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 Cyndi Lauper headlines the 24th Annual Houston Children’s Charity Gala, chaired by power couple Frances and Tony Buzbee, which raised a record-breaking $2.8 million |  Ballet Is Back at the Wortham Theater Center The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance Onstage Dinner marks the triumphant return of the Houston Ballet to the Wortham Theater Center |
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 Reality TV Royalty Mingle for the Benefit of Sea and Land Animals |  Ars Lyrica Opera Circle Celebrates the Future |
 The Gordy Glitters Again for Its 2021 Gala |  Holocaust Museum Houston Marks its Silver Jubilee with a Virtual Event and VIP Watch Party |
 Houstonians Come Together to Celebrate Houston Heroes |  The Sky’s the Limit for Houston Animal Lovers |
 The Common Goal of Literacy Brings Houstonians Together Virtually and In Person |  KNOWAutism Foundation Hosts 7th Annual “As I am” Luncheon and Inaugural Houston Heroes Awards |
 Art, Music, and Conversation Return to The Gordy Stages welcomes patrons back to The Gordy with Thursdays at The Gordy |  The Legacy of a Literacy Giant Beyond the Pearls: Wit, Wisdom and Wonder of Barbara Bush, this year’s Power of Literacy Luncheon, came alive as a virtual event. |
 Finding a Way to Promote Literacy in Difficult Times The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation televises the 26th Annual A Celebration of Reading: A Vision of Literacy for All |  Recognizing the Importance of Production Underwriters Houston Ballet honors the company’s production underwriters of its fiftieth anniversary season with a sumptuous dinner |
 Dr. Seuss Is Remembered with a Lively Birthday Celebration The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation celebrates Dr. Seuss’s 116th birthday while kicking off National Read Aloud Month |  Chocolate, Champagne, and Cancan Come Together for the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Celebration The Culinary Institute LeNôtre held its annual Champagne & Chocolate Scholarship Galaon February 14 |
 Keels & Wheels Uncorked Announces MCM Worldwide as Its 2020 Title Sponsor |  Houston Ballet Marks a Momentous Anniversary with a Gilded Celebration This year’s Houston Ballet Ball honors fifty years of fundraising and a generous benefactor |
 Houston’s Young Dancers Add Even More Sparkle to the Moscow Ballet’s Production of Great Russian Nutcracker |  Spiritual Health Is the Inaugural Topic of the New Body, Mind, and Spirit Luncheon Series CKW LUXE underwrites a new luncheon series that benefits The Women’s Home |
 Honoring Those Who Have the Greatest Impact on Houston CKW LUXE kicks off 2020 with its prestigious Top 20 Impact Makers Awards Gala |  Philanthropic Houstonians Help Rebuild Homes and Lives after Disaster Strikes The Saint Bernard Project Holds Its Second Annual “Answering the Call” VIP Cocktail Party |
 Spreading the Joy of Reading Through the Holidays and Beyond The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation holds its annual A Celebration of Reading Author Reveal and Holiday Party |  Championing Human Rights Holocaust Museum Houston Honors the Astros Foundation with the 2019 Guardian of the Human Spirit Award |
 Franco-American Medical Relations Are Alive and Well The American Hospital of Paris Foundation holds its annual gala in NYC |  Making Dreams Come True The Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show and Luncheon and the 2019 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, Clara’s Dream, get the holidays started |
 Keeping Dreams Alive The Macy’s Fashion Show and Luncheon and the 2019 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, Clara’s Dream, get the holidays off to a fashionable start |  Stepping up to the Plate for Education TEACH hosts its seventh annual fundraiser, Grand Slam for Teach |
 Honoring Those Who Help the Homeless The 2019 Women of Substance Luncheon Raises Funds for the Mission of Yahweh |  Two Solitary Worlds |
 A Bounty of Assistance Is Raised for Houston’s Hungry Children Kids’ Meals Hosts its 11th Annual Harvest Luncheon |  Cake, Ice Cream, and Academy Awards CHILDREN AT RISK bestows its Academy Awards of Child Advocacy at its 30th birthday party |
