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CKW LUXE is a philanthropic, inspirational and quality living magazine. Our goal is to inspire, educate and provide information on how to enjoy a quality life while also promoting charities that improve our world. We use great storytelling to spread a message of love, hope and positivity. All of our editors are highly respected professionals such as doctors, lawyers, toxicologists, professors, news journalists and celebrities. We hope you enjoy CKW LUXE Magazine as much as we do!
CKW Luxe is a Philanthropic, Inspirational and Quality Living Magazine. Profits from CKW LUXE are donated to Various Children's Charities.
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Shining a Light on Houstonians Who Make a Difference
CKW LUXE brightens up 2019 with its dazzling
Top 20 Impact Makers Awards Gala
2019 CKW LUXE Star Award Honorees
CKW LUXE is delighted to announce its Star Awards honorees for 2019. We invite you to read a little bit about them here, but don’t miss our upcoming issue, Summer/Fall 2019, to learn much more about their many accomplishments and to receive their advice.
 2020 Top 20 Impact Makers Awards |  2020 Top 20 Impact Makers Presentation |
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 2020 Top 20 Impact Makers Dance Performance |  2020 Top 20 Impact Makers Step and Repeat |
 2019 TOP 20 CEO AND ENTREPRENUERS AWARD |  2019 TOP 20 CEO AND ENTREPRENUERS STEP AND REPEAT |
 2019 TOP 20 CEO AND ENTREPRENUERS DANCE PERFORMANCE |  2019 TOP 20 CEO AND ENTREPRENUERS IN RED FLORAL BACKGROUND |
 CKW LUXE Fourth Anniversary Dance Performance |  CKW LUXE Fourth Anniversary Green Floral Background |
 CKW LUXE Fourth Anniversary Step and Repeat |  CKW LUXE Fourth Anniversary Celebration |
 2019 Top 20 Impact Makers Presentation |  2019 Top 20 Impact Makers Ice Chairs and Dance Performance |
 2019 Top 20 Impact Makers Awards |  2019 Top 20 Impact Makers Step and Repeat |
 CKW LUXE Celebrates Its 2019 Top 20 Impact Makers with an Elegant Announcement Party |  2019 Top 20 Impact Makers Step and Repeat |
 CKW Luxe Third Anniversary Celebration |  CKW Luxe Third Anniversary Step and Repeat |
 Second Anniversary Celebration STEP & REPEAT |  CKW Luxe Second Anniverysary Celebration |
 CKW LUXE Appreciation Wine Dinner at Le Mistral |  First Anniversary Step and Repeat |
 First Anniversary Celebration |  CKW Luxe Launch Step and Repeat |
 CKW Luxe Magazine Launch Party |  CKW Luxe Third Anniversary Celebration |
 CKW LUXE Valentine’s Soiree: Flamenco and Paella |  Holiday Champagne Brunch Honoring CKW LUXE Supporter |
 The 2017 reNew and reDo Fashion Show |  Real Beauty Real Women Launches Pucker Up For Change #pufc in Houston |
 Cyndi Lauper headlines the 24th Annual Houston Children’s Charity Gala, chaired by power couple Frances and Tony Buzbee, which raised a record-breaking $2.8 million |  Jim Nelson, Jamie and Mark Loveland; Photo by Wilson ParishBallet Is Back at the Wortham Theater Center The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance Onstage Dinner marks the triumphant return of the Houston Ballet to the Wortham Theater Center |
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 Reality TV Royalty Mingle for the Benefit of Sea and Land Animals |  Ars Lyrica Opera Circle Celebrates the Future |
 The Gordy Glitters Again for Its 2021 Gala |  Holocaust Museum Houston Marks its Silver Jubilee with a Virtual Event and VIP Watch Party |
 Houstonians Come Together to Celebrate Houston Heroes |  The Sky’s the Limit for Houston Animal Lovers |
 The Common Goal of Literacy Brings Houstonians Together Virtually and In Person |  KNOWAutism Foundation Hosts 7th Annual “As I am” Luncheon and Inaugural Houston Heroes Awards |
