The Social Book

05/26/2026

Houston Symphony celebrated its annual Wine Dinner and Collector's Auction on stage at Jones Hall with a crowd of 350 and raised over $900,000 to support its continued good works! Congratulations to all involved!

350 Houston Symphony supporters flocked to Jones Hall for the 2026 Houston Symphony Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction and raised $900,000.

05/23/2026

The Men of Distinction Luncheon celebrated 19 years of honoring our city's philanthropic gentlemen, and to date, has raised over $7.5 million to benefit pediatric biomedical research, education and patient care in the Texas Medical Center. Honored were John Eads, Michael Linn and John Rydman. Congratulations to all!

Three outstanding men were honored at the 19th Men of Distinction Luncheon where $7.5 million to date was raised for pediatric medical research.

05/18/2026

Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana celebrated its annual "Wish Ball," raising $1.8 million to grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Congratulations to all.

700 guests celebrated the annual Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana “Wish Ball,” where $1.8 million was raised to support its efforts.

05/14/2026

More than 450 guests gathered to celebrate the annual CanCare HOPE Survivorship Luncheon and light a candle for those in their lives affected by cancer! This annual gala, chaired by Kristy Junco Bradshaw and honoring Dr. Marc Boom, Elizabeth Stein, and Hallie Vanderhider, raised over $550,000 to support this amazing organization! Congratulations to all!

Event Date: May 5, 2026Event: LuncheonBeneficiary: CanCareNo. in attendance: 450Monies raised: $550,000Chairperson: Kristy BradshawHonorees: Dr. Marc

05/05/2026

VICTORY Houston held its fourth annual gala and, with the help of 650 supporters, sponsors, and donors, raised over $1.8 million for Greater Houston-area cancer research and initiatives. Congratulations to all involved!

VICTORY Houston raised $1.8 million with support from chairs Keeli Lee, Lelia Sprague, and Edith Wittig van Wageningen, guests and sponsors.

05/01/2026

March of Dimes held it's annual Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus for an excited crowd of 125 guests. The luncheon is set for Tuesday, September 15th, at The Post Oak at Uptown and is chaired for the third time by social icon Rosemary Schatzman! Congratulations to all the honorees for their good works!

Neiman Marcus was abuzz to unveil the 2026 Best Dressed Honorees for PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Luncheon benefiting March of Dimes.

04/29/2026

BRASS held its annual celebration and reception to recognize its scholars at Steak 48. More than 100 helped make the celebration lively and special. Congratulations to all involved!

Over 100 BRASS supporters celebrated their Baylor College of Medicine Scholars' research and personal journeys at a Steak 48 reception.

04/21/2026

The luxury sales center at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Houston was launched recently to an excited crowd of over 300. We are so happy to be involved with them in The Social Book going forward. Thank you to Joe & Cathy Cleary for making the introduction to such a great project.

Over 300 guests launched the sales center and grounds of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston, in Uptown/Galleria at 2120 Post Oak Boulevard.

04/03/2026

The Social Book Newsletter-03/30/2026 - https://mailchi.mp/e99bb4e342ff/the-social-book-newsletter-18255440 Enjoy our newsletter with articles on Warner Roberts' "Houston's Most Beautiful," HCC's Van Distribution, iWRITE's "Bubbles & Bingo Bash," Children's Museum's "Friends & Families Luncheon," HGO Concert of Arias, Mama's Dreamy Banana Pudding and more!

03/30/2026

Congratulations to Houston Children's Charity as they celebrated their 30th anniversary and distribution of 98 vans to our city's underserved community. The afternoon represented 538 vans donated to needy families over the three decades! Congratulations to President & CEO Laura Ward, her team, sponsors and supporters over these many years!

A full house witnessed Houston Children’s Charity award 98 wheelchair-accessible vans to local families at “Chariots for Children” Van Distribution.

03/24/2026

HGO Concert of Arias set a fundraising record of $815,000 at its 38th annual concert and gala, thanks to chairs Drs. Rachel and Warren A. Ellsworth, IV, and 470 Houston Grand Opera supporters. Congratulations to all!

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) combed the globe to select 7 young opera singers to perform at its 38th Concert of Arias at Wortham Theater Center.