THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

If you were invited by a Table Host or need to pay for your reservation, please reach out to Event Lead Meleah Jones at mjones@montrosecenter.org.

We will be releasing a condensed virtual version of the gala after the event. We will send the link to all attendees and supporters. To be added to the list, please consider a donation.

Thank you!

LGBTQ Houston’s premier annual gala is back and better than ever!

Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, inspiring program, and great company, in celebration of National Coming Out Day.

Honoring
Dina Jacobs
2021 LGBTQ Community Vision Award Recipient
Perfecting the art of drag for more than 55 years, Dina Jacobs' performances are extraordinary, and her humanity is inspirational. She has spent countless hours performing and raising money for charity, and she has won over 70 pageant titles. Now a resident of the LGBTQ-affirming Law Harrington Senior Living Center, Dina continues to live a life of joy, passion, and above all, honesty. We are proud to honor this transgender hero for decades of service to our community.

Special Presentation to
Dalton DeHart
2020 LGBTQ Community Vision Award Recipient

Hosted by
Deborah Duncan

The Ballroom at Bayou Place
500 Texas St

New Date! Friday, December 3, 2021
6P VIP Reception
7P Doors Open
7:30P Dinner & Program
After-Party to follow!

Seating Options
In order to promote social distancing, we will sell out at 2/3 the venue's capacity. Guests have the option to enjoy the event:
1) In the main ballroom with the stage, where we will set up less tables than usual
2) At outdoor candlelit tables on the balcony with great ambiance, but less stage visibility. *Limited number available

Prefer to Celebrate Virtually?
We will share a condensed version of highlights from the gala after the event. Donors will receive early access to the virtual version, and major donors not attending in person will also receive a Thank You box of goodies to enjoy during the show. If you plan to participate virtually, please make a donation, rather than selecting tickets/sponsorship.

Benefiting the Montrose Center
Empowering LGBTQ Houston since 1978
One of the leading full-service LGBTQ centers in the nation, we are proud to support all aspects of our community - youth, seniors, gender services, HIV prevention and support, mental health services & community center. That's more than 100,000 individuals each year!

Business or Cocktail Attire
As Houston's LGBTQ center, comfort and self-expression are valued over strict adherence to a dress code. You are welcome to come in drag, something sparkly, or however you wish to express your identity. You are welcome to come directly from work or to dress up as much as you wish. We want you to feel comfortable, and we are confident you'll find that our guests are warm, friendly, and want you to feel at home just as you are.

Parking
Guests are encouraged to carpool or to hire a Lyft.
$15 On-Site Valet Parking | $15 Underground Lot
Street parking also available.

For Your Safety
For everyone's safety, we will ask guests to show proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the event. All venue/center staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated and will wear masks. We will follow CDC and local COVID guidelines at the event and will sell out at 2/3 the venue's capacity. 

Why was the event rescheduled?
Out of an abundance of caution for everyone's safety, our leadership determined that we could not proceed with an in-person event in October due to the COVID situation. We were left with the difficult choice of holding the gala virtually on its original date of October 8 or rescheduling the in-person event. Because an important part of our mission is to bring our community together, we are committed to holding the gala in-person. We are hopeful that December will provide a better COVID situation, allowing for higher vaccination rates in Harris County and widely available boosters, plus the cooler weather will allow us to better utilize the outdoor spaces at the venue. 

The Montrose Society
Gifts of $1,200+ qualify individuals for membership in our giving society, with full benefits throughout the year! For more information, please visit bit.ly/montrosesociety

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Corporate Sponsors


Rhinestone Sponsors
Sash Cavin & Ai Tran

Sequin Sponsors
Jeff Bishop & Boyu Hu
Chris Robertson
James Taylor

Glitter Sponsor
Clark Caperton & Alex Zuniga
Bunny & Karen Carlson
Nancy Sims
Doug Smith
Jason & Julia Wang

Table Sponsors
Tina Burgos & Lisa Waskom
Jerry Conry & Franki Navarro
Bryan & Joan Cotton
Corey E. Devine
William Fu
Marvin Fuentes & Juan Fernando Lerma
Paul & Leon Guillory
Paul Iademarco & Aaron Masterson
Inverness Realty Group - Houston
Bryant Johnson-Wood & Gary Wood
Heather Jones Taylor
Tara M. Kelly & Rhonda Sigman
Corey Scranton
Richard Werner & Tony Bravo

Rhinestone VIP Ticket Sponsors
Ed Holmstrom
Michael Kauth & Matthew Horsfield
Colby Remsing & Matthew Wilhoit

Sequin VIP Ticket Sponsors
Bill Bulcher & Rob Schmerler
Bob Burress & Tom Seymour
Ken Council
David Ramirez
Jane & Alex Robinson

Glitter VIP Ticket Sponsors
Trisha Beissel
Brent Braveman
Cynthia Chang
BJ Gill & Robby Guthart
David Greiss
Margarita Jannasch
Annette Kalandros
Kandace Klingler
Slalom
Amanda Spence


We look forward to celebrating with you!

Q's? Need More Information?
Please contact Special Events Lead Meleah Jones.
(713)800-0872 | mjones@montrosecenter.org