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Houston's Women of Distinction honored in $400,000 virtual Winter Ball Houston's Women of Distinction honored in $400,000 virtual Winter Ball By Steven Devadanam

1.26.21  |  5:25 pm

What: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 2021 Winter Ball Where: Homes across Houston The scoop: More than 250 guests gathered virtually ...

a slam-dunk event

MD Anderson hosts pro sports icons in upcoming living legends event MD Anderson hosts pro sports icons in upcoming living legends event By Steven Devadanam

1.25.21  |  4:36 pm

Health discussions today are rightfully centered on the coronavirus pandemic, but a celebrated local institution is casting light on another ...

a real classic

Global music icon headlines upcoming good-hearted Houston ball Global music icon headlines upcoming good-hearted Houston ball By Steven Devadanam

1.22.21  |  4:55 pm

While 2020 forced myriad local events, fundraisers, and galas to cancel, some are roaring back in 2021. Once such soiree ...

Grateful hearts

Houston chef weds longtime friend in elegant Mexican getaway Houston chef weds longtime friend in elegant Mexican getaway By Holly Beretto

1.22.21  |  2:45 pm

Gratitude: That's the first word David Cordúa and Sara Padua Cordúa use to describe how they feel ...

recipe for romance

Houston star chef and fiancée steal away to NOLA for intimate wedding Houston star chef and fiancée steal away to NOLA for intimate wedding By Holly Beretto

1.4.21  |  10:35 am

James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and local public relations star Lindsey Folger Brown bought a house a few years ...

THIS YEAR'S HOTTEST HEADLINES

Houston's bravest heat up this year's hottest society stories Houston's bravest heat up this year's hottest society stories By Steven Devadanam

12.29.20  |  12:40 pm

Editor’s note: During its busiest seasons, Houston’s society set was forced to deftly pivot this year, with many ...

the kinders do it again

Houston billionaire couple gifts massive $1 million to local charity Houston billionaire couple gifts massive $1 million to local charity By Steven Devadanam

12.22.20  |  9:30 am

Vying for the title of “Houston’s Official Benefactors,” local billionaires Rich and Nancy Kinder have gifted yet another area ...

a wedding in the time of covid

Houston couple embraces 2020 with adorable elopement and honeymoon Houston couple embraces 2020 with adorable elopement and honeymoon By Holly Beretto

12.15.20  |  2:05 pm

It was not the wedding they'd planned. But, like so much else in the wild ride that is 2020 ...

all-star wedding

Astros fan favorite Alex Bregman ties the knot in surprise wedding Astros fan favorite Alex Bregman ties the knot in surprise wedding By Steven Devadanam

12.7.20  |  4:10 pm

Little wonder why Houston Astros third baseman and star Alex Bregman is a local fan favorite. Consider the surprise, massive ...

barbara would be proud

Former first lady's bookish Houston charity marks major milestone Former first lady's bookish Houston charity marks major milestone By Steven Devadanam

11.30.20  |  4:12 pm

As locals prepare to observe Giving Tuesday, a cherished Houston foundation is celebrating a new milestone. The Barbara Bush Houston ...

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Houston Astros star and Fabergé team up for sparkling soirée Houston Astros star and Fabergé team up for sparkling soirée By Steven Devadanam

11.20.20  |  6:00 am

What: Fabergé’s soirée with the Correa Family Foundation Where: Private residence of Ignacio and Isabel Torras The scoop ...

balls canceled

2 red-hot Mardi Gras! Galveston soirees canceled due to COVID concerns 2 red-hot Mardi Gras! Galveston soirees canceled due to COVID concerns By Steven Devadanam

11.18.20  |  9:40 am

As serious revelers know, Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebrations date back to 1867. And few groups have been as closely ...

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Houstonians shine in shimmering saris at sparkly Diwali soirée Houstonians shine in shimmering saris at sparkly Diwali soirée By Natalie Galerne

11.16.20  |  3:31 pm

Local publication LCA Houston International Society News Magazine and Fabergé Houston recently combined forces for an intimate, enchanting gathering honoring ...

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Houstonians toast Buffalo Bayou Park's birthday with al fresco picnic Houstonians toast Buffalo Bayou Park's birthday with al fresco picnic By Steven Devadanam

11.11.20  |  3:12 pm

What: The 2020 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Picnic Where: The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park The scoop: More than 200 ...

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Houstonians stir up a scene at theatrical new weekly happy hour Houstonians stir up a scene at theatrical new weekly happy hour By Steven Devadanam

11.9.20  |  6:00 am

What: Thursdays at The Gordy Where: The Gordy The scoop: Arts-loving patrons gathered at The Gordy for the first time ...

zoo ball 2020

Houston Zoo announces first-ever virtual 'Moonlight' ball Houston Zoo announces first-ever virtual 'Moonlight' ball By Steven Devadanam

11.3.20  |  4:20 pm

Each year, the Houston Zoo Ball draws animal lovers who don their formal best to celebrate the beloved institution’s ...

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Hip Houstonians scare up hot Halloween fun at River Oaks District Hip Houstonians scare up hot Halloween fun at River Oaks District By Steven Devadanam

11.2.20  |  5:20 pm

What: Halloween Toga Party and Loch Ness Monster Ball Where: Ouzo Bay and Loch Bar The scoop: Hip Houstonians packed ...

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Fashionistas flock to Houston's urban farm for Lela Rose style soirée Fashionistas flock to Houston's urban farm for Lela Rose style soirée By Steven Devadanam

10.28.20  |  3:47 pm

What: V.I.P. Styling Experience and brunch with Lela Rose Where: Hope Farms The scoop: Fashionistas, Houston’s most ...

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Houstonians rock out support for furry friends in Beatles-themed bash Houstonians rock out support for furry friends in Beatles-themed bash By Steven Devadanam

10.28.20  |  6:00 am

What: Citizens for Annual Protection’s All You Need is Love for CAP gala Where: Homes across Houston The scoop ...