Michael Russell to headline HTA NJTL gala February 2

By January 25, 2018Local Events

The Houston Tennis Association and Tennis Express will present the Game Set Match Gala and Tennis Fashion Show Friday, February 2, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Galleria, 2222 W. Loop South.

The event raises funds to support the HTA National Junior Tennis & Learning youth development programs, which provide free tennis and educational classes and scholarship opportunities. 

More than 6,000 students ages 4 to 18 are served each year at over 60 neighborhood parks and schools.

Michael Russell of Houston, former ATP tennis player and touring coach, is the featured speaker. Yvette and Erik Simpson are honorary chairs of this seventh annual event.  Lara Lehmann is the gala chair.

KPRC Channel 2’s Khambrel Marshall will emcee the program.

Tickets to the evening, which begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dinner and tennis fashion show, begin at $150 for individuals.  Sponsorship tables are available from $2,000 to $20,000. 

Information is available at gamesetmatchgala and by calling Bev Taylor at 713-302-4256.

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