Mixers and Elixirs

June 5-August 18, 2009
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
hmns.org

The social set has never looked so smart! Beginning Friday, June 5, pop on over to our place to mingle, clink your cocktail glass, and break out your best dance moves.
Start the evening out right in the Grand Entry Hall at 6 p.m. with a live DJ and a cocktail. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the live band, dancing under the dinosaurs, cash bar, and complimentary appetizers.
Purchase tickets here

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Terra Cotta Warriors

May 22-October 19, 2009
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
hmns.org

The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents one of the most extraordinary archaeological finds of the 20th century, considered by many to be the Eighth Wonder of the World: terra cotta warriors from the tomb complex of China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Intended to protect him throughout eternity, the warriors stood guard over a vast necropolis commissioned by the Emperor when he was only 13 years old. Marvel at more than 100 amazing objects, the largest display of terra cotta figures and tomb artifacts to travel to the U.S., when this exhibition premieres Friday, May 22.

Purchase tickets here.

Estēe Lauder’s America’s Night to Repair

July 23, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Estée Lauder Counters everywhere
esteelauder.com/AdvancedNightRepair

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Your free 7-day supply awaits. For one-night only at Estée Lauder Counters everywhere, 25,000 little brown bottles of new Advanced Night Repair will be given away free. Don’t miss America’s Night To Repair, Thursday, July 23 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

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2009 Texas Hill Country Tour of Homes

June 26-28 and July 3-5, 2009
Comanche Trace
comanchetrace.com/toh

Plan your summer trip to Kerrville, Texas and enjoy our Tour of Homes. This year’s Tour of Homes will consist of three local developments: Comanche Trace, Keystone Village and Palacios del Guadalupe. Eleven beautiful homes will be featured between these developments.

Come join us June 26-28 and July 3-5.

Fridays 1:00 - 5:00
Saturdays 10:00 - 5:00
Sundays 12:00 - 5:00

Purchase tickets here for the 2009 Texas Hill Country Tour of Homes here. Tickets are good for one day only.

Yellow & Black Tie Gala

November 14, 2009
Marriott Dallas/Plano at Legacy Town Center
Dallas, Texas

yellowandblacktiegala.com

We invite you to join us for the Foundation’s annual Yellow & Black Tie Gala, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2009, at the Marriot Dallas/Plano at Legacy Town Center. This event historically attractsmore than 500 prominent business and civic leaders from Collin and Dallas counties and includes a seated dinner, live entertainment, as well as live and silent auctions.

Proceeds from the gala will support the Methodist Richardson Cancer Center, an affiliate of UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Cancer Center offers an array of diagnostic equipment, new drug therapies as part of clinical research programs and numerous treatment options. Patients in Richardson and surrounding North Texas communities can receive comprehensive treatment close to home. By supporting the 2009 gala, you will contribute to the enhancement of cancer treatment programs, services and technology.

Cost: $150 individual tickets; $1,500 for tables of 10; sponsorships also available. yellowandblacktiegala.com