 Art, Music, and Conversation Return to The Gordy Stages welcomes patrons back to The Gordy with Thursdays at The Gordy |  The Legacy of a Literacy Giant Beyond the Pearls: Wit, Wisdom and Wonder of Barbara Bush, this year’s Power of Literacy Luncheon, came alive as a virtual event. |
 Finding a Way to Promote Literacy in Difficult Times The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation televises the 26th Annual A Celebration of Reading: A Vision of Literacy for All |  Recognizing the Importance of Production Underwriters Houston Ballet honors the company’s production underwriters of its fiftieth anniversary season with a sumptuous dinner |
 Dr. Seuss Is Remembered with a Lively Birthday Celebration The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation celebrates Dr. Seuss’s 116th birthday while kicking off National Read Aloud Month |  Chocolate, Champagne, and Cancan Come Together for the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Celebration The Culinary Institute LeNôtre held its annual Champagne & Chocolate Scholarship Galaon February 14 |
 Keels & Wheels Uncorked Announces MCM Worldwide as Its 2020 Title Sponsor |  Houston Ballet Marks a Momentous Anniversary with a Gilded Celebration This year’s Houston Ballet Ball honors fifty years of fundraising and a generous benefactor |
 Houston’s Young Dancers Add Even More Sparkle to the Moscow Ballet’s Production of Great Russian Nutcracker |  Spiritual Health Is the Inaugural Topic of the New Body, Mind, and Spirit Luncheon Series CKW LUXE underwrites a new luncheon series that benefits The Women’s Home |
 Honoring Those Who Have the Greatest Impact on Houston CKW LUXE kicks off 2020 with its prestigious Top 20 Impact Makers Awards Gala |  Philanthropic Houstonians Help Rebuild Homes and Lives after Disaster Strikes The Saint Bernard Project Holds Its Second Annual “Answering the Call” VIP Cocktail Party |
 Spreading the Joy of Reading Through the Holidays and Beyond The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation holds its annual A Celebration of Reading Author Reveal and Holiday Party |  Championing Human Rights Holocaust Museum Houston Honors the Astros Foundation with the 2019 Guardian of the Human Spirit Award |
 Franco-American Medical Relations Are Alive and Well The American Hospital of Paris Foundation holds its annual gala in NYC |  Making Dreams Come True The Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show and Luncheon and the 2019 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, Clara’s Dream, get the holidays started |
 Keeping Dreams Alive The Macy’s Fashion Show and Luncheon and the 2019 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, Clara’s Dream, get the holidays off to a fashionable start |  Stepping up to the Plate for Education TEACH hosts its seventh annual fundraiser, Grand Slam for Teach |
 Honoring Those Who Help the Homeless The 2019 Women of Substance Luncheon Raises Funds for the Mission of Yahweh |  Two Solitary Worlds |
 A Bounty of Assistance Is Raised for Houston’s Hungry Children Kids’ Meals Hosts its 11th Annual Harvest Luncheon |  Cake, Ice Cream, and Academy Awards CHILDREN AT RISK bestows its Academy Awards of Child Advocacy at its 30th birthday party |
 Hot Cars and Haute Fashion Omar Marcos exceeds expectations with the Runway Houston Season XI show, kicking off the 8th annual Lamborghini Festival |  Some Like It Hot The Houston Professional Firefighter Association Charitable Foundation holds its second scintillating Red Hot Gala |
 Heartfelt Help for the Helpless Houston PetSet’s 15th Annual Fierce & Fabulous Soirée attracts many of the city’s animal lovers |  Hollywood Comes to Houston for a Glamorous Celebration of the City’s Top Executives Everything glittered, including the gowns, at CKW LUXE’s 2019 Top 20 CEOs and Entrepreneurs Awards presentation |
 Spring Is in the Air Genteel garden scenes greet party-goers attending the 2019 Houston Symphony Ball: Vintage Music Garden |  Chefs, Ballet Dancers, and Foodies, Oh My! Houston Ballet’s 9th annual Raising the Barre pairs ballet dancers with chefs to create one-of-a-kind dishes no foodie could resist |
