Shelby's Social Diary

Hot models, good food and fevered shopping rule at a revamped Louis Vuitton for the Alley Theatre

By Shelby Hodge

01.27.13 | 12:55 pm

Schmoozing through the to-die-for fashions at the freshly-refurbished Louis Vuitton salon in the Galleria, Alley Theatre patrons savored early hints of the Alley's upcoming stylish fete, " ...

Shelby's Social Diary

Staged for fun, this Alley Theatre holiday get-together proves a glam night for patrons

By Shelby Hodge

12.17.12 | 9:58 am

More fun than Santaland Diaries and more uplifting than A Christmas Carol (both currently on stage), the Alley Theatre's holiday bash proved to be a colorful, festive celebration of the se ...

Social scene

Bubba McNeely's holiday party draws singers from Houston and Nashville for annual tunefest

By Clifford Pugh

12.10.12 | 9:30 am

About six years ago, Bubba McNeely of the popular duo Bubba and Greg decided to gather his professional singer friends for a holiday party where everyone took the opportunity to gather around the b ...

Mixers on the Map

Powerhouse do-gooding Young Professionals groups collide in Midtown hot spot

By Joel Luks

12.19.11 | 3:29 pm

Everywhere you turn around, there's another young professionals group popping up in support of a cause or charity, such that the social calendar of these accomplished twenty and thirtysomething ...

Shelby's Social Diary

20 lavishly decorated Christmas trees means a very merry party for Alley Theatre patrons

By Shelby Hodge

12.19.11 | 9:32 am

No calling the floral designer to decorate this home for the holidays. Helen Shaffer took on the task herself in the grand Tanglewood residence she shares with husband Jim Shaffer. She decorated al ...

'tis the season

Holiday hosting made easy: An event planner's expert guide to entertaining at home

By Keri Wootton

12.13.11 | 9:15 am

Editor's note: Keri Wootton, CWEP, is the principal wedding planner and owner of Leave The Details To Me wedding and events; she regularly contributes industry advice garnered from her over 20 ...

Holidays Around the World

Houston Visitors Center

12.08.11

This annual event features live music, fun door prizes, pictures with Santa Claus, holiday refreshments and more. View and bid on holiday trees decorated by Houston's Consular Corps to reflect

14 Pews Holiday Party

14 Pews

12.18.11

The party begins with the screening of a holiday classic film, A Christmas Story, at 2 p.m. Afterwards, guests will enjoy drinks, gumbo and s'mores. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the church will be tu

Live from BLVD Lounge

RDG + Bar Annie

12.10.10 - 12.11.10

The lounge at RDG + Bar Annie is filled with the sounds of live music this weekend, as The Trade Jazz performs Friday night and The Houston Chamber takes center stage on Saturday night (9 p.m. to m

Candlelighters Holiday Party

Gallant Knight (Closed)

12.18.10

The Candlelighters Young Professionals Group, an organization of professionals 35 and younger who provide assistance and support to families of children with cancer, hosts a holiday get-together.&n