Fashion and the Arts

…..…Lab Performing Arts Initiative, Inc. Hosts “Happy Hour Friday’s” at MELODRAMA Boutique! The Lab Performing Arts Initiative, Inc. hosted a fundraiser in support of Houston’s Urban Nutcracker (HUN) at MELODRAMA Boutique’s Happy Hour Friday season finale. Each Friday in July and August from 5:00-8:00 pm, nonprofits, small businesses, and designers showcase their products or services…

Ford Fund Hosted Texas Premier “Our Voices: Our Stories – The Tuskegee Airmen” Documentary at Space Center Houston

“Our Voices: Our Stories – The Tuskegee Airmen” documentary screening and reception held Monday, May 6 at Space Center Houston  CNN’s weekend anchor Fredricka Whitfield served as mistress of ceremonies for the event   Legendary Tuskegee Airmen featured in the film were part of the 332nd Fighter Group known as the Red Tails; Lt. Col. Alexander…

Jazz Houston hosted “Big Band Holidays” featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis

The Grammy-Winning Trumpeter Returned with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (Houston, December 5, 2018) The Houston holiday season kicked off with a yuletide swing this year. Jazz Houston presented The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) with Wynton Marsalis for “Big Band Holidays,” on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Cullen Performance Hall at…

MELODRAMA BOUTIQUE HOSTS ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE

MELODRAMA BOUTIQUE HOSTS ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE WITH COMMUNITY-FOCUSED FLAIR 16th annual event for SERIOUS SHOPPERS empowers Houston small business and nonprofit organizations MELODRAMA is calling all shoppers to its 16th Annual Sidewalk Sale – Houston’s biggest boutique block shopping and community experience – on Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  MELODRAMA…

Wynton Marsalis and Jazz Houston Orchestra Sold Out Performance

POST EVENT RELEASE    MEDIA CONTACT Kelly P. Hodges 832-865-4722 kelly@hodgescomunicationsgroup.com Wynton Marsalis and Jazz Houston Orchestra Performed for Sold Out Crowd at the Houston Hobby Center and a special performance at the Houston Public Library Grammy and Pulitzer Prize Winning Trumpeter and Composer Returned to Houston     (June 4, 2018, Houston, TX ) Grammy…

Music Motivates!

ME&WE Inc. Established in 2011, ME&WE is a non-profit organization that Motivates and Empowers Women to Excel thru economic empowerment, health awareness and spiritual enrichment. ME&WE renewed their commitment of Motivating and Empowering Women to Excel on Monday, September 18, 2017 at The Tasting Room Uptown Park. Over 80 women attended the event and were inspired by featured entrepreneurs who…

Melodrama Boutique – 15 Year Anniversary Experience

MELODRAMA Boutique, Houston’s premier high fashion women’s clothing and accessories boutique; “Fashion, Community, and Empowerment” is the stores creed, hosted its 15THAnniversary Celebration on December 13th. Hodges Communications Group, LLC (HCG) was initially contracted to assist with event planning and logistics. Twelve Days of Christmas, the initial community partner, and nonparticipation had a direct impact on…

Stilettos & Champagne

HCG served as event planner and fund development consultant for Stilettos & Champagne, the inaugural fundraiser for This Woman’s Work (TWW) on November 12, 2016. The non-profit organization was founded by Carla Lane, owner of LaneStaffing. Mrs. Lane established the nonprofit specifically to help women improve their economic independence and emotional well-being through an innovative series…

Shepherd Manson B. Johnson 40th Anniversary Celebration

For forty years, the Holman Street Baptist Church family has been under the dynamic leadership of Shepherd Teacher Manson B. Johnson. On Thursday, January 18, 2018, the Holman Church Family and the community will honor and pay tribute to Shepherd Johnson for his extraordinary commitment, sacrifice, and service to our community. The “40th Anniversary Gala”…

2017 Back to School: School Supply Drive Event Pictures

Service Organizations, and Local Businesses Mobilize to Collect over 200 Backpacks filled with School Supplies! HOUSTON, TX (Tuesday, July 25, 2017)– Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Omicron Tau Omega Chapter, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Xi Eta Lambda Chapter hosted a backpack drive on Thursday, July 20th at a local restaurant, Prospect Park Willowbrook….