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Margarita Madness Overtakes a Houston Center as Bottomless Drinks Collide With a Quinceañera

January 27, 2016

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of HCCC, the margarita and quinceañera-themed bash was an unexpected twist on the center’s annual Martini Madness! gala. Bottomless margs, Green House Catering provided Latin American staples like ceviche, tostadas, tacos and empanadas, and quince-inspired fashions like rhinestone tiaras and traditional Mexican dresses filled out the festive night. Trio Fórte provided Latin tunes while Candylicious hosted a quinceañera-themed candy bar. A silent auction headlined with a trip to Puerto Vallarta inspired frenzied bidding.

What: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft‘s Margarita Madness! Celebrating La Quinceañera Gala.

Where: HCCC.

Who: Chairs Karina and Carlos Barbieri; HCCC’s forthcoming executive director Perry Price and wife Rosemary; HCCC board president Edward Lane McCartneyand David Gooding; other VIPs included J. Michael Soliz, Minnetteand Peter Boesel, Gracie and Bob Cavnar, Eduardo and Maria Morales, Sara and Bill Morgan, Victoria and Marshal Lightman, Julie and Byron Pettit, and Karaand Ulises Vidal.

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4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM

4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM