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The Blanton Museum of Art Provided an Elegant Setting for TRIBEZA’s Arts + Entertainment Issue Release Party

Peek into the chic gathering of Austin artists, writers, photographers and advertisers who contributed to the latest TRIBEZA magazine issue

  • By TRIBEZA Staff
  • Photos by John Pesina
  • March 05, 2025
Claire Zinnecker & Leah Finn

Before an international crowd of creatives descends upon Austin for the annual South By Southwest Festival, the TRIBEZA team celebrated the vibrant local culture with chic party in honor of the city’s hometown talents. The latest Arts + Entertainment issue shines a spotlight on Austin’s dynamic arts scene, including local musicians, writers, photographers, sculptors, filmmakers and more. The Blanton Museum of Art hosted a lovely gathering of guests who contributed to the March/April magazine issue as writers, advertisers and those interviewed in feature stories.

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Chris Harrison & Lauren Zima
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Molyan Dery, Haley Nichols & Huidi Devore
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Freddy & Lisa Fletcher
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Anna Caitlyn Butler, Madeline Meyer & Caitlin Saunders
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Ashley Southerland & Taylor Ellison
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Stephanie & Todd O’Neill
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Andrew & Jenny Mason and Marc & Jen Zimmermann
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Vivian Roussel & Amanda McDowell
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Cori Teague & Bella Villanueva
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Baraah Attal & Kylie Sinai
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Tori Pontiff & Emily Knox

The Setting + Atmosphere

The Blanton Museum of Art on the University of Texas at Austin campus provided a sophisticated and stunning backdrop for the evening cocktail party. Within the museum’s beautiful atrium and lower level galleries, guests were invited to mingle and browse works of art on display in the latest exhibit, “In Creative Harmony.” The Blanton’s setting, combined with a fashionable and spirited gathering of guests, created an unparalleled evening of style and celebration.

To make the atmosphere all the more beautiful, flower arrangements were provided by House of Margot Blair. Also, guests enjoyed live music from Jorge Tamayo and Hugo Guerrero who played the guitar and accordion.

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UMLAUF Team
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Briget Ramey, Stephanie O’neill, Jenny Mason & Jen Zimmerman
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TRIBEZA Team
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Brandy Fons & Andreea Taylor
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Betty Guerra & Lucia Lipchak
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Baraah Attal & Kylie Sinai
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Robert Smith & Stephanie Pace Smith
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Chris Harrison, Lauren Zima & Doug & Christine Merritt
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Georgie Miller, John David Robbins & Krissy Littlestar Hearn
Cassie Butterfield & Sophie Niles.
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Cassie Butterfield & Sophie Niles.

The Sips + Bites

Flavor Co. Catering provided passed hors d’oeuvres, including a Beef Wellington Crostini, Smoked Salmon Cocktail Potato, Mini Chicken Empanada, Petite Charred Corn & Sweet Pepper Risotto Cakes, and Fresh Fruit & Pastry Cream Tartlet. Adega Vinho served their sparkling Sangiovese and their new Chardonnay. Desert Door served delicious Sotol-based cocktails.

Flavor Co. Catering provided delicious passed hors d’oeuvres.
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Flavor Co. Catering provided delicious passed hors d’oeuvres.
Beautiful flower arrangements were provided by House of Margot Blair.
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Beautiful flower arrangements were provided by House of Margot Blair.
Desert Door cocktails
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Desert Door served delicious Sotol based cocktails.
Adega Vinho served their sparkling Sangiovese.
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Adega Vinho served their sparkling Sangiovese.
Flavor Co. Catering provided delicious passed hors d’oeuvres.
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Flavor Co. Catering provided delicious passed hors d’oeuvres.

Read the Latest Arts + Entertainment Issue of TRIBEZA Magazine

TRIBEZA highlights a sophisticated curation of Austin happenings, people, and places in a variety of disciplines—architecture, art, design, fashion, food, music and more. With six printed magazines each year and a variety of daily articles posted on the TRIBEZA website, you can always find content that celebrates the spirit of Austin.