Event Date: March 6, 2025Location:Â River Oaks Country ClubEvent:Â LuncheonBeneficiary:Â Children's Museum HoustonNo. in attendance:Â 275Monies raised:Â $180,000Chairpersons:Â Devorah Krieger and Ashley SloanEmcee:Â Chita CraftKeynote Speaker:Â ...
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)
Compassion, Courage and Champions Were Celebrated at 2025 Crime Stoppers of Houston Heroes Awards Luncheon
Event Date:Â April 16, 2025Location:Â Royal Sonesta Houston HotelEvent:Â LuncheonBeneficiary:Â Crime Stoppers of HoustonNo. in attendance:Â 300Monies raised:Â $170,000Honorees:Â Rocky K9, Shelby Hodge, April Aguirre, Deborah Duncan, Lisa and...
A Celebration of Reading Celebrates a First Lady’s Centennial Birthday and Raises $2.6 Million in the Process
Event Date:Â April 1, 2025Location:Â Luncheon-Home of Terri & John Havens; Gala-Hobby Center for the Performing ArtsEvent:Â Luncheon and GalaBeneficiary:Â Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationNo. in attendance:Â 1,300Monies raised:Â ...
Strawberry & White Chocolate Muffins with Crumble Topping
Strawberry & White Chocolate Muffins with Crumble Topping Cook and prep time: 25-30 minutes | Serves 12 I learned to make these delicious treats from a dear friend and pastry chef some years back. Feel free to substitute raspberries for the strawberries if you...
Fashion, Four Wheels and Fabulous as Reflections on Style Luncheon and Chic Boutique Crosses the Finish Line at $1.1 Million
Event Date:Â April 8, 2025Location:Â River Oaks Country ClubEvent:Â Luncheon, Fashion Show & ShoppingBeneficiary:Â Salvation Army Women's AuxiliaryNo. in attendance:Â 480Monies raised:Â $1,100,000Chairperson:Â Ann AyreHonoree:Â Hannah...
“Lost Is Not Alone” Salutes 25 Years of Texas EquuSearch and Its Great Works!
“Lost Is Not Alone” Salutes 25 Years of Texas EquuSearch and Its Great Works! “Lost Is Not Alone”—Salutes 25 Years of Texas EquuSearch and the dedication to families of lost loved ones’ cases that EquuSearch works to give resolution to distraught families and closure...
Pink Wasn’t Just a Color at American Cancer Society’s Fifth Annual Tickled Pink Luncheon presented by H-E-B
Event Date:Â April 17, 2025Location:Â Post Oak at UptownEvent:Â LuncheonBeneficiary:Â American Cancer SocietyNo. in attendance:Â 650Monies raised:Â $700,000Honorary Chairs:Â Donna Lewis, Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman and Beth WolffChairpersons:...
Fashion and Philanthropy Were Both Recognized and Appreciated at Houston Symphony League’s ICON Luncheon
Event Date:Â March 26, 2025Location:Â Houston Country ClubEvent:Â Luncheon and Fashion ShowBeneficiary:Â Houston SymphonyNo. in attendance:Â 190Monies raised:Â $115,000Chairpersons:Â Brigitte Kalai and Farida AbjaniHonorees:Â Saks Fifth Avenue,...
Four Years is Just the Beginning as The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse Celebrates its Grand Opening at RODEOHOUSTON Opening Night
Four Years is Just the Beginning as The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse Celebrates its Grand Opening at RODEOHOUSTON Opening Night During its more than three-week residence in our city each year, RODEOHOUSTON has some spectacular things to see, other...
“A Nod to Peacocks” as Houston Ballet Ball Celebrates a $1.6 Million Evening
Event Date:Â February 22, 2025Location:Â Wortham Theater Center, Grand FoyerEvent:Â GalaBeneficiary:Â Houston BalletNo. in attendance:Â 500Monies raised:Â $1.65 millionChairpersons:Â Kristy & Chris Bradshaw and Melissa JuneauHonorees:Â ...
Owners were Lassoed and Pets Were Leashed at Animeals Wags & Whiskers Luncheon and Pet Fashion Show
Event Date:Â February 8, 2025Event:Â Luncheon and Fashion ShowBeneficiary:Â Interfaith Ministries Greater Houston Animeals ProgramNo. in attendance:Â 225Honorary Chair:Â Ernie ManouseChairpersons:Â Kristin Guthrie and Roberta KonickiHonoree:Â ...
Nannie’s Mini Banana Cream Pies Deliver Easy and Delicious Banana Goodness
Nannie's Mini Banana Cream Pies Cook and prep time: 20-25 minutes | Chilling time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Servings: 12 mini pies My grandmother always made sure her food and desserts were not only delicious, but easy enough for anyone to prepare. It doesn't get much...
Trails Were Blazed and Downtown Was Painted as HLSR Trailblazers Luncheon and Fashion Show Turns 25!
Event Date:Â February 7, 2025Location:Â Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent:Â LuncheonBeneficiary:Â Houston Livestock Show & RodeoNo. in attendance:Â 2,100Rodeo Chairman of the Board:Â Pat Mann PhillipsTrailblazer Officer in Charge:Â Wendy Lewis...
Seeds Were Generously Planted at Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services “Generosity Grows, Join Our Garden Gala”
Event Date: January 26, 2025Location:Â Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent:Â GalaBeneficiary:Â Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care ServicesNo. in attendance:Â 500Money raised:Â $1,300,000Honorary Chairs:Â Rhona and Bruce CaressChairpersons:Â Cindy and Gary...
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa Announces a Refresh
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa Announces a Refresh One of my favorite destinations, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, announces a ten-month refresh of its conference and event spaces, reimagining ballrooms, meeting rooms, and boardrooms...
The Eighth Time was the Charm at the Annual Women of Substance Luncheon
Event Date: November 6, 2024Location:Â The Post Oak at UptownEvent:Â LuncheonBeneficiary:Â reVIsionNo. in attendance:Â 350Money raised:Â $300,000Chairpersons:Â Paula Sutton and April McGeeHonorees:Â Jacqueline W. Bostic, Trini Mendenhall-Royalty,...
“Monet’s Garden” “Impressed” and Inspired at the White Tie Houston Symphony Ball
Event Date: February 1, 2025Location:Â The Post Oak at UptownEvent:Â GalaBeneficiary:Â Houston SymphonyNo. in attendance:Â 375Money raised:Â $900,000Chairpersons:Â Zane & Brady Carruth and Brittany & Adam ClarkHonorees:Â Cora Sue Mach and...
The Social Book “Event of a Lifetime”: “The Emerald City at Discovery Green-15 Years of Wicked Success” Revisited as The Social Book Turns 30!
The Social Book “Event of a Lifetime”: “The Emerald City at Discovery Green-15 Years of Wicked Success” Revisited as The Social Book Turns 30! Fifteen years ago, January 21, 2010, The Social Book prepared to unveil its annual launch party. The...
Brighter Futures Were Built and an Actress Wowed at Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild’s 9th Power of Literacy Luncheon
Event Date: October 25, 2024Location:Â The Post Oak at UptownEvent:Â LuncheonBeneficiary:Â Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationNo. in attendance:Â 650Money raised:Â $600,000Chairpersons:Â Diane Gendel and Mehrnaz GillLadies for Literacy Guild...
Nine Inspiring Women Were Honored and Porsche Macan EV Made its Spectacular Nationwide Debut
An Electric Car and an Electric Night for the Launch of Porsche Macan EV at the “Electric Garden of Time Soirée” Houston’s Porsche West Houston and Porsche River Oaks were chosen from dealerships nationwide to launch Porsche’s revolutionary...