Urban Green’s Ski the Green

a Urban Green Ski the Green Chairs Oliver Doolin, Paula Whitten-Doolin, Eve French, Courtney Carleson Siegmund and Brandon Siegmund. Photo: Lance CarterHermann Park Conservancy’s young professionals group Urban Green raises over $20,000 at ski-themed fundraiserWhat: Urban Green’s Ski the GreenWhen: Thursday, November 21, 7–10 p.m.Where: Historic Clubhouse at Hermann ParkAbout: The cold front didn’t cooperate but the rain held off long enough for party-goers to enjoy Urban Green’s ski lodge-themed event last Thursday night, Ski the Green. Chairs Paula Whitten-Doolin and Oliver Doolin, Eve French, and Courtney Carlson Siegmund and Brandon Siegmund, along with the Urban Green Steering Committee, turned the Historic Clubhouse in Hermann Park into a welcoming ski lodge complete with sipping hot chocolate from The Chocolate Bar, brews from Saint Arnold, animal trophies, wreaths, and lanterns. Guests enjoyed making s‘mores by the fire and dined on fare from Raising Cane’s, Adair Kitchen, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Pinewood Cafe, Paulie’s, and Sprinkles Cupcakes all beautifully arranged by caterer extraordinaire Butter and Company. Signature beverages from Pisco Portón,rum apple cider, and bubbly champagne kept everyone warm and toasty. Guests sporting scarves, vests, fur, and boots tried out the animated GIF Smilebooth that put guests “on the slopes” with a virtual background and the classic ski-themed film Aspen Extreme was projected on the wall. DJ M-Cue kept the tunes going all night long with snow bunnies hitting the outdoor dance floor. The silent auction was quite competitive with hot bidding on a “cool” trip to Telluride that included two round-trip tickets on United Airlines, a 3-night stay at the Peaks Resort and Spa, and a $100 gift card to Sun and Ski Sports donated by HFG Wealth Management. Over 275 people attended. The event raised $20,837.All proceeds benefit Hermann Park Conservancy.Who: Spotted in their winter attire (adjusted for Houston humidity) were Urban Green Steering Committee Chair, Catherine Bradley; past Urban Green chair, Brittany Sakowitz and her husband, Kevin Kushner; Holly A.N. Smith of the McNair Foundation; Pierce Bush; Cassie Detering and John Milam; Errol Allen II; Kristen and Brett McDanald; Evan Hawkins; Marc Eichenbaum; Jennifer Graff; Eliza Wright; Francis Lim and Allison Greist; Rima Paralkar and Lee Chung; Rashida Lee and Duane Stevenson; Sharon Noel and Jason Griffin; Kevin Dewhurst; and Carey Kirkpatrick and David Rassin. Executive director of Hermann Park Conservancy Doreen Stoller and her husband Dan Piette attended as well.About Urban Green: Hermann Park Conservancy’s Urban Green is a membership and events group made up of young professionals, primarily in their 20s and 30s, dedicated to the Conservancy’s mission to improve and maintain Hermann Park. Through a variety of events both social and educational, Urban Green strives to inspire new generations of Park supporters.To learn more about Urban Green and to join, visit www.hermannpark.org/membership.About Hermann Park Conservancy: Founded in 1992, Hermann Park Conservancy is a nonprofit citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park, one of Houston’s largest and most loved urban parks. Through a public-private partnership with the City of Houston, the Conservancy has secured over $110 million toward a $123 million goal for the Centennial Campaign for Hermann Park, which will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2014. Beyond raising millions of dollars toward capital improvements in the Park, the Conservancy oversees programs focused on visitor services, conservation and stewardship, and tree care. For more information on the Conservancy, visit www.hermannpark.org. Follow the Conservancy at www.facebook.com/HermannPark and www.twitter.com/HermannPark.Pictured above: Urban Green Ski the Green Chairs Oliver Doolin, Paula Whitten-Doolin, Eve French, Courtney Carleson Siegmund and Brandon Siegmund. Photo: Lance CarterTags: Adair Kitchen, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Hermann Park Conservancy, Paulie’s, Pinewood Cafe, Raising Cane’s, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Urban Green, Young ProfessionalsCategory: Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Houston News, Katy News