BIG TRIUMPH

BIG TRIUMPH

by | Sep 1, 2024 | R.S.V.P. FORT WORTH, Fall/Winter 2024, Marketplace

The Big Good Dazzles In $1.3 Million Night

By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Lightly Photography

THE SETTING: Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall in Fort Worth was the setting for an event that has quickly become the hottest ticket in Cowtown. Several hundred of the area’s most notable community leaders, sociables, and philanthropists were on hand for The Big Good’s third annual event, for an unforgettable night of good food, great music, and an incredible seven-figure fundraising haul.

THE STYLE: The crowd dressed in their best cowboy-chic attire with an elegant mix of dresses, sportscoats, hats, and boots, creating a welcoming environment for all who attended. The fun began the second guests walked into the door as they were treated to beautiful vocals from artist Olivia Harms. After revelers cozied up to the bar to grab a cocktail, they perused an impressive silent auction that featured gifts donated by many of Fort Worth’s top merchants, including M.L. Leddy’s, Bachendorf’s, Don Artemio, and Canyon Ranch.

Partygoers then took to their seats for the main program. As guests dined on dinner, they were treated to a live auction, with the most coveted item being a trip to see Coldplay perform live in Dublin, as well as a trip to visit Palmaz Vineyard’s underground winery in Napa. Kelsey Patterson then took to the stage to announce that The Rainwater Foundation would match $500,000 of the community’s donations for the evening’s Fund-A-Need. The audience was also treated to words from Gary Patterson and Leon Bridges, with Bridges capping off the evening with a concert where revelers danced the night away to his iconic tunes.

THE PURPOSE: The 3rd annual The Big Good founded by Gary and Kelsey Patterson and Leon Bridges, was a resounding success, raising over $1.3 million for the organization. The Big Good works with North Texas community leaders to assess developing needs within the growing North Texas Community. Beneficiary nonprofits of The Big Good include the Tarrant County To and Through Partnership, United Community Center, and UpSpire. The Big Good 2025 will be held on April 3, 2025. For more information, visit TheBigGood.org.

COWBOYS ON THE COAST

COWBOYS ON THE COAST

by | Sep 1, 2024 | R.S.V.P GALVESTON, Fall/Winter 2024, Marketplace

The Bryan Museum Dazzles With Coastal Cowboys-Themed Gala

By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Dave Rossman

THE SETTING: The Bryan Museum in Galveston was the setting of one of the most significant events of the city’s social season. Over 400 of the area’s most notable business leaders, sociables, and philanthropists descended upon the museum for the annual Bryan Museum gala. This year’s theme, Coastal Cowboys, brought the fun in a big way, featuring great company, fantastic food, and show-stopping musical performances.

THE STYLE: The “formal Western wear” attire brought a mix of cowboy hats with ballgowns and tuxedos, creating a uniquely elegant, yet fun vibe that created a festive environment for all who attended. The night began with an exclusive pre-party inside the museum where guests cozied up to the bar to grab the evening’s signature cocktail, The Brush Fire, and mingled with friends old and new. During the pre-party, guests also perused the impressive silent auction while melodies from Libby Koch provided an additional level of cowboy elegance.

The festivities then moved to a tent on the Bryan Museum grounds for the main program. As partygoers dined on a delectable multi-course meal, they were treated to words from event and museum leaders. Next, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame member Gerald Sullivan was honored with the annual Bull ‘N Buck award for his history-changing achievements during his career in the American West. A spirited live auction followed, with many luxe items, including a trip to Montana along the Yellowstone River. The night was capped off with dancing, where revelers cut a rug to the tunes of Roger Creager.

THE PURPOSE: The Bryan Museum Coastal Cowboys Gala, chaired by Kelly Sullivan Georgiades and George Georgiades, raised over $900,000 for the Museum. The proceeds will go toward the museum’s education and outreach programs in the Galveston area and around Texas.

SWINGING FOR THE FENCES

SWINGING FOR THE FENCES

by | Sep 1, 2024 | R.S.V.P. FORT WORTH, Fall/Winter 2024, Marketplace

SWINGING FOR THE FENCES

Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Raises $2.5 Million On The Turf

By Cynthia Smoot Photography courtesy of the Texas Rangers

THE SETTING: Nearly 1,500 guests gathered on the outfield turf at the Globe Life Field for the TEX Gala presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in support of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. The VIP Reception, presented by American Airlines, had guests mingling with National Baseball Hall of Famer Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez, who also received his World Series Championship ring during the reception. When the West Marketplace gates opened to the guests, they made their way down to the field for cocktails and carnival-style games reminiscent of the State Fair of Texas’ famous Midway. Photo opportunities were plentiful, and the silent auction was chock-full of autographed sports and Hollywood memorabilia, assorted gift baskets, and an array of one-of-a-kind items. 

THE STYLE: After cocktail hour, presented by Coca-Cola, guests enjoyed a seated dinner and a brief video about the Texas Rangers Foundation, bringing life to the causes they were collectively there to support. The live auction followed and certainly did not disappoint. Packages included a VIP All-Star Week experience, suites to Globe Life Field’s 2024 concerts, luxury vacations, and, as an impromptu surprise, country music’s Pat Green took the stage to auction off a private concert. A handful of Texas Rangers players and coaches, alongside the attendees, enjoyed the evening and the big finale, a concert from Country Music Hall of Famers Brooks & Dunn. They sang classics like Boot Scootin’ Boogie, Neon Moon, and You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone. 

