Family First

The Children’s Museum of Houston’s Friends and Families luncheon featured best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims. … Houston Rockets star Clint Capela rounded up teammates, including James Harden and Chris Paul, for a party benefiting his CC15 Foundation. The bash at Downtown’s JW Marriott brought in $215K for low-income and single-parent families. … Nearly $1 million was raised at the “We Are Family” gala for Nora’s Home, which offers transplant patients and their relatives affordable housing during treatment.

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The Grooves


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Party People

Gown, $2,995, by Koltson at Neiman Marcus, with jewelry, all at Cotton Club.

THERE MAY BE no more chic and resplendent a setting in Houston than famed La Colombe d’Or hotel, now celebrating its 100th anniversary. As a backdrop for holiday gowns and glittering statement pieces from the city’s best jewelers, it positively glows.

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Dining room at La Colombe d'Or's Tonight and Tomorrow restaurant

YOU'VE DONE ENOUGH. Let some of Houston's best chefs and restaurants take care of Christmas Day food. Here are your best bets for Santa-approved festive fare this holiday! (Looking for Christmas Eve options? Click here.)

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