A Tony Night at Tony's To anyone who is still debating the issue of size versus performance, here is an example that one apparently has nothing to do with the other. The gathering might have been small, but the results were big. 'Twas ShowTime at Tony's, where Houston's Children Charity hosted its "A Tony Night on Broadway" benefit. More than 125 guests descended upon the tres elegant Tony's Restaurant and made it a most profitable Sunday evening for the Charity's annual spring benefit. And why not, the benevolent brigade paid handsomely to attend, whereupon they were lavishly fed with caviar, quenched with Martinis and satiated with Udo Uvezian Cigars. The evening was further pumped up with everyones favorite Broadway tunes. The live auction was fast and furious and good times was had by all late into the night, and Laura Rowe, HCC's Executive Director was all a grin at the success of the event, which will benefit the many children causes, which the Charity supports. Some of the tony guests were: Clayton and Debbie Brazier, chairs of the event. Grant Guthrie, Greg Germenis, Charles Joekel, comedian Rich Little, Lynn Mathre and Rick Daichert, Beverly Wren, Christy and Dan Brinton, Brenda and Ralph Devore, Linda and Greg Brown, Carolyn and Dennis Irvine, Brigette and Noah Appleton, Stacy Chapman with Ric Matheney, Mimi and Ken Fisher, Jewel Sikes, Marti Shlenker, J.B. Bartholomei, Edna Meyer-Nelson, benefit emcee Dave Ward, who also graciously became the auctioneer at the last moment, when Tony Vallone became ill earlier that evening. Cigar guru himself, Avo Uvezian, Anna Williams, Howard Covens, and Vaughn and Brandi Miller Ode to St. John This fashion show begun even before the first skinny model strutted down the runway. For this was the Houston Grand Opera and Neiman Marcus 11th annual fashion presentation, featuring the St.John Fall 2000 Collection. St. John designer and co-founder Marie Gray herself was there to meet and greet the créme-de-la-créme of Houston's premier ladies, all of which outdone the other with their ensembles. Of course, St.John ruled, everybody was wearing it. From vintage to last year's to hot off the racks, no doubt, Marie Gray was happy. The event raised in excess of $30,000, which is probably equivalent to the cost of owning several of the St.John pieces (shoes and accessories to match not included). But then, looking good does not come cheap, does it ladies! But a few of the beautiful, bejewelled, be-hatted and be-St.Johned guest were: Co-chairs Donna Josey, Cindi Rose and Donna Vallone, Neiman Marcus, Galleria, General Manager John Capizzi (he was not wearing a St,John), Patsy Fortique, Elizabeth Vallone, Sylvia Sullivan, Betty Tudor, Danielle Ellis, Lynn Guggolz, Barbara La Grange, Leslie Bennet, Joanne Davis, Heidi Trevino, Bobbie Weinstein, Carolyn Farb, Elleanor McCollum, Pat Breen, Mary Kickerillo, Laurie Vallone, Elise Lanier, Ann Stordahl, Mary Sue Wald, Carrie Paulus and Ann Paulus. "Bal du Cirque" Yes, the circus was in town. No, not the kind of circus where you schlep the kids to, and are surrounded by clowns. Come to think of it, there was this one clown, dressed in a black tie costume, and you do know who you are, don't you dear ? No, my charitable cherubs, this was the Society for the Performing Arts hosting its 2000 Ball "BAL du CIRQUE", with the dramatic spectacle of the world-renowned CIRQUE INGENIEUX performing during the evening. With their usual glamour, splendor and style, Bobby and Phoebe Tudor served as chairs for the event, receiving universal acclaim for the tres elegant and exciting fundraiser that broke new ground. Among many of the beautiful, benevolent and bejeweled in attendance were: Mary and Tony Gracely, Elena and Gregg Davis, Elizabeth Morgan with Robert Jones, Cartier Manager Lydia Manley, Leticia and Steve Trauber, SPA Executive Director, Toby Mattox, Lynda and Bill Transier, Brenda and Marc Watts, Yvonne and Scott Ziegler, Houston City Councilman Mark Goldberg with Sharon Adams, Ginni and Richard Mithoff, Kimberly and Ron Gremillion and Harriet and Joe Foster.
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