Champagne & Ribs benefiting the Contemporary Arts Museum
May 13, 2009
images courtesy of Debra Ham Photography

I'm so glad I had two options for clothing for this night. Originally I thought it was gonna be much more formal, thank goodness it wasn't because I was not in the mood. It was a blast! Great food, fabulous people, perfect cause, and the cocktails....dangerously naughty...


McQueen & Naima

Dikembe Mutombo & Naima

Pretty girls I thought should be photographed

The fabulous Mr. John Guess Jr. a great man and supporter of CAM

Antoinette, McQueen (go see him @ McQueen's Custom Tailoring on Almeda, super cool guy), and their friends

Good Co. buffet: ribs, chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, and seasoned bread...and at the bar? endless black velvet cocktails, pomegranate martinis, beer, champagne, and more

Ron Green & Ramon Manning

Naima & The Dao Family (family of Chloe Dao, 2nd Project Runway winner, 2006)

from left: I forget her name & Gabrielle Gunn

Bryce Kennard & Tracey Ferguson

Larry, Roslyn, Francis, Naima, & I apologize I forget his name....

Hey people! Here are my TOP 5 (T5) haps for the week of May 11th:

May 13, 2009

Video Marketing Expo
Hilton Hotel
500 East 4th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
http://www.vmx09.com/
Tickets: $299

I think anyone who either wants to learn about the video marketing craze, capitalize on the craze, or simply find a reason to get out of town should attend this event.

InHouston Networking Event
The Tasting Room
Uptown Park
Houston, TX
http://inhouston.ning.com/

This is a bonafied group of professionals that really do network. I've attended before and if you're looking to connect with other professionals, this is a great place to do so. FREE


Champagne & Ribs
Contemporary Arts Museum

Conceived and hosted by African American board members of the Museum, this event celebrates the Museum’s long history of commitment to diversity and art and artists of color. Bring yourself and some friends to enjoy a festive night of champagne and barbecue while listening to live jazz. Champagne & Ribs is held every spring on the Museum's Mary and Herb Kempner Terrace. Thank you for the invitation Mr. Guess. See you there! Tickets: $100

May 15, 2009

The Opening Act

002 Magazine and Planned Parenthood Young Leaders
House of Blues
1204 Caroline
Houston, TX

Vodka cocktails and lite bites by Max's Wine Dive and Morton's Steakhouse, a rockin' good time and not to mention good people; there are some really good and cool people in charge
of making this all happen. Shout out to Planned Linda with Planned Parenthood,
and Grace Rodriguez with AYN Brand. Count me in! Tickets: $20
ALL to benefit Planned Parenthood

May 14, 2009

Open House + Art

5010 Jason

Houston, TX

713-224-2777

sandra@gunn.net

Sandra Gunn Properties will be hosting the evening with conversation and cocktails about homes and art in the newest home designed and built by studioMET. I wanna see what's new and meet this Sandra chick! FREE

See you in the streets! :)

Naima Singletary

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