Event Date: May 4, 2025Location: In a private residenceEvent: ReceptionBeneficiary: Legacy Community Health's "Little Readers" programNo. in attendance: 150Monies raised: $250,000Chairpersons: Lisa HelfmanDécor: The Events...
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)
Korea, Cuba and a Steak Inspired the Four-Course Offerings at Houston Ballet “Raising the Barre”
Event Date: May 4, 2025Location: CaracolEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston BalletNo. in attendance: 160Monies raised: $110,000Chairpersons: Duyen and Marc Nguyen and Dr. Tatiana Sorkin and Michel CoretChefs: Aaron Bludorn, Chris Williams,...
An Afternoon of Sharing, Caring and Faces of Love at Sixth CanCare HOPE Survivorship Luncheon
Event Date: May 6, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: CanCareNo. in attendance: 400Monies raised: $350,000Chairpersons: Michele Leal Farah and Tony BradfieldHonorees: Mir Family, Dr. Katy Rezvani and JPMorgan...
Three Decades of BRASS Mentorship and Scientific Research Support at Baylor College of Medicine Were Celebrated
Event Date: May 6, 2025Location: In a River Oaks residenceEvent: ReceptionBeneficiary: BRASS (Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists)No. in attendance: 100Underwriters: Edna Meyer-Nelson and The Richland CompaniesHonorees: Myra...
Bryan Museum Honored Legendary Houston Families and Celebrated an Oil-Gushing Success at the 10th Wildcatter’s Gala
Event Date: April 12, 2025Location: The Bryan Museum, Galveston, TexasEvent: GalaBeneficiary: The Bryan MuseumMonies raised: $1,300,000No. in attendance: 500Chairpersons: Dancie & Jim Ware and Renee & Scott Rice Honorees: Ernie H....
A New York Times Best-Selling Author “Waved Glitter” All Over the 24th Houston Hospice Butterfly Luncheon
Event Date: April 28, 2025Location: The Junior League of HoustonEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Houston HospiceNo. in attendance: 200Chairperson: Monica HamptonHonorees: Josepha O’Brien, Patti Roades, Pat Mosier and Norma Echegoyen-LimaEmcee: ...
Scott’s Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust
Scott's Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust Prep Time: 15 min. | Cooking Time: 55 min. | Total Time: 1 hr. 10 min. | Servings: 24 bars Love Pecan Pie? Love Chocolate Chips? My aunt and uncle owned a large pecan orchard in North Texas, so the best and...
A Netflix Movie and an Evening of Italian Elegance Inspired Houston Symphony Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction to a $900,000 Evening
Event Date: May 2, 2025Location: The stage at Jones Hall for the Performing ArtsEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston SymphonyMonies raised: $900,000Chairpersons: Elia and Michael GabbanelliCollector’s Auction Chair: Jack MatzerCuisine: Chef...
Red, Windmills, Two Ford Trucks and a Pup Named Jack, Led VICTORY Houston to a $1.8 Million “Night in Moulin Rouge”
Event Date: April 26, 2025Location: 713 Music HallEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston area cancer researchPresenting Sponsor: Sonic AutomotiveMonies raised: $1,800,000Chairpersons: Cissy Abel and Hallie VanderhiderEmcee: Frank...
Three Distinctive and Distinguished Honorees Helped Bring a Distinctive Organization to an 18-Year, $7-Million Raise for Men of Distinction Luncheon!
Event Date: May 7, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Pediatric biomedical research, education, and patient care in Texas Medical CenterMonies raised: $300,000Honorees: John Bookout, III, Albert Chao and Bernard...
A Leading Author Delivered a Wake-up Call at Children’s Museum Houston Friends & Families Luncheon
Event Date: March 6, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Children's Museum HoustonNo. in attendance: 275Monies raised: $180,000Chairpersons: Devorah Krieger and Ashley SloanEmcee: Chita CraftKeynote Speaker: ...
Compassion, Courage and Champions Were Celebrated at 2025 Crime Stoppers of Houston Heroes Awards Luncheon
Event Date: April 16, 2025Location: Royal Sonesta Houston HotelEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Crime Stoppers of HoustonNo. in attendance: 300Monies raised: $170,000Honorees: Rocky K9, Shelby Hodge, April Aguirre, Deborah Duncan, Lisa and...
A Celebration of Reading Celebrates a First Lady’s Centennial Birthday and Raises $2.6 Million in the Process
Event Date: April 1, 2025Location: Luncheon-Home of Terri & John Havens; Gala-Hobby Center for the Performing ArtsEvent: Luncheon and GalaBeneficiary: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationNo. in attendance: 1,300Monies raised: ...
Strawberry & White Chocolate Muffins with Crumble Topping
Strawberry & White Chocolate Muffins with Crumble Topping Cook and prep time: 25-30 minutes | Serves 12 I learned to make these delicious treats from a dear friend and pastry chef some years back. Feel free to substitute raspberries for the strawberries if you...
Fashion, Four Wheels and Fabulous as Reflections on Style Luncheon and Chic Boutique Crosses the Finish Line at $1.1 Million
Event Date: April 8, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: Luncheon, Fashion Show & ShoppingBeneficiary: Salvation Army Women's AuxiliaryNo. in attendance: 480Monies raised: $1,100,000Chairperson: Ann AyreHonoree: Hannah...
“Lost Is Not Alone” Salutes 25 Years of Texas EquuSearch and Its Great Works!
“Lost Is Not Alone” Salutes 25 Years of Texas EquuSearch and Its Great Works! “Lost Is Not Alone”—Salutes 25 Years of Texas EquuSearch and the dedication to families of lost loved ones’ cases that EquuSearch works to give resolution to distraught families and closure...
Pink Wasn’t Just a Color at American Cancer Society’s Fifth Annual Tickled Pink Luncheon presented by H-E-B
Event Date: April 17, 2025Location: Post Oak at UptownEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: American Cancer SocietyNo. in attendance: 650Monies raised: $700,000Honorary Chairs: Donna Lewis, Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman and Beth WolffChairpersons:...
Fashion and Philanthropy Were Both Recognized and Appreciated at Houston Symphony League’s ICON Luncheon
Event Date: March 26, 2025Location: Houston Country ClubEvent: Luncheon and Fashion ShowBeneficiary: Houston SymphonyNo. in attendance: 190Monies raised: $115,000Chairpersons: Brigitte Kalai and Farida AbjaniHonorees: Saks Fifth Avenue,...
Four Years is Just the Beginning as The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse Celebrates its Grand Opening at RODEOHOUSTON Opening Night
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...
“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: ...