Event Date: November 14, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Lone Star Flight MuseumNo. in attendance: 500Monies raised: $700,000Chairpersons: Donna and Matthew NollHonoree: Ralph B. ThomasEmcee: Justin StapletonAuction Services: Johnny Bravo...
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)
Star Power and a Nod to a First Lady’s Centennial Led the Way for a Powerful Tenth Annual Power of Literacy Luncheon
Event Date: October 24, 2025Event: LuncheonBeneficiary: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy GuildNo. in attendance: 800Monies raised: $775,000Chairpersons: Sidney Faust and Betty HrncirTitle Sponsor: Phillips...
“Studio 39” Brought “The City That Never Sleeps” to the Citizens for Animal Protection Celebrity Paws Gala for a Seven-Figure Night!
Event Date: November 15, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Citizens for Animal ProtectionNo. in attendance: 680Monies raised: $1,100,000Honorary Chairs: Ben Ackerley and Daphne & Steve SavvaChairpersons: Angela Hernandez and Kamisha...
Guests Turned Tragedy into Purpose as They “Buckled Up for a Derby Race to Save Lives” at Kailee Mills Foundation Gala
Event Date: November 1, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Kailee Mills FoundationNo. in attendance: 400Monies raised: $360,000Chairpersons: Christine Johnson and Jody MerrittHonorees: Matt O'Neill and Sabrina RunyanMajor Underwriters: Christine...
Scott’s Homemade Gingerbread is Not Just for Holidays!
Scott’s Homemade Holiday Gingerbread Prep Time: 20-30 min. | Cooking Time: 40 min. | Total Time: 1 hr. 10 min. | Servings: 9 large slices This Gingerbread is not just for holidays, but certainly makes them better! It is delicious and brings back memories of a warm...
A Ballroom of Handkerchiefs Waved to Honor a Medical Legend at Houston Hospice Community Spirit Award Dinner
Event Date: October 14, 2025Event: GalaLocation: River Oaks Country ClubBeneficiary: Houston HospiceNo. in attendance: 200Monies raised: $230,000Honorary Chairs: Dr. Jennifer and Todd LittonChairpersons: Michelle and Brian DeanHonoree: ...
A “Raise ‘Em Up” Night of Celebration at Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala
Event Date: October 30, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Crime Stoppers of HoustonNo. in attendance: 460Monies raised: $2,000,000Strategic Chairs: Vanessa Ames and Jordan SeffChairpersons: Brooke Lee, Dana Barton and Kristen CollinsHonorees: ...
A “Burning Bright” 8th Annual “Red Hot” HPFFA Gala Lights the Way for Houston’s Firefighters
Event Date: October 11, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Houston Firefighters Charitable FoundationNo. in attendance: 450Monies raised: $665,000Chairpersons: Elizabeth and Alan SteinHonoree: United AirlinesPresenting Sponsors: ExxonMobil,...
To Celebrate a Day and a Lifetime of Joy, The Mission of Yahweh Dedicates Two New Dormitories to Support Houston’s Homeless Women and Children
A Day and Lifetime of Joy as The Mission of Yahweh Dedicates Two New Dormitories to Support Houston’s Homeless Women and Children For over 64 years, The Mission of Yahweh (MOY) has served as a faith-based emergency shelter for homeless women and...
A Night of Firsts for Houston Children’s Charity—“If You’re Gonna Play in Texas”—A Groundbreaking Hometown Gala
Event Date: October 18, 2025Event: GalaLocation: The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown HoustonBeneficiary: Houston Children's CharityNo. in attendance: 820Monies raised: $9,400,000Honorees: Frances Moody Buzbee and Tony BuzbeeAuctioneer: Johnny...
A “Saluta” to All Things Italian at the Annual Italian Cultural & Community Center Luncheon
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...
“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...