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Red All Over!

Perennial philanthropists Sue and Lester Smith, along with Neil and Maria Bush, hosted the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s annual Celebration of Reading kickoff event. Meanwhile, the long-term disaster-recovery organization SBP hosted its first-ever Answering the Call fundraiser, with an impressive list of honorary chairs that included Paige and Tilman Fertitta, Hannah and Cal McNair, Margaret Alkek Williams and others.

Patrick Fertitta, Gretchen Sheirr and Michael Fertitta at ‘Call'

Patrick Fertitta, Gretchen Sheirr and Michael Fertitta at 'Call'

Diane Lokey Farb and Dancie Ware at ‘Literacy'

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With Singer-Songwriters Taking the Stage, ‘Voices’ Hits High Note for Avondale House

Emily and Allen Capps and Ashley and Christian Nelly

AT A UNIQUE fundraiser that mixes guitar strings with heartstrings, supporters of Avondale House gathered to raise more than $345,000 to support the nonprofit’s work with individuals with autism and their families.

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Arboretum's 'Enchanted' Evening Raises Half a Mil for Houston's Urban Oasis

Robert & Amy Urquhart with Annie & Spencer Kerr

DURING APRIL'S STREAK of beautiful, breezy spring weather, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center hosted its annual alfresco fete for 400.

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