THIS WEEK IN HOUSTON’S BUZZ: THE 2017 HOUSTON SYMPHONY BALL: STIR IT UP IN VEGAS AND MORE!

The Houston Symphony, along with Christina and Mark Hanson (Ball Chairs), presented the 2017 Houston Symphony Ball: Stir It Up in Vegas that featured entertainment by Las Vegas Showman Frankie Moreno the Jordan Kahn Orchestra on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Marriott Marquis Houston in Downtown Houston. This presentation honored the following:

Ima Hogg Philanthrophy Award – Jane and Robert Cizik

Mike Stude Award for Enduring Artistic Vision –Janice H. Barrow, Barbara and Pat McCelvey and Family

Raphael Fliegel Award for Visionary Leadership – Awarded jointly to Barbara J. Burger and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan

Special honoree – Richard Flowers/The Events Company

Maurice Hirsch Corporate Citizenship Award – Vinson & Elkins, LLP

The Stewart Orton Golden Baton Award – Margaret Alkek Williams

The Houston Symphony raised over $1.6 million for the Symphony’s Education and Community Programming and honored an esteemed group of individual leaders who demonstrated their love of music into leadership support. The presentation was outstanding and the proceeds from the Ball benefit the Symphony’s education and community programming. The public’s support of the Ball helps to ensure that the Symphony can continue to provide free performances for children and families, lifelong learning opportunities for adults and professional development for teachers. For more information about the Houston Symphony visit their website at www.houstonsymphony.org/Support-The-Symphony. Photo credits: The Houston Symphony