Butler / Wiseman 4107 Inkberry Valley Ln., Houston TX 77045 info@butlerwiseman.com Lorenza Phillips Butler, Jr., Publisher Emeritus, Freedmens Publishing Company 832-880-3733 Kijana Wiseman-Fusilier, Principal, The Wiseman Company/MoShows.com 713-521-0900 David Chaumette, Principal, Piccolo Management, Inc 281-845-9699 dc@piccman.com 2018 The 22nd Annual Texas Lunar Festival "Year of the Dog" Saturday February 24, 2018 10am - 5pm at 11122 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas 77072 For information on how we can help you play a part in this amazing ethnically diverse event, please feel free to give me a call at 713-880-3733. Lorenza Phillips Butler, Jr. 832-880-3733 lorenza@butlerwiseman.com Butler / Wiseman Page 1 of 5
4107 Inkberry Valley Ln., Houston TX 77045 info@butlerwiseman.com Lorenza Phillips Butler, Jr., Publisher Emeritus, Freedmens Publishing Company 832-880-3733 Kijana Wiseman-Fusilier, Principal, The Wiseman Company/MoShows.com 713-521-0900 The 22nd Annual Texas Lunar Festival "Year of the Dog" Saturday February 24, 2018 10am - 5pm at 11122 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas 77072 SCHEDULE: Grand Opening Ceremony 10:30am Lion and Dragon Dance by International Shaolin Wushu Center 10:45am National Anthem by Sheryn Regis/The Crystal Voice of Asia 10:50am Posting of Colors by Buffalo Soldiers Houston Chapter 11:00am Grand Opening remarks by Mr. Wea Lee, Chairman & CEO, Southern News Group 11:05am VIP Speeches Program: 11:30am Opening Door by J&H Dance Schools 11:40am Program Introduction by Rhedonda Cox Rodabaugh/Celestine Liu/ Jimmy Ma 11:50am International Fashion Show 12:00pm Philippines Bamboo Dance Tinikling by Tropical Rythm 12:15pm Shaolin Kung Fu by International Shaolin Wushu Center 12:25pm Spring by Hua Xia Katy School 12:30pm Rocko's Performance 12:40pm Strings ensemble by J&J Music School 12:50pm Chinese Knot by Hua Xia Katy School 12:55pm Folk music by North America Youth Orchestra 11:05pm Cheongsam Dance by Hotel California - J&H Dance School Shanghai Dance group 1:10pm 1:20pm 1:25pm 1:35pm 1:40pm 1:50pm 1:55pm 2:00pm Martial Arts by Vovinam South Asia Dance Hot Mama Performance Playing Kite by Hua Xia Katy School adult Simone Gunday s Solo Singing --Midnight Train to Georgia (The Voice 2016 Knockout Philippines Dance Group-FYP Pan Liping Dance Group Dazzling-Fashion Show with models from J&H Dance School and Philippines American Modeling Ambassadors FAMA 2:20pm South Asian Dance 2:30pm Solo Singing Celestine Liu 2:40pm Chen s Style Taichi Performance 2:50pm Fan Dance by Pan Liping Dance Group 2:55pm Band Performance 3:05pm Hippop by Sweft Feet 3:15pm Indonesia Dance 3:25pm Red Fan Dance Performance 3:30pm Mongolian songs 3:35pm Korean Farmer s Dance 3:40pm Brazilian Samba - LD Dance Company 3:50pm Magician Andy Roberts Performance 4:00pm Ballet Folkloric Dance by MECA 4:10pm Mitsi Dance School 4:20pm Girls Singing ---by World Theater 4:30pm Northeast Association of Texas Peformance 5:00pm Closing Remarks Emcees: Rhedonda Cox Rodabaugh, Jimmy Ma & Celestine Liu Butler / Wiseman Page 2 of 5
4107 INKBERRY VALLEY LN., HOUSTON TX 77045 INFO@BUTLERWISEMAN.COM LORENZA PHILLIPS BUTLER, JR., PUBLISHER, FREEDMENS PUBLISHING COMPANY 832-880-3733 Sat February 24, 2018 10am - 5pm The 22nd Annual Texas Lunar Festival: The Year of the Dog at the International Trade Center Fairgrounds, 11122 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072 The Texas Lunar New Year Celebration celebrates and hosts not only Asia and Asian culture, but International performances as well. In the Chinese lunar calendar a different animal or mythological beast represents every year in a twelve year cycle. The year of 2017 is the year of the Dog. At the annual Texas Lunar Festival, we celebrate the impressive qualities SPONSORSHIPS* Subject to changes by the organization $50,000 Signature $20,000 Diamond $15,000 Gold, $10,000 Silver $5,000 Area $2,500 Corporate $500 Individual Sponsorship details available at www.butlerwiseman.com of every culture while celebrating the Asian Lunar New Year. For the past 21 years, community leaders and volunteers have worked hard to promote the remarkable diversity and impressive leadership of the greater Asian community while fostering friendship among nearly every culture. Thousands of citizens across the great State of Texas visit the Lunar fest every year. From the exciting entertainment to the remarkable cuisine, the Texas Lunar Festival not only celebrates Houston but every culture across our beautiful planet. A commitment to cultural diversity and the promise of a stronger tomorrow must include an asian component. The 22nd Annual Texas Lunar Festival is hosted by Southern News Group, Chinese New Year Festival Inc., International Trade Center, International Management District, and STV 15.3 Since 1979, Southern News Group has not only built the largest Asian media complex in the southwestern United States, but has also reached out to the broader community of southwest Houston with programs that respond to the growing ethnic diversity of this unique section of one of America's fastest growing cities. The ITC Education Institute has hosted numerous educational, cultural and business-related Events and television programs on SCDN s digital television station, STV 15.3. Additionally, over 200 international business related meetings and events have occurred at our International Trade Center facility. Texas Lunar Festival proceeds benefit the International Trade Center (ITC) Educational and Cultural Foundation (https://www.guidestar.org/profile/81-3205962) For information on how you can be a part of the excitement, please feel free to give me a call at 713-880-3733. Lorenza Phillips Butler, Jr. Chairman and CEO, Freedmen's Publishing Company 832-880-3733 lorenza@butlerwiseman.com Butler / Wiseman Page 3 of 5
