Creative Services
Allison Wilkins Photography is Houston’s premier portrait studio, offering a full-service experience beyond beautiful images. Specializing in family, graduates, headshots, branding, beauty, and boudoir, sessions often include professional hair, makeup, and wardrobe guidance. From consultation to custom artwork installation, every detail is handled with care. Formerly Evin Thayer Studios, Allison Wilkins Photography continues a trusted legacy of excellence.
2101 Winter Street, C-130 | (713) 524-0199 | allison@allisonwilkins.com
A full-service floral and decor studio offering custom designs for weddings, events, and custom holiday installations. Known for a curated approach and attention to detail, we create environments that feel both inviting and effortlessly designed.
827 Nicholson St. | (361) 774-3992 | ericgerarddesigns@gmail.com
J.J. Essen, owner of Essen Entertainment LLC, is one of Texas’ most sought-after private and public event entertainers. With 25+ years of experience, he has performed as a DJ, emcee, musician, singer, and songwriter at over 7,000 events, including nearly 3,000 weddings. Known for passion, professionalism, and award-winning service, Essen Entertainment delivers tailored entertainment for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, mitzvahs, quinceañeras, fundraisers, and more.
31430 Golden Cliffs Ln | (512) 585-8046 | essenentertainment@yahoo.com
We believe every child should know what it feels like to dance to the strings of Tchaikovsky and Bach. We believe in princes and princesses that are wide awake, in teaching even the youngest of swans to soar, and that twirling should be a fundamental part of any childhood.We exist to make space in children’s lives for confident creativity and the pure joy that comes from finding oneself in music and movement. Ballet for 6 months to 8 years old.
600 N. Shepherd Drive, Unit 454 | (346) 796-4088 | twirl@tutuschoolheights.com
Yakwerks LLC, run by husband-and-wife team Yolle and Kati Lemberger, brings 25+ years of artistry and craftsmanship to Houston. Their work spans cultural exhibits, murals, woodworking, carpentry, and event props. They’ve built floats for the city’s Thanksgiving, PRIDE, and July 4th parades, known for quality and teamwork from design to installation. Based in the Heights with their two children, Kati also teaches art at Hogg Middle School.
Music & Event Services
Alley Theatre has been enchanting audiences in Houston, Texas since 1946.
Home to a full-time resident company of actors and expert artisans in all theatre crafts, the Alley engages theatre artists of every discipline – actors, directors, designers, composers, playwrights – who work on individual productions throughout each season as visiting artists.
615 Texas Avenue | (713) 220-5700 | boxoffice@alleytheatre.org
Houston’s best-kept secret is not a place but a vibrant and historic choral society whose members share a common love of German music and heritage. Founded in 1883 by working class families seeking connection, The Houston Saengerbund is the oldest musical society in Houston. Our members embrace their love of song in a joyful, inclusive community where every voice is welcomed.
Founded over 20 years ago in Houston, The Trade Entertainment is a family-owned business led by artists Charlie and Tamara Perez. Inspired by a decade of traveling through 15 countries, they combined their love of music, dance, and performance to create unforgettable experiences. Now back in Houston with their three sons, they share their passion for exceptional entertainment with the community.
Studios & Galleries
Liz Conces Spencer is a Houston visual artist whose work balances structural simplicity with expressive pattern, color, line, and texture. She draws on personal connections—places, people, and memory—to explore how all things connect. Her art is shown at Archway Gallery, a long-running cooperative gallery in Houston’s Montrose area.
The Redbud Arts Center, founded by Gustav and Sharon Kopriva, is a Texas nonprofit dedicated to making the arts accessible through low- or no-cost exhibitions, workshops, appraisals, collection management, public art consulting, and career support for artists. It also partners with an artist residency in Germany and hosts visual and performing arts, funded by donations, grants, and art sales.
303 East 11th St | (713) 854-4246 | tanja@redbudartscenter.com
