Society

For the past few years, I’ve felt like Miss Porter’s, with many coastal transplants grilling me about the charity scene in Dallas. My response is to get ready for the fall, since it’s nonstop luncheons, cocktail soirées, and black-tie galas, with…

It’s not often that the vast fourth floor of the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel is booked in its entirety. But Houston Cattle Baron’s used every inch of the 39,000 square foot ballroom for its mega Western-themed bash that raised more than $…

Interfaith’s third annual The Walk gala at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott hotel saw a sell-out crowd raise more than $550,000 to support those in need in South Montgomery County. Co-chaired by Carrie Greenberg and Kristen Byrnes, their vision fo…

For its fourth annual Fall Fête hosted by this scribe and celebrating the start of the charitable social season, Steak 48 tapped into the roots of Houston’s vast network of philanthropy, saluting families that have supported the Bayou City commun…

Twenty years of service, 20 honorees, 450 guests and record proceeds of $1 million. Yes, Houston PetSet’s 20th anniversary “Fierce & Fabulous Soirée” gala stands out as a smash success. The night’s energy at the Post Oak Hot…

“It’s September, y’all. And we’re number one in our league,” enthused Houston Astros sideline reporter Julia Morales as she kicked off the “Team Up” fundraiser in the Post Oak Hotel ballroom. The notion that th…

What: HelpCureHD “A Wining Night” Where: Union Station at Minute Maid Park PC Moment: As they have done for several years, former Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith and his wife, TNT sports sideline reporter Allie LaForce, chaired a Ho…

Houston Ballet delivered a veritable tsunami of spirited dance to Wortham Theater Center as the company presented choreographer John Neumeier‘s fantastical interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. The doubleheader sea…

The YES to YOUTH Pop Art Gala proved to be a vibrant celebration that raised nearly a million dollars and lived up to the Pop Art ethos. Chaired by Christin Allphin, Laura Everson and Katrina Savage, the gala featured an Andy Warhol-inspired atmosphere…