On a Perfect Spring Night, Hermann Park Fans Gather for Dinner Under the Stars

Jeff Gremillion

IT'S HARD TO beat a mild breezy night in the park as a backdrop for a springtime dinner party. And that’s just what the Herman Park Conservancy and its beautiful chairs Brigitte Kalai and Hallie Vanderhider offered up that the annual “Evening in the Park” gala, on the tented lawn of the Molly Ann Smith Plaza near the Reflection Pool.

Food News! Uchiko Announces Opening Date, Chef Shuffle at La Colombe d’Or & More

Evan W. Black

THERE'S NEVER A bland moment in the Houston restaurant world. This week's food news is piping hot, with a side of wasabi! Read on for more.

Free Mimosas! Live Music! The Best Brunches for Mother's Day

Robin Barr Sussman

DID MOTHER’S DAY, Sunday, May 8, sneak up on you this this year? Not to fret, Houston restaurants have you covered with special brunch menus, dishes, exotic desserts and her favorite festive drinks. The countdown is on — just click and reserve!
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Fall Philanthropy Report: Spindletop Community Impact Partners Engages and Supports At-Risk Youth

Fall Philanthropy Report: Spindletop Community Impact Partners Engages and Supports At-Risk Youth

The 50th Annual Spindletop Holiday Ball, Seas and Greetings, will be held on Thursday, December 12. Tables and sponsorship opportunities are available now.

What is your mission? Spindletop Community Impact Partners, Inc. enhances the lives of at-risk youth through funding and volunteering from the energy industry, while promoting fellowship and networking among its participants.

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Flavors in Motion: Inside Houston Ballet’s Spring Soirée

Melissa Taylor

Houston Ballet dancers Danbi Kim, Estheysis Menendez, Gian Carlo Perez, and Chase O'Connell

IT WAS AN evening of style, flavor and celebration as guests filled Caracol for Houston Ballet’s signature spring event, Raising the Barre. Co-chaired by Duyen & Marc Nguyen and Dr. Tatiana Sorkin & Michel Coret, the dinner brought together 160 supporters and raised $110,000 for the Ballet’s performances, education programs and artistic initiatives.

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With Billowing Blooms and Evocative ‘Clowns,’ Williams’ Opera Ball Celebrates $2 Million Take

Nancy Gonzalez, Denise Reyes, Christina Jack, Destiny Fernandisse (photo by Emily Jaschke)

WHEN THE GRANDE dame of Houston philanthropy steps up to chair the annual gala for one of Houston’s most elite cultural institutions, expect high elegance to abound and big bucks to roll in.

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