Shelby's Social Diary

Staged for fun, this Alley Theatre holiday get-together proves a glam night forpatrons

Photo by © Priscilla Dickson
Photo by © Priscilla Dickson
Photo by © Priscilla Dickson
Photo by © Priscilla Dickson
Photo by © Priscilla Dickson
Photo by © Priscilla Dickson
Photo by © Priscilla Dickson
Photo by © Priscilla Dickson
Photo by © Priscilla Dickson
Photo by © Priscilla Dickson

More fun than Santaland Diaries and more uplifting than A Christmas Carol (both currently on stage), the Alley Theatre's holiday bash proved to be a colorful, festive celebration of the season. Contributing to the grand theatricality of the evening was the locale — the spanking new party room and wine cellar in Jana and Scotty Arnoldy's stunning River Oaks home.

The remarkable setting was enhanced by sumptuous decorations, yummy party treats from A Fare Extraordinaire and the host of VIP guests.

Taking time out from their stage work to share in the merry, merry were company members Melissa Pritchett, David Rainey and Charles Krohn.

Heading up the guest list were Alley artistic director Gregory Boyd, board chairman Roger Plank and wife Connie, board president Rob Reedy and wife Susan, 2013 Alley ball chairs Carol and Mike Linn, Alley managing director Dean Gladden and wife Jane, Clayton and Shel Erikson, Kathy and John Orton, Josephine and Phil John and Andrea and Trent Tellepsen.

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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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