50 Cent and Houston Symphony Come Together for a Special Fancy Night
When Rap and Classical Music Meet
By Shelby Hodge //
Photography Wilson Parish
What: Spec’s Charitable Foundation Vintage Virtuoso gala
Where: Royal Sonesta Hotel
PC Moment: Special guests hip hop artist and business mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and actor and entrepreneur George Maloof Jr., added a spirited note to the festivities that were hosted and chaired by Spec’s owners Lindy and John Rydman and daughter Lisa Rydman.
Featured performances included a jazz trio from the Royal Dukes Band jazz and a horn quintet from the Houston Symphony.
The event included a tasting of wines, beer, champagne and other spirits supplemented by a menu that included cobia fish filets with crawfish risotto, Beef Wellington and apple galette for dessert.
The event grossed more than $450,000 with proceeds directed to the Houston Symphony‘s education programs.
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