Virtual Gala 2020 Parties—Featured ITEMS

204       SOIRÉE ON THE LAKE
204 - SOIRÉE FOR 16
STARTING BID: $2000
  • Soirée at Castle on the Lake in Champions
  • Lavish food station dinner catered by Behind the Bash
  • For 16 guests to include
  • Full bar, entertainment, as well as dessert and after dinner drink stations.
  • Date to be arranged with the hostess, Frances Stetson. Bon Appetit!
202 - HALLOWEEN PARTY 
  • STARTING BID: $800
  • For 16 ladies at Pam Liles' haunted house.
  • Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 
  • Monday, October 26 or Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
209 - LOUIS VUITTON PARTY
SAKS MAKEOVER FOR 10
STARTING BID: $450
Enjoy an exclusive private shopping experience 
  • For you and up to 6 of your friends at the Louis Vuitton Houston Galleria Boutique 
  • Peruse our latest collections in Leather Goods, Fine Jewelry, Watches, Ready-to -Wear, Accessories, and Shoes as you enjoy a specially prepared selection of lite bites and beverages
  • Complimentary valet parking will be provided and enter through our private entrance located next to Del Frisco's Valet 
  • Includes a gift certificate for 10 complimentary makeovers at Saks 5th Avenue
  • Certificate expires on 08/01/2021
  • Not valid for November 2020, December 2020, or January 2021
208 ART AND COCKTAILS
STARTING BID: $500 
  • Art Viewing Party for 20 guests at the home of Diana and Darrell Williams​
  • Enjoy a private tour of the Williams' incredible collection of original art, bronzes, and artifacts from around the world​
  • Cocktails and lite bites
  • Date to be arranged with the Williamses
206 - GALVESTON DINNER CRUISE
STARTING BID: Bid $1000

Sunset dinner cruise for 8 on 74' yacht, "The Champagne", with Captain Ed Peine
  • Includes a cruise out into Galveston Bay, drinks, appetizers, sunset dinner/dessert
  • Date to be arranged with Captain Ed
207 - CHAMPAGNE CHIC
STARTING BID: $1500
You and 15 guests will be invited to attend 
  • An elegant seated dinner 
  • At the home of Barbara and Rusty Schlattman
  • Be entertained with a champagne blind tasting 
  • Come and gain rare knowledge about the drink of choice by royals - Champagne! 
  • Contact the Schlattmans to arrange party date
201 CATFISH BY THE POND
at the home of Carol and Calvin Cobb
STARTING BID: $1500
  • For 36 guests by the pond 
  • At the Cobbs's Talcott Hill 
  • Start with Calvin's Seafood Gumbo 
  • Followed by Catfish, Shrimp and Fried Chicken with all the trimmings 
  • Eat - Drink - and Party!
  • Entertainment 
  • Date to be mutually agreed upon
203 CLOSET PARTY
AT THE HOME OF BRENDA PENNINGTON
STARTING BID: $400
  • 8 guests for Closet Party 
  • At the home of Brenda Pennington 
  • With Cindy Chambers of Beyond Group Travel discussing packing/travel tips 
  • Wine & appetizers
  • Monday, October 5 or Monday, October 12, 6-8 pm
306 – A FARE EXTRAORDINAIRE CATERING
Catered Dinner for 10
STARTING BID: $1300
  • A Fare Extraordinaire's Executive Chef, Ryan Bouillet, will create a menu utilizing the freshest local and seasonal products for 10 guests. 
  • A Fare Extraordinaire will supply two waiters and one chef in the execution of a 3-hour dinner party 
  • The menu will include three passed hors d'oeuvres and a three-course seated meal 
  • The purchaser's dietary restrictions and preferences will be taken into consideration, but the menu elements will be a surprise to all who attend the event!
205 ARTSY PARTY
STARTING BID: $200
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  • Plan the perfect party for your child at the Pearl Fincher Museum! 
  • 1.5 hour party for 16 children ages 5-6
  • Or 12 children ages 7+ 
  • Includes arts & crafts project with a take-home craft
  • Choose from the following themes: 
  • Penguin Party, Polar Bear Party, Super Hero Party, or Custom Party for your child 
  • Includes a $40 gift card for a Chick-fil-a party platter 
  • 24 custom sugar cookies from Heavenly Cookies 
  • Expires in one year
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