 Hot Cars and Haute Fashion Omar Marcos exceeds expectations with the Runway Houston Season XI show, kicking off the 8th annual Lamborghini Festival |  Some Like It Hot The Houston Professional Firefighter Association Charitable Foundation holds its second scintillating Red Hot Gala |
 Heartfelt Help for the Helpless Houston PetSet’s 15th Annual Fierce & Fabulous Soirée attracts many of the city’s animal lovers |  Hollywood Comes to Houston for a Glamorous Celebration of the City’s Top Executives Everything glittered, including the gowns, at CKW LUXE’s 2019 Top 20 CEOs and Entrepreneurs Awards presentation |
 Spring Is in the Air Genteel garden scenes greet party-goers attending the 2019 Houston Symphony Ball: Vintage Music Garden |  Chefs, Ballet Dancers, and Foodies, Oh My! Houston Ballet’s 9th annual Raising the Barre pairs ballet dancers with chefs to create one-of-a-kind dishes no foodie could resist |
 It Takes Two Two of Houston’s charities work together to provide a brighter future for many |  Masks, Minuets, and Theatrics Come Together for an Evening of Parisian Intrigue The 2019 Alley Theatre Ball: La Grande Mascarade: Au Palais Royal attracts over 500 guests dressed to impress and beguile |
 No Place Like Home The 2019 Spirit of Hope Luncheon supports Ronald McDonald House Houston’s mission to provide a home away from home for the families of seriously ill children |  Houston Philanthropists Support a Shining Anniversary The Houston Gulf Coast Chapter of JDRF celebrates its 20th Anniversary Platinum Promise Ball in style |
 The Sweet Sound of Music Houston Symphony treats its Junior Patrons to a musical morning in Candyland |  Caring, Kindness, and Wisdom Bloom at CKW LUXE Event CKW LUXE Chooses a Garden Theme for Its Fourth Anniversary and Star Awards Celebration |
 Announcing the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild 2019-2020 Officers |  Honoring a Memory Tiger Ball 2019 celebrates Asia Society’s 40th anniversary in Houston and pays tribute to Barbara Bush |
 Magic and Romance Take Center Stage A surprise wedding ups the romance factor at Ars Lyrica’s “A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream” Gala |  Trail Mix Picnic for the Park, the annual gala supporting the work of Memorial Park Conservancy, celebrates the natural beauty of parks |
 Shades of Shakespeare Ars Lyrica Houston kicks off the upcoming A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream Gala |  Hats Rule the Day for a Worthy Cause Nicole’s Garden presents the inaugural Mad Hatter’s Awards Luncheon in support of HealthFest Houston |
 William “Dabo” Swinney Is Awarded the Coach of the Year Award at the 33rd Annual American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards |  A New Year’s Celebration Sparkles with Music, Dancing, and a Dazzling Backdrop Ars Lyrica rings in the New Year with Baroque Razzle-Dazzle and a view of the fiery Houston skyline |
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 Shining a Light on Houstonians Who Make a Difference CKW LUXE brightens up 2019 with its dazzling Top 20 Impact Makers Awards Gala |  Magic Is in the Air Zane Carson Carruth launches the second title in her children’s book series The World’s First Tooth Fairy . . . Ever |
 A Very Literary Holiday Evening Sue and Lester Smith open their home to the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s 2018 A Celebration of Reading Author Reveal and Soirée |  Rebuilding Hope and Homes The Houston Community comes together to support an organization that helps victims rebuild their homes and their lives after disaster strikes |
 Spreading the Message of Hope HOPE Clinic’s Sixteenth Annual Luncheon celebrates two of the institution’s most diligent supporters |  A New Hotel Settles into the Community Houston CityPlace Marriott opens its doors with a spectacular fête that is in tune with its new partnership with Spring Independent School District |
