My Favorite Things by Hallie Vanderhider The Social Book is proud to begin a series called “My Favorite Things,” where we ask prominent people in the community a list of questions to answer—to give us insight into their brilliance and to help us...
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)
Roma’s Virtual Wine Dinner is Salivating and Educating!
Roma's Virtual Wine Dinner is Salivating and Educating! For the last couple of months, ROMA, a happening Rice Village Italian eatery, has hosted "virtual wine dinner" on Thursdays with an Italian winemaker who connects with the restaurant and...
Nino Shbeeb-A Lifetime of Beauty … Inside and Out
Nino Shbeeb-A Lifetime of Beauty … Inside and Out! Beauty has always surrounded Nino Shbeeb and been a strong force in his life, whether it came from being born in Lebanon to a well-known flower grower, or designing hair for celebrities and the...
CanCare Hits a Winning Shot
Photography: Daniel Ortiz Event: Golf Tournament Event Date: October 5, 2020 Location: Lakeside Country Club Money Raised: $200,000 Beneficiary: CanCare Chairpersons: Kelly and Aaron Wolf Event Coordination: Francisco & Co. CanCare...
American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink” October Campaign
American Cancer Society's "Real Men Wear Pink" Campaign October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month and two years ago, American Cancer Society created a campaign entitled “Real Men Wear Pink.” Cancer is the #2 leading cause of death worldwide, with breast...
Houstonian’s Dinner and a Movie Once Again Creates an Evening that is Out of this World!
Houstonian's "Dinner and a Movie" Creates Another Evening that is Out of this World! If you have not read my previous column about this very creative four-star cuisine and cinema-themed evening, please refer to it by clicking on this link. I was...
Mister Philantrophy-Houston Treasure Tribute to Alan Helfman to Celebrate a Lifetime of Giving
Houston Treasure Tribute “Mister Philanthropy – Alan Helfman, A Lifetime of Giving” Photo by Gittings Houston native and second-generation automotive dealer Alan Helfman has one of the biggest hearts in Houston. This gentle man has averaged working on a fundraising...
Save an Animal and Win a Car!
Come Support CAP and Win a Subaru Outback Premium! Get your Subaru Raffle Tickets before they're sold out! Proceeds from raffle ticket sales directly benefit the homeless pets at CAP and it is one of their most important fundraisers of the year. Raffle drawing will be...
Dinner and a Movie-A Cinematic Twist for a Landmark Hotel!
A Cinematic Twist for a Landmark Hotel!
Houston Ballet “Raised the Barre” Curbside with a Lot of Help from Local Chefs
Photography: Wilson Parish Event: Virtual gala Event Date: September 20, 2020 Location: Various homes Money Raised: $90,000 Beneficiary: Houston BalletChairpersons: Mignon & Steve Gill and Samira Salman Honorees: Bill & Courtney...
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s Annual Luncheon “Eyes” Elegance with 2020 Vision
Photography: Jenny Antill Clifton Event: Luncheon and Four-Day Shopping Extravaganza Event Date: September 9, 2020 Location: Various River Oaks homes Money Raised: $900,000 from Luncheon and 4-day Shopping event Beneficiary: Salvation Army...
Nutcracker Market’s 40th Annual Event Goes Virtual
Nutcracker Market Goes Virtual and this time it's for a month! Due to issues with COVID, the 40th annual Nutcracker Market will go virtual this year. Originally set for November 11th-15th, the new date is now November 11th-December 11th. Houston Ballet Nutcracker...
Champions for TEACH Promises to be a Virtual Win for Houston Educators
"Champions for TEACH Promises to be a Virtual Win for Houston Educators To Educate All Children’s (TEACH) annual sports-themed fundraising gala on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. will be virtual this year. Special guest at this 7th annual dinner...
Both live and virtual attendees brought much-needed funds to the beloved Houston Symphony on Opening Night
Photography: Priscilla Dickson Event: Live and Virtual Gala Event Date: September 12, 2020 Location: Performance at Jones Hall Money Raised: $500,000 Beneficiary: Houston SymphonyChairpersons: Sippi & Ajay Khurana Florals and...
Two “Paws Up” for Houston PetSet’s Virtual “Fierce & Fabulous Soirée”
Photography: Quy Tran Photography Event: Virtual Gala and Watch Party Event Date: September 11, 2020 Location: Virtual event. Watch Party at The Annie Café & Bar Money Raised: $200,000 Beneficiary: Houston PetSet Honorary Chairs: Tena...
“Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams”-Forbes releases its list of the World’s 2020 Billionaires
Note: All photos above are listed in the order of their placement on the Forbes list.“Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams”-Forbes releases its list of the World’s 2020 Billionaires In 1994, Robin Leach coined the phrase “Champagne Wishes and...
Homemade in Texas Luncheon Was a Virtual Success for Center for Pursuit
Photography: Agapito Sanchez, Gittings and Jeff Myers Photography Event: Virtual luncheon Event Date: September 3, 2020 Location: Virtual Money Raised: $170,000+ Beneficiary: Center for Pursuit Number of Attendees: 300+ Event Coordination:...
Memorial Hermann’s Circle of Life Gala Gets Guests “Pumped” Up Virtually
Photography: Michelle Watson and Memorial Hermann Foundation Event: Live Virtual Gala Event Date: August 29, 2020 Location: Virtual Money Raised: $2,600,000+ Beneficiary: Memorial Hermann’s Adult and Pediatric Heart and Vascular Services...
WOW’s 17th Annual Summer Soirée Goes Virtual
Photography: Courtesy of DFSH Event: Virtual reception Event Date: August 20, 2020 Location: Tootsies Money Raised: $6,500 Beneficiary: Dress for Success Houston Number of Attendees: 120+Women of Wardrobe’s 17th Annual Summer Soirée Goes Virtual...
360AV Design
Jason has worked in the event industry for over 10 years and in that time has become an innovator of AV Design. He has over 37 Industry Awards and 5 National Awards for his work on a variety of events from Corporate to Weddings to just Parties!!! His work around...
