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Jeff's Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing Inspired by a recipe from Ina Garten, the Barefoot ContessaPhoto courtesy of BakersRoyale.comPrep and Cook time: 45-60 minutes | Makes 12-18 cupcakes Ingredients:1½ cups all-purpose flour1½ cups granulated sugar¾ cup...
Event Date: May 17, 2022Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 1,300Money Raised: $2,000,000Beneficiary: Holocaust Museum HoustonChairpersons: Mady and Ken KadesDécor & Florals: Bergner and Johnson...
Chalk It Up with Via Colori Houston! In 1994, Rick Compton founded and presented the first Via Colori®, which was unveiled in Naples, Florida. This exciting street-painting, chalk-art festival has made some quite remarkable statistics in its more...
Event Date: May 14, 2022Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 500Money Raised: $750,000Beneficiary: Houston Community CollegeChairpersons: Jessica and Ryan McCauleyHonoree: Jim McIngvaleDécor & Florals: ...
Event Date: May 13, 2022Location: On-Stage at Jones HallEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 350Money Raised: $650,000Beneficiary: Houston SymphonyChairpersons: Joan and Robert DuffDinner Wine Pairings: John Rydman, President of Spec's Wines,...
Event Date: May 6, 2022Location: RienziEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 159Money Raised: $133,000Beneficiary: RienziChairpersons: Catherine and George Masterson, Kathy and Harry Masterson, Libbie Masterson and Mark Sullivan, Tiffany and Charles...
Houston Philanthropist’s “Grande” Gesture Renames Building toMargaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance Margaret Alkek Wiliams, scion of legendary Texas oil family Margaret and Albert Alkek, bestowed another equally legendary gift to Houston...
Event Date: May 4, 2022Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonMonies raised: $300,000Honorary Chairs: Past Men of Distinction honoreesChairperson: Tracy DieterichHonorees: Dr. Stanley Appel, John Butler, Jr., Keith Mosing and Jim...
Event Date: April 8, 2022Location: Bayou Bend Collection and GardensEvent: Luncheon & Fashion ShowNo. of Attendees: 260+Money Raised: $423,000Beneficiary: Bayou Bend Collections and GardensChairpersons: Anne Chao and Carolyn Chao...
Event Date: April 24, 2022Location: BludornEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 150Money Raised: $150,000Beneficiary: Houston BalletChairpersons: Lilly & Harrison Cullen and Amy & Jordan PincuHonoree: The Jerry C. Dearing Family...
Event Date: April 10, 2022Location: Bayou Bend Collection and GardensEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 270+Money Raised: $533,000Beneficiary: Bayou Bend Collections and GardensChairperson: Sharon G. DiesDécor & Florals: The Events...
Event Date: April 14, 2022Location: Royal Sonesta HotelEvent: LuncheonNo. of Attendees: 290+Money Raised: $210,000Beneficiary: Crime Stoppers of HoustonHonorees: FOX26, Breaking Bond Series, Joe Madison, Amy Leibman, Genny McIntyre,...
Event Date: March 24-27, 2022Location: The Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 410Money Raised: $1,900,000Beneficiary: MFAH Latin American Art DepartmentHonoree: Rusty WorthamDécor: The Events CompanyCuisine: City...
Event Date: March 30, 2022Location: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston-Caroline Wiess Law BuildingEvent: Gala and Exhibition PreviewNo. of Attendees: 130+Beneficiary: The Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonCuisine: City Kitchen and...
Event Date: April 2, 2022Location: Wortham Theater CenterEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 360Money Raised: $600,000Beneficiary: Society for the Performing ArtsChairpersons: Paul and Kristina SomervilleHonorees: Phoebe and Bobby TudorDécor: ...
Houston Children’s Charity President and CEO Honoredwith Room Dedication and Unveiling at Texas Children’s Hospital Laura S. Ward, President and CEO of Houston Children’s Charity, was at a loss for words as Texas Children’s Hospital surprised her...
Well-Known Authors Speak and A New Adult Literacy Initiative is Launched
The Life and Legacy of Martha Turner BaugussOur Tribute to a Houston Legend and Lifelong Friend Houston real estate broker Martha Turner has been called “icon,” “leader,” “legend,” “maven,” “magnate,” and more, during the 33 years she spent...
Luncheon Event Date: April 12, 2022Chic Boutique Showroom Event Date: April 13-16, 2022Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: Luncheon, Fashion Show and Shopping ExperienceNo. of Attendees: 420Money Raised: $1,000,000Beneficiary: ...
Scott's Kicked-Up Bananas Foster Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | (Serves 4 people) | Photo: Courtesy of Brennan's Ingredients:½ cup (1 regular stick) unsalted butter1 cup packed brown sugar6 tbsp. light or dark rum, divided2 tbsp. banana liqueur...
