The Genesis Women’s Shelter has long been known for its annual Mother’s Day luncheon. But recently a new generation has entered the scene to raise funds and awareness of the safe place for women escaping abusive situations. This younger crowd is appropriately called Genesis Young Leaders. To join up, you just need to be “young, involved and cause-minded” and pay a membership fee.
One of the GYL projects is “Masquerade.” It’s a delicious evening of dining, dancing and doing what young-minded types do — having loads of fun and looking darn great.
Kevin and Marybeth Conlon (File photo)
What’s that? Is it taking place during Mardi Gras or on Halloween? Heck, no. Who said costumes and masks were limited to only to those times of the year? Co-Chairs Marybeth and Kevin Conlon and Heather and Mark LeClair have picked Saturday, February 28, for the fundraiser to take place.
Masquerade*
And it’s so much more than pretty people in masks.
The Conlon/LeClair team has arranged for Food Network TV Chef Sharon Von Meter to whip up the dinner, Cuvee to provide the entertainment, a vodka bar by Deep Eddy Vodka, specialty cocktails by The Standard Pour and beer by Four Corners Brewing Co.
For the raffle, they’ve collected a Four Seasons weekend with golf and spa, Arteriors décor item, Yet Tundra 65 cooler, Total Wine and Four Corners Brewing Co. tasting for 20 and “many more.”
And since they’re that young, trend-setting crowd, they’re having the soiree presented by Texas Capital Bank and Stonelake Capital Partners at 3015 at Trinity Groves.
If you’re wondering what the attire is, think again. It’s called “Masquerade” and the crowd will probably be largely made up of those on the wrinkle-free side of 40. In other words, it means silks, leather, blazers, boots, stilettos and, of course, masks.
Ah, the blessings of a mask! That means you can skip your standing botox appointment.
So, get your reservations, scan your closet for a nifty new combination of tops and bottoms and shop for a hot mask.
BTW, the party is open to members and non-members, millennials and baby boomers and anyone who wants to support the Genesis efforts.
* Graphic provided by Genesis Young Leaders