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BEAUTY CELEBRATING BUFFALO BAYOU PARK’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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ALL RISE - HOUSTON’S BEST BREADS APRIL 2025

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Invested In The Good Life

Happy Spring and welcome to our annual Investment Issue!

When we think of investment, our minds often jump to numbers—stocks, real estate, financial portfolios. But true investment goes beyond the balance sheet. It’s about enriching your life, your well-being, and the community you cherish.

This issue is designed to inspire you to think deeply about all the ways we can invest our time, energy and resources wisely – to design the most meaningful life experiences possible. I hope you especially love our feature celebrating the 10-year milestone of Buffalo Bayou Park. A commitment to spend time in nature is a form of investing in oneself to reconnect with nature and stay healthy.

And speaking of health and wellness, you will enjoy learning about the way esteemed designer Cindy Aplanalp Ruzicka of Chairma Design Group is integrating the cold plunge and sauna experiences into her interior design projects as well as her very own Loyly Sauna Lounge. Spoiler alert: You will LOVE this place! I am a client and it’s been a game-changer for my energy levels and feeling of well-being.

For a touch of indulgence, we’re also showcasing a myriad of delightful breads and pastries you’ll find locally – a story which proves investing in joy is always a rewarding decision.

At River Oaks Lifestyle Magazine, we believe that investment isn’t just about returns - it’s about enhancing your future, embracing meaningful experiences, and uplifting this community we all love and call home.

So, pour yourself a coffee (or a glass of wine—no judgment here!), find a cozy spot, and enjoy this thoughtfully curated issue just for you.

Here’s to living fully and celebrating the best of luxury and our beautiful community.

April 2025

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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

Imprint Board President Chinhui Juhn & Eddie Allen at the 2025 Poets & Writers Ball. 2: Liara Tamani & Larry Animashaun at the 2025 Poets & Writers Ball. 3: Romy Dell’ Ario, Meredith Padon, Anna Ziziana at The Bryan Museum’s ‘Come and Take It’ poker tournament. 4: Cody & Kusum Patel at the Discovery Green Gala. 5: Travis Johnson, Stephanie Magill, Liz Scofield at the Park Lovers’ Ball. 6: Illa Gaunt and Natalie Steen at Biologique Recherche’s grand opening celebration at River Oaks District. 7: Mario Tort, Bisma Rais, and Vanessa Pagel at Biologique Recherche grand opening party.

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M-K-T Welcomes Two New Lifestyle and Wellness Brands to Houston Heights

Customization and curated aesthetics continue to shape modern retail and M-K-T is at the forefront of this trend with the arrival of Tijon Parfumerie. Inspired by the French Caribbean, Tijon Parfumerie offers a truly one-of-akind luxury experience where guests can create their own signature fragrance through interactive perfume-making classes. Adding to its dynamic mix of tenants, M-K-T is also welcoming Training Mate, a high-energy, Australian-inspired fitness concept designed to make working out both fun and inclusive.

Color Factory's Colors in Bloom Has Arrived

Enjoy an early spring at Color Factory. Wave goodbye to winter and say hello to the vibrant desert hues of Colors in Bloom. Step into the Confetti Accumulation room, surrounded by larger-than-life prickly pear cactus blossoms—an ode to Texas’ stunning springtime flora. With color in full bloom and a few surprises sprouting along the way, it’s the perfect way to welcome the season.

Photography by Triten Real Estate Partners

Photography Courtesy of Color Factory

Original ChopShop Introduces the Chop-rito Bowl & All Day Breakfast

The Original ChopShop recently added two new menu items. The Chop-rito Chicken Bowl is ChopShop’s very own burrito bowl featuring a perfect combination of flavors. This hearty, protein-packed and satisfying bowl brings just the right amount of spice and creaminess to make it the ultimate go-to meal. The brand is expanding its breakfast offerings with a new All Day Breakfast menu, featuring a customizable Build Your Original Breakfast Bowl.