 Fashion, Fun, and Food Get Together for the Perfect Afternoon Houston Symphony League hosts the Celebrate in Style! Luncheon at Neiman Marcus |  Everything’s Coming Up Italian The Houston Area Women’s Center benefits from Una Notte in Italia |
 A Promise Is Made JDRF holds its kickoff event for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Platinum Promise Ball at Saks Fifth Avenue |  Helping Heavenly Companions The 32nd Annual Celebrity Paws Gala: A Celestial Evening raises funds for Citizens for Animal Protection |
 Castle Capers Thrill Houston Opera Lovers Ars Lyrica Houston stages a vivacious rendition of Handel’s Agrippina |  Bringing Color to the Forefront The 2018 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala: Color Outside the Lines honors two of Houston’s finest |
 A Taste Above The Periwinkle Foundation’s Iron Sommelier 2018, presented by AUTOSOL, attracts over 600 guests for tastings, fun, and charity |  Reception for Dr. Peter Hotez’s Book, Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism |
 A Storybook Tea Houston Grand Opera Launches The Armadillo’s Dream with the fanciful Armadillo’s Tea |  Filling Tummies with Food and Hearts with Hope Hundreds turn out to support and celebrate Kids’ Meals 10th Annual Harvest Luncheon |
 Recognizing Child Advocates The 17th annual Accolades Luncheon helps at-risk children and honors top child advocates |  The Triumph of Hope The 2018 Women’s Home reNew & reDo luncheon: A Triumphant Affair dazzles guests with a sumptuous parade of fashion |
 Safety First Crime Stoppers of Houston’s 2018 Gala: Leading the Way to a Safer Houston breaks all records |  The Power of the Written Word The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild hosts the third annual Power of Literacy Luncheon: Let’s Launch Literacy |
 Intense Work Is Rest: A Seminar Given by A. Parthasarathy |  X Marks the Spot The fashionable River Oaks District was the hot spot for the Fashion X Houston Saturday runways |
 The Heat Is On The Houston Professional Firefighter Association Charitable Foundation launches its sizzling Red Hot Gala |  Providing Mental Health Support for Those Who Need It The re:MIND seventh annual luncheon celebrates 15 years of helping those affected by mental health issues |
 Speaking Up for Women The Women’s Voice celebrates accomplished Fort Bend women with the Accolade Awards |  Role Models Walk the Runway for the Women Leaders of Tomorrow |
 For the Love of Fine Food Three venerable Asian chefs discuss their culinary careers, successes, and challenges at the Bank of America Women’s Leadership Series’ first luncheon of the 2018-2019 season |  MAKING AN IMPACT ON HOUSTON CKW LUXE Celebrates Its 2019 Top 20 Impact Makers with an Elegant Announcement Party |
 Spotlight on the Piano The piano stars in Houston Symphony’s triumphant 2018-2019 Opening Night Concert and Gala |  Sending a Clear Message George Springer's 4th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit speaks up for youth who stutter |
 For the Health of the Community - The 9th annual Community Immunity Spring Luncheon fills the ballroom of the River Oaks Country Club |  Everyone Loves a Mystery The Alley Theatre celebrates the opening of Holmes and Watson, the final Hubbard Theatre show of the season |
 Breaking BarriersThe 22nd Annual Barrier Breaker Award Luncheon brings the caring and the cared-for together |  The 4th Annual Houston Astros George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit gets a stylish kick-off party |
 FOR THE LOVE OF ART AND HUMANITY A Champagne cocktail party kicks off The Art of Stopping Human Slavery art auction |  Warner Roberts’ New Book Attracts an Enthusiastic Crowd |
 Going for Gold: The second annual St. Jude Gold Luncheon was a philanthropic family event |  Asia Society Fashion Panel |
 The Fifth Annual UNICEF Gala Houston Brought Out the City’s Best |  Houston Symphony: 2018 Ball: The Balinese Room |
 2018 Alley Theatre Ball: Picasso and the Avant-Garde |  Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation: 24th Annual A Celebration of Reading |
 CKW LUXE Third Anniversary and Star Awards Presentation |  Today’s Harbor for Children: Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance Uncorked, 2018 |
