Name: The Season of the Senses Soirée
Start: 2025-09-27T19:30:00-05:00
Location: ARTECHOUSE Houston

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Immerse yourself in ROCO’s Season 21 festivities, which begin with the illustrious 40-piece orchestra’s vibrant, adventurous performance, including multiple premieres about everything from canine rescues to riptides, and end with the Season of the Senses Soirée, a celebration set in the visual wonder of Artechouse, Houston’s destination for innovative and immersive digital and experiential art.
This season, we are ecstatic and honored to announce the recipients of our annual awards:
Steve Vai - Wildcatting in the Arts Awardee
We can’t say enough about the legendary Steve Vai — a three-time GRAMMY Award-winning virtuoso guitarist, singer, composer, and masterful producer. Vai has stretched himself throughout his career, showcasing his far-reaching versatility, whether playing challenging music, arranging rock material for performance, or creating original compositions in his collaborations with orchestras worldwide. On top of his long and enviable career, he makes time to educate and even established the Make a Noise Foundation to help aspiring musicians. Steve Vai’s boundless creativity and technical brilliance have redefined the landscape of music.
Kensinger Donnelly - Corporate Pillar of the Arts
Kensinger Donnelly is a shining example of community-focused leadership in investment and project management, the firm has decades of success purposefully connecting people with space and structure to move their visions forward. The company thrives under the guidance of Frank Donnelly—an unwavering champion of the arts, a cherished former ROCO Board Chair, and the spirited heart of the ROCO fan club.
Guests will be captivated not only by ROCO’s concert but also by exploring Artechouse and the savory and sweet menu of flavorful bites and aromatic cocktails that complement the evening’s experience. Whether mingling and socializing in the chic cocktail lounge, exploring and interacting with performers in a playful crafted musician scavenger hunt throughout the space, or enjoying time with guests for a seated plated dinner, guests will enjoy a night that hits all the senses—something to see, hear, taste, feel, and never forget!