Award-winning Galleria restaurant, The Warwick, is now Winsome Prime

The award-winning restaurant, The Warwick, recently underwent a name change and refreshed its offerings. Winsome Prime will feature the same classics that The Warwick was known for and will continue to bring a mashup of New American Fare and Southern Cuisine, and now will have new emphasis on prime steaks.

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On pages of glossy magazines and social media websites, the work of Houston interior designer Cindy Aplanalp Ruzicka dazzles.

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Better Health & Great Design

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAIRMA DESIGN GROUP

Huge windows fill this large living room with light.

Chairma Design Group brought in cushy sofas and chairs and a beautiful chandelier.

Well-appointed bars, charming pantries, beautiful kitchens and luxurious bathrooms are the stock in trade of Cindy and her team at Chairma Design Group. In recent years, her life and her work have turned toward better health.

Cindy’s work has been honored by Houston’s Best, Prism and ASID. This month, she is being honored as the Houston Design District’s newest Leader In Design.

A West Texas native, Cindy moved to Houston more than 30 years ago. She was busy raising children when she found herself in her 40s and in need of a job. She’d lived in homes, fixed them up and sold them and was good at it.

Having lived in several homes, she understood how every room in a home should live, and she knew she would be good at interior design. Her philosophy is that every home should have function, beauty, ease and purpose, but above all, they should have balance.

About two and a half years ago, Cindy met the love of her life – Dion Ruzicka –and they married 21 days after their second date. After four months of marriage, Dion became ill and was diagnosed with lymphatic leukemia. Instead of an arduous regimen of traditional medicine, they opted for a natural method of breathing exercises and cold plunge treatments. Today, leukemia shows up only slightly in his lab work.

That experience led them to open Loyly, a cold-plunge and sauna lounge where people of all ages take the plunge for better health. “This lifestyle is so good for you,” Cindy said, noting that she gave up alcohol and sugar and has lost 40 pounds.

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All Rise

From croissants to kolaches, Houston’s bakeries offer irresistible baked goods.

ARTICLE BY GABI DE LA ROSA

There is something to be said about carb loading to start the day, enjoying a yeasty snack before a meal, or appreciating the perfect amount of layers in an extra large croissant. Fresh ingredients, including top-notch butter, hand-milled grain, and the use of centuries-old recipes, are the reasons many will happily stand in line to pay top dollar for bakery bread. While some might scoff at the idea of spending $10 on a loaf of sourdough, there is CONTINUED >

Kolache Shoppe

Kolaches

Kolache Shoppe is opening in Memorial this summer, bringing its classic Czech-inspired kolaches to the area. Using founder Erwin Ahrens’ 1970 recipe, their signature yeast dough is the base for two dozen flavors. Regular collaborations with local chefs and producers add creative monthly specials, blending tradition with new culinary twists. kolacheshoppe.com

Housemade biscuits

Dish Society’s scratch-made buttermilk biscuits are a brunch essential—fluffy, golden, and downright delicious. They shine in the fan-favorite Chicken Biscuits plate, featuring crispy, cage-free chicken breast on a warm biscuit. Feeling daring? Try the spicy version for an extra kick. dishsociety.com

Dish Society, Chicken and Biscuits.

Kolache Shoppe, Kolaches. Photo by Carla Gomez

Photo by Julie Soefer

Porta'Vino, Balloon Bread is one of its menu staples. Made to order, the fluffy pastry is fun to pop and devour before dinner. Photo courtesy of Porta'Vino

Prime 131, Parker House Rolls are made in house fresh daily and served with freshly whipped salted butter.

Photo courtesy of Prime 131

no comparison to the bread that is pre-sliced and wrapped in plastic on a grocery store shelf. In Houston, pastry fans have their pick of where to snag freshly baked loaves and innovative pastries and exactly which restaurants or coffee shops are wholesale customers.

“There is just something magical about bread that is made that day,” says Urban Harvest shopper Jessica Norman. “Not only does it add something to the meal, but you can really taste the ingredients that went into it. Freshly baked bread and pastries are a staple in our house, especially on the weekends.”

