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There was no missing the towering Wade Upton as he monster-mashed his way into the Hilton Americas-Houston ballroom. Actually, you might not have recognized him in his convincing Frankenstein mask had he not been on the arm of the very recognizable Flo…
Read MoreBien sûr. I’ll have a champagne. For who could resist fully stepping into the remarkable Parisian ambiance of Annabelle Brasserie, Ben Berg‘s latest addition to his stable of convincingly themed restaurants? The occasion was introduction of…
Read MoreSo many parties, so little time. So many good deeds and funds raised. Now it’s time to take a thumbnail look at only a few of the myriad Houston charitable events that have taken place throughout the month. This is your Houston party roindup: Hou…
Read MoreIf you didn’t make it to this year’s annual benefit for the jewel of downtown Dallas — Klyde Warren Park — then save the date for the 2024 event (usually occurring mid-October). It’s most definitely a night to remember. Every town des…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year where everyone has come back to nest in Dallas (at least until post Christmas when many will decamp to Mexico or Aspen). With that in mind, the ladies have been throwing luncheons left and right. I was privileged to co-host…
Read MoreWhat: Dallas-based family violence agency, The Family Place, held its annual Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, with keynote speaker Brooke Shields. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia and State Representative Victoria Neave C…
Read MoreWhat: Dress for Success Houston 25th anniversary dinner Where: The Revaire PC Moment: Bringing home the mission of Dress for Success, former client Susy Saravia, a program analyst at the Institute of International Education, told the gathering: “…
Read MoreWhat: The Menil Collection “Party in the Park” Where: Menil Park, a verdant swath punctuated by majestic live oak trees amid the museum’s 30-acre urban campus PC Moment: The setting sun and sparkling lights highlighted Mark di Suvero…
Read MoreCould there be a more stimulating launch to a black-tie evening than touring the world’s first conservation-focused habitat based on the magical Galápagos Islands? Just ask the 740 patrons of Houston Zoo, who had the opportunity to explore the $7…
Read MoreYou know the classic joke, “How do you tell if someone went to Harvard?” The punchline is, of course, “You don’t. They will tell you.” The sorority equivalent of this bit is Kappa Kappa Gamma. As a former sorority girl I mean no shade. Kappas just love…
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