PARTIES
OFF TO THE RACES
Turtle Creek Conservancy Hosts Virtual 12th Annual Day At The Races By Cynthia Smoot Photography by James Edward Photography THE SETTING: With the pandemic’s social distancing protocols still in place, the Turtle Creek Conservancy hosted their Twelfth...
LIKE A WALK IN THE PARK
Buffalo Bayou Partnership Picnic Celebrates Five Years Of Buffalo Bayou Park By Jennifer Roosth Photography by Jenny Antill THE SETTING: Over 200 Houstonians (135 in-person and 85 virtually at home) joined together for a magical evening to celebrate...
THE STARS MUST GO ON
14TH Annual Center for Child Protection’s Dancing With The Stars Goes Virtual By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Jeff Loftin, Haley Plotkin and MJ RouthTHE SETTING: Residences around Austin recently hosted small, socially safe gatherings in support of one of the...
THE KINDNESS OF FRIENDS
The Kindness Campaign Hosts An Evening Of Giving With Friends By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Ben Porter THE SETTING: Recently, The Kindness Campaign’s Friends-Giving event provided the opportunity for social VIP’s and philanthropists around Austin the...
BLAZING A TRAIL
Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association’s Charitable Foundation Gala By Jennifer Roosth Photography by Catchlight Group THE SETTING: The latest Red Hot gala was not only a bright spot in the midst of a tough year, but also was a flaming success. With...
EXOTIC APPEAL
Witte Museum Celebrates Game Dinner’s 50th Anniversary By Jake Gaines Photography by Robin Jerstad THE SETTING: The 50th Annual Witte Game Dinner raised nearly $1.1 million to support the Museum’s recovery fund, including $100,000 in field trip funding. The...
POW! BAM! ZAP!
Children’s Museum Of Houston Hosts Virtual, Superhero Theme Gala By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Alexander’s Fine Portrait Design THE SETTING: Homes around Houston recently hosted small, socially safe gatherings in support of one of the cities’ most beloved...
FASHION OVERTURE
Luncheon And Style Show Benefits The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League By Cynthia Smoot Photography by Jeff Smith THE SETTING: The show must go on. And, it certainly did during the pandemic with social protocol in place as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League...
ANIMAL KINGDOM
PetSet Celebrates With Virtual Gala Watch Party By Jennifer Roosth Photography by Quy Tran THE SETTING: Even a global pandemic could not stop animal lovers’ kindness, as they rallied around a hybrid format of fundraising. Part virtual gala, part V.I.P. watch...
LIVING HISTORY
Austin History Center Hosts Annual Angelina Eberly Luncheon By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Jim Innes and Anne Wheat THE SETTING: Pre-COVID-19, over 260 of the Capital City’s most notable philanthropists and business leaders, descended upon The Austin Club...