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2015 Afternoon Tea


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The Sixth Annual Afternoon Tea
Benefiting the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts

Thursday, November 5, 2015
3:30pm - 6:30pm


Hosted at:
Shirley Acres
217 Woerner Rd, Houston, TX 77090
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Event Sponsors
A sincere thank you to the 2015 Event Sponsors, for making this event truly memorable!
2015 Table Sponsors
Czar & Czarina
Dr. & Mrs. Calvin Cobb
Mrs. Valerie vonBerg

​House of Fabergé
Dr. & Mrs. Joe Fowler
Mr. & Mrs. Kris Bowen
Mr. & Mrs. George Cress


Peter the Great
The Lone Star College System

Grand Dukes & Duchesses
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Martin
The Lanier Law Firm
Friends of Kevin Roberts

St. Basil's
Mrs. Gloria Thoner
Mrs. Nora Murphree & Guests

​The Hermitage
Mrs. Linda Sparks
Mrs. Anais Watsky
2015 Event Sponsors
Program Sponsor
The Honorable Patricia Harless

Entertainment Sponsors
Mrs. Laura Barousse
Houston Home Security Judge

Raffle Sponsors
Mrs. Carol Cobb
Infinity Gold
Japan Pearl Company
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Petrick
Mrs. Linn Smyth

​Decorations Sponsors
Laura Barousse ~ Carolyn Clayton
Alice Kanayan ~ Alice Galoostian
Janet McVeigh ~ Janet Misamore
Linda & Chuck Powers ~ Linn Smyth
Linda VanDielen ~ Anais Watsky

Society for the Advancement of Floral Design
Texas Repertory Theatre

Event Sponsors
Mrs. Nita Bedford
Dr. & Mrs. James Cain
Mrs. Susan Diehl
Mrs. Anita Fishman
Hon. Patricia Harless

Our Honored Guests
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Afternoon Tea Honoree: Dr. Stephen C. Head
Chancellor of the Lone Star College System

Dr. Steve Head was appointed as the fourth Chancellor of the Lone Start College System after a thirty-year history of high-level positions at LSCS. He is extremely active in the community, and also lectures in the higher education doctoral program at Sam Houston State University. Dr. Head is a Charter Member of the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, and served on the Board of Directors of the Pearl until 2009.

Guest Speaker: Mrs. Dorothy McFerrin
on The McFerrin Fabergé Collection

We are excited to welcome this year's guest speaker: renowned Fabergé collector Mrs. Dorothy McFerrin. 

Dorothy and Artie McFerrin have displayed selections from their extraordinary collection of Fabergé objects at the Houston Museum of Natural Science on three separate occasions. The current exhibition, entitled "Fabergé: From a Snowflake to an Iceberg" is on display at HMNS until December 31, 2015. Tatiana Fabergé (great-grandaughter of Russian artisan Carl Fabergé) has called the McFerrin Collection "one of the world's great gems." Don't miss the chance to see this fabulous collection before hearing Mrs. McFerrin at the Afternoon Tea on November 5!

Raffle Prizes
The 2015 Tea with the Czars will feature five fabulous raffle prizes, and each will be drawn for separately. It is up to you to decide - Should you spread your luck and try for all five prizes? Or do you want to put all of your ~ Fabergé ~ eggs in one basket and try for that one prize you just can't live without?

What's even better, every table or ticket purchase includes one free raffle ticket per seat.  Additional tickets may be purchased for $10 each, or 6 for $50. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the event itself, and there is no limit to the number of tickets you may purchase. Good luck!
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One-of-a-Kind Jewel-Encrusted Brooch
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Custom designed, this luxurious cameo (ca. 1890) brooch doubles as a jaw-dropping necklace pendant. Encrusted in rubies, diamonds, Japanese Akoya pearls, and black onyx, set in 14k gold, this incredible piece is a gorgeous conversation-starter valued at $4,625.00
"From Russia with Love" Collection
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This incredible collection of Russian-themed items, including (but not limited to) a bottle of Spirits of the Tsars vodka, caviar, a gorgeous nutcracker, Russian "Royal Tea", and a set of authentic Russian tea cups! 
Ded Moroz
​(Father Christmas) Figure
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This authentic, 3-foot tall figure is a stunning depiction of Father Christmas.

Ballet  & Brunch #1

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4 tickets to the Houston Dance Theatre's Nutcracker performance & complimentary Sunday brunch at Northgate Country Club. 

Ballet & Brunch #2

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4 tickets to the Houston Dance Theatre's Nutcracker performance & a complimentary lunch at Raveneaux Country Club. ​
Vendor Alley
Get ahead on all of your holiday shopping at the 2015 Afternoon Tea! Six wonderful vendors will be representing their businesses at the 2015 Tea for you to peruse at your leisure.  
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The Woodlands store is bringing a huge collection of fabulous pieces for
​everyone on your list
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You can never have enough chocolate!
The Cutting Table
Handmade pens and embroidery
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Intricate, socially conscious, handmade
​purses from India
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Vintage-inspired accessories
Sewcial Panache
Soft-sided bags, totes, and dog scarves

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Click Here to purchase your table or tickets to the 2015 Afternoon Tea. For sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please contact Development & Exhibitions Director Laura Baker at laura@pearlmfa.org or 281.376.6322. 

Contact us

Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
6815 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
Phone: 281.376.6322
Fax: 281.376.2944

Museum Hours

Free admission, always.
$5 suggested donation for adult visitors
10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday
CLOSED Sunday & Monday

Closed on Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, 
Christmas, and New Year's Day

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The Cypress Creek Fine Art Association (d.b.a. the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. 
Learn about Cypress Creek Fine Art Association Endowment Foundation here!