Houston chef Omar Pereney just announced a new location of his popular croissant spot, Love Croissants, and in a recent interview, he commented about the Bayou City’s love for baked goods. “People are very appreciative of having that freshly baked product, so that’s why we decided, let’s try to do a full-blown retail store in the Heights,” he said. We’ve rounded up some of the best bread in Houston, but don’t take our word for it. Find a bakery, coffee shop, or restaurant nearby and try out their bread service because chances are you won’t be disappointed.

Magnol French Baking

Breads and pastries

Established in 2019 by French-trained baker Otto Sanchez, Magnol has earned a reputation as one of Houston’s top bakeries. Its croissants, baguettes, and pastries are featured at local restaurants like Rosie Cannonball, Ostia, and Le Jardinier. Those looking for a weekend treat should arrive early to snag popular pastries, including eclairs, cookies, and tarts. magnolfrenchbaking.com

Love Croissants

Croissants

The popular croissant shop from Omar Pereney started as an experiment in his test kitchen in 2022. After selling out at Urban Harvest every weekend, Pereney decided to source to local coffee shops before opening a brick-and-mortar store in Midtown. His second location will open this summer in the Heights, serving large croissants in signature flavors like chocolate, almond, and ham and cheese, along with breakfast sandwiches and savory pies. lovecroissants.com

Love Croissants. Photo courtesy of Love Croissants

Magnol French Baking, Kouglof Alsacien. Photo courtesy of Magnol French Baking

ARTICLE BY GABI DE LA ROSA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BECCA WRIGHT

IF YOU EAT ONE THING

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD GETS A FLAVORFUL UPGRADE WITH SPANISH INGREDIENTS AND AN UNCONVENTIONAL PRESENTATION.

Caesar salad is on almost every lunch or dinner menu at restaurants worldwide. Eaten in its traditional form or as a wedge, with chicken on top or in a wrap, its flavors have made it a go-to since it was invented by Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924.

Rex Hospitality's chef Nico Baizan relies on depth of flavor and an untraditional serving method to take his Caesar Cups from good to delicious at Maven at Sawyer Yards. mavenhouston.com

THE LETTUCE

When chef Nico Baizan envisioned his take on traditional Caesar salad, he knew he wanted it to be a dish eaten like a taco. "I love eating with my hands – I feel like it's the most comfortable way of eating." Baizan uses baby gem lettuce instead of traditional Romaine because of its crunch, texture, and earthy taste.

THE FILLING

Inside each baby gem lettuce is a relish made with a combination of piquillo and piparra peppers, cured brown (anchoa), and white anchovies (boquerones). Piquillos are small roasted red bell peppers typical of northern Spanish cuisine, while piparras are unripe peppers found in the Basque region. According to Baizan, the peppers, combined with the boquerones (cured in vinegar) and the anchoa (cured in oil and salt), give the dish another layer of complex flavors.

THE CHEESE

"The menu at Maven at Sawyer Yards leans into Spanish influences, which is why we opted to use Manchego cheese," said the chef. "We use Manchego, which has been aged for 18 months because it is creamier and offers a more tart flavor profile than typical parmesan."

Maven Sawyer Yards, Caesar Cups.

by Jonnu Singleton

CELEBRATING A DECADE OF PROGRESS

ARTICLE BY GABI DE LA ROSA

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Buffalo Bayou Park’s 10-year milestone highlights its investments in conservation, recreation, and community connectivity.

Buffalo Bayou has been a defining feature of Houston for nearly two centuries. Stretching 52 miles from the Texas prairie to the Gulf of Mexico, Buffalo Bayou has played a central role in shaping the city from a quiet port in 1836 to one of the largest cities in the nation.

