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THE BUZZ
from Heights Magazine
John and Regina Mangum Beth Wolff, Margaret Alkek Williams, Bill Stubbs and Cheryl Byington
Alex Blair and Mark Grace
Eric and Lisa Lindsey
Kevin Black and Tony Bradfield
Leslie Siller Susan and Denis DeBakey
The Houston Symphony hosted the 2022 Symphony Ball: The Symphony World in Harmony at The Post Oak at Uptown Houston. The evening featured a gourmet multi-course dinner by the hotel’s Executive Chef Jean-Luc Royere, with wine pairings selected by Lindy and John Rydman of Spec’s.
The evening began with the presentation of the 2022 Symphony Ball honorees: Margaret Alkek Williams, recipient of the Lifetime of Philanthropy Award; Janet F. Clark, recipient of the Ima Hogg Philanthropy Award; and John Mangum, recipient of the Raphael Fliegel Award for Visionary Leadership. Event chairs Cheryl Byington, Bull Stubbs and Beth Wolff welcomed guests.
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed live music from the Dave Bennet Quartet. The event culminated with an acoustic performance by legendary rocker Sammy Hagar, accompanied by his longtime guitarist Vic Johnson.
The annual ball supports the Houston Symphony’s industry-leading Education and Community Engagement initiatives.
Photos: Wilson Parish & Priscilla Dickson
Beth Zdeblick and Hallie Vanderhider
Dr. Robert and Dr. Mary Ann Wilkins
Rebecca Morgan, Emily Scott, Jennifer Weinstock, Valorie Colter, Mallory Williams
Sydney & Barry Goss
Holly & Ryan Henry
Adam & Stephanie Massey, Brett & Kristen McDonald Kolby & Emily Wahl
2021-22 Executive Committee: From L to R, Sameka Wood, Mimi Blomberg, Jennifer Weinstock, Jennifer Scheifley Roberts, Megan Ryan, Anne Sears, Sara-Nell Van Lant.
The Junior League of Houston 74th Annual Charity Ball
After spending the past year apart, over 600 Junior League members, patrons and donors return ed home to the League for the highly-anticipated annual gala.
As guests arrived, they were greeted by the Charity Ball committee and took in the stunning, Texas-inspired décor and florals while they sipped on specialty cocktails and perused silent auction items. Live auction items included trips to Costa Rica, Belize and Mexico, custom made “His + Hers” boots from Republic Boot Company and tickets to see none other than the king of country himself, George Strait. Closing out the evening, guests stepped the night away live music from The Grooves.
Founded in 1925,The Junior League of Houston, Inc. has a mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Charity Ball has been an integral source of funding for the Junior League’s Community Program and volunteer initiatives since 1949.
For more information, please visit www. jlh.org/. Anne Sears, Jennifer Roberts
Megan & Luke Hotze
Photos: Priscilla Dickson & Daniel Ortiz
Khizar & Zoya Hanif
Jessica & Tony Essalih
Amanda Boffone, Jane Johnston, Amy Comiskey, Mimi Forester, Julie Comiskey Walter Sassard, Ruchi Mukherjee