THE PURPOSE: The TEX Gala is the Foundation’s biggest fundraising event of the year, propelling the charitable component of the World Series Champions Texas Rangers organization to function to its fullest potential. This year’s event raised a record-high of $2.5 million in gross revenue, which will directly impact those who benefit from the Rangers Foundation’s year-round programming, which includes the Texas Rangers Youth Academy, education-based initiatives and scholarships, community distributions, and military/first responder-focused initiatives. The record-setting night brings the combined total raised since the TEX Gala’s inception in 2021 to a whopping $7.975 million.

SOARING HIGH

SOARING HIGH

by | Jun 29, 2022 | Marketplace, 2022 July August

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Celebrates Breitling USA

 

By Jake Gaines           Photography by Steve Slate

Recently, on a beautiful afternoon in San Antonio, the Lewis Air Legends Hangar and its historic warbirds were the backdrops for the Breitling USA relaunch of a classic timepiece, the Navitimer. President of Breitling USA Thierry Prissert, owner of Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, Ryan Berg, and Executive Vice President of Lewis Energy Group, Jessica Lewis Worth, addressed the crowd about the background of both Breitling and Lewis Air Legends and how both companies’ missions align to preserve and celebrate history.

 

The event’s guests were treated to live music. At the same time, they enjoyed fine spirits provided by Bacardi USA and creative charcuterie from Cheese & Honey. All while shopping the expansive collection of timeless watches from the Breitling USA Boutique team, owned by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. Twelve of the Lewis Air Legends warbirds were on display, including the P-38 Glacier Girl, the gem of the collection recovered from Greenland under 268 feet of ice. In fact, Rod Lewis, founder of the Lewis Air Legends warbirds collection, has spent the last 27 years amassing and restoring over 30 vintage aircraft in the current collection.

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LIFE AT THE TOP

LIFE AT THE TOP

by | Jun 29, 2022 | Marketplace, 2022 July August

Houston’s Most Anticipated Luxury High Rise Appoints Brand Ambassador

 

By Jake Gaines   Photography courtesy of Residences at The Allen

GATHER IN LUXURY

Recently, DC Partners announced Adrián Dueñas, CEO and partner of Houston’s luxury European furniture and design house, BeDESIGN, as an official Brand Ambassador for the Residences at The Allen. Future residents and guests toasted the guest of honor at a cocktail reception featuring signature cocktails by Veneno Tequila at the lux onsite Sales Gallery designed exclusively by BeDESIGN.

 

“We began working with BeDESIGN when they designed the interiors for our sales gallery. Their understanding of our vision and dedication to delivering a luxury experience was completely in line with what the Residences at The Allen offers,” said Roberto Contreras, CEO of DC Partners. “So much so, Adrián and Marcelo Dueñas purchased a home in the building. Adrian Dueñas’ keen eye for style, Italian design and furnishings, and his diverse connections with people worldwide make him a natural ambassador for the elegant Residences at The Allen.”

 

The Residences at The Allen features 99 luxury condominiums atop Houston’s first Thompson Hotel. Floorplans consist of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom condos, and 17 thoughtfully designed penthouses ranging from 919 SF–10,000 SF. Residents will enjoy floor-to-ceiling glass windows, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry by PEDINI, ample art gallery wall space, private outdoor living with summer kitchens, optional sky gardens, or a uniquely engineered pet relief area on the balcony.

 

RESIDING HERE

Residents will receive unmatched services and full amenities provided by the Thompson hotel, including 24-hour resident’s valet and concierge, room service, a lavish spa, breathtaking views of the city, a pool deck with cabanas, and signature restaurants. The helistop will be available to hotel guests and residents and is engineered to accommodate drone deliveries and transportation of the future. The Residences at the Allen is expected to deliver in 2023 and is currently 60 percent sold. 

 

“It means a lot to be partnering with one of, if not the strongest, development projects in the city,” said Adrián Dueñas, CEO and partner of BeDESIGN. “To have an opportunity to represent DC Partners with their portfolio is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. They believe in me and my brand, and we believe in their project. I can go anywhere in the world and talk about the project and my personal home, with the same passion I have for my brand. I am very proud to be a part of it.” 

 

The Allen includes a luxury, mixed-use development anchored by the Thompson Hotel and elevated by the Residences at The Allen, a private collection of elegant condominiums. As a visionary work of art and architecture, The Allen is the first of its kind in Houston and signals a new era in urban living in the Bayou City. The $500M landmark project is situated across six acres at the southeast corner of Allen Parkway and Gillette Street in Houston, overlooking the award-winning Buffalo Bayou Park. Phase One of the project includes the Lifestyle Pavilion, Residences at The Allen, and Thompson Houston. For more information, visit DCPartners.com.  

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ART FORM

ART FORM

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Marketplace, 2020 March April

San Antonio Artist Tracy Williams Hosts Debut Of New Works

By Jake Gaines      Photography by Greg Harrison

Contemporary and abstract artist Tracy Williams recently celebrated the unveiling of a collection of new works and paintings, Rock On. The venue, the Ivy Hall in Southtown, provided the perfect backdrop for the event, while the delectable light bites and drinks were from Tim the Girl Catering.

Williams addresses the place of and beyond an earthly plane, inspired by the wonders of flora and fauna, land, and sky. Abstract expressionism is rooted in a family legacy of artists. Williams often returns to memories of producing art at an early age: clay-making and discovering color. This influence energized Williams to create a more committed body of work, and still guides her study today. Williams’ paintings demonstrate continuity and meditation in movement through the energy, emotion, and gestural exploration of her brushstroke, line, and color mixtures.

Tracy Williams lives in San Antonio and creates in her personal studio. Her work has been exhibited locally at Blue Star Contemporary, The McNay, Southwest School
of Art, AnArte Gallery, and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.

 

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