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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Grand Gala Ball
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The MFAH Grand Gala Ball featured décor by John Friedman.
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On
Friday, October 10, 2008, Museum
of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) patrons
and devoted arts philanthropists gathered at the Museum of Fine Arts,
Houston's “The Silver Ball: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence” Grand
Gala honoring the museum's most recent board chairs and celebrating
selected art highlights from the past 25 years of accessions. Honorees
included: Mr. Isaac Arnold, Jr., Mr. Alfred C. Glassell,
Jr., Mrs. Cornelia C. Long, and Mrs. Isabel B. Wilson.
Ball chairmen Ann Bookout and John Bookout III greeted the black-tie
crowd of 425 who enjoyed a lavish dinner from City Kitchen. Tying
in the silver theme, John Friedman adorned the tables with beaded
silver tablecloths topped with overflowing topiaries of white flowers.
A highlight of the evening included a packed dance floor sashaying
to Starlight Orchestra of New York City. Beyond the impressive turnout
and exquisite décor, the Ball grossed $1.3 million that will
benefit the operating budget of the MFAH, allowing the museum to
further its mission of excellence.
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Gala chairs Ann Bookout and John Bookout III.
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Honorees Isaac Arnold, Cornelia Long, Alfred C. Glassell III, Isabel Wilson.
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Frances Marzio and MFAH director Peter Marzio.
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Lynn Wyatt, Brady Knight and Alexandra Knight.
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Margaret Alkek Williams, and Jim
Daniel.
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Celina Brener and Alfredo Brener.
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Courtney Sarofim, Pam Ott, Laura Arnold.
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Nancy Kinder and Richard Kinder.
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Marli Andrade and Alfred Glassell III.
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Laura Arnold and John Arnold.
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Cornelia Long and Meredith Long.
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Barbara Gamson, Ann Wolf, Mindy Hildebrand, Paula Paine.
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Sue Smith, Frances Marzio, and Cynthia Petrello.
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| Photos: George Ramirez and Tom DuBrock |