 It Takes Two Two of Houston’s charities work together to provide a brighter future for many |  Masks, Minuets, and Theatrics Come Together for an Evening of Parisian Intrigue The 2019 Alley Theatre Ball: La Grande Mascarade: Au Palais Royal attracts over 500 guests dressed to impress and beguile |
 No Place Like Home The 2019 Spirit of Hope Luncheon supports Ronald McDonald House Houston’s mission to provide a home away from home for the families of seriously ill children |  Houston Philanthropists Support a Shining Anniversary The Houston Gulf Coast Chapter of JDRF celebrates its 20th Anniversary Platinum Promise Ball in style |
 The Sweet Sound of Music Houston Symphony treats its Junior Patrons to a musical morning in Candyland |  Caring, Kindness, and Wisdom Bloom at CKW LUXE Event CKW LUXE Chooses a Garden Theme for Its Fourth Anniversary and Star Awards Celebration |
 Announcing the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild 2019-2020 Officers |  Honoring a Memory Tiger Ball 2019 celebrates Asia Society’s 40th anniversary in Houston and pays tribute to Barbara Bush |
 Magic and Romance Take Center Stage A surprise wedding ups the romance factor at Ars Lyrica’s “A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream” Gala |  Trail Mix Picnic for the Park, the annual gala supporting the work of Memorial Park Conservancy, celebrates the natural beauty of parks |
 Shades of Shakespeare Ars Lyrica Houston kicks off the upcoming A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream Gala |  Hats Rule the Day for a Worthy Cause Nicole’s Garden presents the inaugural Mad Hatter’s Awards Luncheon in support of HealthFest Houston |
 William “Dabo” Swinney Is Awarded the Coach of the Year Award at the 33rd Annual American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards |  A New Year’s Celebration Sparkles with Music, Dancing, and a Dazzling Backdrop Ars Lyrica rings in the New Year with Baroque Razzle-Dazzle and a view of the fiery Houston skyline |
 While the Music Plays, the Artists Will Create |  Shining a Light on Houstonians Who Make a Difference CKW LUXE brightens up 2019 with its dazzling Top 20 Impact Makers Awards Gala |
 Magic Is in the Air Zane Carson Carruth launches the second title in her children’s book series The World’s First Tooth Fairy . . . Ever |  A Very Literary Holiday Evening Sue and Lester Smith open their home to the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s 2018 A Celebration of Reading Author Reveal and Soirée |
 Rebuilding Hope and Homes The Houston Community comes together to support an organization that helps victims rebuild their homes and their lives after disaster strikes |  Spreading the Message of Hope HOPE Clinic’s Sixteenth Annual Luncheon celebrates two of the institution’s most diligent supporters |
 A New Hotel Settles into the Community Houston CityPlace Marriott opens its doors with a spectacular fête that is in tune with its new partnership with Spring Independent School District |  Fashion, Fun, and Food Get Together for the Perfect Afternoon Houston Symphony League hosts the Celebrate in Style! Luncheon at Neiman Marcus |
 Everything’s Coming Up Italian The Houston Area Women’s Center benefits from Una Notte in Italia |  A Promise Is Made JDRF holds its kickoff event for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Platinum Promise Ball at Saks Fifth Avenue |
 Helping Heavenly Companions The 32nd Annual Celebrity Paws Gala: A Celestial Evening raises funds for Citizens for Animal Protection |  Castle Capers Thrill Houston Opera Lovers Ars Lyrica Houston stages a vivacious rendition of Handel’s Agrippina |
