2015 Afternoon Tea
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!
A sincere thank you to the 2015 Event Sponsors, for making this event truly memorable!
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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
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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"From Russia with Love" Collection
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!
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Ded Moroz
(Father Christmas) Figure 
This authentic, 3-foot tall figure is a stunning depiction of Father Christmas.
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Ballet & Brunch #1
4 tickets to the Houston Dance Theatre's Nutcracker performance & complimentary Sunday brunch at Northgate Country Club.
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Ballet & Brunch #2
4 tickets to the Houston Dance Theatre's Nutcracker performance & a complimentary lunch at Raveneaux Country Club.
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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.
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.
The Woodlands store is bringing a huge collection of fabulous pieces for
everyone on your list 
You can never have enough chocolate!
The Cutting Table
Handmade pens and embroidery |
Intricate, socially conscious, handmade
purses from India 
Vintage-inspired accessories
Sewcial Panache
Soft-sided bags, totes, and dog scarves |
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.