Shelby's Social Diary

Oilman's $5 million birthday gift for Hermann Park a surprise for "An Evening in the Park" guests

By Shelby Hodge

04.26.13 | 10:27 am

Cherie Flores received oodles of wonderful gifts for her birthday but none more lasting and more meaningful to the community than the $5 million that her husband, oilman Jim Flores, gave to the Her ...

Urban Green's "Hula in Hermann Park"

Hermann Park

05.09.13

Urban Green, Hermann Park Conservancy's young professionals group, invites Houston's hula girls and hang ten-ers to Lake Plaza for Urban Green's signature spring event featuring tropica

Shelby's Social Diary

Air kisses blocked by big-brim frenzy of Hats in the Park, think power chapeaux and spring frocks

By Shelby Hodge

03.09.13 | 7:26 am

Oooh-la-la — a 14-foot tall Eiffel Tower replica gracing the entrance to the Hermann Park historic clubhouse! Merci beaucoup, Ellie Francisco and Kim Tutcher for putting that yummy& ...

Valentine's Day "Dinner and a Cruise" at Hermann Park

02.14.13

For the first time ever, Hermann Park is hosting a Valentine's Day dinner — complete with pedal boat rides. On this special evening, guests can take in the sunset on the patio overlooking

The year in fashion

Houston's best dressed wow: From sexy to glamorous to divine, the top 2012 looks

By Shelby Hodge

12.27.12 | 10:59 am

With 2012 a year of prosperity for H-Town, our popular fashionistas stepped out in over-the-top looks that ran the gamut from luncheon frocks to leather and chains to fabulous ball gowns. ...

Shelby About Town

Birthday bashes, an anniversary surprise and an engagement for Cerón are talk of the town

By Shelby Hodge

12.21.12 | 3:31 pm

Hermann Park Conservancy executive director Doreen Stoller received the surprise of her life on Thursday when the monthly midday board meeting erupted into a celebration of her 10 ye ...

Good-doing Illuminati

Young professionals glow: Urban Green goes neon to help keep Hermann Park rocking

By Joel Luks

12.07.12 | 12:43 pm

As if keeping 445 acres of parkland gleaming with verdant radiance wasn't enough, the young professionals who support Hermann Park Conservancy's efforts set out to do just the same on the s ...

Calendar Closeup

Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — with young professionals eco love

By Joel Luks

12.06.12 | 12:12 pm

Bye-bye November, say hello to December and holiday-themed gatherings. While you work through your shopping list, make sure you take a bit of time for yourself and your family and remind loved ones ...

Garden Land

The new Hermann: Historic park unveils a new bike bridge, plants drought-fighting trees

By Whitney Radley

11.16.12 | 4:17 pm

Hermann Park has seen a lot of change — both good and bad — over nearly a century of serving Houstonians, and the city is giving back this week with facelifts and contributions.  ...

Centennial Gardens

Historic park to get a major makeover for its 100th birthday: Houston's new hot wedding spot?

By Whitney Radley

11.08.12 | 10:25 am

Hermann Park, the vast green space that has served as a jogging route and picnic destination, a place for meditation or play, and generally a respite from urban life for Houston residents, celebrat ...