Notes on six Austin parties savored over the course of two days.
Sandra Winston and Ursula Godfrey at Women of Distinction for Girl Scouts of Central Texas
Recognized at Women of Distinction for Girl Scouts of Central Texas: Sylvia Acevedo, Meredith Cooper, Melinda Garvey, Rhoda Mae Kerr, M.P. Mueller. Distinguished workplace for Women: Amelia Bullock Realtors. Incredible girl speaker: Mandy Justiz. All worthy of profiles.
By my side for the tasty AT&T Center lunch: Carla McDonald, Lisa Copeland, Cristina Chavez, Terri Givens, Korey Howell, Keri Bellacosa. More profile possibilities.
Demetra Pender and Shelley Scott at Ballet Austin Guild Luncheon
Honored for their volunteer service citywide at the Ballet Austin Guild Luncheon: Heidi Armstrong, Cindy Fellows, Samia Joseph, Lisa Kennedy, Linday MCoy Schriever, Cindy Pinto, Susan Hawkins Sager, Lin Scheib, Karen Shutlz, Tim Taylor. More profile subjects?
Neil Diaz produced the runway fashion show themed to “The Life of a Lady” for this revered annual ritual at the renovated Renaissance Austin.
Lots of far-ranching chat with sharp BA leader Cookie Ruiz and Guild president Lorrie Garcia.
Betty Osborne and Ellen Ray at Waller Creek Conservancy Reception at Josephine House
The inevitability of the Waller Creek Conservancy project was given too boosts. It was chosen for a pricey benefit to preview the cuisine at chef-owner Larry McGuire’s Jeffrey’s.
The other proof: The notables assembled at Josephine House next door for the pre-dinner party: Ann Butler, Melanie Barnes, Melba and Ted Whatley, Deborah Green, Betty Osborne, Tom Meredith, Mickey and Jeanne Klein, Tom and Beth Granger.
Couldn’t ask for a brainier bunch.
Nona Niland and Quincy Adams Erickson at Ann Richards School Graduates Launch
The first group of students from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is graduating! We’ve followed their progress over the past six years and are delighted to report that 100 percent of the graduating class is going to college on $2.6 million in merit scholarships.
They were given a suitable send-off at the Four Seasons Hotel. Longtime supporters of the Austin school district school were there in force. Met the delightfully named Teri O’Glee, who replaced Michelle Krejci at the school’s foundation.
Earlest Small and Kirk Rice at Live Fire for Austin Food and Wine Alliance
Didn’t drop by the always magical Umlauf Garden Party because of parking issues that were all my fault. Yet I used the time to linger at the Live Fire for the Austin Food and Wine Alliance, the nonprofit beneficiary of the Austin Food and Wine Festival.
Talk about enchanting! The Hill Country spot at the Salk Like Pavilion on a gentle waterfall along Onion Creek can’t be beat. The number of wine and spirits vendors far outnumbered the food folks. My pretty poison: Ice coffee from the Cuvee roasters that uses a newly invented method to create truly a truly memorable cool, caffeinated drink.
Salt Lick and Franklin faced off as BBQ purveyors, yet just as many guests lined up for spicy ramen, Thai pork, blueberry beef and more.
Theron Kassens and Germaine Henry at Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival
Aptly, the Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival goes deep into the night. The parties last until at least 2 p.m. at the Esquire Lounge in the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. One can meet the artists there. Yet I spent the most time with Reeve Hamilton of the Texas Tribune. Wise beyond his years.
Meet some other intriguing folks but didn’t hit any of the comedy acts — yet. Tonight: Austin Food and Wine Festival, White Party and more Moontower Fest.