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A big-name designer drops in at the party saluting the University of Houston's retail savvy

By Shelby Hodge

05.16.13 | 2:44 pm

How serendipitous was it that fashion designer and University of Houston grad Victor Costa was in town just in time to attend a UH fashion event at Tootsies and on the same day that high- ...


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Wild party animals break loose at Caddyshack-inspired Houston Zoo Ball

By Shelby Hodge

04.22.13 | 3:49 pm

When Silver Eagle Distributors' buttoned-down CEO John Nau trades his suit for a gopher costume, you know things are about to get wacky. So it was Friday night for the Zoo Friends of Houst ...


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National Philanthropy Day packs in a huge crowd, draws powerful difference makers

By Shelby Hodge

11.20.12 | 6:12 am

Several of H-Town's top philanthropists and community leaders took bows at the 27th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon that saw the Hilton Americas-Houston ballroom fill to the br ...


Rolling in dough

Houston enjoys its biggest charity season ever: The year of the $1 million gala makes a big difference

By Shelby Hodge

07.11.12 | 12:58 pm

When Becca Cason Thrash agreed to chair last April's Houston Ballet Ball with Greggory Burk, she set a new goal for the performing arts group — raise $1 million at the black-tie evening. ...


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Lots of green: Bayou Bend Garden Party reaps a generous harvest, raising a record $600,000

By Shelby Hodge

04.03.12 | 10:34 am

The verdant, fern-infused theme for Sunday night's Bayou Bend Garden Party was more appropriate than might have been imagined, unless, of course, you know party chair Bobbie Nau. Enthusiastic, ...


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Andrew Gn charms while Becca basks in the spotlight as style icon at Passion for Fashion luncheon

By Shelby Hodge

03.29.12 | 3:07 pm

Leave it to Becca Cason Thrash to glow in an Oscar-worthy tribute for her starring role as honoree at the Houston Community College Passion for Fashion luncheon, held at Wortham Theater Center. The ...


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Easter Seals' Hats Off to Mothers luncheon meant the battle of the brims in this garden of chapeaus

By Shelby Hodge

03.21.12 | 3:13 pm

While the fascinators were certainly fetching and the cloches trés chic, it was the wide-brimmed wonders that ruled at Tuesday's Hats Off to Mothers luncheon benefiting Easter Seals. Gra ...


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Heavy hitters celebrate the great outdoors at Houston Wilderness' 10th anniversary luncheon

By Shelby Hodge

02.26.12 | 4:08 pm

The heavy hitters turned out in force for Houston Wilderness' 10th anniversary celebration, beginning with keynote speakers former Secretary of State James A. Baker and Silver Eagle Distributor ...


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Even with $1.2 million in proceeds, this Heart Ball crowd was seeing red and loving it

By Shelby Hodge

02.14.12 | 10:09 pm

Seven hundred partygoers planted a big Valentine's smooch on the American Heart Association Saturday night when they raised more than $1.2 million for AHA coffers during the Heart-Beat Ball. ...


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Remembering Clara Barton: Women's role in Red Cross is celebrated and encouraged

By Shelby Hodge

03.16.11 | 1:41 pm

The United Way isn't the only game in town when it comes to generating serious commitments from individuals giving on a personal level. Welcome the American Red Cross Tiffany Circle, which expa ...


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