F rom the scruffy surroundings of Catfish Row on stage at Wortham Theater Center to the Charleston-inspired lush environs of a party tent, guests attending Houston Grand Opera’s Opening Night and Celebration Dinner were wowed by both the performance of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and the dinner soirée that followed.

Photo ops and glasses of champagne greeted the glorious black-tie throng as everyone moved from the Brown Stage to the tent on Fish Plaza where The Events Company had spun its decorative magic. In keeping with the theme, City Kitchen’s menu featured pan-seared red snapper with Carolina golden rice pilaf and sugar snap peas and decadent hummingbird cake.

Celebration chairs Dina Alsowayel and Tony Chase led the evening to its second most financially successful opening n

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