Event Date: May 1, 2023Location: Royal Sonesta HotelEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Crime Stoppers of HoustonNo. in attendance: 290Money Raised: $230,000Honorees: Detective Frank Muniz, Alison Steele, Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable...
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Olé for the Sold-Out Latin Women’s Initiative Luncheon and Fashion Show
Event Date: May 5, 2023Location: Hilton Americas-HoustonEvent: Luncheon, Fashion Show + MarketplaceBeneficiary: Latin Women's InitiativeNo. in attendance: 1,000Money Raised: $500,000Honorary Chair: Marianellys NobleChairpersons: Vicky...
A Longhorn Legacy Evening Hooks Horns with an Energy “Big Wig”
Event Date: May 4, 2023Location: Hotel ZaZaEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Texas Exes Houston ChapterNo. in attendance: 250Money Raised: $190,000Chairpersons: Diane CervenkaHonorees: June Deadrick and scholarship recipient Melissa Porras...
Heritage Society Honors a Houston Art Icon at “Love Street Light Circus Feel Good Machine” Gala
Event Date: April 21, 2023Location: Ballroom at Bayou PlaceEvent: GalaBeneficiary: The Heritage SocietyMoney Raised: $911,000Chairpersons: Jillian Jopling and Peter McGillivrayCuisine: Ballroom at Bayou PlaceDécor: Kirksey Gregg...
A Three-Day Bayou Bend Event Weekend Had Something for All Ages!
Event Date: April 14-16, 2023Location: Bayou Bend Collections & GardensEvent: Luncheon and Fashion Show, Children's Party and GalaBeneficiary: Bayou Bend Collections & GardensNo. of Attendees: 230 for Luncheon; 250 for GalaMoney...
Mama’s Spicy Pimento Cheese
Mama’s Spicy Pimento Cheese Prep and Cook time: 15-30 minutes | Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS:10 oz. cream cheese, softened3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tbsp. garlic powder1 tbsp. onion powder1 tsp. celery seed1 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped6 oz. (half-jar) roasted red peppers,...
An Inaugural Brunch and Shopping Boutique Brought “Besties” Together For A Shelter for Cancer Families
Event Date: April 18, 2023Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: Luncheon and Boutique ShoppingBeneficiary: A Shelter for Cancer Families (ASCF)No. of Attendees: 250Money Raised: $150,000Chairpersons: Ashley Beecher and Allison...
VICTORY Rally Ball Blazed A Cure for Pediatric Cancer!
Event Date: April 29, 2023Location: 713 Music HallEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Houston Pediatric Cancer Research and InitiativesNo. of Attendees: 850 +Money Raised: $1.600,000Chairpersons: Elizabeth Fulghum, Melissa Hobbs, and Stephanie...
Five Distinguished Honorees and an Impassioned Speech from a Houston Legend Brought the Men of Distinction Audience to Tears
Event Date: May 3, 2023Location: River Oaks Country ClubEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: Charities chosen by Men of DistinctionNo. of Attendees: 370Money Raised: $370,000Chairperson: Dr. John CangelosiHonorees: John Arnold, Jim Crane, Bill...
Houston Ballet’s “Raising the Barre”—A Marriage of Cuisine and Dance Once Again Makes for a Great Evening
Event Date: April 23, 2023Location: BludornEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Houston BalletNo. of Attendees: 150Money Raised: $90,000Chairpersons: Dr. Liliana Soltero, Dr. Michael Hawkins, Mitchell B. George and Stanley Curtis, Jr.Participating...
A Celebration of Reading: “Faith, Family & Friends”—Three Things Our Former First Lady Held Dear
Event Date: April 20, 2023Location: The home of Terri & John Havens-Luncheon; Hobby Center for the Performing Arts-GalaEvent: Luncheon and GalaBeneficiary: Barbara Bush Literacy FoundationNo. of Attendees: 1,000Money Raised: ...
Pink Wasn’t Just a Color, It was an Attitude at the Annual “Tickled Pink Luncheon”
Event Date: April 21, 2023Location: Post Oak at UptownEvent: LuncheonBeneficiary: American Cancer SocietyNo. of Attendees: 550Money Raised: $300,000Honorary Chairs: Leisa Holland Nelson Bowman and Millette ShermanChairpersons: Donna...
Style was Again Reflected at This Annual Million-Dollar Shopping Experience for Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary
Event Date: April 11, 2023Location: River Oaks Country Club and World MarketEvent: Luncheon and ShoppingBeneficiary: Salvation Army Women's AuxiliaryNo. of Attendees: 500Money Raised: $1,100,000Chairpersons: Kristy Liedtke and Mary...
“The Big Easy” Rolls Into Town for Performing Arts Houston’s Kaleidoscope Ball
Event Date: April 1, 2023Location: Wortham Theater CenterEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Performing Arts HoustonNo. of Attendees: 375Money Raised: $600,000Chairpersons: Mignon and Steve GillHonorees: Linda and Willie ChiangEmcee: Linda...
“Winter Ball in the Secret Garden” Recognizes CCFA’s “Secret” Disease and Celebrates Its Women of Distinction Honorees
Event Date: March 25, 2023Location: Omni Houston HotelEvent: GalaBeneficiary: Crohn's & Colitis FoundationNo. of Attendees: 300Money Raised: $530,000Chairpersons: Kathy Crosby, Wendy Kovich and Catherine RowleyHonorees: Evelyn...
Scott’s Napa Valley Chicken Salad Brings the Wine Country Home
Scott's Napa Valley Chicken Salad Prep and Cook time: 90 minutes, including cooling time | Serves 4 Ingredients:1 cup mayonnaise8 tbsp. apple cider vinegar6-8 tbsp. honey (depends on your desired level of sweetness)2 tsp. poppy seeds (optional)1-2 tsp. lemon or orange...
A “Giant” of a Grand Opening for Shamrock Hotel— Houston History Revisited on St. Patrick’s Day
A “Giant” of a Grand Opening for Shamrock Hotel—Houston History Revisited on St. Patrick’s Day Houston’s vibrant social scene is always in the center of our preeminent events, especially those that draw us national attention. Held in reverence as...
Get “Ripped” at The Ranch + Saloon-Yellowstone’s Cole “Rip” Hauser Visits Rodeo Houston
Get “Ripped” at The Ranch + SaloonYellowstone’s Cole “Rip” Hauser Visits Rodeo Houston Celebrated actor Cole Hauser, “Rip Wheeler” of Paramount TV’s Yellowstone series, will visit Rodeo Houston as a guest of restaurateur Ben Berg’s The Ranch + Saloon, held on the...
Everyone got their “Just Desserts” at Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Donor Appreciation Event
Everyone got their “Just Desserts” at Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Donor Appreciation Event Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make your favorite dessert using one of the legendary Girl Scout Cookies as your inspiration and ingredient?...
Houston Heart Ball Didn’t Skip a Beat with “Every Beat. Everywhere”
Event Date: February 11, 2023Location: The Post Oak at UptownEvent: GalaBeneficiary: American Heart AssociationNo. of Attendees: 450Money Raised: $1,200,000Chairperson: Olivier Le PeuchHonoree: HCA Healthcare FoundationEmcee: Khambrel...