WHAT
Houston Grand Opera Ball

WHERE
Wortham Theater, April 11

THEME
España, with matadors, hundreds of red and orange roses hung in the ballroom, and black lace fans for guests at each table

AMOUNT RAISED
$1.3 Million dollars raised to support HGO performances and community events

FASHION STATEMENT
Opera gloves; a Monique Lhuillier cream lace gown customized to fit the evening

ENTERTAINMENT
Dance by Juan Siddi Flamenco

STANDOUT AUCTION ITEM
Nine-day African safari

450
Attendees

—Maggie Berardo