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    Crowdsourcing suits

    Influencers rev up Power2give.org to support Houston nonprofit arts athigh-energy launch party

    Joel Luks
    Nov 9, 2012 | 10:00 am
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain
    • Photo by © Gary Fountain

    If a little can go a long way, the tenet behind crowdsource campaigns, then the enterprising influencers who are revving up Houston's Arts Alliance's Power2give.org online fundraising platform should be able to command an army to propel local nonprofit arts.

    It appeared so at Thursday evening's party at the House of Deréon Media Center, where the coterie of movers and shakers in fashionable power suits celebrated the public launch of the website alongside arts organizations that hinge on the contributions of many to execute performances, education programs and visual installations.

    As a testament to the city's varied creative community, supporters were greeted by a large, bright art-on-tarp by No One — yes, that's the name of the street artist — of Houston's skyline affixed to PVC plumbing pipes. The backdrop was the photography hotspot of the venue, where guests Instagrammed their mementos with a designated hashtag to print it wirelessly via Foto FRDG.

    Chaired by Nic Phillips and Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber, who lauded host committee member Gena Avery's successful fundraising efforts, the affair reached beyond just a meet-and-greet, drink and nosh rally. Instead, it was a high-decibel showcase that offered a sampling of some of the more than 60 proposals that turned to Power2give.org for underwriting solutions since the site went live in August.

    It was a high-decibel showcase that offered a sampling of some of the more than 60 proposals that turned to Power2give.org for underwriting solutions since the site went live in August.

    Among them was Young Audiences of Houston's "Helping the SOUL to FLY Through Dance," which in collaboration with Soul Street Dance Co. and FLY Dance Company is eager to raise $10,000 to present arts-in-education programs in 10 economically disadvantaged schools. Hip hopping, breaking, popping and locking to beatboxing and tunes spun by Kracker Nuttz Baby Jae and Elroy Boogie and DJ Sun, these b-boys stunned guests with their command of every muscle of their bodies.

    Outside in the courtyard, FrenetiCore Dancer Theater's staged an excerpt of its multimedia work The Sacred Harp, which the group will program at Jones Hall if they can bring in $5,000 in donations.

    A trio of signature cocktails by Hennessy and vino from 13 Celsius washed down passed gourmet bites from the kitchen of Sorrel Urban Bistro's chef Soren Pedersen, including duck confit, stuffed squash blossoms and maple chocolate brownies.

    While the VIPs were engaged in coversation in House of Deréon's newly renovated swanky second floor — think silk walls, sequined zebra pattern pillows and steel furniture — the rowdy fete continued downstairs as HAA sold raffle tickets and gift cards to fuel their cash engine.

    In the quorum were Houston Arts Alliance executive director Jonathon Glus, Mary Curry Mettenbrink, Monica Danna, Tammy Dowe, Fresh Arts executive director Jenni Rebecca Stephenson, James Phelan, Amy and Tom Patterson, Kim and Derreck Johnson, Lou Gregory, Linda Lorelle, Ashley and Ryan Small, Monie Henderson, Marc Newsome and Megan and Justin Shelton.

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    Party Watch

    Rock painting and ninja runs charm guests at Houston hospital's benefit

    Joel Luks
    Jun 23, 2025 | 3:00 pm
    Texas Children’s Hospital Family Fun Day 2025
    Photo by Jenny Antill
    Chita Craft with daughter and friends.

    What: Ambassadors for Texas Children’s Hospital Family Fun Day

    Texas Children\u2019s Hospital Family Fun Day 2025
      

    Photo by Jenny Antill

    Chita Craft with daughter and friends.

    Where: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

    The Scoop: The Houston Arboretum transformed into a nostalgic summer escape for the 15th annual Family Fun Day hosted by the Ambassadors for Texas Children’s Hospital. Dubbed “Camp Ambassador,” the affair drew more than 450 guests for an afternoon that channeled sleepaway camp vibes — with none of the homesickness.

    Chairs Brooke and Scott Hutson welcomed families to a playful forest wonderland brimming with pony rides, ninja course antics, and whimsical mohawk makeovers. Craft stations kept creativity flowing with rain stick-making and rock painting, the latter doubling as a heartfelt gesture — painted stones will soon brighten the hospital’s interfaith chapel, offering young patients a bit of camp spirit indoors.

    Dr. Benjamin Ho, the hospital’s newest concierge medicine doc, handed out play bandages to campers of all ages, proving that even in make-believe, compassion counts. Meanwhile, families refueled on camp-themed comfort eats like waffle fries, firewood franks, fruit kabobs, and cake cones that felt straight out of a mess hall dream.

    Proceeds supported Texas Children’s Nursing Talent, Innovation and Education, a program empowering new nurses with hands-on tools to navigate the challenges of clinical care.

    Who: Ellen and James Bookout, Jen and Ben Fink, Cindy and Les Fox, Julie and Patrick Gimlett, Laura and Dan Gollins, Nina and Clint Rand, Carolyn and Jake Sabat, Ellen and Andrew Sheedy, Tym and Charlene Tymbar, Shea Henry and Jeffry Yoesel, Dr. Natalie and Andrew Walton, Rachael and Jason Volz, and Currie Rice.

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