Event Date: May 5, 2026Event: LuncheonBeneficiary: CanCareNo. in attendance: 450Monies raised: $550,000Chairperson: Kristy BradshawHonorees: Dr. Marc Boom, Elizabeth Stein and Hallie VanderhiderFlorals: H-E-BEvent Production: Francisco +...
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 James Bond Martini, the Watch and Double and Triple Prizes Gave VICTORY Houston a “Shaken not Stirred” Million-Dollar Evening
Event Date: April 25, 2026Event: GalaBeneficiary: Greater Houston Cancer research and initiativesNo. in attendance: 650Monies raised: $1,800,000Chairpersons: Keeli Lee, Lelia Sprague and Edith Wittig van WageningenPresenting Sponsors: ...
A Three-Time “Chair Trifecta” and Unveiling of Best Dressed Honorees as Neiman Marcus Hosts the Announcement Party for March of Dimes
A Three-Time “Chair Trifecta” and Unveiling of Best Dressed Honorees as Neiman Marcus Hosts the Announcement Party for March of Dimes Neiman Marcus in the Galleria was abuzz when more than 125 guests gathered in the store’s Couture section to...
Real-World Impact at BRASS Reception as the Organization’s Founder and Advocate Becomes a Patient
Real-World Impact at BRASS Reception as the Organization’s Founder and Advocate Becomes a Patient A cocktail reception at Steak 48 in the River Oaks Shopping District was the recent setting for over 100 delighted guests who supported BRASS...
The Shop with Heart Card Makes a Ten-Day “Shopping” Difference
The Shop with Heart Card Makes a 10-Day "Shopping" Difference Celebrating Ten Years of Shopping with Purpose Shop With Heart Card is Houston’s premier 10-day shopping and dining event, uniting the city’s favorite retailers, restaurants, and philanthropists in support...
An Address Poised to Define a New Chapter in the City’s Evolution: The Ritz-Carlton Residences Houston Receives a Warm Welcome in Uptown/Galleria
An Address Poised to Define a New Chapter in the City’s Evolution: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston Receives a Warm Welcome in Uptown/Galleria Over 300 guests welcomed the launch of a new lavish high-rise set to begin construction in...
Smiles Were Big and Hearts Were Full at Houston Children’s Charity Annual “Chariots for Children” Van Distribution
Smiles Were Big and Hearts Were Full at Houston Children’s Charity Annual “Chariots for Children” Van Distribution A full house gathered to watch Houston Children’s Charity (HCC) award 98 fully loaded wheelchair-accessible vans to local families...
Mama’s Dreamy Homemade Banana Pudding is a Springtime Treat!
Mama’s Dreamy Homemade Banana Pudding Prep Time: 20-30 min. | Chill Time: 3-4 hr. or overnight | Total Time: 3 hr. 30 min. | Servings: 10-12 servings Mama’s Banana Pudding is an elegant, easy dessert made with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, crisp Vanilla Wafers,...
A Fundraising Five-Octave High-Note Reached at the 38th HGO Concert of Arias
Event Date: February 6, 2026Location: Wortham Theater CenterEvent: Concert and GalaBeneficiary: Houston Grand OperaNo. in attendance: 470Monies raised: $815,000Chairpersons: Drs. Rachel and Warren A. Ellsworth IVHGO Orchestra Conductor: ...
You Could Hear a Pin Drop at Children’s Museum Houston Friends and Families Luncheon
Event Date: March 5, 2026Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Children's Museum HoustonNo. in attendance: 400Monies raised: $237,000Chairpersons: Lexi Sakowitz Marek and Natasha StolteFloral Centerpieces: H-E-B's...
A Baker’s Dozen of Academy Awards Trivia for Movie Buffs
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love movies, and I'm always front and center at every Academy Awards telecast each year. The 2026 televised festivities mark 98 years of the Oscars, and that is a lot of trivia accumulated over almost ten decades. I hope you...
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and The Palm Royale were the Big Costumed Winners at iWRITE’s 8th Lucky for Literacy Bubbles & Bingo Bash
Event Date: February 20, 2026Event: LuncheonBeneficiary: iWRITENo. in attendance: 220Monies raised: $115,000Chairpersons: Saula Cente-Valente and Ashley SeippelFloral Centerpieces: H-E-BBingo Caller: Johnny "Bravo" HollowayPhotography: ...
“Musique et Vin” brought Houston Symphony Ball a Seven-Figure Sophisticated Old World White-Tie Evening
Event Date: January 31, 2026Event: GalaBeneficiary: Houston SymphonyNo. in attendance: 425Monies raised: $1,200,000Chairpersons: Lindy and John RydmanPhotography: Priscilla Dickson and Jacob Power“Musique et Vin” brought Houston Symphony...
Balloons, Champagne and Hearts Filled with Friendship Helped Celebrate 15 Years of Houston Sweethearts at Saks Fifth Avenue
Balloons, Champagne and Hearts Filled with Friendship Helped Celebrate 15 Years of Houston Sweethearts at Saks Fifth Avenue A heartfelt desire to say a simple thank you to those who have made our community a better place set the stage some...
“Once You Choose Hope, Anything is Possible” as Hope Biosciences Research Foundation Raised $1 Million at Inaugural Gala
Mama’s Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy-Comfort Food at its Best!
Mama’s Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Prep Time: 30-40 min. | Cooking Time: 50-60 min. | Total Time: 1 hr. 20-30 min. | Servings: 10-12 servings When you get a "hankering" for comfort food, there is hardly anything better than my mom's homemade biscuits and...
The Social Year in Review — Our Citizens Made Headlines Locally, Nationally and Throughout the World in 2025!
The year just ended was a banner year for Houstonians and we made headlines all over the world in many different aspects of prominence: One of our city's charities raised a mammoth sum to help our underserved, abused and disadvantaged youth Two of our citizens were...
The “Doc” is in the House … and All That Jazz!” The Social Book Unveils Its Houston Treasures at Doc’s Houston Jazz Club!
The "Doc" is in the House ... and All That Jazz!" The Social Book Unveils Its Houston Treasures at Doc's Houston Jazz Club! What could be better than spending a night listening to a 12-piece top-flight jazz band play holiday standards, while...
The “City of Lights” was the “Bon Vivant” Destination at Lone Star Flight Museum’s “Jet Setters Ball”
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...
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...