 Bringing Color to the Forefront The 2018 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala: Color Outside the Lines honors two of Houston’s finest |  A Taste Above The Periwinkle Foundation’s Iron Sommelier 2018, presented by AUTOSOL, attracts over 600 guests for tastings, fun, and charity |
 Reception for Dr. Peter Hotez’s Book, Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism |  A Storybook Tea Houston Grand Opera Launches The Armadillo’s Dream with the fanciful Armadillo’s Tea |
 Filling Tummies with Food and Hearts with Hope Hundreds turn out to support and celebrate Kids’ Meals 10th Annual Harvest Luncheon |  Recognizing Child Advocates The 17th annual Accolades Luncheon helps at-risk children and honors top child advocates |
 The Triumph of Hope The 2018 Women’s Home reNew & reDo luncheon: A Triumphant Affair dazzles guests with a sumptuous parade of fashion |  Safety First Crime Stoppers of Houston’s 2018 Gala: Leading the Way to a Safer Houston breaks all records |
 The Power of the Written Word The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild hosts the third annual Power of Literacy Luncheon: Let’s Launch Literacy |  Intense Work Is Rest: A Seminar Given by A. Parthasarathy |
 X Marks the Spot The fashionable River Oaks District was the hot spot for the Fashion X Houston Saturday runways |  The Heat Is On The Houston Professional Firefighter Association Charitable Foundation launches its sizzling Red Hot Gala |
 Providing Mental Health Support for Those Who Need It The re:MIND seventh annual luncheon celebrates 15 years of helping those affected by mental health issues |  Speaking Up for Women The Women’s Voice celebrates accomplished Fort Bend women with the Accolade Awards |
 Role Models Walk the Runway for the Women Leaders of Tomorrow |  For the Love of Fine Food Three venerable Asian chefs discuss their culinary careers, successes, and challenges at the Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series’ first luncheon of the 2018-2019 season |
 MAKING AN IMPACT ON HOUSTON CKW LUXE Celebrates Its 2019 Top 20 Impact Makers with an Elegant Announcement Party |  Spotlight on the Piano The piano stars in Houston Symphony’s triumphant 2018-2019 Opening Night Concert and Gala |
 Sending a Clear Message George Springer's 4th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit speaks up for youth who stutter |  For the Health of the Community - The 9th annual Community Immunity Spring Luncheon fills the ballroom of the River Oaks Country Club |
 Everyone Loves a Mystery The Alley Theatre celebrates the opening of Holmes and Watson, the final Hubbard Theatre show of the season |  Breaking BarriersThe 22nd Annual Barrier Breaker Award Luncheon brings the caring and the cared-for together |
 The 4th Annual Houston Astros George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit gets a stylish kick-off party |  FOR THE LOVE OF ART AND HUMANITY A Champagne cocktail party kicks off The Art of Stopping Human Slavery art auction |
 Warner Roberts’ New Book Attracts an Enthusiastic Crowd |  Going for Gold: The second annual St. Jude Gold Luncheon was a philanthropic family event |
 Asia Society Fashion Panel |  The Fifth Annual UNICEF Gala Houston Brought Out the City’s Best |
 Houston Symphony: 2018 Ball: The Balinese Room |  2018 Alley Theatre Ball: Picasso and the Avant-Garde |
 Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation: 24th Annual A Celebration of Reading | CKW LUXE Third Anniversary and Star Awards Presentation |
 Today’s Harbor for Children: Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance Uncorked, 2018 |  Stages Repertory Theatre: 2018 Gala Off the Ball: A Stages Cinderella Story |
 CHILDREN AT RISK and Houston Food Bank Host Spring Party: Big Apple Brunch |  Easter Seals Greater Houston: 19th Annual Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon |
