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.

DePelchin Children’s Center 125th Anniversary

DePelchin Children’s Center celebrated its 125th anniversary with “Family Ever After” on May 2, 2017 for which Ward & Ames planned and produced the landmark celebration. Incorporating three acts, “Yesterday,” “Today,” and “Tomorrow,” the story of DePelchin was told from three key people who had actually received the benefits of this extraordinary organization. The evening’s finale presented a 125 voice children’s chorus representing each year of the Center’s history. The heartwarming performance created unprecedented emotion throughout the audience.

41 @ 80

41 @ 80: An 80th Birthday Salute to our 41st President took place at Minute Maid Park on June 12, 2004 and at the George Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M on June 13th. The main dinner for 5000+ was held on the concourse level and the concert was held on the diamond between 1st and 3rd base. The evening featured performances by the Houston Symphony Orchestra, Wynona Judd, Tommy Tune and Manhattan Rhythm Kings, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, Dennis Miller, Randy Travis, Ronan Tynan, Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Yolanda Adams and Lee Greenwood.