Society

tony's and teach to the rescue

Houston restaurateur, philanthropist, and lawman feed kids in need Houston restaurateur, philanthropist, and lawman feed kids in need By Steven Devadanam

5.19.20  |  4:55 pm

At a time when many are scouring food pantries to make ends meet, more than 1,000 meals were provided ...

maria singh: 1988-2020

Houston's Princess Maria Galitzine, Hapsburg descendant, dies at 31 Houston's Princess Maria Galitzine, Hapsburg descendant, dies at 31 By Steven Devadanam

5.15.20  |  9:05 am

Maria Singh, born Princess Maria Galitzine, has passed away in Houston at the age of 31. The princess died from ...

party watch

Houstonians enjoy cannonballs, cocktails, and puppies at virtual gala Houstonians enjoy cannonballs, cocktails, and puppies at virtual gala By Steven Devadanam

5.14.20  |  3:00 pm

What: JDRF’s “The Power of Us: From Start to Finish” virtual gala Where: Small screens throughout Houston and beyond ...

the sky's the limit

Good-hearted virtual gala goes sky high for Texas Children's Hospital Good-hearted virtual gala goes sky high for Texas Children's Hospital By Steven Devadanam

4.29.20  |  12:33 pm

Along with area businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit local charitable organizations particularly hard. Take the venerable charity, Sky High ...

remembering jackson hicks

Houston's 'Prince of Parties,' Jackson Hicks, dies at 73 Houston's 'Prince of Parties,' Jackson Hicks, dies at 73 By Steven Devadanam

4.26.20  |  9:00 am

Houston’s “Prince of Parties” has died. Jackson Hicks, the always-elegant, A-list caterer to Houston’s most posh parties, passed ...

one comfy gala

Don your pajamas or ball gown for this stylish Houston online gala Don your pajamas or ball gown for this stylish Houston online gala By Steven Devadanam

4.23.20  |  3:00 pm

Priceless ball gowns and flawless tuxedos hang in Houston closets, as society season in the Bayou City has come to ...

nutcracker online

Houston's beloved Nutcracker Market goes virtual amid COVID-19 Houston's beloved Nutcracker Market goes virtual amid COVID-19 By Holly Beretto

3.27.20  |  9:30 am

Given that the coronavirus pandemic has cancelled pretty much everything in Houston this spring, it was only a matter of ...

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 ...

party watch

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 ...

party watch

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 ...

party watch

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 ...

Party Watch

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 ...

party watch

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 ...