Houston Young People for the Arts plays it cool with a HOT event

The HYPA Fire + Ice Gala

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Houston Young People for the Arts plays it cool with a HOT event…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 15, 2008

Contact: Lauren Lovell, PR Representative

713-828-6123, lauren.b.lovell@gmail.com

Heather Pray, Event Coordinator

713-658-8938, heather@downtownhouston.org

HOUSTON, TX… Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) announces their largest fundraiser of the year, the 3rd annual HYPA Gala: Fire & Ice on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight at one of the hottest new venues in downtown, Houston Pavilions. The Fire and Ice Gala will take place on the third level in and around the sky ring and feature performances by musical guest Glasnost, fire dancers from Luminosity, ice sculptures and more! True to form, the HYPA Fire + Ice Gala is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated parties of the year. It’s a HOT ticket…excuse the pun.

The entertainment choices, from local fire dancers to ice sculptures, speak to the passion and purpose of HYPA and spotlight the artistry present here in Houston. Musical highlights of the evening include DJ Ceeplus Bad Knives and the local indie electronic band Glasnost, known for their unique sound and multi-layer live performances. Featuring both electronic and live instrumentation, buoyant dance beats, layered vocals and the influence of bands such New Order, Glasnost proves a great example of the local talent offered by Houston.

“We’re fortunate to live in such a culturally rich city and the synergy between the arts scene and the business community is amazing. I am happy to be part of an organization where we can showcase and support all that is happening in the Houston arts scene and ensure that it continues for many years to come, “says HYPA co-founder Heather Pray. Dedicated to their mission of connecting young professionals to the wealth of local art and artists in Houston, HYPA presents their largest fundraiser of the year with the sponsorship of Houston Pavilions, Houston magazine, McCormick & Schmick's - Houston Pavilions, Stockholm Krystal Vodka, LD Systems, Reprogram Music, Courtesy Valet, Avanti Transportation, Fit Athletic Club, Bikram Yoga Houston, GABE, Robeks Juice, Ice Designs, St. Arnold Brewing Company, Continental Airlines and Advantage BMW. “It's an honor to be working with HYPA on one of the freshest events of the year, a great start for 2009,” Says Kim Castillo of Reprogram Music. Karen Mulville, General Manager of Houston Pavilions says “As a new venue, we’ve been very well received by Houston. We’re glad to be able to give back by supporting organizations like HYPA.”

Tickets for Houston Downtown Alliance and Houston Young People for the Arts members are $50, $75 for non-members. Each year HYPA also offers an additional ticket package to encourage new participants; for $100 young professionals receive a ticket to the gala and a one year membership to Houston Young People for the Arts. Visit http://www.downtownhouston.org/ or call 713.658.8938 to purchase your tickets.

Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) is a committee of Houston Downtown Improvement, a 501(c)(3) organization of Houston Downtown Alliance that promotes living, working and playing in Downtown Houston through established programs including the Houston Theater District, Live Downtown Initiative, Emerging Leaders and Houston Young People for the Arts. Houston Young People for the Arts aims to promote the visual and performance arts; to advance awareness of current events in the Houston art scene, particularly among young people; and to collaborate with governmental and not-for-profit organizations to achieve these goals.

For more information visit http://www.downtownhouston.org or HYPA’s blog at http://www.houstonarts.org.

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