Event Date: September 30, 2022Location: House of Blues HoustonEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 260Money Raised: $310,000Beneficiary: Dec My RoomChairperson: Stacey & Al Lindseth and Tori KuykendallEntertainment: Joe NicholsAuctioneer: ...

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Houston Children’s Charity’s 25th Annual Gala Rocked the Room with a Musical Dynamo Duo and Raised Seven Figures for Houston’s Children in Need
Event Date: October 14, 2022Location: The Post Oak at UptownEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 700Money Raised: $3,625,000Beneficiary: Houston Children's CharityChairperson: Sheridan WilliamsEvent Décor, Florals, Linens and A/V: The Events...
228 Texas Lives Lost to Domestic Abuse Were Honored at Annual AVDA Dinner
Event Date: October 13, 2022Location: Tony'sEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 200Money Raised: $500,000~Beneficiary: AVDAChairperson: Paula & Steve Winter and Lisa & Eric ElderHonorees: 228 Texas Lives Lost to Domestic...
A Luxe Woodlands Restaurant and it’s Celebrated Chef were the People’s Choice Award Winners at La Nuit du Caviar
A Luxe Woodlands Restaurant and it’s Celebrated Chef were the People’s Choice Award Winners at La Nuit du Caviar For the past seven years, Diane Roederer and her luxury food import company DR Delicacy have hosted one incredible annual bash. The...
A Houston Legend Leads a Discussion at Symphony League Luncheon on Volunteering and Establishing Lifelong Relationships
Event Date: September 21, 2022Location: Junior League of HoustonEvent: LuncheonNo. of Attendees: 200Beneficiary: Houston Symphony LeagueChairpersons: Tammie Johnson and Heidi RockecharlieKeynote Speaker: The Honorable Joanne King...
A Small-Town Texas Girl Makes it to the Big Time—Tabitha Pagel Garcia Steps into Role of Partner at Page Parkes Corporation
A Small-Town Texas Girl Makes it to the Big Time—Tabitha Pagel Garcia Steps into the Role of Partner at Page Parkes Corporation Photos above (L-R): Tabitha Pagel Garcia (Photo courtesy of Tabitha Garcia); Page Parkes (Photo by Evin Thayer Studios) For over four...
Grateful. Gratitude. Gratifying! ROCO Revelry celebrates its 10th annual concert and gala at two locations!
Event Date: September 24, 2022Location: Concert-The Church of St. John the Divine; Gala-Porsche River OaksEvent: Concert and GalaNo. of Attendees: 265Money Raised: $320,000Beneficiary: ROCOChairperson: Stephanie TsuruHonorees: Leslie...
Houston Treasures Awards’ Legacy Endures at Hilton Americas-Houston
The Social Book Houston Treasures Awards' Legacy Endures at Hilton Americas-Houston The 19th annual class of Houston Treasures Awards honorees will receive their awards at a gala dinner this December, and the Awards' presenter, The Social Book,...
Scott’s Tangy Lemon-Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts
Scott’s Tangy Lemon-Garlic Roasted Chicken Inspired by Ina Garten, the “Barefoot Contessa” and my mom, whose recipe for this was so close to Ina’s, that it’s scary!Prep and Cook time: 60-75 minutes | Serves 4-5, depending on size of chicken breasts Ingredients:¼ cup...
A Ballet Patron’s Legacy Gift Unveiled Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance Building
A Ballet Patron’s Legacy Gift Unveiled Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance Building Thanks to the generous gift from Houston philanthropist Margaret Alkek Williams, Houston Ballet now has a new home, which features nine dance studios, a...
Deft Hands and a Sharp Baton-A New Conductor Begins His Tenure at Houston Symphony Opening Night Concert & Gala
Event Date: September 16, 2022Location: Jones Hall & The CorinthianEvent: Concert and GalaNo. of Attendees: 300Money Raised: $540,000Beneficiary: Houston SymphonyHonorary Chairs: Leisa Holland Nelson Bowman and Leila...
Making a Difference and Making it Fun at El Centro de Corazón Luncheon
Event Date: September 16, 2022Location: Hotel ZaZa Museum DistrictEvent: LuncheonNo. of Attendees: 250Money Raised: $161,000Beneficiary: El Centro de CorazónHonorary Chairs: Leisa Holland Nelson Bowman and Leila PerrinChairpersons: Dr....
Da Vinci. La Scala. Milan. Valentino. Tuscany. Pasta. Ferrari. Gold! All Things Italian Were Celebrated at the 2022 ICCC Luncheon
Event Date: September 14, 2022Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonNo. of Attendees: 300Money Raised: $178,000Beneficiary: Italian Cultural & Community Center scholarshipsChairpersons: Sandra Porter and Gina Gusemano...
“They Were Flying” at Houston Ballet Opening Night Onstage Dinner with “Peter Pan”
Event Date: September 9, 2022Location: Wortham Theater CenterEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 200Money Raised: $210,000Beneficiary: Houston BalletChairpersons: Christine and David M. Underwood, Jr.Honorees: Jean and Henry MayDécor: Bergner...
Scott’s “Lemony Snickets” Bars
Scott’s "Lemony Snicket" Bars This recipe was inspired by Mom and is delicious and perfect for holidays or anytime you need something special to serve!Prep and Cook time: 2 1/2-3 hours with chilling and cooling time | Makes 20 squares/40 triangles Ingredients for the...
In Remembrance of Joan Herrin Lyons – A Houston Legend and Lifelong Friend
In Remembrance of Joan Herrin LyonsA Houston Legend and Lifelong Friend What can one say about the life of a woman who was “all Houston” all the time!?! Joan Herrin Lyons was Houston royalty. Parents Hazel and Robert Herrin brought this bundle of...
“Surprise! Surprise!” for the 2023 Women of Distinction
“Surprise! Surprise!” for the 2023 Women of Distinction Six Houston women were stunned as Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, friends and past honorees, amassed at Elizabeth Anthony to surprise them and unveil that they had been selected as Women...
Celebrating Two Decades of Legacy Community Health’s “Mint Julep” Because They “Can-Can”
Event Date: July 17, 2022Location: White Oak Music HallEvent: GalaNo. of Attendees: 300Money Raised: $121,000Beneficiary: Legacy Community HealthSponsor: Ed FingerChairpersons: Tony Bravo, Cyndy Garza Roberts and Ray PurserHonorees: Katy...
Employees Worldwide Choose the Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2022 and Houston Has One on the List!
Employees Worldwide Choose the Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2022 and Houston Has One on the List! During the past 24 months, our country, as well as the world, continues to recover from the consequences arising from a worldwide pandemic....
Fundraising Once Again Goes “High” with Gift of Life’s 2022 Toyota Highlander Raffle!
HURRY! HURRY! HURRY!Gift of Life's Toyota Highlander Raffle-Get it While Tickets Last! Drawing Will Be Held On Thursday, July 14 Our good friend Regina Rogers in Beaumont has asked us to let you know about the Gift of Life Program’s car raffle and exciting...