Catherine D. Anspon | Photos by Phyllis Hand
- Posted:
- July 10, 2012
- Event Date:
- November 05, 2011
The mythic Orange Show Gala transported us back to the early ‘80s as this monument to outsider, visionary and everyman art turned 30. The occasion called for a vibe-y venue, and the ’70s-feeling, Astrodome-area Crowne Plaza Hotel complied as perfect place setting. Orange Show board chairman, founder and friend of its late creator, Marilyn Oshman, presided, armed with a well-connected host committee and Helaine Lubetkin and Barbara Hinton as auction chairs. Big-hearted talents James Surls and John Alexander — who came in from, respectively, Colorado and NYC — and the catalytic Ann and James Harithas served as honorary chairs. Seven hundred celebrants, Doctor John rockin’ the stage and a gargantuan birthday cake (devised and overseen by artist Sharon Kopriva) later, this was one for the party annals and exploded every record for the beloved visionary art landmark