Society

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Stylish Houstonians step out for $830,000 luncheon and fashion show Stylish Houstonians step out for $830,000 luncheon and fashion show By Steven Devadanam

9.18.20  |  3:30 pm

What: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Chic Boutique luncheon and runway show Where: Various home in River Oaks and ...

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Houston Symphony composes elegant $500,000 opening night gala Houston Symphony composes elegant $500,000 opening night gala By Steven Devadanam

9.16.20  |  1:35 pm

What: Houston Symphony Opening Night concert and gala Where: Jones Hall The scoop: The Houston Symphony’s 2020–21 Opening ...

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Chic Houstonians get fierce and fabulous for $200,000 PetSet soiree Chic Houstonians get fierce and fabulous for $200,000 PetSet soiree By Steven Devadanam

9.14.20  |  4:25 pm

Stylish and animal-loving Houstonians recently gathered on The Annie Café & Bar’s patio for Houston PetSet’s Fierce & Fabulous Soiree ...

a gem of an effort

Longstanding Houston jewelers branch out to beautify city with trees Longstanding Houston jewelers branch out to beautify city with trees By Steven Devadanam

9.10.20  |  4:40 pm

A beloved and longstanding Houston family is making sure their efforts to beautify Houston are taking root. The Zadok family ...

centering on a cure

Houston medical superstars center on COVID at kind-hearted luncheon Houston medical superstars center on COVID at kind-hearted luncheon By Steven Devadanam

9.8.20  |  5:15 pm

Houstonians celebrated neighbors who overcome disabilities every day while getting a frank perspective on the current COVID-19 pandemic at the ...

helping the windy city

Southern Smoke blows into the Windy City with $4 million in aid Southern Smoke blows into the Windy City with $4 million in aid By Eric Sandler

8.11.20  |  5:40 pm

One of Houston's highest-profile non-profits is taking its talents to the City of Big Shoulders. The Southern Smoke Foundation ...

In Bloom

Houstonian Hotel and Spa blooms with elegant new in-house floral shop Houstonian Hotel and Spa blooms with elegant new in-house floral shop By Holly Beretto

8.5.20  |  9:42 am

When it comes to luxury, there's not much in the Bayou City that beats the oasis of the Houstonian ...

pratham goes virtual

International celebrities star in Pratham Houston's virtual gala International celebrities star in Pratham Houston's virtual gala By Steven Devadanam

7.17.20  |  2:45 pm

Each year, the elegant Pratham Gala celebrates the best and brightest in the Indian and South Asian communities, while also ...

hail to the new chief

Houston's Junior League announces new leadership for 2020-2021 Houston's Junior League announces new leadership for 2020-2021 By Steven Devadanam

7.15.20  |  3:48 pm

The gavel has been passed. In a time-honored tradition, the Junior League of Houston, Inc., Houston’s beloved organization of ...

must-attend

Houston society stars reveal best wedding tips at chic virtual soiree Houston society stars reveal best wedding tips at chic virtual soiree By Steven Devadanam

7.10.20  |  4:30 pm

One of the many unfortunate circumstances of the pandemic life is the end of big, lavish social gatherings. These days ...

doing barbara proud

Beloved Former First Lady's charity loads up books for Houston kids Beloved Former First Lady's charity loads up books for Houston kids By Steven Devadanam

5.20.20  |  1:20 pm

As Houstonians adjust to school at home, some experiencing the challenge of learning loss, a beloved local nonprofit organization is ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...