Mahindra

Mahindra USA held annual Regional Dealers meetings for Mahindra USA and Mahindra Canada in Houston in January 2020 with tandem events produced by Ward & Ames. Following their morning business sessions at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston, the dealers toured the Mahindra facility. Attendees also experienced a Taste of Texas culture and music while in Houston.

Heart Ball 2020

The American Heart Association’s annual Heart Ball took place Saturday, February 15, 2020 in the Hilton Americas Ballroom. Chaired by Beverly & Jim Postl, it was a record-breaking fundraiser for AHA. Community and Honoree videos were presented along with entertainment from Theater Under The Stars’ Humphrey’s School and The Manhattan Band.

Memorial Hermann Gala 2019

The annual Memorial Hermann Foundation Circle of Life Gala was held May 4, 2019.  Dubbed “Above & Beyond” by Nancy Ames, it was chaired by Jo Lynn & Greg Falgout and Lisa & Jerry Simon who raised a record $8.5 million for the Foundation.  Produced by Ward & Ames, we utilized Jumbo LED video screens featuring a dramatic experiential impact video to start the evening off. Following dinner, 76’ of the wide LED video screen opened to reveal the 40 member Simply Irresistible Show/Dance band that kept the party going past midnight.

UST Mardi Gras Gala

The University of Saint Thomas Mardi Gras scholarship Gala was held February 22, 2020. This year’s annualevent celebrated the 70 year history of events for the University of St. Thomas and featured stirring herald trumpets, colorful Mardi Gras costuming & décor, with a performance by Pop/R&B legend Gladys Knight.

One America Appeal

Ward & Ames designed, produced and directed the One America Appeal concert October 21, 2017, conceived to provide economic assistance for those affected by the Fall 2017 storms in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The event featured all five former US Presidents: Carter, Bush 41, Clinton, Bush 43, and Obama in attendance and a sold out crowd of 12,000 at Reed Arena at Texas A&M University.

Performers included Lady Gaga, Alabama, Lyle Lovett, Lee Greenwood, Sam Moore, Yolanda Adams, Cassadee Pope, the Gatlin Brothers, Robert Earl Keen, The Texas A & M Singing Cadets, The Houston Choir and Martin Guigui Band, among others. The concert and Ward & Ames’ proprietary designed video was simulcast nationwide on You Tube and CNN and ending up raising over $38 million dollarsprogram and were introduced by videos that Ward & Ames produced. This Gala event previewed the museum’s new location and formal opening in the fall of 2017.

Rendezvous Live Young

The 2017 Rendezvous Live Young, Houston Methodist Biennial Gala produced by Ward & Ames incorporated experiential-impact relevance throughout the evening, highlighting advancements in patient care and science being made in Translational Research at Houston Methodist.

The event evolved experiences throughout the evening relating to regenerative medicine advancements in heart, neurology, and orthopedics. Creative light, music staging, and LED video technology designs were used including a 360 degree laser-light finale that transitioned to dancing provided by cutting edge national video disc jockey, DJ Crykit.

Lone Star Flight Museum Gala

Ward & Ames designed, managed and produced the Lone Star Flight Museum’s inaugural “Taking Flight” gala on Armed Forces day at their new facility at Ellington Airport.  1,000 guests enjoyed dinner in the 30,420 sq. ft.  Waltrip Hangar after cocktails amid aircraft in the Heritage Hangar. The dinner began with a moving Salute to the Joint Armed Forces with all five branches’ Color Guards in attendance. The Clearlake United Methodist Sanctuary Choir performed.  Four new members, General Benjamin Foulois, Al Mooney, the 111^th Aero Squadron, and President George W. Bush, were inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame during the program and were introduced by videos that Ward & Ames produced. This Gala event previewed the museum’s new location and formal opening in the fall of 2017.