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ST. BARTHS? SENSATIONAL
The Jet Set getaway is still the go-to choice for many honeymooners. It has everything and more that you could ever want, discovers our intrepid traveler Kristen O’Brien, who shares her barefoot luxury point of view while staying at Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf.If...
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
The Andaz Mayakoba Resort Should Be Your Next Journey, according to our Mexico-loving Jake Gaines. The sun, the water, and the relaxation all add up to the perfect trip close to home with its picturesque views and array of aquatic activities. Photography courtesy...
SUN VALLEY? SENSATIONAL
Dreaming of planning a winter honeymoon? How about a choice like Sun Valley, Idaho, where many expert Texan skiers can be found, according to our intrepid traveler Lori Duran. Here she shares her five-star experience for a quick jaunt that will have you wanting to...
FALL/WINTER ’24
SWINGING FOR THE FENCES
Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Raises $2.5 Million On The Turf By Cynthia Smoot Photography courtesy of the Texas Rangers THE SETTING: Nearly 1,500 guests gathered on the outfield turf at the Globe Life Field for the TEX Gala presented by Choctaw Casinos &...
LET THERE BE LIGHT
ReuNight For The Family Place Dazzles Guests At The New Hôtel Swexan By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Tamytha Cameron and Celeste Cass THE SETTING: Hôtel Swexan in Dallas was the setting for one of Dallas’ most fun events when over 200 community leaders,...
ONE ICONIC NIGHT
Icons-Themed Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s Grand Gala Ball Raises Over $2 Million By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Jenny Antill and Wilson Parrish THE SETTING: One of Houston’s most anticipated annual fundraisers elevated the stakes even higher this year with...
EXOTIC WONDERLAND
41st Annual Zoobilation Ball Celebrates With African Theme By Lance Avery Morgan Photography by Lisa Preston THE SETTING: In the heart of San Antonio, under the starlit sky, the 41st Annual Zoobilation Ball unfolded at the San Antonio Zoo. With Chairs Carolina...
LEMON FRESH
Elizabeth Ann Seton Board’s La Dolce Vita Raises Funds For NICU Programs By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Ben Porter Photography THE SETTING: First Texas Honda in Austin was the recent setting for one of the city’s most anticipated spring fundraising events....
ASIAN MAGNIFICENCE
Asia Society Texas’ Tiger Ball Triumphs In $1.5M Evening By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Daniel Ortiz and Wilson Parrish THE SETTING: The Asia Society Texas venue in Houston was the recent setting for one of the city’s most anticipated and best social events...
HERE’S HOW COURAGE TRIUMPHS
Holocaust Museum Houston Annual LBJ Moral Courage Award Dinner And Gala Honors Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Wilson Parish and Jacob Power THE SETTING: The Hilton Americas-Houston was the setting for one of the city’s most...
A ROARING SUCCESS
Evening Of Fundraising Raised Over $1.4 Million For Dallas Zoo By Cynthia Smoot Photography by Thomas Garza and Rob WytheTHE SETTING: The Dallas Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser, themed Adventure Awaits, was presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and Honorary...
BIG TRIUMPH
The Big Good Dazzles In $1.3 Million Night By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Lightly Photography THE SETTING: Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall in Fort Worth was the setting for an event that has quickly become the hottest ticket in Cowtown. Several hundred of the...
TOASTING A RECORD
St. David’s Foundation Toast of the Town Breaks Fundraising Record By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Matthew Fuller THE SETTING: During May, over 600 of the top community leaders, sociables, and philanthropists turned out to celebrate a milestone for one of...
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
Imagine Muny III Hosts 100th Anniversary Gala Of Historic Green Space By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Amy Price and Tyler Schmitt of Mill Photography Studio THE SETTING: ACL Live at The Moody Theatre was the recent setting for an epic fundraising night in...
STAR POWER EMPOWERS KIDS
Mack, Jack & McConaughey Raises $16 Million Benefiting Five Children’s-Focused Nonprofit Organizations By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Tyler Schmitt of Mill Photography Studio THE SETTING: For two days, several thousand of Austin’s most notable...
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THERE’S NO BUSINESS…LIKE THE MOVIE BUSINESS
The Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1930s held an immense allure for aspiring actors seeking fame, fortune, and a career in the booming film industry. Young actors, like the heartthrob hero in an excerpt of our Lance Avery Morgan’s new book, The Sensational Saga...
BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL
This fall, appreciate yourself, others, and the world in a new, radically beautiful way. After all, you have everything to gain by presenting your most gorgeous self to the world. Here, our beauty connoisseur, Leanne Raesener, chooses her very favorite must-haves...
THE COOL FACTOR
Where to go, how to support, and whom to know this fall with a chill in the air? Look no further than here for our recommendations of the latest and greatest that Texans will love, according to our culture arbiter Lance Avery Morgan, who is always on the scene...
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LUXE BE A GALA TONIGHT
Paris, as we all know, is always a good idea. So, when the invitation arrived to attend a formal gala at the iconic Palace of Versailles, I knew it would be steeped in historical grandeur and opulence, reflecting the palace's rich legacy as the epitome of French...
THE COOL FACTOR
Where to go, how to support, and whom to know this fall with a chill in the air? Look no further than here for our recommendations of the latest and greatest that Texans will love, according to our culture arbiter Lance Avery Morgan, who is always on the scene...
A MILLION PURPOSES
HeartGift’s Party With A Purpose Gala Raises Over $1 Million By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Tyler Schmitt of Mill Photography Studio THE SETTING: The JW Marriott was the setting of one of the city’s most anticipated spring fundraising events. Several hundred...
ABSOLUTELY CULINARY
Dallas Hosts 14th Annual Symphony Of Chefs Benefiting KidLinks By Cynthia Smoot Photography by Tamytha Cameron and Danny Campbell THE SETTING: The much-anticipated 14th Annual Symphony of Chefs was held at the Armstrong Fieldhouse at SMU. The evening...
ARTFUL ENDEAVORS
Dallas Contemporary’s 45th Anniversary Gala Dazzles In $1.6 Million Night By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Tamytha Cameron, Exploredinary, and Beckley Photography THE SETTING: A sold-out crowd featuring over 300 of Dallas’ most notable art patrons, sociables,...
LET THERE BE LIGHT
ReuNight For The Family Place Dazzles Guests At The New Hôtel Swexan By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Tamytha Cameron and Celeste Cass THE SETTING: Hôtel Swexan in Dallas was the setting for one of Dallas’ most fun events when over 200 community leaders,...