First Lady Honored

Barbara Bush honored by two organizations close to her heart Barbara Bush honored by two organizations close to her heart By Marcy de Luna

11.18.16  |  1:30 pm

At age 91-years-old, Barbara Bush isn't slowing down. The former first lady was recently honored at two events: The ...

Back To The Future

Forward-thinking preservation efforts honored with Good Brick Awards Forward-thinking preservation efforts honored with Good Brick Awards By Shelby Hodge

2.27.16  |  11:30 am

What: Preservation Houston's "Cornerstone Dinner." Where: River Oaks Country Club. The scoop: Good Brick Awards were presented to those ...

A Cardinal's blessing

Feather boas, beads and priests add up to one wild, $1.1 million party Feather boas, beads and priests add up to one wild, $1.1 million party By Shelby Hodge

2.18.15  |  4:04 pm

As Cardinal Daniel DiNardo blessed the black-tie crowd at the University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras celebration, he prayed "Grant ...

Party Watch

Tea time in a River Oaks manse hauls in tidy profit, helps musicians Tea time in a River Oaks manse hauls in tidy profit, helps musicians By Shelby Hodge

11.11.14  |  2:27 pm

What: The University of St. Thomas Performing Arts Society membership tea. Where: The River Oaks home of Mary and Tony ...

Party Watch

This Houston college brings its friend-raising to the Rocky Mountains This Houston college brings its friend-raising to the Rocky Mountains By Shelby Hodge

6.17.14  |  8:24 am

What: University of St. Thomas "Visions of Grandeur" cocktail reception. Where: At Earth Meadows, the Carbondale, Colorado home of the ...

Party Watch

Mardi Gras party raises tons of green as college king, queen represent Mardi Gras party raises tons of green as college king, queen represent By Shelby Hodge

3.8.14  |  4:32 pm

What: The University of St. Thomas 64th annual Mardi Gras gala. Where: At River Oaks Country Club. The 411: With ...

Shelby's Social Diary

$350,000 for one hour: A beautiful friendship brings the University of St. Thomas ... $350,000 for one hour: A beautiful friendship brings the University of St. Thomas musical love By Shelby Hodge

1.24.13  |  4:48 pm

The University of St. Thomas Performing Arts Center received a cultural and financial boost Tuesday night with the "New Vision ...

Generosity & philanthropy

Guardians of the Human Spirit: Harry Mach family and Holocaust survivor get emotional salutes Guardians of the Human Spirit: Harry Mach family and Holocaust survivor get emotional salutes By Shelby Hodge

11.7.12  |  2:58 pm

Standing ovations were the order of the day at Holocaust Museum Houston's Guardian of the Human Spirit luncheon — generous ...

Shelby's Social Diary

Fat Tuesday fun! University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras bash is a million dollar ... Fat Tuesday fun! University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras bash is a million dollar evening By Shelby Hodge

2.22.12  |  12:46 pm

University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Ball chairs Kelli Kickerillo and Phyllis Mandola had set the goal high for the ...

Shelby's Social Diary

The best parties of 2011 ranged from a trailer park bash to a Janet ... The best parties of 2011 ranged from a trailer park bash to a Janet Jackson affair to Idols unleashed By Shelby Hodge

12.29.11  |  5:46 am

Thinking outside of the box — that was the common thread that linked the most memorable charitable fundraising events of 2011 ...