Black-tie affair

Cotton Holdings Celebrated Its 25th Anniversary with a Blowout Party

In-person galas are back, y'all.

06/24/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Let’s party

Junior League of Houston Raises $600K at Its Virtual Gala

On May 1, guests celebrated the League from the comfort of their own homes.

05/05/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Home Edition

I Had a Ball at the 2021 Virtual Houston Ballet Ball

Guests got the VIP treatment last Friday night.

03/10/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Rendezvous On The Road

A Dress for Success Drive-Thru

The annual gala was converted into a drive-thru experience amid the pandemic.

10/26/2020 With Marianna Corcoran

#CovidRuinsEverything

UPDATED: TUTS Announces More Season Changes, Virtual Gala Headliner

The upcoming season now begins in May 2021, and there won't be a Miller show next summer. But hey, there is a new date for the annual Gala.

09/09/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Glitz and Gold

Houston Ballet Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary With a Party for the Ages

The ball at the Wortham Theater Center raised almost $1.8 million.

02/28/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Reading Rainbow

Houston Literati Shines at 34th Annual Inprint Poets and Writers Ball

The gala welcomed award-winning poet and MacArthur Foundation Fellow Terrance Hayes as this year's featured speaker.

02/21/2020 By Abby Ledoux

In Bloom

Junior League of Houston Raises Nearly $1 Million Amidst Lush Secret Garden Setting

Houston matrons and savvy socialites raise a glass to the women of Briar Oaks Lane.

02/19/2020 By Natalie Galerne

Color Me Happy

Houstonians Paint the Town and Raise Nearly $1 Million for Special Needs Campers

Funds raised at Camp For All's annual gala will help send 11,000 campers to the 206-acre property.

01/31/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Raise a Glass

50 Cent, Flo Rida, Wayne Brady, and Jeannie Mai Party in Houston

The Altus Foundation's Houston Gala raised more than $1.5 million for community services.

12/16/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Cold Night, Warm Hearts

Houston Methodist's Rendezvous of the Century Pulls $9.5 Million—and a Hamilton Star

The iconic hospital's centennial gala drew more than 2,500 guests to Minute Maid Park.

11/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Black Tie Boxing

Throw Down Society Hosts Third Annual “Knockout” Soirée to Benefit Hope Rising and Houston20

On Thursdays, we throw parties and punches.

11/25/2019 By Natalie Galerne

Banner Night

AVDA's Home Safe Home Gala Breaks Fundraising Record

The 14th annual event raised over $610,000 for the agency working to end family violence.

10/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Boo!

Spooky Soirée Brings in More Than $1 Million for the Children's Museum

A Wicked Affair transformed The Corinthian for one haunting evening.

10/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

713-222-TIPS

Crime Stoppers Enlists Real-Life 'Mindhunter' for Gala Keynote

This month's event raised $433,000 for public safety initiatives.

10/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Gala SZN

Opening Night at the Symphony Raises $575,000 for Community Programming

The annual concert and gala was a rousing success.

09/27/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Puppy Love

Animal Advocates Party for a Cause at PetSet's 15th Annual Bash

The "Fierce and Fabulous Soiree" honored Kara and Lance McCullers this year and raised more than $440,000 for animal welfare efforts around the city.

09/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Into the Garden

The Post Oak Transforms Into a Vintage Garden to Raise Over $1.3 Million for the Houston Symphony

The annual soirée dazzled guests and bolstered the Symphony's community education and outreach efforts.

05/16/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

Yeehaw!

Country Stars and Cowboy Boots Define This Year's Cattle Baron's Ball

The annual bash raised $1.58 million for the American Cancer Society.

05/14/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Shine Bright

JDRF's Glitzy Platinum Anniversary Promise Ball Raises $1.9 Million

The glittering event honored individuals personally impacted by Type 1 diabetes.

05/13/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas