LGBTQIA+ Houston’s Premier Annual Gala
More than 700 LGBTQIA+ leaders, community members, and allies will come together to celebrate National Coming Out Day and Houston's  LGBTQIA+ center. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, inspiring program, and great company. Event Chair and Soloist for the Houston Ballet Harper Watters promises, "It's sure to be one of the most fabulous nights in Houston!"

Saturday, October 5, 2024
Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker St
6PM VIP Reception
7PM Doors Open
7:30PM Dinner & Program
After-Party to Follow!



Honorees

Greg Jeu
of OutSmart Magazine
2024 LGBTQIA+ Community Vision Award Recipient
Honoring Decades of Service to LGBTQIA+ Houston

&

Ian L. Haddock
of The Normal Anomaly Initiative, Inc.
Launching a New Award!
Honoring a Huge Impact on our Community

Event Chairs

Kathy Anderson
of Eklektik Interiors

Corey S. Scranton
of Barcelona Wine Bar

Harper Watters
of Houston Ballet

Hosted By

Ernie Manouse
of Houston Public Media

Benefiting the Montrose Center
Empowering LGBTQIA+ Houston since 1978
One of the leading full-service LGBTQIA+ 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.

Details
Black & White Cocktail Attire
As Houston's LGBTQIA+ center, self-expression is 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. Dress to impress, whatever that means to you. For our 2024 event, we encourage guests to wear black, white, or a combination of the two. 

Parking
Guests are encouraged to carpool or to hire a ride-hailing service. On-site $37 valet and $19 self parking.

See Photos from Last Year's Event
Click here to enjoy photos from last year's Out for Good Gala.

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

Want to Organize a Table of Paying Guests?
We'd love your help! Please contact Director of Development Meleah Jones to sign up to organize a table. She will be happy to add you to our host list and send you a sample invitation for your guests.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Quartz Sponsors
Brian Dupnick
Paul & Leon Guillory

Sequin Sponsors
Jeff Bishop
Caleb Burson & Timothy Gug
ConocoPhillips
CORT
Ferguson Law Firm
H-E-B
Mark Sparks
Richard Werner & Tony Bravo

Glitter Sponsors
AARP Texas
Bud Light
Charles Caliva & Kim Gustavsson
Concierge Travel
Cruise
Chris Delphin
Corey E. Devine & Alex Foulkes Grafton
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Richard Jiménez & Adán Medrano
Tara M. Kelly & Rhonda Sigman
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Nancy Sims, LLC
OutReach United
OutSmart Magazine
Brian Prunty & Brian Williams
Regions Bank
Chris Robertson
Frances & Susan Smith-Snider
Gary Wood & Bryant Johnson-Wood
Woodside Energy

Table Sponsors
Dr. Janice Alberghene & Senator David Watters
Allies in Hope
Amegy Bank
Kathy Anderson
Avery Belyeu
Michael Broderick & Dustin Meuth
Bunnies on the Bayou
Tina Burgos & Lisa Waskom
Clark Caperton & Alex Zuniga
Karen & Bunny Carlson
Alden Clark & Doug Parker
Jerry Conry & Franki Navarro
Bryan & Joan Cotton
Jeff Falk
Marvin Fuentes & Juan Fernando Lerma
BJ Gill & Robby Guthart
Gonzalez Olivieri, LLC
Douglas B. Harris & Deasa Turner
Jeremy Fain LUXE Properties, Inc.
The Proud Family of Greg Jeu
K&N Appliance Gallery
Poonam Kapoor & Kendall Toarmina
Chad Libertus
Jani Lopez
Kelly Nicholls & Amber Berchiatti
The Normal Anomaly Initiative, Inc.
Mary Patton
David Ramirez
Jane & Alex Robinson
Corey S. Scranton
Michael Sirimaturos & Matt McKenzie
Southwest Airlines
James Taylor
Robert J. Wallace & Andrew J. McCleary
Julia & Jason Wang
Harper Watters

Media Partners
OutSmart Magazine
Houston CityBook
Queer Voices

VIP Underwriter Tickets
Bob Burress & Tom Seymour
Mike Freeman
Scott Ulrich & Ernest Trevino

Special thanks to our event partners Flashbar Photo Booth and Kirksey Gregg Productions!

Questions?
Need More Information?
Please contact Director of Development Meleah Jones.
(713)800-0872 | mjones@montrosecenter.org