What
Houston Symphony opening night concert and gala, celebrating the inaugural season of music director Andrés Orozco-Estrada

Where
Jones Hall and The Corinthian, Sept 13

Overheard
“I’m exhausted from watching him conduct! That was quite a workout.”

Décor
Purple geodes used as candle holders

Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s favorite deserts, according to menu
Chocolate cake, chocolate truffles, chocolate covered Macadamia nuts, candied Macadamia nuts

Amount raised
$585,000 for the Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Programming

500-plus
Attendees

—Michael Hardy