Shelby's Social Diary

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- ...

Society for the Performing Arts' 17th Annual Fall Luncheon

Jones Hall

10.09.13

Society for the Performing Arts hosts its 17th Annual Luncheon, which features guest speaker Molly Ringwald, author of When it Happens to You.

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Attorney general and reverend share healing stories at Candlelighters Lights of Courage luncheon

By Shelby Hodge

05.12.13 | 10:04 am

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and the Rev. Pitman McGehee eloquently shared their stories and knowledge of healing with guests attending Candlelighters' Lights of Courage luncheon at ...

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Astros owner Jim Crane and Franci Crane take bows at Center for Contemporary Craft benefit

By Shelby Hodge

05.09.13 | 10:32 am

Unbeknownst to Jim Crane, or at least according to his wife Franci Crane, the owner of the Houston Astros has been supporting the Houston Center for Contemprorary Craft for years — thank ...

World Affairs Council of Houston luncheon: "Transatlantic Energy Cooperation: Security Challenges and Opportunities"

Hilton Americas-Houston

05.15.13

The strong economic ties between the United States and the European Union have significant influence on worldwide economic growth, prosperity and trade. Together, the two regions make up the world&

Sixth Annual "Have a H.E.A.R.T." Luncheon

05.22.13

The Sixth Annual "Have a H.E.A.R.T." Luncheon honors Amber and Steve Mostyn. The event benefits The H.E.A.R.T. Program, a nonprofit that offers support for adults with developme

Tequila Fun

Tequila shots before noon reaffirm the Latin Women's Initiative luncheon as one of a kind

By Shelby Hodge

05.05.13 | 12:31 pm

Sipping, socializing and shopping — these three lively activities guarantee year after year that the Latin Women's Initiative luncheon is as much a fun-raiser as fundraiser. Case in point ...

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An "Oprah moment" wows Go Red for Women guests as Kendra Scott gifts each with jewelry

By Shelby Hodge

05.04.13 | 1:28 pm

Typically at charity benefit luncheons, it is the audience that gifts the guest speaker with generous applause, but at the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women luncheon jewelry designe ...

Preservation Houston's 2013 Preservation Month Luncheon "The Texas Legation Papers, 1836-1845"

River Oaks Country Club

05.23.13

It's a saga with all the elements of a Hollywood script — missing diplomatic files, unsuspecting heirs, natural disaster — but it's the true story of the Texas Legation Papers.

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A major movie star opens up about her drug addiction in Houston while raising $700,000

By Shelby Hodge

04.29.13 | 4:07 pm

As 1,100 guests filed into the ballroom of the Hilton Americas-Houston, one could not help but note the continuing growth and success of the annual spring luncheon of The Council on Alcohol and Dru ...