Lloyd Gite’s gallery in the Third Ward features art from Africa and the African diaspora. Since October 2015, his collection has included a large number of paintings from Cuba. That year, the Obama administration loosened restrictions on trade and travel within the Communist island state. Gite went with a travel group for “educational activities.” But
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Vivian King Hosts Event for Recently-Elected Judges
The Gite Gallery wishes to congratulate Vivian King on her selection by new Harris County District Attorney, Kim Ogg, to be second in command at the DA’s office as Chief of Staff. King, an outstanding defense attorney, held fundraisers at the Gite Gallery for Kim Ogg and several African Americans who were running for judge positions.
Continue reading »Teenage Fashionistas Present “An Evening of Fashion”at The Gite Gallery
Fourteen year-old fashion designer Tatyanna Monet and 16 year-old fashion merchandiser Haden Byars presented “An Evening of Fashion” at The Gite Gallery. The standing room only crowd was treated to a private reception and a 30 minute fashion show, showcasing dozens of creations. All of the garments were created by Monet, who no doubt is
Continue reading »Amazing 102.5 FM Christmas Pot Luck at The Gite Gallery
The Amazing 102.5 FM staff had its Christmas “Pot Luck” party at The Gite Gallery to celebrate their successes, and fellowship with one another during the holiday season. Those on hand included Emilian White, CEO/GM, Kim Gagne, VP Programming, Sunday Classics Host Pam Wells, Rochelle and Michele, better known as The Gossiping Heifers, Joy Sewing
Continue reading »Dr. Maureen Poux Hosts Fundraiser for Hope For Haitian Children Foundation Inc.
The Gite Gallery recently held a fundraiser for Dr. Maureen Poux and her mother, Marie Jose Poux’s organization, Hope For Haitian Children Foundation Inc. About two dozen of Dr. Poux’s personal friends, many of them medical doctors, attended the event. They walked away with lots of information on the foundation, and several newcomers to the
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