Over the years, it has served as a major route for trade, a gathering place for the community, and a space for relaxation and recreation. Since 1986, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) has been invested in preserving and improving the waterway for the entire community. Today, in a public/private partnership with the City of Houston, BBP manages a 10-mile stretch of the bayou, spanning from Shepherd Drive through downtown and out to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.

To mark its 10-year milestone, BBP has launched the "Year in 10s" campaign. This initiative celebrates the park's anniversary and highlights BBP's impact across the entire 10-mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou.

Buffalo Bayou Park has been a part of Houston's landscape since October 2015, covering 160 acres and becoming one of the city's most popular green spaces.

Photo by Melissa Taylor

More than just a park, it features public art, extensive trails, and the Cistern—an underground reservoir transformed into a space for art exhibits by world-renowned artists.

Many well-known sites are part of the park, including Eleanor Tinsley Park, The Water Works, Johnny Steele Dog Park, and the Waugh Bat Bridge. Other landmarks, such as the Houston Police Officers' Memorial, Tapley Tributary, Wortham Foundation Grove, and Lost Lake, are also part of the expansive green space. Over the years, the park has evolved into more than a scenic retreat within the city – it serves as a central gathering place where people come together to explore, connect, and experience Houston's outdoor spaces in new ways.

Keeping Buffalo Bayou clean is a big part of BBP’s mission. In 2023 alone, they removed 2,000 cubic yards of trash and debris—the equivalent of 167 commercial dump truck loads—preventing it from reaching Galveston Bay.

Beyond the park, BBP has been working on improving connectivity and expanding public spaces along Buffalo Bayou East. This section, running from US-59 to the Port of Houston Turning Basin, is the focus of the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan.

Spanning from 2022 to 2032, the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan aims to create new parks, cultural hubs, and vibrant, connected neighborhoods. BBP has made significant progress thanks to gifts from the Kinder Foundation and public support from Harris County and the City of Houston. In just three years, they've opened a new neighborhood park and an affordable housing community, with ongoing engagement efforts in the Greater East End and Fifth Ward to shape what comes next.

Looking ahead, BBP remains committed to strengthening connections between people and nature, keeping the bayou clean, and making Houston a greener, more welcoming place. Whether through the Year in 10s celebration or the Buffalo Bayou East projects, the goal remains to create spaces where the city can come together and thrive. buffalobayou.org

Photo by Jonnu Singleton

Photo by Geoff Lynn

Ship, Fly, Relax

ARTICLE BY GABI DE LA ROSA PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL FRIBERG AND TAYLOR STROHMEYER

INVEST IN HASSLE-FREE TRAVEL WITH A CONCIERGE LUGGAGE SHIPPING EXPERIENCE.

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Dealing with luggage can be one of the biggest headaches of air travel. According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation, airlines lose or mishandle nearly three million bags annually. Checking a suitcase means hoping it arrives on time while carrying it on means battling for overhead bin space.

Ship & Play offers a solution by allowing travelers to ship their luggage ahead of time and move through the airport hassle-free without worrying about hauling bags through crowded terminals or waiting in long check-in lines.

Ship & Play started in 2011 under the ShipSticks brand, offering a concierge-style service that takes the stress out of traveling with bulky or expensive gear. Travelers can send their items directly to their destination, whether it’s luggage, golf clubs, skis, snowboards, or bikes, avoiding damage, delays, and extra baggage fees. shipplay.com

WHAT CAN BE SHIPPED?

• Hard and soft-sided luggage

• Golf bags

• Skis

• Snowboards

• Snowboots

• Boxes

• Trunks

• Bicycles

Let Ship & Play do the hard work for you. Ship your luggage ahead of your journey for a relaxing travel experience.

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BEAUTY Enlightened

BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE DEBUTS IN RIVER OAKS, OFFERING GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN PERSONALIZED, SCIENCE-DRIVEN SKINCARE.

ARTICLE BY RIVER OAKS LIFESTYLE STAFF

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE

Biologique Recherche has officially opened its newest luxury location in River Oaks District, bringing its renowned skincare expertise to Houston. Known for its personalized, science-driven approach, Biologique Recherche offers tailored treatments for the face, body, and scalp, using advanced diagnostics and proprietary techniques.

