Event Date: November 4, 2020 Location: Neiman Marcus Event: Champagne Reception No. of Attendees: 40Monies Raised: $9,000+ Beneficiary: Houston Symphony LeagueChairperson: Cheryl ByingtonCuisine: Mariposa at Neiman MarcusPhotography: ...
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)
HPFFA Charitable Foundation’s “Red Hot Gala” was a Flaming Success
Event Date: November 14, 2020 Location: Royal Sonesta Hotel Event: GalaNo. of Attendees: 210 Money Raised: $410,000+ Beneficiary: Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association (HPFFA) Honorary Chairs: Kelley and Stephen...
Scott’s Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
Scott and Jeff's Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. espresso powder or instant coffee 2 cups granulated sugar ½ tsp. salt 1½ sticks...
Holiday Quarantine Watch List
As it appears, the pandemic is going to be with us for a lot longer than we had imagined. It also seems to be the upcoming norm that we continue wearing masks and social distancing with our family and friends. Many of us will not be spending time with loved ones...
From the Golden State to the Lone Star State All the Way to this Houston Charity-TEACH Celebrates Its 8th Annual Gala
Event Date: November 10, 2020 Location: Various homes Event: Virtual Gala Money Raised: $865,000 Beneficiary: To Educate All Children (TEACH) Chairpersons: Scott & Soraya McClelland and Carol & Mike Linn Honorees: Honorable Joanne...
The Wonderful World of Women of Substance Was Virtually Wonderful Indeed!
Event Date: November 6, 2020 Location: Various homes Event: Virtual LuncheonMoney Raised: $400,000 Beneficiary: The Mission of YahwehHonorary Chairs: Regina Rogers, Sybil Roos and Rose CullenChairperson: Kristina SomervilleHonorees: Lilly...
Mama’s Hummingbird Cake
Mama's "Grand Prize" Hummingbird Cake with Scott's Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients: 3—9” floured and greased cake pans, bottom lined with parchment paper 1½ cup cooking oil 3 large or extra-large eggs 3 cups flour 2 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda (heaping...
Page Parkes-“A Lifetime of Changing Lives”
Page Parkes—“A Lifetime of Changing Lives” Over our lifetime, many of us were taught the Golden Rule, but for Page Parkes, owner of Page Parkes Corporation, it is her mantra. She teaches her team and her modeling and acting talent to live by the...
The Women’s Fund “Rocks On” at their Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon
Photography: Courtesy of The Women's Fund Event: Virtual Luncheon Event Date: Sunday, November 1, 2020 Location: Various homesVirtual attendance: 250+ Money Raised: $180,000 Beneficiary: The Women's Fund for Health, Education &...
“Blue Ribbon” Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mama's "Blue Ribbon" Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup Butter-flavored Crisco or 2 sticks unsalted butter ¾ cup light brown sugar ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. salt (optional) 2½ cup flour (for extra large eggs, use 2-1/3 cup...
Citizens for Animal Protection “Rocked Out” Live … and Virtually!
Event: Live Virtual Gala Event Date: Friday, October 23, 2020 Location: Virtual presentation Money Raised: $360,000+ Number of Virtual Attendees: 750+ Beneficiary: Citizens for Animal Protection Photography: Daniel Ortiz Honoree(s): Brook...
“The Forgotten Few” in the Events Industry
"The Forgotten Few" in the Events Industry For many months now, the pandemic has been part of our everyday existence. It has affected almost every industry and especially wreaked havoc on industries that in some way serve the public. Two industries that have had no...
HPFFA’s “Red Hot Gala” is a GO!
Local 341 President Patrick "Marty" Lancton with Chairpersons Elizabeth and Alan Stein(Both photos courtesy of Elizabeth Stein)HPFFA’s “Red Hot Gala” is a GO! Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Charitable Foundation’s “Red Hot Gala” is happening LIVE on...
My Favorite Things-Hallie Vanderhider
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...
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...
