Scott’s Parmesan and Lemon-Roasted Broccoli Serves 4-6 | Cook and prep time: 35-40 minutes I worship at the kitchen of Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa! I was inspired by her timeless recipe and have added several things to make it my own. Family and friends love it!...
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Guests Discovered the New World at Houston Symphony Opening Night Concert & Gala
Event Date: October 4, 2024Locations: Jones Hall for Concert; Corinthian Houston for GalaEvent: Concert & GalaBeneficiary: Houston SymphonyNo. in attendance: 300Money raised: $550,000Chairperson: Mary Lynn MarksPresenting Sponsor: ...
Twenty Years in the Making: Bringing Some Revelry to ROCO 20th Anniversary Gala
Event Date: September 28, 2024Locations: St. John the Divine for Concert; Thompson Hotel for GalaEvent: Concert & GalaBeneficiary: ROCONo. in attendance: 300Money raised: $275,000Chairpersons: Ginger Blanton, Elizabeth Blanton and...
Champagne Madame Zéro Presents an Early Seasonal Gift Guide and Offers an Intimate Trip to the Champagne Region
Champagne Madame Zéro Presents an Early Seasonal Gift Guide and Offers an Intimate Trip to the Champagne Region As the first Texan-owned (actually Houstonian-owned) champagne house, Matthew Massey and his company have now supported over 50...
El Centro de Corazón Celebrates Thirty Years of “Making a Difference” at Its Annual Luncheon
Event Date: September 18, 2024Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: El Centro de CorazónNo. in attendance: 270Money raised: $150,000Honorary Chairs: Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman and Leila PerrinChairperson: Vicky...
“The Little Mermaid” Made Guests “A Part of Their World” at Houston Ballet Opening Night Onstage Dinner
Event Date: September 6, 2024Location: Wortham Theater CenterEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston BalletNo. in attendance: 230Money raised: $325,000Chairpersons: Mignon & Steve Gill and Fady Armanious & Bill BaldwinHonoree: Lauren...
A Packed Ballroom and Three Honorees Help MS Society Raise $325,000 at Together for a Cure Luncheon
Event Date: September 27, 2024Location: Houstonian Hotel, Club & SpaEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: National MS SocietyNo. in attendance: 350Money raised: $325,000Honorary Chairs: Joy McCormack and Rita JoubranChairperson: Franelle...
A Jeweled Stroll and Portrait Unveiling at Citizens for Animal Protection Gala Kickoff
Event Date: September 26, 2024Location: de BoulleEvent: Reception/KickoffBeneficiary: Citizens for Animal ProtectionNo. in attendance: 120Chairpersons: Angela Hernandez and Carson BrownHonorees: Ben Ackerley, Allison & Nick Boulle,...
A Baseball Legend and Hundreds Gathered to Support HelpCureHD
Event Date: September 5, 2024Location: Union Station at Minute Maid ParkEvent: GalaBeneficiary: HelpCureHDNo. in attendance: 340+Chairpersons: Joe Smith and Allie LaForceAuctioneer: Johnny "Bravo" HollowayEvent Production: Francisco +...
Steak 48 Hosts The Social Book’s Second Annual Celebration of Chairmen and Honorees
Steak 48 Hosts The Social Book’s Second Annual Celebration of Chairmen and Honorees What makes a successful event? One can surely count on a good cause to stir emotions and pocketbooks. Timing and an engaging, fun-filled theme certainly play...
Athletes & Their Causes Were Big Winners at Team Up
Event Date: September 9, 2024Location: Post Oak at UptownEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Kyle Tucker Foundation, Sunshine Kids Foundation, Covenant House, Be A Resource and Lance McCullers FoundationNo. in attendance: 550+Money raised: ...
An Astounding $1.6 Million Raised at Cattle Baron’s Ball “Neon Lights & Bayou Nights”
Event Date: September 14, 2024Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: GalaBeneficiary: American Cancer SocietyNo. in attendance: 800+Money raised: $1,635,000Chairpersons: Robin Klaes, Janette Marx and Stephen M. ToupsHonorees: The Tsuru...
Another Year of Miracles Celebrated at the Annual Miracles of the Mission Luncheon
Event Date: May 22, 2024Location: Junior League of HoustonEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: The Mission of YahwehNo. in attendance: 250Money raised: $200,000Honoree: Richard HillEmcee: Johnny "Bravo" HollowayKeynote Speaker: Alan Graham, CEO...
An Evening of Good Works, Miracles and Prayers for a Brighter Future at Holocaust Museum LBJ Moral Courage Award Dinner
Event Date: May 23, 2024Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Holocaust Museum HoustonNo. in attendance: 1,000Money raised: $1,300,000Photography: Wilson Parish and Jacob PowerAn Evening of Good Works, Miracles and...
Children’s Museum of Houston Spring Golf Classic Honors the Memory of Longtime Supporter Randy Allen
Event Date: May 10, 2024Location: Memorial Park Golf CourseEvent: Golf tournamentBeneficiary: Children's Museum of HoustonNo. in attendance: 100Money raised: $188,000Photography: Wilson ParishChildren’s Museum of Houston Spring Golf...
“Walk With Me” Brings Easter Seals Greater Houston Closer to Their Million Dollar Goal
Event Date: April 25, 2024Location: Houston ZooEvent: Sporting Walk/Run/StrollBeneficiary: Easter Seals Greater HoustonNo. in attendance: 3,500Money raised: $700,000Photography: Jenny Antill“Walk With Me” Brings Easter Seals Greater...
Guests “Came Home” to Glassell School of Art Benefit
Event Date: May 10, 2024Location: The Glassell School of ArtEvent: GalaBeneficiary: The Glassell School of ArtNo. in attendance: 150Money raised: $150,000Décor: The Events CompanyPhotography: Daniel OrtizGuests “Came Home” to Glassell...
Scott’s Ultimate Chocolate Pudding is a Great Change of Pace for Dessert
Scott’s Ultimate Chocolate Pudding Serves 3-4 | Cook and prep time: 25-30 minutes cooking time; 2-12 hours of refrigeration Give this pudding a try when you're looking for a dessert that's out of the ordinary! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS:2 cups + 2 tbsp. milk 5.5 oz....
A Former President’s Acclaimed Speech Sets the Pace for the Annual Houston Heritage Luncheon
Event Date: May 1, 2024Location: Briar ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: The Heritage SocietyNo. in attendance: 175Money raised: $130,000Chairpersons: David Mincberg and Lainie GordonKeynote Speaker: Douglas BrinkleyPhotography: Wilson...
Three Houston Furniture Families Honored at The Furniture Bank Gala
Event Date: June 1, 2024Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: GalaBeneficiary: The Furniture BankNo. in attendance: 360Money raised: $275,000Chairpersons: Francie Willis and Bernie FalcoHonorees: Hoffer Furniture/The Hoffer Family,...