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EVENT: A NIGHT WITH ANTON GINZBURG AND CELLIST LOUIS-MARIE FARDET
EVENT: FABULASH PARTY FOR OPENING OF CHIC SALON
EVENT: HANDS DOWN, THE SOCIAL BOOK HOSTS THE BEST PARTY
WHERE: BARBARA DAVIS GALLERY WHERE: THE LASH L OUNGE MEMORIAL GREEN
Barbara Davis Gallery celebrated Construction Proxy, a solo exhibition by Russian-
born, New York-based artist Anton Ginzburg. The gallery partnered with the
Houston Symphony Young Associates Council and invited guests to admire art
and music while sipping bubbles. Cellist Louis-Marie Fardet, along with Ginzburg,
selected three musical compositions that captured the spirit and energy of the
artwork. The exhibition will be open until February 17. A VIP “Sneak Peak” party was hosted at The Lash Lounge Memorial Green to pre-
view the new Houston location. Guests at the FabuLASH event enjoyed cocktails
and light bites from Memorial Green’s Dish Society. A tour of the top-of-the-line
facility was given and each guest left with a swag bag.
Photography by Daniel Ortiz
Photography by Leah Wilson
WHERE: MARRIOTT MARQUIS HOUSTON, TEXAS BALLROOM WHERE: ATRIUM READY TO WEAR AND CASA DE NOVIA BRIDAL COUTURE
The Social Book, a comprehensive calendar of Houston fundraising events,
unveiled the 2018 edition at its annual launch party. Owners Scott Evans, Jeff
Henry and Sami Shbeeb welcomed more than 600 guests to celebrate the 23rd
anniversary edition. A company that assists nonprofit organizations and compa-
nies in scheduling fundraisers in the community, The Social Book partnered with
the famous event coordinator Paul-David Van Atta and his company PDV Special
Events for a night filled with Texas fare food, two live bands, lots of wine and
bubbles, and entertainment galore. Luvi Wheelock, founder of Atrium Ready to Wear and Casa de Novia Bridal
Couture in River Oaks Shopping Center, hosted a festive lunch to benefit Fabretto
Children’s Foundation, whose mission is to empower underserved children and
their families in Nicaragua. The guest list included Houston’s chicest ladies. A
beautiful seated lunch with a stunning tablescape and décor was set for them
to enjoy. Afterwards, the women sipped on bubbles and wine while shopping
Atrium’s chic holiday outfits styled by Wheelock.
Photography by Fulton Davenport
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EVENT: ATRIUM LUNCH TO BENEFIT FAMILIES IN NICARAGUA
Photography by Leah Wilson
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