 Asia Society Texas Center: Tiger Ball 2018: Celebrating the Diversity of Asia |  Houston Children’s Charity: Young Houstonians for Houston Children’s Charity Winter Mixer |
 Houston Ballet: 2018 Houston Ballet Ball: Swan Lake |  CKW LUXE Valentine’s Soiree: Flamenco and Paella |
 Memorial Park Conservancy Annual Gala: Picnic for the Park |  Main Street Theater: BigDO 2018 Celebrates Groundhog Day for a Good Cause |
 Alley Theatre: The Great Society Opening Night |  Houston Symphony: 2018 Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction: A Legendary “Symphony of Wines” |
 The Vintage Contessa’s 50th Birthday Bash Benefits KNOWAutism |  Ars Lyrica: New Year’s Eve Celebration 2017 |
 Alley Theatre Board Holiday Party |  The Social Book Houston Treasures 2018 Announcement Dinner: Treasured Art |
 Asia Society Texas Center: Tiger Ball 2018 Kickoff |  Alley Theatre: 11th Annual Deck the Trees . . . A Season of Giving |
 The 2017 Triumph Luncheon: Celebrating Victories Small and Large |  TWO OPENING NIGHT FILMS MARK HISTORIC NIGHT AT HCAF17: HOUSTON CINEMA ARTS FESTIVAL TAKES OVER THE TOWN WITH PREMIERE SCREENINGS OF LOVE, CECIL AT THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON AND BODIED AT RICE CINEMA |
 CHILDREN AT RISK Accolades Luncheon 2017 Raises $175,000 For Children |  The Second Annual Power of Literacy Luncheon Shines a Light on Literacy’s Importance |
 EVENT RECAP: Literacy Organizations Celebrates Texas History by Recognizing Over 75 Child Authors and Illustrators |  Thanksgiving Is Celebrated Early at Boys & Girls Harbor |
 Huffington Award Luncheon Honors Congressman Kevin Brady |  Houston Children’s Charity Young Houstonians for Houston Children’s Charity Fall Mixer |
 CINEMA TAKES CENTER STAGE AT CHAPMAN & KIRBY |  Houston Grand Opera’s 2017-2018 Season Opening Night Performance and Dinner |
 Ars Lyrica Houston Holds Post-Concert Reception for Sweet Philomela | The 2017 reNew and reDo Fashion Show |
 Silhouette Artist Cindi Rose Celebrates Her Birthday with a Fundraiser for CAP |  The George Springer Third Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit |
 Houston Children’s Charity: 21st Annual Chariots for Children Van Program Distribution |  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Inaugural St. Jude Gold Luncheon |
 Local Author Book Signing |  CKW Day: CKW Luxe Celebrates its Second Anniversary with Honors |
 The UNICEF Audrey Hepburn Society Ball, Featuring Michael Bolton, Raises $910K |  Virtuosi of Houston: High Tea with Sarah, Duchess of York |
 Nora's Home "Giving Back to the Future" Gala Benefits Transplant Patients and Families |  ThayerONeal “Tees Off for Kids” and gives back to the community. |
 Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation: Tenth Annual Kentucky Derby Viewing Party |  2017 Alley Theatre Ball: In the Groove |
 2017 A Celebration of ReadingBarbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation: A Celebration of Reading |  The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Presents Rienzi Spring Party 2017 |
 CKW LUXE Celebrates with an Appreciation Wine Dinner |  Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation: Run for the Roses Warm-up Party |
 Daya Gala Luncheon, 2017: Around the World in 80 Days |  Houston Area Women’s Center founder and first CEO Nikki Van Hightower thanks the crowd for recognizing her for her service |
 Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2017 |  Houston Symphony Children's Fashion Show Luncheon The Wizard of Oz |
Real Beauty Real Women Launches Pucker Up For Change #pufc in Houston |  |
 Children at Risk: Main Street Theater Hosts the 2017 Spring Party |  Ars Lyrica Roaring Twenties Gala: 1720s Meets 1920s |
 Art of the World GalleryJulio Larraz Exhibition Opening Reception |  7th Annual Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff |
 Champagne & Chocolat Gala: A Valentine’s Night of Giving for the Gaston LeNôtre Scholarship |  Houston Grand Opera (HGOco) Creates a Day to Remember at the Boys & Girls Harbor |