The Houston Ambassade joins a notable list of locations, including Paris, Los Angeles, and Boston. It is the first in the South and reflects the city’s growing demand for high-end skincare.

"We’re excited to expand into the dynamic Texas market," says Margot Humbert, General Manager of Biologique Recherche USA. "Houston has a sophisticated clientele with an appreciation for high quality, results-driven skincare, making it the perfect place for Biologique Recherche to thrive."

The brand’s approach is based on in-depth knowledge of skin physiology, focusing on individualized care. Skin experts analyze factors like climate, stress, and lifestyle before designing a treatment plan that is tailored to each person’s evolving needs. This personalized approach sets Biologique Recherche apart and delivers visible and lasting results.

All treatments at the Houston Ambassade follow the same rigorous standards as the brand’s flagship locations worldwide. Face treatments start at $275 for 60 minutes and go up to $375 for a 90-minute session, with longer treatments allowing for additional techniques and enhancements. Each experience provides the most effective and customized skincare possible.

Biologique Recherche has built a reputation over the last 50 years for its commitment to excellence. With a presence in over 80 countries and partnerships with top medical and luxury hotel spas, the brand continues to set the standard for innovative skincare. Now, Houstonians can experience the expertise and results-driven treatments that make Biologique Recherche a leader in the industry.

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Biologique Recherche’s new Houston location offers sciencebacked, personalized treatments for face, body, and scalp.

SPRING FLING

ARTICLE BY RIVER OAKS LIFESTYLE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHARLOTTE TILBURY

CHARLOTTE TILBURY’S SPRING LINEUP BLENDS EASE, LUXURY, AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE FORMULAS FOR STANDOUT SEASONAL BEAUTY.

Spring is here, which means it’s time to refresh your beauty routines with lighter, effortless looks. The season’s makeup trends embrace soft pinks, subtle shimmer, and radiant skin. Houston’s warmer weather brings a shift toward simplicity, making fresh faces and playful eyes the focus and encouraging a more expressive approach to makeup.

Charlotte Tilbury’s latest releases, from luminous blushes to easy-to-blend eye palettes, make creating a spring look effortless. Whether it’s a swipe of pink blush or a pop of color, spring makeup is all about making a head-turning statement with ease.

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CHARLOTTE’S PALETTE OF BEAUTIFYING EYE TRENDS

These six color palettes featuring shades perfect for spring will take eyes to another color dimension. The trend-setting shades work with every eye color and outfit. Featuring five new eyeshadow formulas: Matte Silk, Crystal Pop, Diamond Dimension, Molten Satin, and Crystal Chrome, these ultra vibrant and super bendable shadows are easy to layer for a multi-dimensional finish. They are available in six colors: Denim Dimension, Emerald Effect, Sensual Sunset, Pink Love, Super Neutral, and Digital Lilac.

Featuring new shades and beautiful new packaging in the best-selling Matte Revolution and K.I.S.S.I.N.G. formulas, these lipsticks are enriched with lipstick tree extract to soften and hydrate the look and feel of lips. Matte Revolution offers a buildable, transfer-proof, matte color with up to 10 hours of wear, and the K.I.S.S.I.N.G. shades provide a light-diffusing lip filter effect with a multi-dimensional finish.

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TILBURY PILLOW TALK BEAUTY SOULMATES FACE PALETTE

Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Face Palette features new shades of the best-selling Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder and Cheek to Chic Powder Blush to refresh your face for any occasion. The duo comes in a heart-shaped palette for easy use. The face palettes are available in two shades: Pillow Talk Flawless Pink and Pillow Talk Flawless Peach.

