STERLING SILVER GALA
With a preview performance of High Yello Rose
Thursday, September 10, 2009
7 p.m.
Tickets are $50 and $100 with special sponsorship levels available at $250, $500 and $1000.
The Sterling Silver Gala will begin with a catered cocktail reception donated by Acenar Mexican Restaurant, followed by a dedication ceremony to rename the theater as The Sterling Houston Theater in honor of Jump-Start’s late artistic director and visionary playwright This will include several rememberances, a champagne toast and the unveiling of a commorative plaque. At 8 p.m. Jump-Start will present a preview performance of Houston’s High Yello Rose. Following the performance, there will be a dessert reception donated by Liberty Bar. Don’t miss this sparkling kickoff to Jump-Start’s 25th season!
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I played bass with Sterling in the Fleshtones in San Francisco in the 70′s. When I moved to New Orleans in 2000, I was able to re-establish my long friendship with him and we visited each other several times, both here and in San Antonio. In 2002 while I was driving back to NOLA from California, I visited and attended a cross-cultural celebration at the theater.
Sterling was a dear friend and a real mentor to me and I was so glad I was able to reconnect and be with him again.
I am so happy and proud to see you have named the theater in his honor! Bravo.