11.06.26
A Soldier Soirée:
Honor in Color
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The Ballroom at Bayou Place
500 Texas St., Houston, TX 77002
Event Highlights
Wearable Art Auction
Contemporary artists transform the iconic military bomber jacket into one-of-a-kind works of art inspired by Black military history, memory, identity, and culture. Experience the collection during the Soirée and bid on an original work in the Silent Auction.
Featured Artists
Alexis Pye • Ann Johnson • Anthony Suber • Cat Martinez • Christopher Crooke • Chris Robinson • Jai España • Jordan Lumpkins • Kara Crowley • Mark Francis • Mich Stevenson • Mitchell Reese • Tay Butler • William North IV
Camp Logan Tribute
Artistic Direction by Harrison Guy
Produced by Urban Souls Dance Company
Through movement, music, and storytelling, Harrison Guy and Urban Souls Dance Company bring Houston’s Camp Logan history into the present, honoring the Black soldiers of the 24th Infantry and introducing guests to this important chapter of Houston’s Black military history.
Image Caption: Camp Logan entrance, Houston, Texas, ca. 1917. Public domain.
USO Dance Hall Performance
Produced by: Between the Lines | Artistic Direction by Monica Josette Jr.
Inspired by the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, this USO Dance Hall performance brings history to life through period-inspired movement, music, and social dance.
Image Caption: Members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion take part in a parade ceremony in honor of Joan of Arc.
Auctions + Experiences
Support the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum while taking home something memorable. Throughout the evening, guests can participate in live and silent auctions featuring original art, one-of-a-kind experiences, and special offerings, along with a raffle and wine pull.
Experiences Include:
Live Auction • Silent Auction • Raffle • Wine Pull
Proceeds support the Museum’s work to preserve and share the history of Black military service.
Soirée Brigade
CEO, BSNM
Desmond Bertrand-Pitts, MBA, M.Ed.
Founders, BSNM
Paul Matthews | United States Army
Barbara Matthews
Co-Chairs
Kalinda Campbell
James Harris
Presiding Officers
Mia Gradney
Len Cannon
Honorary Chairs
Donald Sparks | United States Army
Stelena Hooper Evans |Daughter of Pfc. Mildred Hooper, 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Veteran
Kenneth Morris | United States Navy
Other Chairs
Brittany Woodard | After-Party Chair
Ann Johnson | Art Chair
Honorees
Major General Isaac Johnson | United States Army
Victor Glover | United States Navy
Dr. Jeremiah Pearcy | United States Air Force
Dr. LaShondra Jones | United States Marine Corps
Camp Logan Descendants
Angela Holder
Jason Holt
Sandra Hajtman
Charles Robert Anderson
Host Committee
Dr. Kheli Willetts
Nicholas Little
Laura Woods
Kirby Liu
Layla Misgina
Cynthia Alvarado
Memorial Park Conservancy
Maggie Segrich
Courtney Johnson Rose
Dr. Rachel Winer
Sally Anne Schmidt
Andrea Mosie
Jason Fabre
Latorria Lemon
Ramon Manning
Shannon and Ernest Hunter
Samuel Davis
Pamela Holliman
Nathaniel McClinton
Andrea Greer
Domingo Barrios
Dr. Aundrea Matthews
Jerry Autry
LaShaune DeJean
David Whatley
Shyra Breaux
Damon Johnson
Lori Hernandez
Erika Thompson (CAAAS)
Nancy Arriola
Sonja Trouiller
Ashley Small
Damien Abreo
Jordan Harris
Sponsorship Opportunities
Legacy Presenting Sponsor
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
- Exclusive Presenting Sponsor recognition for Soldier Soirée: Honor in Color
- Three VIP tables (30 guests) with premier placement and champagne service
- Opportunity for welcome remarks during the program
- Exclusive staircase wrap, venue lightboxes, and arrival branding
- VIP Reception, Grand Reopening, and pre-event access for 30 guests
- Access to Auction Preview
- Opportunity for future museum program sponsorship or naming opportunity
- Private museum event experience
- Two private curator-led museum tours
- One corporate museum membership
- 75 museum admission tickets
- Full-page premium program placement
Courage Sponsor
$25,000 | 3 Available
$25,000 | 3 Available
- One VIP table (10 guests) with preferred placement and champagne service
- Featured sponsor lightbox recognition
- Recognition during the gala program
- VIP Reception, Grand Reopening, and pre-event access for 10 guests
- Access to Auction Preview
- One private curator-led museum tour
- One corporate museum membership
- 20 museum admission tickets
Remembrance Sponsor
$10,000 | 4 Available
$10,000 | 4 Available
- One reserved table (10 guests)
- One family museum membership
- 10 museum admission tickets
Valor Sponsor
$50,000 | 2 Available
$50,000 | 2 Available
- Two VIP tables (20 guests) with premier placement and champagne service
- Featured sponsor lightbox recognition
- VIP Reception, Grand Reopening, and pre-event access for 20 guests
- Access to Auction Preview
- Two private curator-led museum tours
- One corporate museum membership
- 50 museum admission tickets
- Half-page program recognition
Heritage Sponsor
$15,000 | 3 Available
$15,000 | 3 Available
- One reserved table (10 guests) with preferred placement
- VIP Reception access for two guests
- One family museum membership
- One curated museum tour
- 20 museum admission tickets
Tribute Sponsor
$5,000 | 8 Available
$5,000 | 8 Available
- One reserved table (10 guests)
- 10 museum admission tickets
Additional Underwriting Opportunities
Culinary Heritage
$10,000 | 1 Available
$10,000 | 1 Available
- Supports the Culinary Experience, featuring curated dining and storytelling inspired by military traditions, cultural memory, and community throughout the Soirée experience.
- Recognition/Logo Placement Examples: Menu card, Dessert display, culinary pre-Soirée event
Liberty & Legacy Lounge
$10,000 | 1 Available
$10,000 | 1 Available
- Supports the Official Soirée After-Party, bringing together artists, creatives, veterans, patrons, and community leaders in an immersive cultural experience following the dinner program.
- Recognition/Logo Placement Examples: 360 camera, photo booth frame, DJ booth, stage signage
Stories in Motion
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
- Supports Media and Communications Efforts that amplify the Museum’s mission, share its impact, and extend the reach of the celebration beyond the evening itself.
- Recognition/Logo Placement Examples: Press materials, event coverage, digital assets, interview area.
Voices and Vision
$7,500 | 1 Available
$7,500 | 1 Available
- Supports Audio/Visual Production, including sound, lighting, photography, videography, and archival storytelling that bring the evening’s stories, performances, and experiences to life.
- Recognition/Logo Placement Examples: Video credits and recording assets.
25th Anniversary Experience
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
- Supports production of commemorative 25th anniversary keepsakes and branded legacy items celebrating the museum’s milestone year through the Soirée and reopening experiences.
- Recognition/Logo Placement Examples: On small keepsake, in reopening materials, in historical displays
Help Us Continue
Building Our History
Make a Gift
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Thank you to our Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
HERITAGE SPONSOR
The Gordys
REMEMBRANCE SPONSOR
TDECU
TRIBUTE SPONSORS
Stern and Bucek
Frost Bank
Joseph Plumbar