| Thursday, November 6, 2008 - |
Preview Show |
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6:00 PM until 9:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 8, 2008- |
Benefit, Auction, Party |
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6:00 PM until 10:00 PM |
To purchase tickets:
Call (713)
864-8099, ext. 229,
or
email jimmiel@avenuecdc.org
Art on the Avenue raises funds for Avenue CDC to improve our Washington Avenue and Near Northside community by developing affordable housing and increasing economic opportunities, while preserving our area's cultural, economic, and historic diversity.
Preview Party - Thursday, November 6
This is your first chance to see and buy the art. Entertainment will include Two Star Symphony and a special performance of "Plywood Love Song" by Loreta Kovacic and the Ludewiggs plus Sahira. Refreshments are generously provided by Beaver's, Kraftsmen Baking and MAK CHIN's. The Preview evening honors Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P and Exxon Mobil Corporation's Law Department's support of Avenue CDC.
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tickets: $100(includes admission to Saturday night)
Hours: 6-9p.m.
- Presentation with Mayor Bill White at 7:00p.m.
- Special performance of "Plywood Love Song" at 7:30p.m.
12th Annual Auction - Saturday, November 8
In addition to showcasing the works of more than 200 Texas artists, Art on the Avenue provides live entertainment, beer and wine, and excellent food. Refreshments are being generously provided by El Patio and Georgia's Texas Grassfed Beef, Free Range Poultry and Organic Produce. The event also auctions vacation packages, jewelry, and other items provided by local businesses.
Date: Saturday, November 8
Tickets: $25 (in advance or at the door)
Hours: 6-10p.m.(Bidding closes at 9:30p.m.)
2008
Honorary Co-Chairmen
Catherine D. Anspon
Carol Isaak Barden
2008 Honorary Committee
Toni and Jeff Beauchamp
Minnette Boesel
The Honorable Peter Brown
Sharon Cloud
Jon Deal
Stephen Fox
Anita and David Garten
Glenn Godkin
Kathy Hubbard
Ann & Arthur Jones
George Lancaster
Victoria & Marshal Lightman
Annise Parker
Julie & Byron Pettit
Francisco Rivero
Kim Ruth
Drs. George and Cynthia Santos
Lori Vetters
The Honorable Bill White
CommitteeLaura Bodenheimer
Kim Glosserman
Lisa Glosserman
Melissa Hensley
Paula Howe
Jimmie Luthuli
Janet Meyer
Mark Parthie
Dean Ruck
Underwriters (as of September 15, 2008)
Benefactor
North Houston Bank
Cornerstone
PaperCity Magazine
Event Donors(as of September 15, 2008)
Farrah Braniff Photographs
Mockingbird Grill
Old Cellars Colony Winery
Silver Eagle Distributors
Southwest Airlines
The Blair House Teakwood
The Village Botanica
Vitalis Medical Spa
Official Media Sponsors:
PaperCity Magazine
KUHF Radio
Art on the Avenue has a strong tradition of excellent attendance, wonderful artwork, and sucessful art sales benefiting Avenue's programs as well as participating artists. Last year, over 1,000 people attended the event, which received great exposure via the Houston Chronicle, Houston Symphony Magazine and Paper City. More than 200 artists entered 546 artworks in the show. The event raised more than $100,000 for Avenue's community programs, and it returned an additional $37,000 from art sales to local artists.
