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    Shelby About Town

    Putting on the ritz at Little Napoli

    Shelby Hodge
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    Jan 19, 2010 | 6:00 am
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    Riyad Abu-Taha, left, and honoree Ernie Manouse hold Manouse's three 2009 Emmys.
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    Motorists cruising down Westheimer on Saturday night might have wondered what all the action was at the typically quiet Little Napoli. Red carpet, red velvet ropes, roving spotlights and eight glamazons in high fashion at the door — clearly something was up.

    The Ambassadors Club, with Riyad Abu-Taha at the helm, hosted a Hollywood opening-night-themed evening saluting Channel 8's Ernie Manouse and the three Emmys that he took home in 2009.

    The turnout reached capacity at 200 with Manouse fans lining up to praise the talk-show host and producer both informally and in a playful toast roast. Among the toasters — Joanne King Herring. Among the roasters — Channel 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley.

    The night included wining and dining, a fashion show by Danny Nguyen and Italian dishes by Little Napoli chef/owner Mike Zayed.

    In the mix was a cross section of social names, arts figures and media personalities including Cindi and Dr. Franklin Rose, Dominic Walsh, Lauren Anderson, Roseann Rogers, Cleverley Stone, Evin Thayer, Erica Rose, Gina Hamilton and Vicki and Dr. Ban Vu. Add Manouse's partner, Jackson Hearn, and his mom, Adele Manouse, to the party.

    Steve Tyrell on a roll

    The hometown boy simply cannot return to Houston without friends and family going bonkers for the popular music man. Witness the weekend love fests surrounding his performance at Stafford Centre. After his Friday night stint on stage, Tyrell was honored at a late-night cocktail reception hosted by Louis Pearce Jr. Piling in to get cozy with the singer were Ashley and Louis Pearce IV, Gary Pearce, Dee and Earl Gilbert, Carolyn Faulk, Rita K. and Glen Roney, Judy Mandola, Vidal Martinez and plenty more.

    And, of course, the eats were catered by Tyrell's cousins Frankie B. Mandola and Bubba Butera of Damian's Cucina Italiana.

    That popular eatery was the setting on Saturday for a private six-course feast, featuring Tyrell and former Astro Bob Aspromonte as celebrity guests. The luncheon gathering was an auction item at last fall's Fur Ball benefiting the Houston Humane Society and high bidders were Cindy and Don Poarch and Janie and Jack Schubert. They invited friends including Hulda and Fred Schubert, Janet and Bud Hughes, Mary Grace Grey, Debbie Aspromonte Simon and Dr. Terry Simon, Karen Aspromonote and Frankie B.

    Every penny counts

    NBA great Dikembe Mutombo signed basketballs and thanked supporters at Hotel ZaZa last week during an unusually intimate fundraiser benefiting his namesake foundation. Alicia Smith, Kimberly DeLape and Roy Marsh hosted the dinner and the personal generosity flowed. Margaret Matherne and her daughter, Amanda Matherne, committed $20,000. Nancy Beck Dean and John Dean contributed $10,000.

    Joining the party were Christine and Louis Messina, Stephanie and Dan Williams, Frank DeLape, Aimee Marsh, Judy Nichols and Mary Jane Zummo. By night's end, the crowd had raised $38,000 for Mutombo's hospital in Kinshasa, Congo. Not bad for a little dinner party.

    Hostess Smith was MIA — having been called to L.A . for her walk-on part in Dinner for Schmucks, scheduled for release in July and starring Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Zach Galifianakis. Now that is scary.

    Sight' ems

    Andrea White on the campaign trail for gubernatorial candidate Bill White, who just happens to be her husband, at the Palacios Public Library, where she was joined by Sis Johnson, Inprint Inc. board chair, and June Deadrick, a native of Palacios who now calls Houston home. Deadrick rounded up members of area book clubs and educators to the library event, "Book Talk: Conversation With Andrea White." You will remember that Andrea has written three adventure books aimed at a middle-school audience. Her second stop was at the Palacios Mexican Restaurant for a rousing "Bill White for Governor" rally. There she talked about her personal book, P.S. Journal of a Passionate Supporter and Political Spouse . . .

