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Tilman Fertitta backs Houston's blue with big bayou-themed bash Tilman Fertitta backs Houston's blue with big bayou-themed bash By Steven Devadanam

11.15.19  |  6:00 am

What: The Houston Police Foundation True Blue Gala Where: The Fertitta Family Home The scoop: More than 650 Houstonians donned ...

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Rockets superstars morph into bowling ballers at celebrity match Rockets superstars morph into bowling ballers at celebrity match By Steven Devadanam

10.31.19  |  1:30 pm

What:  Clint Capela’s CC15 Celebrity Bowling Bash Where: BowlMor Lanes The scoop: Houston Rockets fan favorite Clint Capela and ...

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Screen legend Julie Andrews wows Houstonians at Bush literacy luncheon Screen legend Julie Andrews wows Houstonians at Bush literacy luncheon By Steven Devadanam

10.30.19  |  2:47 pm

What: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Power of Literacy Luncheon                          Where: The Post Oak Hotel     The scoop: The Barbara ...

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Paige Fertitta hosts holiday trunk show for courageous and artsy kids Paige Fertitta hosts holiday trunk show for courageous and artsy kids By Steven Devadanam

10.29.19  |  3:01 pm

What: Children’s Art Project trunk show, hosted by Paige Fertitta Where: The Fertitta home The scoop: Custom holiday cards ...

supper under the stars

UH dazzles with colorful bash celebrating 50 years of public art UH dazzles with colorful bash celebrating 50 years of public art By Tarra Gaines

10.28.19  |  1:50 pm

From Frank Stella to Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein to Dorothy Hood, John Biggers to James Surls, the University of Houston ...

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Houstonians celebrate the good guys at annual crime-fighting gala Houstonians celebrate the good guys at annual crime-fighting gala By Steven Devadanam

10.25.19  |  6:00 am

What: Crime Stoppers of Houston “Leading the Way to a Safer Houston” gala Where: Hyatt Regency Downtown The scoop: More ...

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Houstonians swing opera and baseball at HGO's dramatic opening night Houstonians swing opera and baseball at HGO's dramatic opening night By Steven Devadanam

10.24.19  |  3:45 pm

What: Houston Grand Opera’s Opening Night performance and dinner Celebration Where: Wortham Theater Center and Ray C. Fish Plaza ...

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Houstonians rock a perfectly pink party and honor a Tootsies star Houstonians rock a perfectly pink party and honor a Tootsies star By Steven Devadanam

10.21.19  |  3:07 pm

What: “Fuchsia is the New Navy: A Celebration of Color” Where: Tootsies The scoop: Eighties vibes and bright pops of ...

wicked ways

Houstonians scare up a wickedly fun time at $1.1 million museum gala Houstonians scare up a wickedly fun time at $1.1 million museum gala By Steven Devadanam

10.21.19  |  6:00 am

The angels. The devils. The Tin Man! The Children’s Museum of Houston gala showcased a cast of cool characters ...

baldwin bash

Lavish downtown hotel bash draws athletes, A-listers, and a disco diva Lavish downtown hotel bash draws athletes, A-listers, and a disco diva By Steven Devadanam

10.16.19  |  4:04 pm

With the exception of an imminent Houston Astros World Series celebration (fingers crossed), the grand opening bash at the new ...

reba time!

Reba McEntire dazzles at record-breaking Houston breast cancer event Reba McEntire dazzles at record-breaking Houston breast cancer event By Steven Devadanam

10.16.19  |  9:05 am

Always one to light up a room, country music megastar Reba McEntire shined as she dished to KPRC2’s Frank ...

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Houstonians go wild for a good cause at zoo's annual conservation gala Houstonians go wild for a good cause at zoo's annual conservation gala By Steven Devadanam

10.15.19  |  5:00 pm

What: The Houston Zoo's Wildlife Conservation Gala Where: The Houston Zoo The scoop: More than 500 guests guests packed ...

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Houstonians honor human trafficking survivors with powerful production Houstonians honor human trafficking survivors with powerful production By Steven Devadanam

10.15.19  |  6:00 am

What: “Survivor Monologues” supporting Elijah Rising Where: A.D. Players Theater The scoop: More than 400 guests gathered at the ...

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Chic Houston ladies step up for local animals at stylish soiree Chic Houston ladies step up for local animals at stylish soiree By Steven Devadanam

10.11.19  |  4:00 pm

What: “Lunch with Lela” benefiting Houston PetSet Where: Neiman Marcus The scoop: More than 50 of Houston’s most chic ...

drive-thru q&A

Hoffman quizzes a Houston-born drive-thru gourmet who's made it big Hoffman quizzes a Houston-born drive-thru gourmet who's made it big By Ken Hoffman

10.11.19  |  1:30 pm

It’s not a career move I would have done (I’m kidding), but Adam Chandler has written a book ...

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Houston A-listers make a splash at MFAH's vibrant grand gala Houston A-listers make a splash at MFAH's vibrant grand gala By Steven Devadanam

10.10.19  |  4:20 pm

What: The Grand Gala Ball Where: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The scoop: Some 300 total guests walked the ...

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Houston young professionals stir up a rockin' party for a hearty cause Houston young professionals stir up a rockin' party for a hearty cause By Steven Devadanam

10.7.19  |  3:13 pm

What: Homemade Hope's Home Is Where the Heart Is Gala Where: The Ballroom at Bayou Place The scoop: More ...

Pet of the Week

Meet Charlie, the amiable Aussie mix, CultureMap's pet of the week Meet Charlie, the amiable Aussie mix, CultureMap's pet of the week By Ken Hoffman

10.3.19  |  11:25 am

Name: Charlie, as in stable genius Charlie Sheen, legendary actor Charlie Chaplin, country star Charlie Daniels, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie ...

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Handsome Houston hunks rock the runway for perfect pink party Handsome Houston hunks rock the runway for perfect pink party By Steven Devadanam

10.2.19  |  6:00 am

Cartwheels. Shimmies. Spin moves. The crowd at M Penner was treated to it all as a group of distinguished gents ...