UNREAL SKIN SHEER GLOW TINT HYDRATING FOUNDATION STICK

Charlotte’s newest foundation offers blurring, smoothing, and soft glow effects with an easy glide application and buildable coverage. It is available in 20 shades and includes skin enhancers, including hyaluronic acid, daikon radish seed oil, and Vitamin E. charlottetilbury.com

events

APRIL 4TH

Houston Symphony - Showstoppers

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts | 7:30 PM

Celebrate the greatest female icons of the Great White Way with this stunning evening of classics old and new led by Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez (Hamilton)! Bringing the sounds of showstopping songs from the most powerful female roles in the biggest musicals, you'll be treated to toe-tapping tunes from In the Heights all the way to Hamilton and beyond.

APRIL 4TH

An Evening with Sutton Foster

Sarofim Hall | 8:00 PM

Spend an evening with Broadway darling Sutton Foster as she performs some of Broadway's biggest hits, some of her own original music and delightful conversation in the unique and inspiring event. A two-time Tony winner, Sutton Foster's enviable vocals, dancing and irrepressible stage presence has seen her headline some of Broadway's biggest shows.

APRIL 5TH

FoodieLand Night Market

NRG Park | 6:00 PM

FoodieLand is an outdoor family-friendly multicultural food festival! Featuring over 185+ vendors for food, shopping, live music, and games.

APRIL 12TH

Tacos & Tequila Festival

Sam Houston Race Park | 3:00 PM

Tacos and Tequila Festival is coming to Houston, TX at Sam Houston Race Track on April 12th. Enjoy food from the area’s best taco chefs, a queso & salsa competition, lucha libre wrestling, and the famous Chihuahua Beauty Pageant.

APRIL 12TH

Tiffany Haddish: The Funny and Fearless Tour

Heights Theater | 6:00 PM

Emmy & Grammy award winner Tiffany Haddish has established herself as one of the most sought-after comedic actresses. Haddish can most recently be seen reprising her role as Detective Danner in the second season The Afterparty, in Disney’s Haunted Mansion, MGM’s Landscape With Invisible Hand, an adaption of MT Anderson’s futuristic sci-fi novel, and Back on the Strip.

APRIL 18TH

The Mavericks

Smart Financial Center | 8:00 PM

Get ready to swing to the Rockabilly, Tex Mex and Neotraditional Country styling of one of the most original and eclectic bands of the last quarter century - The Mavericks! The Grammy Award-winning innovators fuse their Latino roots with a vintage Country flair that culminates in a sound so diverse yet so distinctively theirs.

APRIL 23RD

Kendrick Lamar and SZA

NRG Stadium | 7:00 PM

East Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar will be teaming up with RnB songstress SZA for the Grand National Tour. With Kendricks's recent Drake diss-track 'Not Like Us' taking over the rap world this year, and the unexpected release of his new album 'GNX' giving him new material to take on the road - this is a tour with two musicians at the top of their game.

APRIL 23RD

Santana

Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land | 8:00 PM

Commonly recognized as one of the world's greatest guitarists, Carlos Santana has enjoyed an extraordinary career spanning more than fifty years. This spring, the "Black Magic Woman" guitar wizard will hit the road on the 'Oneness Tour.' Fans can look forward to timeless hits, fan favorites, and an unforgettable night.

APRIL 25TH

Houston Symphony - Cirque Rocks

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts | 7:30 PM

Spectacular cirque artists from aerialists, and strongmen, to contortionists and beyond will perform daredevil stunts as a full orchestra and a powerhouse group of singers perform all your favorite classic rock and pop hits. A high-octane, blood-pumping night that has to be seen to be believed.

Join top professionals and community leaders for an exclusive afternoon at the Houston Polo Club. Support Career & Recovery Resources in empowering individuals, providing second chances & assisting Veterans & Houston’s unhoused in rebuilding their careers and gaining stability. Your presence makes a difference!

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025

Entrance starts at 3:00pm • Match Starts at 5:00pm

HOUSTON POLO CLUB

552 Memorial Drive | Houston, Tx | 77024

EVENT CHAIRS: FRANK BILLINGSLEY AND KEVIN GILLIARD