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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)
Houston Ballet “Raised the Barre” Curbside with a Lot of Help from Local Chefs
Photography: Wilson Parish Event: Virtual gala Event Date: September 20, 2020 Location: Various homes Money Raised: $90,000 Beneficiary: Houston BalletChairpersons: Mignon & Steve Gill and Samira Salman Honorees: Bill & Courtney...
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s Annual Luncheon “Eyes” Elegance with 2020 Vision
Photography: Jenny Antill Clifton Event: Luncheon and Four-Day Shopping Extravaganza Event Date: September 9, 2020 Location: Various River Oaks homes Money Raised: $900,000 from Luncheon and 4-day Shopping event Beneficiary: Salvation Army...
Nutcracker Market’s 40th Annual Event Goes Virtual
Nutcracker Market Goes Virtual and this time it's for a month! Due to issues with COVID, the 40th annual Nutcracker Market will go virtual this year. Originally set for November 11th-15th, the new date is now November 11th-December 11th. Houston Ballet Nutcracker...
Champions for TEACH Promises to be a Virtual Win for Houston Educators
"Champions for TEACH Promises to be a Virtual Win for Houston Educators To Educate All Children’s (TEACH) annual sports-themed fundraising gala on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. will be virtual this year. Special guest at this 7th annual dinner...
Both live and virtual attendees brought much-needed funds to the beloved Houston Symphony on Opening Night
Photography: Priscilla Dickson Event: Live and Virtual Gala Event Date: September 12, 2020 Location: Performance at Jones Hall Money Raised: $500,000 Beneficiary: Houston SymphonyChairpersons: Sippi & Ajay Khurana Florals and...
Two “Paws Up” for Houston PetSet’s Virtual “Fierce & Fabulous Soirée”
Photography: Quy Tran Photography Event: Virtual Gala and Watch Party Event Date: September 11, 2020 Location: Virtual event. Watch Party at The Annie Café & Bar Money Raised: $200,000 Beneficiary: Houston PetSet Honorary Chairs: Tena...
“Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams”-Forbes releases its list of the World’s 2020 Billionaires
Note: All photos above are listed in the order of their placement on the Forbes list.“Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams”-Forbes releases its list of the World’s 2020 Billionaires In 1994, Robin Leach coined the phrase “Champagne Wishes and...
Homemade in Texas Luncheon Was a Virtual Success for Center for Pursuit
Photography: Agapito Sanchez, Gittings and Jeff Myers Photography Event: Virtual luncheon Event Date: September 3, 2020 Location: Virtual Money Raised: $170,000+ Beneficiary: Center for Pursuit Number of Attendees: 300+ Event Coordination:...
Memorial Hermann’s Circle of Life Gala Gets Guests “Pumped” Up Virtually
Photography: Michelle Watson and Memorial Hermann Foundation Event: Live Virtual Gala Event Date: August 29, 2020 Location: Virtual Money Raised: $2,600,000+ Beneficiary: Memorial Hermann’s Adult and Pediatric Heart and Vascular Services...
WOW’s 17th Annual Summer Soirée Goes Virtual
Photography: Courtesy of DFSH Event: Virtual reception Event Date: August 20, 2020 Location: Tootsies Money Raised: $6,500 Beneficiary: Dress for Success Houston Number of Attendees: 120+Women of Wardrobe’s 17th Annual Summer Soirée Goes Virtual...
360AV Design
Jason has worked in the event industry for over 10 years and in that time has become an innovator of AV Design. He has over 37 Industry Awards and 5 National Awards for his work on a variety of events from Corporate to Weddings to just Parties!!! His work around...
A renown restaurant, a Houston philanthropist and the Constable’s office team up for TEACH
Photography: Daniel Ortiz Event: Drive-through Event Date: May 6, 2020 Location: Tony's on Richmond Money Raised: $40,000 Beneficiary: TEACH (To Educate all Children) Number of Attendees: 225 Hosts: Susan Sarofim, Tony & Donna Vallone and...
Cakes by Gina
Dominican-born Gina Gutierrez has set the Houston pastry world on fire with her amazing cakes, cookies, chocolates, and other dessert creations at Cakes by Gina. For over a decade, this remarkable artist has been helping people create the cake of their dreams. Smart,...
A Tribute to Lives Well Lived
These last several months─at once anxious, devastating, tumultuous, inspiring and hopeful times─have also brought sadness to our community with what seems an inordinate number of deaths of Houston luminaries. We respectfully acknowledge here a few who contributed to...
Roman Holiday Luncheon & Fashion Show
Photography: Michelle Watson, CatchLight Group Event: Luncheon Event Date: March 12, 2020 Location: Junior League of Houston Money Raised: $130,000 Beneficiary: Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) Number of Attendees: 250+ Chairperson:...
A Golden Night for Houston Ballet Ball
Photography: Wilson Parish, Dave Rossman, Gary Fountain, Jacalyn Lawton and Alida Bonifaz Event: Gala Event Date: February 22, 2020 Location: Wortham Theater Center and Fish Plaza Money Raised: $1,800,000 Beneficiary: Houston Ballet Foundation...
A Virus Temporarily Changes our Social Landscape but Doesn’t Dampen our Spirits
a virus temporarily changes our social landscape but doesn't dampen our spirits This was not the first article that I wanted to write for my new column about happenings in the social community, but this is where we are, throughout the world. I hope that this article...
The Social Book 2020 Launch Party
By Scott Evans
Photography: D. Jones Photography
A Homeless Shelter Gets a Visit from Santa and a Football Hero for “Christmas on a Mission”
By Scott Evans
Photography: Michelle Watson and Houston Texans
