Spring Event
The Winning Hand
Janet Sims, Chair
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Drive
Houston Grand Opera Guild will host The Winning Hand, the organization’s major fundraising event for the year, on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Briar Club.
“We have a fun-filled evening planned with casino gaming, professional entertainment, a lavish buffet, and a world-class auction,” stated Janet Sims, chair of The Winning Hand. Auction items offer trips to Costa Rica, a condo in Lake Tahoe, original artwork by Steve Brenner, and dining opportunities from Houston’s finest restaurants and hotels, and specialty items from Houston boutiques and merchants.
Lynn Guggolz, right, pictured with Elizabeth Futral at the Guild party for the cast of BRIEF ENCOUNTER following the last performance.
Last year’s honoree Bonnie Sue Wooldridge exclaimed, “Lynn Guggolz is the perfect volunteer to honor; she has worked tirelessly for Houston Grand Opera and its programs for many years.”
As former Co-Chair of the Studio Committee, Lynn is thrilled that part of the evening’s entertainment will be provided by members of the HGO Studio. Catherine Martin, Nathaniel Peake, and Stephen Hopkins will perform selections from the musical Guys and Dolls. Our jazz trio for the evening features Alicia Gianni, formerly in the HGO Studio.
Come play your winning hand, and support Houston Grand Opera.
Single Tickets
$500 Roulette Circle ($100 casino scrip; preferential seating)
$250 Black Jack ($50 casino scrip)
$125 Texas Gambler (Includes $25 casino scrip)
Tables of 10
$5000 Royal Flush ($1000 casino scrip; Full House benefits plus two tickets to a dress rehearsal)
$2000 Straight Flush ($500 casino scrip; Full House benefits plus invitation to Cast Closing reception)
$1000 Full House ($250 casino scrip; table photography; preferential seating)
$50 Poker Tournament Entry Fee (In addition to basic ticket – seating limited)
Sponsorship Opportunities
$250 Poker Table
$300 Black Jack Table
$400 Roulette or Craps Table
$150 Studio Artist Underwriter
$500 Entertainment Underwriter
$1000 Event Underwriter
The fair market value is $85 per person.
Ticket purchases and/or donations totaling $250 or more received by February 8 will include an invitation to a pre-event wine tasting on February 15, as well as Donor Recognition and Signage. Ticket purchases and/or Donations totaling $1000 or more will include an invitation to an exclusive Donor Reception, March 25, honoring Kathy Kelly.
To register online, use our On-Line Registration Form.
To register by mail, download the Registration Form, and mail to Pat Carnes, 5238 Lymbar, Houston, TX 77096.
For more information contact Janet Sims, Event Chair, at simsj2307@sbcglobal.net or 713-781-6015.
Donations to the Silent Auction
The Silent Auction promises high visibility for your business or personal donation. This is an opportunity to showcase your merchandise or service before an eclectic group of enthusiastic opera supporters. Your business name will be displayed next to the actual auction item, listed on Houston Grand Opera Guild’s website, and itemized in The Winning Hand’s event program.
Cash donations are appreciated and will help underwrite Event expenses. You will have program and website acknowledgement for your donations.
$5000 Royal Flush (Prominent display of your name on signage, press releases, and the Guild website. Invitation to donor Wine Tasting. Two Dress rehearsal tickets for one performance during the 2010-2011 season (subject to availability).
$2000 Straight Flush (Prominent display of your name on signage, press releases, and Guild website. Invitation to donor Wine Tasting event. Invitation to HGO Cast Closing Reception.)
$1000 Full House (Prominent display of name on signage, and Guild website. Invitation to donor Wine Tasting.)
To send cash donations, make check payable to HGO Guild, and send to Patricia Carnes, 5238 Lymbar, Houston, TX 77096.
To make a donation of merchandise, fill in the Donor Form and send to Janet Upole, 6523 Fallengate Dr., Spring, Texas 77373.
All proceeds from “The Winning Hand” will support the nationally acclaimed education events and community programs of Houston Grand Opera, as well as the Houston Grand Opera Studio. Continental Airlines is the official airline of HGO Guild. For additional information and tickets, please call 713-546-0269.
