Festival's DininganNightevening to remember

Picture yourself at a seaside cafe sipping a cup of coffee or a cool drink, unwinding on an outdoor terrace with friends -- while savoring fabulous views of Galveston Bay. Lunar Rendezvous brought this ambiance to Landry's Seafood House in Kemah Friday, June 9 for a fun-filled evening of fabulous food, a DJ, a live auction, a power raffle and a Kendra Scott jewelry pull at its annual Dining Night. An evening full of laughter and joy at the "Cafe Del Poseidon." And, what fun it was! But you hardly had time to savor the waterfront views as so much was going on. But it was not just a night of fun and festivities; proceeds from the event are going toward need-based scholarships for Bay Area youth and to assist other non-profits in our community. Just a great way to kick off summer while helping our students.

Raffle prizes included diamond hoop earrings valued at $3,600 from Diamonds Direct; a 3-hour $750 Summer Cruise for a party of 6, courtesy of Freedom Boat Club; and a $450 Julie Vos necklace and earrings from The Clotheshorse Boutique. There was also Kendra Scott Jewelry in mystery boxes that sold for $50 each and contained jewelry valued from $50-$250.

Live auction items included a Caribbean vacation package courtesy of Audra Bentley at Civet Real Estate and a Duck Hunt for 4 in Dripping Springs valued at $1,200, courtesy of Wendy Drapela. There was quite a bidding war for the Caribbean Vacation package, so the donor donated another package right there on the spot. Ending the bidding with two Caribbean Vacation winners. A night to remember!