tom Perich and Debra Perich, Dancie Ware and Jim Ware, John Serpe, Molly Crownover, Kevin Gilliard and Frank Billingsley, Tracy Dieterich, Robert Bernard, A.J. Williams, and Andi and Ballard Infante.

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Halloween Horrors V

Surprise Jeremy Lin, bewitching Erica Rose & creepy crawlers liven up anexclusive Halloween bash

Party Watch

Distinguished Houston gents gather for Brioni’s grand opening

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