Four Years is Just the Beginning as The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse Celebrates its Grand Opening at RODEOHOUSTON Opening Night During its more than three-week residence in our city each year, RODEOHOUSTON has some spectacular things to see, other...
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 Nod to Peacocks” as Houston Ballet Ball Celebrates a $1.6 Million Evening
Event Date: February 22, 2025Location: Wortham Theater Center, Grand FoyerEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston BalletNo. in attendance: 500Monies raised: $1.65 millionChairpersons: Kristy & Chris Bradshaw and Melissa JuneauHonorees: ...
Owners were Lassoed and Pets Were Leashed at Animeals Wags & Whiskers Luncheon and Pet Fashion Show
Event Date: February 8, 2025Event: Luncheon and Fashion ShowBeneficiary: Interfaith Ministries Greater Houston Animeals ProgramNo. in attendance: 225Honorary Chair: Ernie ManouseChairpersons: Kristin Guthrie and Roberta KonickiHonoree: ...
Nannie’s Mini Banana Cream Pies Deliver Easy and Delicious Banana Goodness
Nannie's Mini Banana Cream Pies Cook and prep time: 20-25 minutes | Chilling time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Servings: 12 mini pies My grandmother always made sure her food and desserts were not only delicious, but easy enough for anyone to prepare. It doesn't get much...
Trails Were Blazed and Downtown Was Painted as HLSR Trailblazers Luncheon and Fashion Show Turns 25!
Event Date: February 7, 2025Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Houston Livestock Show & RodeoNo. in attendance: 2,100Rodeo Chairman of the Board: Pat Mann PhillipsTrailblazer Officer in Charge: Wendy Lewis...
Seeds Were Generously Planted at Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services “Generosity Grows, Join Our Garden Gala”
Event Date: January 26, 2025Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care ServicesNo. in attendance: 500Money raised: $1,300,000Honorary Chairs: Rhona and Bruce CaressChairpersons: Cindy and Gary...
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa Announces a Refresh
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa Announces a Refresh One of my favorite destinations, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, announces a ten-month refresh of its conference and event spaces, reimagining ballrooms, meeting rooms, and boardrooms...
The Eighth Time was the Charm at the Annual Women of Substance Luncheon
Event Date: November 6, 2024Location: The Post Oak at UptownEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: reVIsionNo. in attendance: 350Money raised: $300,000Chairpersons: Paula Sutton and April McGeeHonorees: Jacqueline W. Bostic, Trini Mendenhall-Royalty,...
“Monet’s Garden” “Impressed” and Inspired at the White Tie Houston Symphony Ball
Event Date: February 1, 2025Location: The Post Oak at UptownEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston SymphonyNo. in attendance: 375Money raised: $900,000Chairpersons: Zane & Brady Carruth and Brittany & Adam ClarkHonorees: Cora Sue Mach and...
The Social Book “Event of a Lifetime”: “The Emerald City at Discovery Green-15 Years of Wicked Success” Revisited as The Social Book Turns 30!
The Social Book “Event of a Lifetime”: “The Emerald City at Discovery Green-15 Years of Wicked Success” Revisited as The Social Book Turns 30! Fifteen years ago, January 21, 2010, The Social Book prepared to unveil its annual launch party. The...
Brighter Futures Were Built and an Actress Wowed at Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild’s 9th Power of Literacy Luncheon
Event Date: October 25, 2024Location: The Post Oak at UptownEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationNo. in attendance: 650Money raised: $600,000Chairpersons: Diane Gendel and Mehrnaz GillLadies for Literacy Guild...
Nine Inspiring Women Were Honored and Porsche Macan EV Made its Spectacular Nationwide Debut
An Electric Car and an Electric Night for the Launch of Porsche Macan EV at the “Electric Garden of Time Soirée” Houston’s Porsche West Houston and Porsche River Oaks were chosen from dealerships nationwide to launch Porsche’s revolutionary...
A Million-Dollar Blizzard Blew Through at Citizens for Animal Protection “Best in Snow” Gala
Event Date: November 16, 2024Location: The Post Oak at UptownEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Citizens for Animal ProtectionNo. in attendance: 700Money raised: $1,000,000Honorary Chairs: Daniel Irion and Kirk KvetonChairpersons: Angela Hernandez...
Scott’s Holiday Stovetop Potpourri Brings the Aroma of the Holidays to Your Home!
Scott’s Holiday Stovetop Potpourri Cook and prep time: 25-30 minutes Make your home smell like the holidays with this Stovetop Holiday Potpourri! Warm spices, cranberries and fruit simmer for a great aroma all day! Enjoy it this fall and holiday season! INGREDIENTS:4...
Lone Star Flight Museum Jet-Setted and Winged its Way to Destination Rome for a “Plane” Amazing Evening
Event Date: November 16, 2024Location: Lone Star Flight MuseumEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Lone Star Flight MuseumNo. in attendance: 400Money raised: $670,000Chairpersons: The Honorable Bill King & Cheryl Boblitt King, Penny & Dennis...
“A Tapestry of Making a Better Tomorrow” at Interfaith Ministries Greater Houston Tapestry Gala
Event Date: October 26, 2024Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: GalaBeneficiary: interfaith Ministries Greater HoustonNo. in attendance: 600Money raised: $700,000Chairpersons: Paula Sutton & Bill Gross and Nadia Tajalli & Dr....
Best Buddies Texas 4th Annual Champion of the Year Gala—“Carnival of Inclusion” Brought Hundreds Together for a Wild Inclusive Night
Event Date: November 9, 2024Location: Ballroom at Bayou PlaceEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Best Buddies TexasNo. in attendance: 320Money raised: $280,000+Chairpersons: CC and Duke EnsellPresenting Sponsor: Admiral Transfer & RiggingEmcees: ...
“Once You Choose Hope, Anything is Possible” as Hope Biosciences Research Foundation Raised $1 Million at Inaugural Gala
Event Date: October 26, 2024Location: Post Oak at Uptown HoustonEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Hope Biosciences Research Foundation (HBRF)No. in attendance: 400Money raised: $1,000,000+Chairpersons: Jessica Rossman and Gordon BethuneCo-Founders: ...
A Stroll Down Avenue 360 Brought “Voices for Hope” to Omega House
Event Date: November 8, 2024Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Avenue 360No. in attendance: 215Money raised: $215,000Chairpersons: Alicia Smith and Brigitte KalaiHonorees: Ken Bohan, Dr. Mark Nichols, and Sandy...
“It Takes a Village” at Houston Hospice 26th Annual Community Spirit Award Dinner
Event Date: October 23, 2024Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston HospiceNo. in attendance: 270Money raised: $300,000Honorary Chairs: Chris Knapp and Liz WinslowChairpersons: Jenny Kempner and Isabel...