 Stages Repertory Theatre: 2018 Gala Off the Ball: A Stages Cinderella Story |  CHILDREN AT RISK and Houston Food Bank Host Spring Party: Big Apple Brunch |
 Easter Seals Greater Houston: 19th Annual Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon |  Asia Society Texas Center: Tiger Ball 2018: Celebrating the Diversity of Asia |
 Houston Children’s Charity: Young Houstonians for Houston Children’s Charity Winter Mixer |  Houston Ballet: 2018 Houston Ballet Ball: Swan Lake |
 CKW LUXE Valentine’s Soiree: Flamenco and Paella |  Memorial Park Conservancy Annual Gala: Picnic for the Park |
 Main Street Theater: BigDO 2018 Celebrates Groundhog Day for a Good Cause |  Alley Theatre: The Great Society Opening Night |
 Houston Symphony: 2018 Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction: A Legendary “Symphony of Wines” |  The Vintage Contessa’s 50th Birthday Bash Benefits KNOWAutism |
 Ars Lyrica: New Year’s Eve Celebration 2017 |  Alley Theatre Board Holiday Party |
 The Social Book Houston Treasures 2018 Announcement Dinner: Treasured Art |  Asia Society Texas Center: Tiger Ball 2018 Kickoff |
 Alley Theatre: 11th Annual Deck the Trees . . . A Season of Giving |  The 2017 Triumph Luncheon: Celebrating Victories Small and Large |
 TWO OPENING NIGHT FILMS MARK HISTORIC NIGHT AT HCAF17: HOUSTON CINEMA ARTS FESTIVAL TAKES OVER THE TOWN WITH PREMIERE SCREENINGS OF LOVE, CECIL AT THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON AND BODIED AT RICE CINEMA |  CHILDREN AT RISK Accolades Luncheon 2017 Raises $175,000 For Children |
 The Second Annual Power of Literacy Luncheon Shines a Light on Literacy’s Importance |  EVENT RECAP: Literacy Organizations Celebrates Texas History by Recognizing Over 75 Child Authors and Illustrators |
 Thanksgiving Is Celebrated Early at Boys & Girls Harbor |  Huffington Award Luncheon Honors Congressman Kevin Brady |
 Houston Children’s Charity Young Houstonians for Houston Children’s Charity Fall Mixer |  CINEMA TAKES CENTER STAGE AT CHAPMAN & KIRBY |
 Houston Grand Opera’s 2017-2018 Season Opening Night Performance and Dinner |  Ars Lyrica Houston Holds Post-Concert Reception for Sweet Philomela |
 The 2017 reNew and reDo Fashion Show |  Silhouette Artist Cindi Rose Celebrates Her Birthday with a Fundraiser for CAP |
 The George Springer Third Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit |  Houston Children’s Charity: 21st Annual Chariots for Children Van Program Distribution |
 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Inaugural St. Jude Gold Luncheon |  Local Author Book Signing |
 CKW Day: CKW Luxe Celebrates its Second Anniversary with Honors |  The UNICEF Audrey Hepburn Society Ball, Featuring Michael Bolton, Raises $910K |
 Virtuosi of Houston: High Tea with Sarah, Duchess of York |  Houston Symphony Ball 2017: Stir it up in Vegas |
 Nora's Home "Giving Back to the Future" Gala Benefits Transplant Patients and Families |  ThayerONeal “Tees Off for Kids” and gives back to the community. |
 Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation: Tenth Annual Kentucky Derby Viewing Party |  2017 Alley Theatre Ball: In the Groove |
 2017 A Celebration of ReadingBarbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation: A Celebration of Reading |  The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Presents Rienzi Spring Party 2017 |
 CKW LUXE Celebrates with an Appreciation Wine Dinner |  Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation: Run for the Roses Warm-up Party |
 Daya Gala Luncheon, 2017: Around the World in 80 Days |  Houston Area Women’s Center founder and first CEO Nikki Van Hightower thanks the crowd for recognizing her for her service |
 Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2017 |  Houston Symphony Children's Fashion Show Luncheon The Wizard of Oz |
 Real Beauty Real Women Launches Pucker Up For Change #pufc in Houston |  David and Tara WuthrichHouston Symphony 2017 Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction: An Intimate Wine Cave Experience |
 Terrence O’Rourke, Annise Parker, Larry PayneChildren at Risk: Spring Party Main Street Theater Hosts the 2017 Spring Party |  Ars Lyrica Roaring Twenties Gala: 1720s Meets 1920s |
