AURORA HOLIDAY PARTY
+RAFFLE AND ART AUCTION
Thursday, December 15 (6-10PM)
Join us for the annual holiday festivities at Aurora featuring raffle goodies galore, a silent auction of works by a number of local artists, holiday cocktails provided by Double Trouble, light bites provided by Phoenicia, and music and holiday videos provided by Peter Lucas. Proceeds from the raffle and auction benefit Aurora's upcoming season of screenings, installations, visiting artists, and educational workshops. The joy of good folks coming together under the glow of colored lights benefits us all! Bring friends, family, and good vibes.
ART AUCTION
The silent auction will feature works by artists including Cooper Collier, Jason Dibley, Eric Dyer, Camilo Gonzalez, Daniel Heimbinder, Anthony Hawley, Hillerbrand+Magsamen, Kristen Lucas, Peter Lucas, Gabriel Martinez, Jacinta Molina, Emily Peacock, Kelly Quarles, Patrick Renner, Krista Steinke, Lillian Warren, Pablo Gimenez Zapiola, and others.
RAFFLE
Raffle Tickets are $10 or 5 for $40, and can be purchased in advance at our offices or at the event. This year, people can choose which packages they'd like the chance to win. Raffle packages include:
Package 1
MEMBERS ONLY package
Become an instant Houston arts player with this package featuring dual and family memberships to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, The Menil Collection, DiverseWorks, Lawndale Art Center, Art League Houston, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Project Row Houses, Houston Center for Photography, and Fotofest…all presented in a vintage 1980s “Members Only” jacket!
Package 2
CINEPHILE package
A year of free and discounted movie experiences for two! This package features two Museum of Fine Art Houston "Film Buff" memberships (incl. 10 free admissions to films, additional discounts, and invitations to sneak previews screenings) as well as two full passes to the annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival.
Package 3
COCKTAIL/ANIMATION PARTY
Have your own arty party, either at your own home or Aurora Picture show, complete with drinks provided by Double Trouble, light bites provided by Phoenicia, and a hands-on stop-motion animation activity led by Aurora’s Camilo Gonzalez.
Package 4
PHOENICIA KIDS COOKING CLASS
A unique experience that will turn your rascals into little chefs– a cooking class at the downtown location of Phoenicia Specialty Foods Good for up to 10 children ages 4 to 13.
Package 5
DOS BRISAS GET-AWAY
An overnight stay for two in a hacienda at this Texas resort plus breakfast for two at its restaurant-the only Forbes five star restaurant in the state.
Package 6
FOODIE GOODIE package
A $200 Gift Certificate good at any of the Treadsack network of local restaurants and bars (Down House, Hunky Dory, Foreign Correspondents, Bernadine’s, Johnny’s Gold Brick, D&T Drive Inn, Canard), plus a basket of international goodies from Spain and Italy.
Package 7
ART BOOKS package
A fantastic selection of art books and exhibition catalogs from the Menil Collection, Contemporary Art Museum Houston, Art League Houston, Fotofest, and others.