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When the team of A Shelter for Cancer Families (ASCF) began head huddling on the theme for its most recent event, they made the prescient move of declaring the River Oaks Country Club shopping/fundraiser “Besties Brunch.” For indeed it was …
Read MoreWith 65 Gittings portraits of former honorees, powerful men, lining the walls of the River Oaks Country Club ballroom, it was a proud day for the Men of Distinction. Its 16th annual awards luncheon saluted five more men who have made remarkable contrib…
Read MoreEach spring Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens celebrates its beautiful grounds with three days of glorious fundraising celebrations. It begins on Friday with a fashion show and luncheon, continues with a children’s party on Saturday afternoon and…
Read MoreBy all accounts the PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Best Dressed at Neiman Marcus was a rollicking success with a true party atmosphere that prevailed, finding the throng of 120 lingering long after presentation of the honorees. Something of a first….
Read MoreWhat: Child Advocates’ 31st annual “Pull for Kids Classic” Where: American Shooting Centers and Bayou City Event Center PC Moment: Child Advocates’ doubleheader fundraiser began in the morning with a sporting clays tournament wi…
Read MoreThe champagne flowed, air kisses abounded and anticipation grew as a stylish throng gathered on the third floor of Neiman Marcus on Wednesday night. It was a sophisticated clutch of philanthropists, fashionistas, influencers and former honorees that fi…
Read MoreWhat: The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s “A Celebration of Reading: Faith, Family & Friends” Where: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts PC Moment: There were a number of meaningful moments surrounding this beloved fun…
Read MoreEveryone knew it was coming — that wind driven rainstorm hurtling toward Houston. But supporters of the Hermann Park Conservancy’s “Evening in the Park” would not be deterred. They arrived for the tented event on the grass lawn in the…
Read MoreWhat: Arms Wide Adoption Services Fulfilling Families Luncheon Where: The Briar Club PC Moment: Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Gaelin Elmore reflected on his experiences within the foster care system for more than a decade during which he …
Read MoreThere was a pickpocket on the loose at the Alley Ball. In full view of a black-tie crowd of more than 400, a man calling himself Sherlock Holmes pilfered jewels, watches and other precious items from such luminaries as Lynn Wyatt, Tony Chase, Beth Madi…
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