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Buffalo Bayou Partnership is the non-profit organization revitalizing and transforming Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s most significant natural resource.
You are invited to this year’s Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala, Sunset on the Bayou on Thursday, November 2, 2017, from 6:30 to 10:00 PM. Guests will dine al fresco on the beautiful lawn at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park while honoring Susan Keeton and celebrating renovation of the historic Sunset Coffee Building. Click here to fill a response form by September 15, 2017.
To request a gala invitation or for questions, please contact Trudi Smith at 713-752-0314 ext. 103.
You are invited to this year’s Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala, Sunset on the 
Bayou. Guests will dine al fresco on the beautiful lawn at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park while honoring Susan Keeton and celebrating renovation of the historic Sunset Coffee Building.This event will be located at The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park on Thursday, November 2 with cocktails at 6:30 PM and a seated dinner proceeding at 8:00 PM. Click here to view the invitation. Tables of ten are $25,000; $15,000; $10,000 and $6,000. Individual tickets are $1,500; $1,000 and $600. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please contact Trudi Smith at 713.752.0314 ext. 103.
Come join Bayou Land Conservancy on November 11, 2017, as they celebrate another successful year of conserving land along our bayous, creeks and streams at their “Swamp Thing Gala.” You might even learn some fun facts about wetlands and all the critters and plants that live there. Share a night of inspiration with co-workers, clients, friends and nature lovers. Who knows, you could catch a glimpse of the mysterious “swamp thingâ€! The event will be held at the beautiful Southwestern Energy Headquarters, a 26-acre property located adjacent to the Spring Creek Greenway just off I-45. The grounds are planted with native plants and grasses that are irrigated with water from the nearby retention ponds. The sites serves as an excellent example of environmentally friendly actions that we can all employ. Tickets and sponsorships are on sale and can be purchased online at bayoulandconservancy.secure.force.com.
Linda Sylvan will be honored with RDA’s 45th anniversary year with the Award for Design Excellence at the 31st RDA Gala LAUNCH on November 11, 2017.  LAUNCHrepresents the years of creativity, determination, and hard work that Linda has put into the Rice Design Alliance, growing it from a small program to a nationally recognized organization.  While she will tell you that all of the credit belongs to the RDA board, RDA and RSA staff and faculty, volunteers, and members over the past 29 years, we know that much of the credit goes to Linda.  We look forward to celebrating with the entire Rice Design Alliance community – architects, builders, engineers, designers, academics, urban planners, writers, artists, government officials, attorneys, accountants, geologists, and everyone else – as we party at LAUNCH!
The Rice Design Alliance marks its 45th anniversary this year as a premier program within Rice Architecture that gives, students, faculty, design professionals and community advocates a launching pad to make a real difference in Houston. The RDA Board of Directors will proudly honor retiring Executive Director, Linda Sylvan and celebrate her three decades shaping Cite, the RDA, and influencing Houston. LAUNCH, RDA’s 31st gala, will take place Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Hilton Americas Houston. The Rice Design Alliance provides community engagement for Rice Architecture and Rice University, offering lectures, tours, educational events, and publications that promote a vigorous discussion about the built environment in Houston. Gala proceeds provide operating support for RDA’s programs and publications.
Follow RDA on Facebook for more information to come on LAUNCH.
Twilight Gala – “A Wild Night for Wild Lifeâ€
Gala Chairs: Rachel and Todd Auwarter and Meghan and Ken Lutschg
Emcee:Â Tom Koch
Wine Team:Â Kristin Berry and Rosemary Gaswint
About the Gala
The 23rd annual Twilight Gala benefits our work to provide nature education year-round to Greater Houston. We expect a sold-out crowd of nearly 300 business leaders, nature lovers, corporate sponsors and community partners for an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, and bidding!
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TICKETS
- Pathfinder (10 seats) – $10,000
- Champion (10 seats) – $7,500
- Guardian (10 seats) – $5,000
- Advocate (10 seats) – $2,500
- Individual (1 seat) – $250
Purchase tables and tickets online here.
Or, you can reserve your seat via phone;Â give us a call at 713.667.6550!
View 2016 event photos here.
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For more information, visit Nature Discovery Center’s Twilight Gala event page.
Or, for more events by the Nature Discovery Center, visit their event Calendar!
The 2018 event, co-chaired by Rosanna and Myron Blalock and Gayle and Richard Hightower, along with honorary chairs Terry and Tommy Smith, will be a celebration of Memorial Park and the work and dedication of its ardent supporters.
An Evening Picnic theme will welcome guests as they gather for cocktails at 6:30p, a seated dinner at 7:30p, and dancing the night away. “Bee” casual; no ties.
Reserve your spot today by contacting giving@
Visit yahouston.org for more information.
The Conservancy’s annual gala, Evening in the Park, will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This annual spring event raises funds that help the Conservancy continue to improve and maintain Hermann Park through daily volunteer and stewardship programs.
The event begins with cocktails along the Jones Reflection Pool followed by dinner beside McGovern Lake in an elegant outdoor setting. The evening ends with dessert and dancing.
For more information, visit hermannpark.org.