The Nobelity Project's Annual Awards Gala and Concert | The Salonniere
February 10, 2014 By Carla McDonald
Look, Ma! Top of the world! Come on up and let me tell you about one of the best parties in Austin for table hopping.
The Party: The Nobelity Project’s Annual Awards Gala and Concert on February 9, 2014
The Setting: The Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, Texas
The Cause: To raise funds for The Nobelity Project, a nonprofit organization based in Austin that focuses on improving the lives of children around the globe through education
The Hosts: Christy and Turk Pipkin
What We Loved: Fabulous crowd of Fascinators from all segments of Austin life, no hidden VIP room meant everyone felt welcome and could mingle with the luminaries, relaxed party atmosphere, wear-what-you-want dress code and musical performances made it quintessentially Austin, Turk Pipkin as emcee maintained the perfect party pace, responsible spending on gala elements meant more money went to the cause
Who We Chatted Up: Eloise and John Paul DeJoria, Christy and Turk Pipkin, Alex Winkelman, Suzanne Deal Booth, Michael Barnes, Karen and Rick Hawkins, Micky Hoogendijk and Adam Curry, Maria and Eric Groten, Eddie Safady, Maureen Staloch, Jeannie and Mickey Klein, Diane Land and Steve Adler, Dave Steakley, Brooke Wilbratte, Laura Lee Kozusko, Kelly Willis, Karen and Joe Draker, Kyle Chandler, Melanie Barnes, Mary Tally, Kevin Smothers, Kathy Valentine, and many more
Best moments: John Paul DeJoria’s inspiring comment as he accepted the Ann Richards Founders Award: “We all have to give back in whatever way we can; it’s the rent we pay for living on the planet,” and watching an 80s moment unfold as Go-Go Kathy Valentine chatted up original MTV VJ, Adam Curry
John Paul DeJoria, Eloise DeJoria and Turk Pipkin pose with the Ann Richards Founders Award. Photo by Gary Miller.
Christy and Turk Pipkin with Katherine and Kyle Chandler. Photo by Gary Miller.
Ben Harper performs. Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic.
Eric Johnson and Lukas Nelson perform. Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic.
Carolyn Wonderland and Ray Benson perform. Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic.
Kathy Valentine and Adam Curry
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The Nobelity Project's Annual Awards Gala and Concert | The Salonniere
February 10, 2014 By Carla McDonald
Look, Ma! Top of the world! Come on up and let me tell you about one of the best parties in Austin for table hopping.
The Party: The Nobelity Project’s Annual Awards Gala and Concert on February 9, 2014
The Setting: The Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, Texas
The Cause: To raise funds for The Nobelity Project, a nonprofit organization based in Austin that focuses on improving the lives of children around the globe through education
The Hosts: Christy and Turk Pipkin
What We Loved: Fabulous crowd of Fascinators from all segments of Austin life, no hidden VIP room meant everyone felt welcome and could mingle with the luminaries, relaxed party atmosphere, wear-what-you-want dress code and musical performances made it quintessentially Austin, Turk Pipkin as emcee maintained the perfect party pace, responsible spending on gala elements meant more money went to the cause
Who We Chatted Up: Eloise and John Paul DeJoria, Christy and Turk Pipkin, Alex Winkelman, Suzanne Deal Booth, Michael Barnes, Karen and Rick Hawkins, Micky Hoogendijk and Adam Curry, Maria and Eric Groten, Eddie Safady, Maureen Staloch, Jeannie and Mickey Klein, Diane Land and Steve Adler, Dave Steakley, Brooke Wilbratte, Laura Lee Kozusko, Kelly Willis, Karen and Joe Draker, Kyle Chandler, Melanie Barnes, Mary Tally, Kevin Smothers, Kathy Valentine, and many more
Best moments: John Paul DeJoria’s inspiring comment as he accepted the Ann Richards Founders Award: “We all have to give back in whatever way we can; it’s the rent we pay for living on the planet,” and watching an 80s moment unfold as Go-Go Kathy Valentine chatted up original MTV VJ, Adam Curry
John Paul DeJoria, Eloise DeJoria and Turk Pipkin pose with the Ann Richards Founders Award. Photo by Gary Miller.
Christy and Turk Pipkin with Katherine and Kyle Chandler. Photo by Gary Miller.
Ben Harper performs. Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic.
Eric Johnson and Lukas Nelson perform. Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic.
Carolyn Wonderland and Ray Benson perform. Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic.
Kathy Valentine and Adam Curry
Posted in Party Hopping: Parties We Love | 1 Comment