    Andy Delery, Dr. Del Delery and Bill Crassas celebrating their birthdays on Sunday night at Alex Brennan-Martin's Bistro Alex in City Centre where David McKeithan hosted the triple celebration. Helping blow out the candles were Mary Ann McKeithan and Joann Crassas. Real estate agent Cathy Cagle , dining with her parents at a neighboring table, surprised the birthday celebrants with champagne . . .

    Mary Donna Monceri, Sandra Porter, Theresa Quartaro Smith and Candy Winter having a yummy Italian supper at Grotto 610 before heading out to the Stafford Centre to see Steve Tyrell.

    Riyad Abu-Taha, left, and honoree Ernie Manouse hold Manouse's three 2009 Emmys.

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    Chic in Overdrive

    Fast lane fashion fuels $1.1 million for Houston's Salvation Army

    Joel Luks
    May 13, 2025 | 1:30 pm
    Salvation Army Fashion in the Fast Lane 2025
    Photo by Jenny Antill
    Gaby Valencia, Thamer Kay McGee, Payton Wallace, Logan Tafelski, and Helen Winchell.

    Fashion took the fast track to fabulous as more than 400 stylish Houstonians zipped into River Oaks Country Club for the 21st anniversary of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary's beloved fundraising event. Themed Fashion in the Fast Lane, this sold-out soiree celebrated the sweet spot where timeless style meets high-speed flair, all while raising $1.1 million for community programs.

    Spearheaded by chair Ann Ayre, the day revved up with a bustling shopping experience and a lively luncheon.

    The theme perfectly captured the dual spirit of elegance and momentum, with a nod to both haute couture and horsepower. Fashionistas buzzed over racks laden with treasures at the Chic Boutique, masterminded by co-chairs Alison Gemp and Melanie Jarrell, while the Chic Boutique Showroom, curated by co-chairs Stick Delaup and Maura Montgomery, showcased designer dreams from Valentino to Chanel, Oscar de la Renta to Loewe.

    Donae Chramosta, this year's fashion chair, ensured every hanger and handbag sparkled with style cred, while silent auction chair Jean Peck kept bids racing faster than a Formula 1 finish line. From Cinq A Sept dresses to Alice and Olivia separates, attendees were spoiled with choices that blended luxury with philanthropy.

    The event also honored a driving force in Houston’s charitable scene: Hannah McNair, VP of the Houston Texans Foundation. A dedicated community champion, McNair has helped steer initiatives like the Girls Flag Football Program, expanding opportunities for young athletes across the city. Her philanthropic engine runs deep. After all, her mother-in-law, Janice McNair, was the 2014 honoree, making Hannah's moment in the spotlight a full-circle celebration.

    Following the luncheon, guests enjoyed exclusive early access to the Chic Boutique Showroom's four-day fashion extravaganza, where "pre-loved" designer gems waited for new closets to call home. Shopping never felt so righteous.

    Among those spotted cruising the stylish scene were Major Robert Webb, Major Carolynn Webb, Lt. Colonel Ann Penhale, Cal McNair, Sippi Khurana, Brigitte Kalai, Sidney Faust, Jane Wise, Cherie Lindley, Jeanie Kilroy Wilson, Melissa Sandefer, Jana Arnoldly, Ginger Blanton, Susan Binney, Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell, Maria Moncada Alaoui, Kaleta Blaffer Johnson, Sandra Smith-Cooper, Joanna Marks, Cynthia Petrello, Amanda Boffone, Jennifer Allison, Tena Lundquist Faust, Tama Lundquist, Maureen Higdon, Joan Johnson, Stacey Lindseth, Kathryn Smith, and Elizabeth Abraham Colombowala.

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    Photo by Jenny Antill

    Gaby Valencia, Thamer Kay McGee, Payton Wallace, Logan Tafelski, and Helen Winchell.

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