Houston vocalist Kristine Mills was at a cocktail party when she bumped into artist/curator Wade Wilson. In between chitchat and mixed drinks, the two came up with Wade Wilson Artโ€™s Second Anniversary Party, a combo art exhibit/jazz concert benefiting Texas Childrenโ€™s Hospital and Houston Center for Photography. Joining Mills will be members of the famed Duke Ellington Orchestra. Itโ€™s a little pricey, but hey, cough it up โ€“ itโ€™s for a good cause. 7 p.m. Today. 4411 Montrose. For information, call 713-521-2977 or visit www.wadewilsonart.com. $100 to $500. — Olivia Flores Alvarez

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