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HURRY! HURRY! HURRY!Gift of Life's Toyota Highlander Raffle-Get it While Tickets Last! Drawing Will Be Held On Thursday, July 14 Our good friend Regina Rogers in Beaumont has asked us to let you know about the Gift of Life Program’s car raffle and exciting...
With only a few days left until Father's Day, which is Sunday, June 19th, we at The Social Book felt this could be a perfect time to showcase some exciting restaurants as well as fashion and jewelry stores. These businesses are creating wonderful experiences and many...
Kids’ Meals Kicked Off Their 14th Annual Harvest Luncheon at Steak 48 Kids Meals, a local non-profit whose mission is to deliver free, healthy meals to the doorsteps of Houston’s hungriest preschool-aged children, kicked off their 14th Annual...
Event Date: May 17, 2022Location: Tony'sEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 200Money Raised: $205,000Beneficiary: The Women's Fund for Health Education & ResiliencySponsors: The Durdin Family and Parkway Family Chevrolet, Mazda and Kia (Wine...
Scott’s Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes with Green Beans This recipe is all made in one pan! Juicy, succulent chicken pieces are cooked in the best honey-mustard sauce, surrounded by green beans and potatoes for a complete meal!Prep and Cook time: 75-90 minutes |...
Event Date: May 24, 2022Location: Junior LeagueEvent: LuncheonNo. of Attendees: 300~Money Raised: $175,000Beneficiary: The Mission of YahwehEmcee: Warner RobertsGuest Speaker: Sheila SpencerFeatured Speaker: David A.R. WhitePhotography: ...
Event Date: May 18, 2022Location: Lakeside Country ClubEvent: LuncheonNo. of Attendees: 130Money Raised: $101,075Beneficiary: Houston SymphonyChairpersons: Betty Tutor and Lucy LewisHonoree: Leslie SillerPhotography: Wilson ParishThe...
Event Date: May 6, 2022Location: 51Fifteen Cuisine and Cocktails at Saks Fifth AvenueEvent: Tea receptionNo. of Attendees: 90~Hosts: Anne Carl, Deborah Duncan, Sylvia Forsythe, Kim Moody, Warner Roberts and Alicia SmithBeneficiary: The...
Event Date: May 12, 2022Location: Glassell School of ArtEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 200+Money Raised: $508,583Beneficiary: Glassell School of ArtChairpersons: Leigh and Reggie SmithDécor, Florals and Cuisine: Swift + companyPhotography: ...
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...