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4 days ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Manny Pandya and Zachary SalasTHE SCENE: It was at 800 Congress, the place to be in downtown Austin, that was the climax of three days of panels, screenings, and networking. Approximately 200 writers, fans, producers, and sociables turned out for the first-ever Texas Made TV Award.
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5 days ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Tyler Schmitt of Mill Photo Studio and Summer Pierce PhotographyTHE SCENE: ACL Live at The Moody Theatre was recently the setting for one of Austin’s most anticipated winter fundraising events. Nearly 500 community leaders, sports lovers, sociables, and philanthropists turned out for the “Imagine Muny IV” gala.
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1 week ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Jenny Antill and Wilson ParishTHE SCENE: Over three days in Houston, a trio of events captivated the Houston social and artistic scenes. Nearly 800 of the area’s top art patrons, community leaders, sociables, and philanthropists turned out for Bayou Bend weekend. One of the city’s most fun event weekends, the three days included an epic fashion show, a dazzling children’s party, and a show-stopping garden party.
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1 week ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by David Ellis, Olaf Growald, and Tracy Lightly PhotographyTHE SCENE: The River Ranch Stockyards in Fort Worth was the setting for one of North Texas’ most fun and successful spring fundraising events. Over 450 of North Texas’s most notable community leaders, advocates, sociables, and philanthropists turned out for the fourth annual THE BIG GOOD.
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1 week ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Priscilla Dickson, Jacob Power, and Michelle WatsonTHE SCENE: Houston’s Hobby Center for the Performing Arts was the setting for a day of good reads, great fun, and a dazzling centennial celebration. Nearly 1,300 of Space City’s most notable literary minds, sociables, community leaders, and philanthropists turned out for A Celebration of Reading.
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2 weeks ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Chris CaselliTHE SCENE: The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum was the setting for a fabulous night that honored two legendary Texans who have substantially impacted the world. Nearly 500 of the state’s most prominent business leaders, elected officials, sociables, and philanthropists turned out for the 21st annual Texas Independence Day Dinner.
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3 weeks ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Wilson Parish and Jacob PowerTHE SCENE: The Gordy in Houston was the setting for a record-breaking fundraising night for one of Houston’s most beloved artistic organizations. Over 350 of Space City’s most notable art patrons, community leaders, sociables, and philanthropists turned out for the 2025 Stages Houston Gala at the Gordy.
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3 weeks ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Tyler Schmitt of Mill Photography StudioTHE SCENE: Over three incredible days at various locations throughout Austin, over 4,000 people were part of one of the world’s most successful and impactful fundraising events. Those fortunate enough to attend the 13th annual Mack, Jack, and McConaughey were treated to a jam-packed array of fundraising festivities, including a gala, golf tournament, fashion show, and two concerts.
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4 weeks ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Wilson ParishTHE SCENE: River Oaks Country Club in Houston was the setting for an afternoon of great cuisine and great company that left guests leaving refreshed, energized, and recharged to take on anything that lies ahead. Over 275 of the area’s top children’s advocates, sociables, and philanthropists turned out for the Children’s Museum Houston’s annual Friends and Families Luncheon for an afternoon of friendship and inspiring conversation.
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1 month ago | 
curatedtexan.com | Rob Giardinelli
By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Daniel Ortiz PhotographyTHE SCENE: The Asia Society Texas Center in Houston was the setting for one of the state’s most anticipated, beloved, and jaw-droppingly beautiful nonprofit fundraising events. Over 600 of the area’s most notable community leaders, sociables, patrons, and philanthropists turned out for the annual Tiger Ball benefiting the Asia Society Texas Center.
