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get ready for nutcracker

Shopper's paradise Nutcracker Market blooms in big spring return Shopper's paradise Nutcracker Market blooms in big spring return By Steven Devadanam

1.27.22  |  1:44 pm

One of the hottest shopping events in Houston is back for spring. Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market — Spring makes a ...

top society stories of 2021

Wondrous weddings + fabulous fêtes lead Houston's top society stories Wondrous weddings + fabulous fêtes lead Houston's top society stories By Steven Devadanam

12.30.21  |  11:25 am

Well well, didn't Houston look smashing in its big return to society gatherings. After a year holed up at ...

spread the cheer

Houston charity seeks volunteers to distribute 80,000 toys to kids Houston charity seeks volunteers to distribute 80,000 toys to kids By Steven Devadanam

12.20.21  |  1:48 pm

As Houstonians cram the last of their holiday shopping this week, thoughts turn to those less fortunate — especially children. With ...

favorite fall fêtes

Houston society magazine honors wondrous Woodlands women Houston society magazine honors wondrous Woodlands women By Shruti Chakraborty

12.16.21  |  5:02 pm

A Houston-area magazine recently made a splash in The Woodlands with a vibrant affair. Ruchi Mukherjee, founder of the LCAHouston ...

bling bash

Beloved Houston jewelry dynasty dazzles in posh Post Oak party Beloved Houston jewelry dynasty dazzles in posh Post Oak party By Steven Devadanam

12.13.21  |  5:20 pm

Since 1976, Zadok Jewelers has been a shimmering landmark on Post Oak Boulevard, a vision of sixth-generation jeweler Dror Zadok ...

bringing the heat

Houston's heroes light up the stage at $540,000 Red Hot Gala Houston's heroes light up the stage at $540,000 Red Hot Gala By Steven Devadanam

11.24.21  |  4:49 pm

Very few, if any, Houston society events can elicit tears, laughter, and hoots and hollers — all in the same night ...

bress in the building

Texas-born NFL iconic quarterback stars in record-breaking $1.2M gala Texas-born NFL iconic quarterback stars in record-breaking $1.2M gala By Steven Devadanam

11.23.21  |  4:30 pm

To many across the nation, he’s known as a Super Bowl winner and future Hall of Famer. To many ...

a wild notte

Handsome Houston hunks rock the runway in record-breaking gala Handsome Houston hunks rock the runway in record-breaking gala By Steven Devadanam

11.22.21  |  11:52 am

By day, the stylish and socially minded Houston power couple Rudy and Debbie Festari run their uber-chic style house Festari ...

a bigger, better ball

Cattle Baron's Ball makes all-star venue change with A-list headliner Cattle Baron's Ball makes all-star venue change with A-list headliner By Steven Devadanam

11.16.21  |  3:30 pm

One of Houston’s most distinctly Texan society events has rounded up a new mega-venue and A-list entertainment. The 2022 ...

NUTCRACKER MARKET redo!

4 top shopping spots to catch at the 40th annual Nutcracker Market 4 top shopping spots to catch at the 40th annual Nutcracker Market By Julia Davila

11.12.21  |  1:00 pm

The holiday shopping season has already begun, and this weekend Houstonians are in luck of working their way through their ...

party watch

Costumed cool kids and society set raise $1M at Houston SPCA ball Costumed cool kids and society set raise $1M at Houston SPCA ball By Steven Devadanam

11.5.21  |  4:01 pm

What: SPCA “Howl-O-Ween” Ball Where: Houston SPCA headquarters The scoop: More than 350 costumed cool kids, society stars, and revelers ...

big bang, baby

Houstonians go sexy, spacey, and silly in $800,000 Orange Show Gala Houstonians go sexy, spacey, and silly in $800,000 Orange Show Gala By Steven Devadanam

11.2.21  |  5:47 pm

Only one gala in Houston can make Halloween seem like an afterthought. Once again, the Orange Show Gala lived up ...

party watch

Good-hearted gamblers raise $700,000 at Houston charity casino night Good-hearted gamblers raise $700,000 at Houston charity casino night By Steven Devadanam

10.27.21  |  5:40 pm

What: “All in for the House” Where: Bayou City Events Pavilion The scoop: More than 300 guests gathered at the ...

can-do attitude

Houstonians celebrate cancer conquerors at record-breaking luncheon Houstonians celebrate cancer conquerors at record-breaking luncheon By Steven Devadanam

10.19.21  |  3:10 pm

For a few moments in the massive ballroom in the Westin Memorial City hotel, a chorus of spoken names filled ...

marc-approved

Fabulous Houston crowd strikes a chord for Marc Anthony's charity Fabulous Houston crowd strikes a chord for Marc Anthony's charity By Steven Devadanam

10.14.21  |  6:15 pm

Svelte and stylish crooner Marc Anthony may not have been in attendance, but no doubt the international heartthrob would’ve ...

we love the '80s

Cyndi Lauper + Houston A-listers love the '80s at radical $2.8M gala Cyndi Lauper + Houston A-listers love the '80s at radical $2.8M gala By Steven Devadanam

10.11.21  |  5:48 pm

Could it be Cyndi Lauper’s jaw-dropping soprano notes at the astounding age of 68? Perhaps the image of noted ...

party watch

Museum District garden event raises $100,000 to fight ovarian cancer Museum District garden event raises $100,000 to fight ovarian cancer By Steven Devadanam

10.8.21  |  6:12 pm

What: The annual Judy’s Mission Possible Where: McGovern Centennial Gardens The scoop: More than 150 guests dressed in shades ...

bright smiles

High-profile Houstonians shine in Operation Smile's life-changing gala High-profile Houstonians shine in Operation Smile's life-changing gala By Steven Devadanam

9.29.21  |  4:20 pm

In Houston, $240 can buy a decent dinner for two — and that’s not even including a pricey bottle of ...

pink ladies

Houston survivors take center stage at $180,000 Tickled Pink Luncheon Houston survivors take center stage at $180,000 Tickled Pink Luncheon By Steven Devadanam

9.21.21  |  5:32 pm

Some of Houston’s most influential movers and shakers packed the River Oaks Country Club for a lively chat by ...

barrett-jackson rides in

5 reasons Houston car fans should rev up for this glam car auction 5 reasons Houston car fans should rev up for this glam car auction By Steven Devadanam

9.15.21  |  4:08 pm

Attention Houston motorheads: the world’s foremost car auction is headed to town for its inaugural event. Barrett-Jackson, the luxury ...