Santa's Elves

M.D. Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital loves a snow job

Paige and Tilman Fertitta
Photo by Pete Baatz
Sheridan Williams, left, with Greg Fourticq and Patsy Fourticq
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Kristen Nix, chair with husband Lee, and Diane Lokey Farb
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Courtney Hill Fertitta and Jason Fertitta
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Jill Deutser, left, and Frann Lichtenstein
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Dr. John Mendelsohn and Anne Mendelsohn
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Harry and Katie Earthman Cullen
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Kathryn Hall Wilson, left, and Ashley Loeffle
Kathryn Hall Wilson and Tom Wilson
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It seems that everyone in the social realm is enjoying the holiday giving opportunities that abound this month. Close to 200 well-dressed denizens of good works rang the chimes at Paige and Tilman Fertitta's mansion Thursday night.

They came in support of the annual Santa's Elves Party benefiting M.D. Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital.

The house was decorated to the hilt in festive holiday froth. The Pure Sound Youth Choir of St. Luke's United Methodist Church caroled from the curving stairway. And the Landry's Signature restaurants did their best with yummy fare to tempt even the most disciplined dieter.

Santa's Elves founding chairs Patsy and Greg Fourticq, Gregory Fourticq, Courtney Hill Fertitta and Jason Fertitta welcomed the partying throng that warmed the cockles of the hearts of M.D. Anderson president Dr. John Mendelsohn and wife Anne. This year's party enjoyed a long list of chairs — Katie Earthman Cullen and Harry Cullen, Jill and Brad Deutser, Ashley and Lance Loeffler, Soraya and Scott McClelland, Kristen and Lee Nix, Kathryn Hall Wilson and Tom Wilson and Nancy and Don Woo.

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Party Watch

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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