Society

he's the boss

Tony Danza holds class at prestigious River Oaks school luncheon Tony Danza holds class at prestigious River Oaks school luncheon By Steven Devadanam

3.10.20  |  12:45 pm

The last time actor and performer Tony Danza made a public appearance in Houston, he was tap dancing and inspiring ...

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West U's society set goes medieval at cherished annual parks soiree West U's society set goes medieval at cherished annual parks soiree By Steven Devadanam

3.6.20  |  6:00 am

What: “A Medieval Knight in the Park”  Where: The Hilton-Americas The scoop: Some 600 West University Place neighbors and friends ...

RodeoHouston 2020

Big spenders uncork record-setting bids at RodeoHouston wine auction Big spenders uncork record-setting bids at RodeoHouston wine auction By Steven Devadanam

3.2.20  |  3:25 pm

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is well-known for its whopping numbers — indeed, last year, more than 2.5 million ...

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The Chainsmokers scorch at Tilman Fertitta's over-the-top ice bash The Chainsmokers scorch at Tilman Fertitta's over-the-top ice bash By Steven Devadanam

2.26.20  |  4:20 pm

What: The San Luis Salute — “Royal Ice Garden” Where: The Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort The ...

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Houstonians celebrate the gift of time at $2.3 million Heart Ball Houstonians celebrate the gift of time at $2.3 million Heart Ball By Steven Devadanam

2.25.20  |  6:00 am

What: Houston Heart Ball 2020 Where: Hilton Americas-Houston The scoop: Houston’s community leaders, medical heroes, titans of industry, and ...

trailblazin' ladies

Rowdy rodeo bash tips a hat to Houston's trailblazing ladies Rowdy rodeo bash tips a hat to Houston's trailblazing ladies By Steven Devadanam

2.19.20  |  4:44 pm

What: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Trailblazer Awards Where: Hilton Americas-Houston The scoop: A rowdy crowd of 1,400 Houstonians ...

quite the inprint

Houston's literati wax poetic with star wordsmith at writer's ball Houston's literati wax poetic with star wordsmith at writer's ball By Tarra Gaines

2.13.20  |  2:56 pm

The Inprint Poets and Writers Ball transformed into the most glamorous poetry slam ever this year thanks to featured speaker ...

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Houstonians cook up a scrumptious affair for kids with food allergies Houstonians cook up a scrumptious affair for kids with food allergies By Eric Sandler

2.4.20  |  1:33 pm

What: Cooking Up A Cure Where: The Revaire The scoop: The fifth annual event puts the spotlight on food allergies ...

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The Social Book, Neiman Marcus, and Page Parks unite for stylish fete The Social Book, Neiman Marcus, and Page Parks unite for stylish fete By Steven Devadanam

2.3.20  |  4:55 pm

The Social Book marked the 25th year of publishing its comprehensive calendar of Houston fundraising events with a fashionable soiree ...

chainsmoking with tilman

Global pop-dance duo to hold court at Tilman Fertitta's swanky gala Global pop-dance duo to hold court at Tilman Fertitta's swanky gala By Steven Devadanam

1.29.20  |  3:03 pm

The question seems to arise each year as word of Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s uber-fab party, the San Luis ...

a kinder gift

Houston philanthropists gift local organization with $1 million check Houston philanthropists gift local organization with $1 million check By Holly Beretto

1.23.20  |  10:30 am

Beloved Houston philanthropists, Rich and Nancy Kinder, recently wrote a huge check to the United Way of Greater Houston — and ...

the year's hottest headlines

Houston weddings take the cake in our hottest society stories of 2019 Houston weddings take the cake in our hottest society stories of 2019 By Steven Devadanam

12.31.19  |  6:00 am

Editor’s note: While Houston's society fans flock to our stories of fêtes, galas, and soirees, this year ...

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Handsome Houston hunks rock the runway for a noble women's cause Handsome Houston hunks rock the runway for a noble women's cause By Steven Devadanam

12.27.19  |  6:00 pm

Houston’s professional athletes are a diverse and dynamic bunch, but one thing that unites them is their ability to ...

Real Weddings

Houston brides and grooms of 2020 will fall hard for 10 top trends Houston brides and grooms of 2020 will fall hard for 10 top trends By Nicole Jordan

12.27.19  |  3:33 pm

The holidays have arrived, which means Instagram feeds full of engagement announcements have, too. While the last few years have ...

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Fertitta family toasts Houston's fashion guru at swanky soiree Fertitta family toasts Houston's fashion guru at swanky soiree By Steven Devadanam

12.19.19  |  4:28 pm

What: Legacy Community Health Services’ cocktail soiree Where: The Fertitta Family home The scoop: Once known as a popular luncheon ...

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Flo Rida rocks record-breaking and raucous $1.5 million Houston gala Flo Rida rocks record-breaking and raucous $1.5 million Houston gala By Natalie Galerne

12.18.19  |  2:30 pm

Well-known as one of Houston’s most-decorated fundraisers of the social season, the Altus Foundation’s Annual Gala drew a ...

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Stylish Houstonians stand as allies in global fight against AIDS Stylish Houstonians stand as allies in global fight against AIDS By Steven Devadanam

12.18.19  |  6:00 am

What: The World AIDS Day Luncheon Where: The Ballroom at Bayou Place The scoop: Houstonians gathered for a worthy cause ...

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Stylish Houstonians go farmhouse chic at fab fashion brunch party Stylish Houstonians go farmhouse chic at fab fashion brunch party By Steven Devadanam

12.11.19  |  6:00 am

What: Fashion in the Fields Where: Hope Farms The scoop: It was an standing-room-only crowd that filled the UnitedHealthcare Foundation ...

Secret garden romance

Houston couple's romance blooms in enchanted River Oaks garden wedding Houston couple's romance blooms in enchanted River Oaks garden wedding By Holly Beretto

12.9.19  |  2:02 pm

There was just something about the River Oaks Garden Club Forum that Tyna and Micah Manzano knew would make it ...