Event Date: October 14, 2025Event: LuncheonLocation: River Oaks Country ClubBeneficiary: Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC)No. in attendance: 300Monies raised: $205,000Honorary Chair: Rosanette CullenChairpersons: Cheryl...
Scott Evans
Social Book Contributor
Scott Evans is a native Houstonian and the Publisher of The Social Book. His career has included success as a musician, management consultant, public relations firm owner, and technology consultant─all of which have injected him actively into the social scene for many years. Drawing on his musical background, in 1992 Scott co-produced a double CD called "Voices for Life" benefiting AIDS charities featuring Houston artists and highlighted by a music video of 200+ local celebrities singing Scott's original composition "Shades of Gray." Scott has hosted numerous events over his career and believes his best quality is his ability to make people feel a part of something special. (Photo: D. Jones Photography)
“Feet Were Stomping” and “Boots were Kicked Up” at the Eighth Annual Dec My Room Gala
Event Date: October 9, 2025Event: GalaLocation: The Ballrooom at Bayou PlaceBeneficiary: Dec My RoomNo. in attendance: 250Monies raised: $400,000Founders: Susan Plank and Kendall PlankChairperson: Chelsea CollmerHonorees: Aimee and Wynne...
25 Years in the Making Hails “Lost is not Alone,” as Texas EquuSearch’s Most Successful and Inspiring Gala
Event Date: October 3, 2025Event: GalaLocation: The Post Oak at UptownBeneficiary: Texas EquuSearchNo. in attendance: 470Monies raised: $750,000Honorary Chairs: Debbie and Roger Clemens, Andre Johnson, and Dan PastoriniHonorees: Roy...
Leaders & Legends Saluted, a Child’s Story Told and a Heavenly Auction Brought Mission of Yahweh its Biggest Gala Evening Ever!
Event Date: September 26, 2025Event: GalaLocation: The Post Oak at UptownBeneficiary: Mission of YahwehNo. in attendance: 430Monies raised: $650,000Chairpersons: Leila Perrin, Beth Wolff and Cynthia WolffHonorees: Nichole and Benny...
An Evening of Hope, Beauty and Inspiration Flourishes as Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” Renews Our Houston Symphony Opening Night Concert and Gala
Event Date: September 19, 2025Event: Concert & GalaLocation: Jones Hall & Corinthian HoustonBeneficiary: Houston SymphonyNo. in attendance: 300Monies raised: $550,000Chairperson: Carey KirkpatrickUnderwriting Sponsor: ...
Heroes Seen and Wishes Granted at Make-A-Wish “Wish Ball-The Hero Within” Gala
Event Date: May 2, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and LouisianaNo. in attendance: 650Monies raised: $1,800,000Honorary Chairs: Beth and Dan BellowHonorees: Mandy S. Williams and Enterprise MobilityMajor Sponsors: ...
Guests Traveled to the French Countryside at Houston Symphony League President’s Luncheon
Event Date: May 16, 2025Location: Lakeside Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Houston Symphony LeagueMonies raised: $193,000Chairperson(s): Beth Wolff and Saula ValenteHonoree: Susan OsterbergOutgoing President: Heidi...
Mama’s Pimento Cheese Fritters Are a Hit Every Time!
Mama's Pimento Cheese Fritters Prep Time: 2 hr. 20 min. | Cooking Time: 25-30 min. | Total Time: 3 hr. | Servings: 25-30 These special treats weren't made often enough, but when they were, they wouldn't last long! Every Southern soul loves pimento cheese! Enjoy!...
A Heartfelt Celebration with 300 Helped Vita Living Raise $207,000 at “Pearls of Wisdom” Gala
Event Date: May 15, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Vita LivingNo. in attendance: 300Monies raised: $207,000Chairperson(s): Kristen Perrin, Pamela Perilloux and Bryan P. SmithEmcee: Kip AlstaetterPublic...
