A Day and Lifetime of Joy as The Mission of Yahweh Dedicates Two New Dormitories to Support Houston’s Homeless Women and Children For over 64 years, The Mission of Yahweh (MOY) has served as a faith-based emergency shelter for homeless women and...
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 Night of Firsts for Houston Children’s Charity—“If You’re Gonna Play in Texas”—A Groundbreaking Hometown Gala
Event Date: October 18, 2025Event: GalaLocation: The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown HoustonBeneficiary: Houston Children's CharityNo. in attendance: 820Monies raised: $9,400,000Honorees: Frances Moody Buzbee and Tony BuzbeeAuctioneer: Johnny...
A “Saluta” to All Things Italian at the Annual Italian Cultural & Community Center Luncheon
Event Date: October 14, 2025Event: LuncheonLocation: River Oaks Country ClubBeneficiary: Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC)No. in attendance: 300Monies raised: $205,000Honorary Chair: Rosanette CullenChairpersons: Cheryl...
“Feet Were Stomping” and “Boots were Kicked Up” at the Eighth Annual Dec My Room Gala
Event Date: October 9, 2025Event: GalaLocation: The Ballrooom at Bayou PlaceBeneficiary: Dec My RoomNo. in attendance: 250Monies raised: $400,000Founders: Susan Plank and Kendall PlankChairperson: Chelsea CollmerHonorees: Aimee and Wynne...
25 Years in the Making Hails “Lost is not Alone,” as Texas EquuSearch’s Most Successful and Inspiring Gala
Event Date: October 3, 2025Event: GalaLocation: The Post Oak at UptownBeneficiary: Texas EquuSearchNo. in attendance: 470Monies raised: $750,000Honorary Chairs: Debbie and Roger Clemens, Andre Johnson, and Dan PastoriniHonorees: Roy...
Leaders & Legends Saluted, a Child’s Story Told and a Heavenly Auction Brought Mission of Yahweh its Biggest Gala Evening Ever!
Event Date: September 26, 2025Event: GalaLocation: The Post Oak at UptownBeneficiary: Mission of YahwehNo. in attendance: 430Monies raised: $650,000Chairpersons: Leila Perrin, Beth Wolff and Cynthia WolffHonorees: Nichole and Benny...
An Evening of Hope, Beauty and Inspiration Flourishes as Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” Renews Our Houston Symphony Opening Night Concert and Gala
Event Date: September 19, 2025Event: Concert & GalaLocation: Jones Hall & Corinthian HoustonBeneficiary: Houston SymphonyNo. in attendance: 300Monies raised: $550,000Chairperson: Carey KirkpatrickUnderwriting Sponsor: ...
Heroes Seen and Wishes Granted at Make-A-Wish “Wish Ball-The Hero Within” Gala
Event Date: May 2, 2025Event: GalaBeneficiary: Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and LouisianaNo. in attendance: 650Monies raised: $1,800,000Honorary Chairs: Beth and Dan BellowHonorees: Mandy S. Williams and Enterprise MobilityMajor Sponsors: ...
Guests Traveled to the French Countryside at Houston Symphony League President’s Luncheon
Event Date: May 16, 2025Location: Lakeside Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Houston Symphony LeagueMonies raised: $193,000Chairperson(s): Beth Wolff and Saula ValenteHonoree: Susan OsterbergOutgoing President: Heidi...
Mama’s Pimento Cheese Fritters Are a Hit Every Time!
Mama's Pimento Cheese Fritters Prep Time: 2 hr. 20 min. | Cooking Time: 25-30 min. | Total Time: 3 hr. | Servings: 25-30 These special treats weren't made often enough, but when they were, they wouldn't last long! Every Southern soul loves pimento cheese! Enjoy!...
A Heartfelt Celebration with 300 Helped Vita Living Raise $207,000 at “Pearls of Wisdom” Gala
Event Date: May 15, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Vita LivingNo. in attendance: 300Monies raised: $207,000Chairperson(s): Kristen Perrin, Pamela Perilloux and Bryan P. SmithEmcee: Kip AlstaetterPublic...
No Kids Were Left on the Floor at the Record-Breaking Furniture Bank Gala
Event Date: May 8, 2025Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: GalaBeneficiary: The Furniture BankNo. in attendance: 400Monies raised: $300,000Chairperson(s): Francie and Mike WillisHonoree(s): Ralph Marek and Youval MeiclerEmcee: Linda...
Little Readers Were the Big Winners at Legacy Community Health Little Readers Fiesta
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...
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...