Houston Young People for the Arts presents an evening fit for a Maharajah and Maharani with I Dream of Maharani on February 6, 2010

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January 6, 2010

CONTACT: Heather Pray, Co-Founder Houston Young People for the Arts

713-658-8938, heather@downtownhouston.org

Houston Young People for the Arts presents an evening fit for a Maharajah and Maharani with I Dream of Maharani on February 6, 2010

HOUSTON, TX… Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) announces their largest fundraiser of the year, the annual HYPA Gala: I Dream of Maharani on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 7 pm to 10 pm at House of Blues Houston Foundation Room & Bronze Peacock Room. I Dream of Maharani celebrates HYPA’s 5^th year of introducing Houston’s young, urban enthusiasts to the Houston art scene and raises funds for them to collaborate with other non-profit arts organizations to promote all that is going on in Houston’s art scene. Always true to form, HYPA’s I Dream of Maharani is always one of the most anticipated parties of year with the arts enthusiast in-crowd. This year is even more special as it celebrates HYPA’s 5^th year, recognizes Randall Jamail for his vision and dedication to the arts in Houston and furthers HYPA’s mission by partnering with Houston Ballet Barre and Houston Ballet’s community outreach program, DanceWorks!

Chairs Elizabeth Abraham, Sarah Bray, Liz Cleveland, Joshua Espinedo, Melissa Fitzgerald, Heather Oglesby and Heather Pray set the stage for an evening fit for royalty and transport guests to Bollywood immediately through the entrance of House of Blues’ exclusive Foundation Room and Bronze Peacock Room at Houston Pavilions with its lush décor, Indian cuisine, and flowing premium drinks. The entertainment at each HYPA Gala speaks to the passion and purpose of HYPA and spotlights the artistry here in Houston. Highlights this year include DJ Yogi G of Bollywood Music and Generasian Radio taking the helm at the turntables with music & film. Houston’s vibrant Indian artist community will be the source of this year’s arts performancs. I Dream of Maharani’s Indian bazaar will feature Henna artists, delectable dessert delights, bangles to behold and feature Prashe, designers of Indian-inspired fusion pieces.

“I am extremely pleased to see HYPA reach its 5^th year and continue with its mission of connecting young professionals to the wealth of local art and artists in Houston. When we started, I had recently read an article of how Houston was not a place for young professionals and it has been really great to prove that statement incorrect. I am extremely fortunate to be a part of an organization where we can showcase and support all that is happening in the Houston arts scene and introduce people to the amazing city in which we live,” says HYPA co-founder Heather Pray.

HYPA adds a new layer to its support of the Houston art scene by recognizing not only the necessity of supporting Houston’s many artists and arts organizations but also to inspire school-aged children, our future artists, through pre-existing community outreach programs. This year, HYPA will lend their support to Houston Ballet’s DanceWorks! as I Dream of Maharani was loosely inspired by the upcoming world premiere of Stanton Welch’s La Bayadere. HYPA members will attend opening night of La Bayadere for their monthly event in February with Houston Ballet Barre.

Tickets for I Dream of Maharani are as follows: Houston Downtown Alliance members (includes HYPA and Emerging Leaders) are $50. Houston Ballet Barre members also enjoy $50 tickets. HYPA introduces members’ couple pricing for two tickets for $90. Non-members: $75, non-member couples: $150. 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.

About Houston Young People for the Arts
Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) is a committee of the Houston Downtown Improvement, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes Downtown Houston and manages the Theater District through the Houston Downtown Alliance.

HYPA aims to promote education of the visual and performing arts; advance cultural awareness of current events in the Houston art scene, particularly among young people; and to collaborate with companies, governmental and not-for-profit organizations to achieve these goals.

About Houston Ballet Dance Works!
Houston Ballet’s Dance Works! The program reaches over 3,000 school-aged, Houston-area children a year. It is designed to introduce students to different types of dance and offers school three options: Chance to Dance (students from diverse communities are invited to participate in 6 Academy classes, all fees paid); Learning from the Masters (dance classes taught by professional dancers from Houston Ballet); and Studio To Stage (introduces high school students to different career options available to people interested in the arts).

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