The 10th Annual Pearls of Art Gala
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Honorees: Carol and Calvin Cobb
Co-Chairs: Dana Hines & Sue Stewart

6:30pm - Cocktails
7:30pm - Sparkling Celebration

Red Oak Ballroom at the Norris Conference Center, CityCentre Plaza
816 Town and Country Blvd., Houston, TX 77024
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts announces the 10th Annual Pearls of Art Gala: Rare Treasures on Saturday, April 8, 2017. ­ This glistening milestone event at the Norris Center’s Red Oak Ballroom, conveniently located in the heart of City Centre and connected to Hotel Sorella, will also celebrate the Pearl’s own crown jewels and 2017 Honorees, Carol & Calvin Cobb.  

Enjoy a night of great food , great company and great shopping! Take part in this year's auction and win great items from vacation packages to great toys for kids!
 Auction Items

Art

 Die Ersten Nach Den Letzen (The First After The Last)
​by Andy Chen
Made of Bloodwood, Maple, Walnut, Mesquite, Red Coral, Lapis Lazuli
"Previously I turned a vessel with embedded malachite that was so hard that I vowed it was the last one with minerals I would turn. Then I turned this vessel with crushed lazuli, I decided to give it this title. The title was inspired by Strauss, The Waltz King."
--Andy Chen, wood turning artist
Sweetgum Hat
​by Dennis Ford
A lightweight hat turned from the wood of a Sweetgum tree!

Vacation Packages

Under the Tuscan Sun Vacation Package
Relax under the Tuscan sun with this vacation package to Manciano, Italy. Enjoy a 7 night stay at a 2 or 3 bedroom Manciano villa of your choice! ​
1 Week in Teton Springs, Idaho
Enjoy a 1 week stay in a 3000-square-foot log cabin in Teton Springs Idaho, outside Jackson Hole Wyoming.
1 Week Stay in a 4-bedroom Villa on Lake Como, Italy
Set sail on this 1-week Lake Como at the 4 bedroom, 3 bath  Penthouse Mansard.
1 Week at Diamond Beach in Galveston
This luxurious fifth floor 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo is beautifully furnished and sleeps 6-8 with a breathtaking view of the gulf.

The amenities at Diamond Beach Resort include, an outdoor pools with beach entry, a lazy river with swim-up bar, game room,wine room with full catering kitchen and more!

Kids Toys

Kids Yellow Lamborghini
Ride in style with this yellow Lamborghini!
Vintage Oscar Mayer Weiner Pedal Car
Vintage Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile Pedal Car.  Never been used!

Sports Memorabilia & Packages

Autographed Jeff Bagwell Baseball
A signed baseball from former Houston Astros baseball player and  Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Bagwell.
Astro Suite for 36 plus Parking Passes
Bring yourself and 35 guests to an exciting Houston Astros game in one of the beautiful Minute Maid suites. Includes 6 parking passes. The winner of this exciting experience will collaborate with the donor to select the game.

Food and beverage included.
Raffle Ticket Prize
Are you ready for some football? Win a chance to see the Dallas Cowboy's play in AT&T Stadium! Purchase your raffle tickets today for a chance to win, we will announce the winner at our April 8th Gala. The winner does not need to be present at the drawing to win!
Gala 2017
Tickets
Auction Forms
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Thank you to our 2017 Corporate Sponsors!