A “Saluta” to All Things Italian at the Annual Italian Cultural & Community Center Luncheon

by Scott Evans | Oct 18, 2025 | Snapshots

ICCC Executive Director Erika Myers with Chairs Franelle Rogers and Cheryl Byington (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Julian Fertitta, Regina Rogers and Honorable Joanne King Herring (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Nancy Strohmer and Leila Perrin (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Franelle Rogers,...

“Feet Were Stomping” and “Boots were Kicked Up” at the Eighth Annual Dec My Room Gala

by Scott Evans | Oct 12, 2025 | Snapshots

Chair Chelsea Collmer and Laurie Sanders with Founders Susan Plank and Kendall Plank (Photos by Daniel Ortiz)Honorees Aimee and Wynne Snoots (Photos by Daniel Ortiz)Honorees Jen and Matt Brice (Photos by Daniel Ortiz)Kat Pressly, Chelsea Collmer and Julia Morales...

25 Years in the Making Hails “Lost is not Alone,” as Texas EquuSearch’s Most Successful and Inspiring Gala

by Scott Evans | Oct 5, 2025 | Snapshots

Founder Tim Miller and Honoree Ryan Moffitt (Photo by Wilson Parish)Michael Hoctor, Marianne Brunel, Presenting Sponsor Gary Petersen, George Dodge (Photo by Wilson Parish)Honorary Chairs Roger Clemens, Andre Johnson and Dan Pastorini (Photo by Jacob Power)Laura Ward...

Leaders & Legends Saluted, a Child’s Story Told and a Heavenly Auction Brought Mission of Yahweh its Biggest Gala Evening Ever!

by Scott Evans | Sep 28, 2025 | Snapshots

Chairs Leila Perrin, Beth Wolff and Cynthia Wolff (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Honorees Nichole and Benny Agosto, Jr. (Photo by Jacob Power)Honoree Rose Cullen, Honoree Sidney Faust and Cora Sue Mach (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Doug And Honoree Winell Herron (Photo by Jacob...

An Evening of Hope, Beauty and Inspiration Flourishes as Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” Renews Our Houston Symphony Opening Night Concert and Gala

by Scott Evans | Sep 27, 2025 | Snapshots

Chairperson Carey Kirkpatrick and Neil Hershey (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Margaret Alkek Williams and Executive Director/CEO Gary Ginstling (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Musical Director Juraj Valčhua, Yoonshin Song and Gary Ginstling (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Lindy and John...

Heroes Seen and Wishes Granted at Make-A-Wish “Wish Ball-The Hero Within” Gala

by Scott Evans | Jun 25, 2025 | Snapshots

Adonis Braithwaite with Batman (Photo by Jacob Power)Honorary Chairs Dan and Beth Bellow (Photo by Jacob Power)Honoree Mandy Williams with Board Chairman Jason Jennaro (Photo by Jacob Power)Kay Austin at the Ice Bar (Photo by Jacob Power)Drs. Jeff and ZoAnn Dreyer...

Guests Traveled to the French Countryside at Houston Symphony League President’s Luncheon

by Scott Evans | Jun 24, 2025 | Snapshots

2024-25 President Heidi Rockecharlie and 2025-26 President Leslie Nossaman (Photo by Jacob Power)Chairs Beth Wolff and Saula Valente (Photo by Jacob Power)Beth Wolff and Heidi Turney (Photo by Jacob Power)Betty Tutor and Beth Wolff (Photo by Jacob Power)Alex Soares,...

Mama’s Pimento Cheese Fritters Are a Hit Every Time!

by Scott Evans | Jun 9, 2025 | Featured, Scott's Spot

Mama’s Pimento Cheese Fritters Prep Time: 2 hr. 20 min. | Cooking Time: 25-30 min. | Total Time: 3 hr. | Servings: 25-30 These special treats weren’t made often enough, but when they were, they wouldn’t last long! Every Southern soul loves pimento...

A Heartfelt Celebration with 300 Helped Vita Living Raise $207,000 at “Pearls of Wisdom” Gala

by Scott Evans | Jun 7, 2025 | Snapshots

Event Co-Chairs Kristen Perrin, Bryan P. Smith and Pamela Perilloux (Photo by Andy Phan)Richard Graber, Rafiq Munshi, Laura Wilsmier, Niki Galbert, Joseph Cooper and Lorrie Chretien (Photo by Andy Phan)John Hoffman and Beth Hoffman (Photo by Andy Phan)Jim Roberts,...

No Kids Were Left on the Floor at the Record-Breaking Furniture Bank Gala

by Scott Evans | Jun 3, 2025 | Snapshots

Chairs Mike and Francie Willis (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Executive Director Oli Mohammed with honorees Stan Marek, Youval Meicler and Larry Cress (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Laura Ward and honoree Youval Meicler (Photo by Daniel Ortiz)Bruce Padilla and Edna Meyer-Nelson...