A Three-Time “Chair Trifecta” and Unveiling of Best Dressed Honorees as Neiman Marcus Hosts the Announcement Party for March of Dimes

by Scott Evans | Apr 30, 2026 | Snapshots

2026 Best Dressed Women Honorees (Photo by Priscilla Dickson)Chair Rosemary Schatzman, NM General Manager Kathy Leigh and Kemah Blair (Photo by Priscilla Dickson)Hallie Vanderhider, Anne Neeson and Kemah Blair (Photo by Priscilla Dickson)Honoree Ann Ayre and Jonathan...

Real-World Impact at BRASS Reception as the Organization’s Founder and Advocate Becomes a Patient

by Scott Evans | Apr 28, 2026 | Snapshots

Sidney Faust, Brass President Elsie Eckert and Cora Sue Mach (Photo by Hung L. Truong)Becky Reyes, Dr. Jacquie Baly and Hallie Vanderhider (Photo by Hung L. Truong)Founder Myra Nelson and Host Jody Merritt (Photo by Hung L. Truong)Raquel Lewis, Dr. Jacquie Baly,...

The Shop with Heart Card Makes a Ten-Day “Shopping” Difference

by Scott Evans | Apr 25, 2026 | Featured, Scott's Spot

The Shop with Heart Card Makes a 10-Day “Shopping” Difference Celebrating Ten Years of Shopping with Purpose Shop With Heart Card is Houston’s premier 10-day shopping and dining event, uniting the city’s favorite retailers, restaurants, and philanthropists...

An Address Poised to Define a New Chapter in the City’s Evolution: The Ritz-Carlton Residences Houston Receives a Warm Welcome in Uptown/Galleria

by Scott Evans | Apr 16, 2026 | Scott's Spot, Featured

Full Tower Hero of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston (Photo courtesy of The Boundary)Crown Dusk Hero of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston (Photo courtesy of The Boundary)Hummingbird Hero of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston (Photo courtesy of The...

Smiles Were Big and Hearts Were Full at Houston Children’s Charity Annual “Chariots for Children” Van Distribution

by Scott Evans | Mar 29, 2026 | Scott's Spot, Featured

175 Volunteers at "Chariots for Children" (Photo by Vani's View)Gary D. Becker, Laura S. Ward with "Chariots for Children" Van Recipient Family (Photo by CatchLight Group)Jana and Richard Fant with "Chariots for Children" Van Recipient Families (Photo by CatchLight...

Mama’s Dreamy Homemade Banana Pudding is a Springtime Treat!

by Scott Evans | Mar 25, 2026 | Scott's Spot, Scott's Sweet & Savory

Mama’s Dreamy Homemade Banana Pudding Prep Time: 20-30 min. | Chill Time: 3-4 hr. or overnight | Total Time: 3 hr. 30 min. | Servings: 10-12 servings Mama’s Banana Pudding is an elegant, easy dessert made with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, crisp Vanilla Wafers,...

A Fundraising Five-Octave High-Note Reached at the 38th HGO Concert of Arias

by Scott Evans | Mar 24, 2026 | Snapshots

Chair Dr. Rachel Ellsworth, Guest Judge Julien Benhamou and Chair Dr. Warren Ellsworth, IV (Photo by Jacob Power)Ann and Jonathan Ayre (Photo by Jacob Power)Pat and Barbara McCelvey and Donna and Ken Barrow (Photo by Jacob Power)Charles and Lily Foster (Photo by Jacob...

You Could Hear a Pin Drop at Children’s Museum Houston Friends and Families Luncheon

by Scott Evans | Mar 20, 2026 | Snapshots

Co-Chairs Lexi Sakowitz Marek and Natasha Stolte and Children's Museum Houston CEO Rayanne Darensbourg (Photo by Wilson Parish)Allie Walton, Melissa Ibarra, Eva Pawelek and Nancy Jeffus (Photo by Wilson Parish)Allison Chavez and Bethany Buchanan (Photo by Wilson...

A Baker’s Dozen of Academy Awards Trivia for Movie Buffs

by Scott Evans | Mar 14, 2026 | Featured, Scott's Spot

A Baker's Dozen of Academy Awards Trivia for Movie Buffs Anyone who knows me knows how much I love movies, and I’m always front and center at every Academy Awards telecast each year. The 2026 televised festivities mark 98 years of the Oscars, and that is a lot...

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and The Palm Royale were the Big Costumed Winners at iWRITE’s 8th Lucky for Literacy Bubbles & Bingo Bash

by Scott Evans | Mar 8, 2026 | Snapshots

Chair Saula Valente, Founder Melissa Murphy and Chair Ashley Seippel (Photo by Jacob Power)Chairs Ashley Seippel and Saula Valente (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Camilla Valente and Maria Moncada-Alaoui (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Marilu Garza, Robin Klaes and Leila Perrin (Photo...