Event Date: January 10, 2022Location: Connally Plaza, The Heritage Society at Sam Houston ParkEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 100Money raised: $30,000Beneficiary: The Heritage SocietyChairpersons: Betty and John CabanissHonorees: Susan...
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)
A Houston Couple is Honored for their 25 years of Support of Kickstart Kids
Event Date: December 2, 2021Location: The home of Alice & Keith MosingEvent: ReceptionNo. of Attendees: 100Beneficiary: Kickstart KidsFounders: Chuck and Gena NorrisHonorees: Alice & Keith MosingPhotography: Kickstart Kids and...
The Passing of a Cake Legend—“Queen of Cakes” Sylvia Weinstock Leaves a Sweet and Beautiful Legacy
The Passing of a Cake Legend—“Queen of Cakes” Sylvia Weinstock Leaves a Sweet and Beautiful Legacy This past holiday season my good friend Warner Roberts gave me a book entitled Sweet Celebrations-The Art of Decorating Beautiful Cakes. The book...
Scott’s Chicken & Biscuits Casserole
Scott’s Chicken and Biscuits Casserole Ingredients:2 Chicken breasts, skin-on, bone-in1-2 tbsp. Olive oil1 tsp. Salt and 1 tsp. Pepper2 tbsp. Butter1 cup Yellow Onion, diced½ cup Celery, diced½ cup Carrots, diced *Salt and pepper to taste1/3 cup dry White Wine¼ tsp....
The Social Book 2022 Houston Treasures Awards Gala-“Treasures in Toyland”
Event Date: December 12, 2021Location: The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, Grande BallroomEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 200Honorary Chairs: Scott Evans, Warner Roberts, Jeff Henry and Sami ShbeebHonorees: Kelly Amen, Lara Bell, Susan &...
Mama’s Panama Pound Cake
Mama's Panama Pound Cake Ingredients:1 lb. unsalted Butter or Margarine (4 sticks)3 cups granulated sugar5 eggs1 tsp. pure vanilla extract3 cups Flour1 dash salt¼ tsp. baking soda1 cup buttermilk1 Bundt pan or Angel Food pan Directions:Preheat oven to 325°. Mix sugar...
The Lynn Wyatt Theater Opens at MFAH
The Lynn Wyatt Theater Opens at MFAH-"Houston's Star Finds a Cinematic Home!" The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s new Lynn Wyatt Theater Opening welcomed 100 guests to the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The event was a celebration of Lynn Wyatt...
Legendary Houston Oilman and Decorated WW II Pilot Is Honored at Lone Star Flight Museum Gala
Event Date: December 4, 2021Location: Lone Star Flight MuseumEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 430Money Raised: $600,000+Beneficiary: Lone Star Flight Museum’s Educational and STEM ProgramsHonorary Chairs: The Honorable & Mrs. Hushang...
Houston becomes a Virtual Cape Canaveral as The Infinite Blasts Off
Houston becomes a Virtual Cape Canaveral as The Infinite Blasts Off Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk on the International Space Station? You will have your opportunity as THE INFINITE blasts off on December 21st and runs...
Scott’s Thanksgiving Leftover Nachos
Scott’s Thanksgiving Leftovers Nachos (Serves 6-8) The day after Thanksgiving is always harder than the day of, especially if there is a lot of food leftover from the big feast the day before. I ran across an idea on Food & Wine about leftovers and decided to...
Scott’s Nutty Salad
Scott's Nutty Salad Ingredients:1 head Romaine lettuce, torn into pieces (washed and dried)1 head Red leaf lettuce, torn into pieces (washed and dried)1 head Butter lettuce, torn into pieces (washed and dried)2 cups Praline pecans (see recipe below)8-10 oz Feta...
An Olympic Athlete Surprises Guests at the Annual Una Notte in Italia “Celebrity” Men’s Fashion Show
Event Date: November 12, 2021Location: Royal SonestaEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 500+Money Raised: $438,000Beneficiary: Children at RiskHonorary Chair: Debbie FestariChairpersons: Melissa Holman Juneau and Jennifer PinkertonPhotography: ...
The Cherished Founder of CAP Was Celebrated at the 35th Annual Celebrity Paws Gala
Event Date: November 6, 2021Location: Royal SonestaEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 580Money Raised: $800,000+Beneficiary: Citizens for Animal ProtectionHonorary Chair: Edna Meyer-NelsonChairpersons: Meghan Cornelius and Katie...
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Scott’s Pumpkin Pie Martini (Serves 2) Ingredients:3 oz. Vodka (I use 360 Vodka)1 oz. Kahlúa Liqueur1 oz. Mozart Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Liqueur4 tbsp. whipping creamCinnamon and star anise for garnish Directions:Combine vodka, Kahlúa, Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Liqueur...
Jeff’s Sweet Potato Pecan Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream Sauce
Jeff’s Sweet Potato Pecan Piewith Bourbon Whipped Cream Sauce Inspired by a Night-Out at Pappadeaux’s Ingredients:1 (9-10" size) unbaked pie pastry for a single crust Sweet Potato Layer:1 ¼ cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes¼ cup brown sugar¼ cup granulated sugar1 egg,...
Once You Get “Red Hot,” It’s Hard To Cool Down-Houston Professional Firefighters Association Celebrates Another Record-Breaking Gala
Event Date: November 6, 2021Location: Royal SonestaEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 400Money Raised: $540,000+Beneficiary: Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association (HPFFA)Honorary Chairs: Joanna and Brad MarksChairpersons: Elizabeth and...
Renoir Set the Impressionist Stage at MFAH Grand Gala Ball
Event Date: November 5, 2021Location: Caroline Wiess Law Building at Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 300Money Raised: $1,200,000Beneficiary: Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonDécor: The Events CompanyPhotography: Jenny...
Crime Stoppers’ “Leading the Way to a Safer Houston” Gala—A Plea that Public Safety Should Play No Part in Partisan Politics
Event Date: November 7, 2021Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 500Money Raised: $1,035,000Beneficiary: Crime Stoppers of HoustonChairpersons: Amy & Neil Leibman, Genny & John McIntyre and Sheridan &...
Houston Children’s Charity celebrates a quarter-century of supporting Houston’s children and their families
25 years of caring… 300 agencies served … 254 vans gifted … 3.5 million children impacted–Houston Children’s Charity celebrates a quarter-century of supporting Houston’s children and their families In 1996, seven visionaries joined forces to...
Banana Nut Bread
Mrs. Gregg’s Banana Nut Bread Ingredients:2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup Butter-flavored Crisco or Butter2 eggs3 tbsp. buttermilk1 cup mashed bananas2 cup flour1 tsp. baking powder½ tsp. baking soda½ tsp salt1 cup pecans, chopped Directions:Preheat oven to 325°F. Cream together...
