Children’s Museum Houston invites you to step into the shadows for a night of dark decadence!

Saturday, Oct. 26,2024

Chaired by Whitney and Ryan Burns and Allison and Iván Chávez

Underwriting chaired by Kathryn and Travis Boeker and Cassandra and Ryan Dalton

HOUSTON (Sept. 6, 2024) — As the nights grow longer and the shadows deepen, something wickedly fun this way comes! Mark your calendars for a darkly enchanting evening that’s sure to be one of the city’s most anticipated events of the year—Children’s Museum Houston’s annual gala. Prepare for a night of gothic grandeur and glamour at this year’s The Noir Ball:  A Celebration of Haunted Elegance, as we dance to the electrifying beats of The Spazmatics, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at The Corinthian in Downtown Houston.

Event chairs Whitney and Ryan Burns, Allison and Iván Chávez and underwriting chairs Kathryn and Travis Boeker, Cassandra and Ryan Dalton invite you to step into the shadowy glow of flickering candlelight and be swept into an atmosphere of eerie elegance. Sink your fangs into a feast fit for the undead, with delicacies that promise to tempt even the most discerning palate, catered by Jackson & Company. Raise a glass of bewitching brews and let the evening cast its spell!

But this isn’t just a night of dark delights—every spell cast, and every dollar raised will go towards a noble cause. All proceeds from this wicked affair will help Children’s Museum Houston provide enriching exhibits and educational programming to over 1.3 million visitors and outreach participants annually.With a mission to transform communities through innovative child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children, including free access for low-income families across the Greater Houston area, your presence will help keep the magic alive for future generations.

AUCTION TEASER:  DARKLY DECADENT DELIGHTS AWAIT

Prepare to unleash your inner darkness and bid on a collection of wickedly indulgent auction items thanks to auction chairs Devorah Krieger and Elizabeth McIngvale! Host the “Dinner Party of the Year” in a historic bank vault, where you’ll conjure up an evening of elegance with a custom feast, fine spirits, and enchanting centerpieces.  For those craving a shadowy escape, “Luxury Living in Costa Rica” offers a retreat in a private penthouse with hauntingly beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, complete with exclusive resort amenities. Or let your soul wander to “The Heart of Mexico” for a luxurious stay on the Pacific Coast, where world-class golf and fine dining are waiting to enchant you. Finally, golfers can embrace the shadows with “Stay and Play at Bluejack National,” where you’ll tee off on a Tiger Woods-designed course and rest in a luxurious home.  These are some of the treasures that await—let the bidding bewitch you!

RAFFLE:  CLAIM THE SHADOWS WITH A HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL TREASURE!

Embrace the darkness and enter to win a pair of hauntingly beautiful 18KT white gold bands, adorned with an intricate filigree of white diamonds, weighing a total of 0.53 carats. These rings, crafted by Valobra Master Jewelers, embody gothic elegance and can be worn alone or stacked to create a striking, otherworldly look. Will you be the one to claim this shimmering prize from the shadows?

Elegant goth chic attire is encouraged, so don your most spellbinding ensemble and prepare for an unforgettable evening. With a gourmet dinner, an otherworldly auction, and dancing till the witching hour, this gala promises a night you won’t soon forget—unless you’ve been hexed! Find inspiration

Tables of 10 are available at sponsorship levels of $150,000,$100,000, $50,000, $30,000, $25,000, $15,000, $10,000, as well as a limited number at $7,500.

Don’t miss out on this spellbinding soirée where philanthropy meets fantasy! Join us for a night of dark decadence and help us light the way for Houston’s futured reamers.

For more information, contact Fundraising Events Manager, Dora Lipper, at (713) 535-7283.

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