On Thursday, August 18, our town’s premier jeweler, Tenenbaum, hosted an evening of celebration for the upcoming luncheon themed, so appropriately, a tribute to the Jewels of Italy. The 3rd annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, is set to take place on September 14, 2022 at River Oaks Country Club. As a special treat, the ICCC and the Houston Italian Community will pay tribute to one of its own Italian jewels……Rosie Carrabba as this year’s honoree at the annual luncheon.
Guests sipped on Prosecco and imported Italian Wines generously provided by Casteggio Italian Wines by Gruppo Butera with Italian light bites/antipasto and sweet treats. Legendary Italian Chocolatiers, Baratti & Milano, offered a decadent assortment of chocolate samples provided by our town’s Kelly and Tracy Finn.
Event Chairs, Sandra Porter and Gina Gusemano Leck were joined by ICCC Executive Director, Erika Myers in welcoming the guests and sharing the details of the September 14 event, including a peak at several of the jewelry items being raffled on that day, as well as more info on the many exciting auction items that will be going live one week prior to the luncheon.
Funds raised from the annual Fashion Show and Luncheon go towards a scholarship program for students currently enrolled in a college or university in the greater Houston area and are participating in the first Study Abroad program offered through funds provided from this event.
Now a look at many of the party pics from this fun evening…..
Gina Gusemano Leck, Rosie Carrabba, Sandra Porter, Rosalie Gusemano
Roz Pactor, Sandra Porter, Gina Gusemano Leck
photos by Johnny Tran
Founded in 1976, the Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC Houston) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and advancing Italian culture within Houston. The ICCC offers an array of programs, including language, educational lectures, culinary and wine classes, art exhibits, films, and special events.
Since 2000, the Italian Cultural & Community Center has granted over $250,000 in scholarships to college students. The ICCC is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
For more information and details to purchase tickets for this luncheon, please visit the ICCC website: https://www.iccchouston.com
photos by Johnny Tran