4107 INKBERRY VALLEY LN., HOUSTON TX 77045 INFO@BUTLERWISEMAN.COM LORENZA PHILLIPS BUTLER, JR., PUBLISHER, FREEDMENS PUBLISHING COMPANY 832-880-3733 Sat February 24, 2018 10am - 5pm The 22nd Annual Texas Lunar Festival Sponsorship Levels SIGNATURE SPONSOR $50,000.00 Listed as event signature sponsor on all event marketing materials 4-10 x 10 booths display with electricity 50 VIP invitations to Asian Lunar New Year Celebration party 30 min. TV interview & broadcast it on ITV Channel 15.3 Houston Prominent signage/brand recognition on Stage & Festival grounds Daily News and on all posters and collateral materials for event programs Reserved space for company/organization specific activities DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP $20,000.00 3-10 x 10 booth display with electricity 25 VIP invitations to Asian Lunar New Year Celebration party 15 min. TV interview & broadcast it on ITV Channel 15.3 Houston Prominent signage & brand recognition on Stage/Festival grounds Daily News and on all posters/collateral materials Reserved space for company/organization specific activities GOLD SPONSORSHIP $ 15,000.00 2-10 x 10 booths display with electricity 12 VIP invitations to Asian Lunar New Year Celebration party 10 min. TV interview and broadcast it on ITV Channel 15.3 Houston Prominent signage & brand recognition on Stage/Festival grounds Daily News and on all posters/collateral materials & programs SILVER SPONSORSHIP $10,000.00 2-10 x 10 booths display with electricity 8 VIP invitations to Asian Lunar New Year Celebration party 5 min. TV interview and broadcast it on ITV Channel 15.3 Houston Signage and brand recognition on Stage and Festival grounds Name and logo on half page promotion ad in Southern Chinese Daily News and on all posters and collateral materials & programs AREA SPONSORSHIP $5,000.00 10 x 10 in display with electricity 4 VIP invitations to Asian Lunar New Year Celebration party Signage and brand recognition on Stage and Festival grounds Name and logo on quarter page promotion ad in Southern Chinese Daily News and on all posters and collateral materials & programs CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP $2,500.00 10 x 10 booth display 2 VIP invitations to Asian Lunar New Year Celebration party Company name on all posters and collateral materials Name on one eight page promotion ad in Southern Chinese Daily News and on all posters and collateral materials & programs INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP $500.00 ORDER FORM TEXAS LUNAR CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL BUSINESS NAME: CONTACT PERSON: Title: ADDRESS CELL: EMAIL: SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: $50,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $ Donation NOTES:. PAYMENT INFORMATION: Please contact us regarding finalizing the above. Please call for credit card payment. I understand that all checks will be made payable to ITC Educational and Cultural Foundation Inc. Signature: / / To discuss your needs and plan details of your proposed media schedule, please call, or fill out the form here and send via text or email to LORENZA BUTLER 832-880-3733 lorenza@butlerwiseman.com Butler / Wiseman Page 4 of 5
4107 INKBERRY VALLEY LN., HOUSTON TX 77045 INFO@BUTLERWISEMAN.COM LORENZA PHILLIPS BUTLER, JR., PUBLISHER, FREEDMENS PUBLISHING COMPANY 832-880-3733 How can we help you? Butler / Wiseman has been the driving force behind promotion of many of the Houston area s diverse cultural, educational, non-profit and beneficial projects, programs and events, including, but not limited to Black Heritage Society s Original Martin Luther King Parade North Houston Frontiers Club s MLK Memorial Breakfast International Trade Center s Annual Texas Lunar Festival The Houston Community College Black History Scholarship Gala Barbara Jordan Endeavors Annual Unique Blue Carpet Scholarship Awards YWCA of Houston's Outstanding Women s Legacy Luncheon International Trade Development Council's Annual Global Seven Awards Broken Chains Awareness Development s Juneteenth Scholarship Gala Dance Houston s annual H-Town Get Down CRR s Annual Barrier Breaker Award Fundraiser Luncheon Houston Minority Supplier & Development Council Business EXPO Dance Houston Youth Programs TWEF s Annual International Financial and Leadership Summit Bright Light Projects' "Africa for Ebola Orphans" Fundraisers S.H.A.P.E. Center s Elders Institute of Wisdom Youth Enrichment Programs The Red Cat Jazz Festival For information on how we can help you play a part in any of the above events/organizations, please feel free to give me a call at 713-880-3733. Lorenza Phillips Butler, Jr. Chairman and CEO, Freedmen's Publishing Company 832-880-3733 lorenza@butlerwiseman.com & Butler / Wiseman Page 5 of 5 Kijana Wiseman, M.Ed. The Wiseman Company / MoShows.com 713-521-0900 kijana@butlerwiseman.com