No Kids Were Left on the Floor at the Record-Breaking Furniture Bank Gala
Event Date: May 8, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: GalaBeneficiary: The Furniture BankNo. in attendance: 400Monies raised: $300,000Chairperson(s): Francie and Mike WillisHonoree(s): Ralph Marek and Youval MeiclerEmcee: Linda...
Little Readers Were the Big Winners at Legacy Community Health Little Readers Fiesta
Event Date: May 4, 2025Location: In a private residenceEvent: ReceptionBeneficiary: Legacy Community Health's "Little Readers" programNo. in attendance: 150Monies raised: $250,000Chairpersons: Lisa HelfmanDécor: The Events...
Korea, Cuba and a Steak Inspired the Four-Course Offerings at Houston Ballet “Raising the Barre”
Event Date: May 4, 2025Location: CaracolEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston BalletNo. in attendance: 160Monies raised: $110,000Chairpersons: Duyen and Marc Nguyen and Dr. Tatiana Sorkin and Michel CoretChefs: Aaron Bludorn, Chris Williams,...
An Afternoon of Sharing, Caring and Faces of Love at Sixth CanCare HOPE Survivorship Luncheon
Event Date: May 6, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: CanCareNo. in attendance: 400Monies raised: $350,000Chairpersons: Michele Leal Farah and Tony BradfieldHonorees: Mir Family, Dr. Katy Rezvani and JPMorgan...
Three Decades of BRASS Mentorship and Scientific Research Support at Baylor College of Medicine Were Celebrated
Event Date: May 6, 2025Location: In a River Oaks residenceEvent: ReceptionBeneficiary: BRASS (Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists)No. in attendance: 100Underwriters: Edna Meyer-Nelson and The Richland CompaniesHonorees: Myra...
Bryan Museum Honored Legendary Houston Families and Celebrated an Oil-Gushing Success at the 10th Wildcatter’s Gala
Event Date: April 12, 2025Location: The Bryan Museum, Galveston, TexasEvent: GalaBeneficiary: The Bryan MuseumMonies raised: $1,300,000No. in attendance: 500Chairpersons: Dancie & Jim Ware and Renee & Scott Rice Honorees: Ernie H....
A New York Times Best-Selling Author “Waved Glitter” All Over the 24th Houston Hospice Butterfly Luncheon
Event Date: April 28, 2025Location: The Junior League of HoustonEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Houston HospiceNo. in attendance: 200Chairperson: Monica HamptonHonorees: Josepha O’Brien, Patti Roades, Pat Mosier and Norma Echegoyen-LimaEmcee: ...
Scott’s Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust
Scott's Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust Prep Time: 15 min. | Cooking Time: 55 min. | Total Time: 1 hr. 10 min. | Servings: 24 bars Love Pecan Pie? Love Chocolate Chips? My aunt and uncle owned a large pecan orchard in North Texas, so the best and...
A Netflix Movie and an Evening of Italian Elegance Inspired Houston Symphony Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction to a $900,000 Evening
Event Date: May 2, 2025Location: The stage at Jones Hall for the Performing ArtsEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston SymphonyMonies raised: $900,000Chairpersons: Elia and Michael GabbanelliCollector’s Auction Chair: Jack MatzerCuisine: Chef...
Red, Windmills, Two Ford Trucks and a Pup Named Jack, Led VICTORY Houston to a $1.8 Million “Night in Moulin Rouge”
Event Date: April 26, 2025Location: 713 Music HallEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston area cancer researchPresenting Sponsor: Sonic AutomotiveMonies raised: $1,800,000Chairpersons: Cissy Abel and Hallie VanderhiderEmcee: Frank...
Three Distinctive and Distinguished Honorees Helped Bring a Distinctive Organization to an 18-Year, $7-Million Raise for Men of Distinction Luncheon!
Event Date: May 7, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Pediatric biomedical research, education, and patient care in Texas Medical CenterMonies raised: $300,000Honorees: John Bookout, III, Albert Chao and Bernard...