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A record-breaking $1.1 million raised, three generations as chairs and 700 guests help Casa de Esperanza

By Shelby Hodge

04.25.13 | 7:04 am

With tradition honored, with old guard chairs at the helm and with 700 generous partygoers ready to rock, the annual Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos benefit once gain broke previous records bri ...


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Texas Children's throws a house party, Latin Women rock Tootsies & United Way femmes frolick

By Shelby Hodge

02.15.13 | 3:22 pm

When Barbara and Michael Feigin took over MainStreet America for an evening benefiting Texas Children's Hospital, they launched a fresh approach to charitable fundraising.  The dozen s ...


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Houston's Signature Chefs Gala brings in $1 million, making it the most successful in the country

By Shelby Hodge

10.19.12 | 2:16 pm

Delicious in every way — that would be Thursday night's March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala that for the first time crossed the $1 million mark, making it the most successful Signature Ch ...


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Here comes 'da judge: Bill Rancic reveals his major role in next season's Celebrity Apprentice

By Shelby Hodge

10.12.12 | 2:36 pm

Popular reality TV star Bill Rancic of Giuliana and Bill announced Thursday that he will be a judge on next season's Celebrity Apprentice.  While in town ...


Shelby About Town

Signature Chef scoops, a dentist office that looks like a salon and a funeral reunion party shake the social scene

By Shelby Hodge

05.18.12 | 4:07 pm

Things were sizzling at Americas restaurant the other night when the March of Dimes Signature Chefs team gathered around the table for early planning of the Oct. 18 dining extravaganza at the Hilto ...


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A meaningful meal: Casa de Esperanza's 30th anniversary supper raises a record $1 million

By Shelby Hodge

04.25.12 | 12:49 pm

The formula has worked quite well for the past 23 years — Lucia and Michael Cordua have hosted a Sunday supper party benefiting Casa de Esperanza. This week, they hit the jackpot with a recor ...


Shelby About Town

A-Rod hits a Houston steakhouse, Page Parkes lives large as a TV star and Dr. Muscle wows

By Shelby Hodge

11.29.11 | 6:45 pm

At long last, one reality show with a strong Houston connection has made its way to the tube and for the premiere on Monday night, several hundred fans poured into new downtown nightspot The Capito ...


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Not bad for a Sunday supper: Casa de Esperanza's "Building Hope for Children" brings in a record $850,000

By Shelby Hodge

05.04.11 | 11:07 am

God bless Lucia and Michael Cordúa. For the 22nd consecutive year, the philanthropic-minded couple has hosted a Sunday night fundraising fete for Casa de Esperanza and, this year, records we ...


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Family Services draws a heavy-hitter crowd to River Oaks Country Club

By Shelby Hodge

03.15.11 | 3:06 pm

Who doesn't appreciate Lucia and Michael Cordúa for their good works and their seemingly endless support of the Houston charity scene? It was no surprise then that Family Services of Gre ...


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Party of the year brings out disco fever & rumors of Rod Stewart

By Shelby Hodge

11.22.10 | 5:32 pm

Cries of "Party of the Year" resonated across the pulsating dance floor at the Corinthian where Trini Mendenhall Sosa celebrated her 60th birthday in retro '70s style. Forge ...


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