 Smahrt Girl Foundation’s Second Annual Brunch & Ball Gowns Gala |  THE CITY OF HOUSTON CELEBRATES BASKETBALL LEGEND YAO MING |
 THE DAVE WARD BUILDING, CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING |  #MAKEAPROMISE COCKTAIL PARTY CELEBRATING THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF LOUIS VUTTION’S PARTNERSHIP WITH UNICEF |
 Ars Lyrica’s Roaring Twenties Kickoff Reception: An Evening Honoring Robin Angly and Miles Smith |  Dabo Swinney Named the American Heart Association’s 2016 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year |
 Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, program volunteers Marathon Oil Corporation and Credera, and guests and advocates of the My Home Library launch |  FIRST INAUGURAL RENAISSANCE WOMEN SUMMIT |
 ARS LYRICA 2016 NEW YEAR’S EVE: BACHANALIA |  Barbara Bush Houston LiteracyFoundation’s 2017 A Celebration of Reading Author Reveal and Holiday Soirée |
 EXQUISITE CARS AND ART COMBINE AT THE TEJAS TREFFEN INAUGURAL EVENT IN SUPPORT OF THE SNOWDROP FOUNDATION |  |
 Fifth Annual MUSENorton Ditto Fashion Show for Candlelighters |  Houston Goes Hollywood to Benefit the Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation |
 Indigo Night:Couture Soiree Helps Students Get Back to School in Style and Funds a New Scholarship Program |  The MFAH CelebratesArt and Dance at its Grand Gala Ball |
 The 7th Annual reNew and reDo fashion show |  French Dinner Party for ISGA members at Le Mistral |
 A Night of Stars:CKW Luxe Celebrates Its First Anniversary in Style |  LEAP Founder Christine Kearns with walk for cure team LEAP members and Darian Ward & Natasha PiperLEAP TO WELLNESS: HOUSTONIAN ADVOCATES INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC APPROACH AS THE CURE FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISEASE. |
 Cindi Rose, Alex Martinez, Marva Skinner3rd Annual Mint Juleps & Jodhpurs: A Kentucky Derby Viewing Party Benefiting the Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation |  NORA'S HOME AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY GALA BENEFITS TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES |
 Peoples Choice Moore21st Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance 2016 |  Keels and Wheels Uncorked 2016 |
 2016 Best dressed honoreesThe 34th Annual Houston Chronicle Best Dressed Luncheon raised over $500,000 for the March of Dimes |  ARS Lyrica Spring Musical Series |
 DEANNAMICHEL FASHIONS DEBUT |  MDA 10th Annual Passport to Cure |
 CKW FOUNDATION Presents BGH Christmas party with Art and music. |  Holly Rose Annual Luncheon... |
 roja with roja parfum and inner beauty performance artist(neal hamil) |  Ferrari Festival |
 The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala |  Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala |
 Children At Risk Annual Luncheon |  TWEF 9th Annual International Financial & Leadership Summit |
 Love146 Fundraiser to End Sex Traffick |  HANH ART + RETAIL THERAPY CELEBRATES EXPANSION IN BRIGHT COLOR WITH HOUSTON DYNAMO SOCCER STARS |
 David Peck and Celebrity Models.jpg |  HOLLY ROSE RIBBON DAY |
 DIL 13th ANNUAL GALA |  2nd Annual School Supplies Drive benefitting Yellowstone Academy. |
 "Once in a Blue Moon" Pool Party Hosted by The Houstonian Club and The Thread Alliance |  CKW LUXE ART APPRECIATION PARTY WITH ARTISTS ALLAN RODEWALD |
 Inaugural Houston Astros George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit |  Houston Astros George SpringerAll-Star Bowling Benefit Kick Off Party |
 Raffle car presentation Photo Credit Mike Bankston |  Bollywood Blitz |
 CKWLUXE Launch Party - Step & Repeat |  |
 YWCA Outstanding Women's Luncheon |  MHAFBCRepresentative Rick Miller, Teresa Cox Reading |
 Pink Petro DayMayor Annise Parker, Katie Mehnert, Jennifer Emerson (Shell) |