 Art of the World GalleryJulio Larraz Exhibition Opening Reception |  Friendship CircleChabad OutreachChai Learning Center of West Houston team accepting their 2nd place7th Annual Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff |
 Champagne & Chocolat Gala: A Valentine’s Night of Giving for the Gaston LeNôtre Scholarship |  Houston Grand Opera (HGOco) Creates a Day to Remember at the Boys & Girls Harbor |
 Smahrt Girl Foundation’s Second Annual Brunch & Ball Gowns Gala |  THE CITY OF HOUSTON CELEBRATES BASKETBALL LEGEND YAO MING |
 THE DAVE WARD BUILDING, CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING |  #MAKEAPROMISE COCKTAIL PARTY CELEBRATING THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF LOUIS VUTTION’S PARTNERSHIP WITH UNICEF |
 Ars Lyrica’s Roaring Twenties Kickoff Reception: An Evening Honoring Robin Angly and Miles Smith |  Dabo Swinney Named the American Heart Association’s 2016 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year |
 Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, program volunteers Marathon Oil Corporation and Credera, and guests and advocates of the My Home Library launch |  RENAISSANCE WOMEN SUMMIT |
 ARS LYRICA 2016 NEW YEAR’S EVE: BACHANALIA |  Barbara Bush Houston LiteracyFoundation’s 2017 A Celebration of Reading Author Reveal and Holiday Soirée |
 EXQUISITE CARS AND ART COMBINEAT THE TEJAS TREFFEN INAUGURAL EVENT IN SUPPORT OF THE SNOWDROP FOUNDATION |  Art of the World Gallery Grand Opening Reception |
 Fifth Annual MUSENorton Ditto Fashion Show for Candlelighters |  |
 The MFAH CelebratesArt and Dance at its Grand Gala Ball |  Indigo Night:Couture Soiree Helps Students Get Back to School in Style and Funds a New Scholarship Program |
 |  French Dinner Party for ISGA members at Le Mistral |
 A Night of Stars:CKW Luxe Celebrates Its First Anniversary in Style |  LEAP Founder Christine Kearns with walk for cure team LEAP members and Darian Ward & Natasha PiperLEAP TO WELLNESS: HOUSTONIAN ADVOCATES INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC APPROACH AS THE CURE FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISEASE. |
 Cindi Rose, Alex Martinez, Marva Skinner3rd Annual Mint Juleps & Jodhpurs: A Kentucky Derby Viewing Party Benefiting the Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation |  Nora's Home at the Kentucky Derby Gala Benefits Transplant Patients and Families |
 21st Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance 2016 |  Keels & Wheels Uncorked 2016 |
 2016 Best dressed honoreesThe 34th Annual Houston Chronicle Best Dressed Luncheon raised over $500,000 for the March of Dimes |  Ars Lyrica Spring Musical Series |
 DEANNAMICHEL FASHIONS DEBUT |  MDA 10th Annual Passport to Cure |
 RED GALA KICKOFF PARTY |  CKW FOUNDATION Presents BGH Christmas party with Art and music. |
 Holly Rose Annual Luncheon |  WORLD RENOWNED PERFUMER ATTENDS HOUS |
 Ferrari Festival |  The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala |
 Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala |  Children At Risk's Accolades Annual Luncheon |
 TWEF 9th Annual International Financial & Leadership Summit |  Love146 Fundraiser to End Sex Traffick |
 HANH ART + RETAIL THERAPY CELEBRATES EXPANSION IN BRIGHT COLOR WITH HOUSTON DYNAMO SOCCER STARS |  KNOWAutism 2016 Gala Kickoff |
 HOLLY ROSE RIBBON DAY |  DIL 13TH ANNUAL GALA |
 2nd Annual School Supplies Drive benefitting Yellowstone Academy. |  "Once in a Blue Moon" Pool Party Hosted by The Houstonian Club and The Thread Alliance |
 CKW LUXE ART APPRECIATION PARTY WITH ARTIST ALLAN RODEWALD |  Inaugural Houston Astros George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit |
 Houston Astros George SpringerAll-Star Bowling Benefit Kick Off Party |  KEELS AND WHEELS RAFFLE WINNERRAFFLE CAR PRESENTATION |
 Bollywood Blitz |  CKW LUXE MAGAZINE LAUNCH |
 CKW LUXE LAUNCH STEP & REPEAT |  YWCA Outstanding Women's Luncheon |
 MHAFBCRepresentative Rick Miller, Teresa Cox Reading |  Pink Petro DayMayor Annise Parker, Katie Mehnert, Jennifer Emerson (Shell) |