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Houston CityBook merges elegance with depth in one of the most captivating cities in the United States. Since its debut in September 2016, this publication, created by a highly regarded editorial team, serves as a blend of a high-end lifestyle magazine and a traditional city magazine. It covers a variety of subjects, including fashion, art, food, design, and community, while also featuring insightful articles on entrepreneurship, innovation, and beyond.

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Thousands of Kids Have 'A Place to Dream' Thanks to Record-Breaking Furniture Bank Event

3 days ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black

HUNDREDS OF GUESTS packed River Oaks Country Club for The Furniture Bank's annual fundraising event. They hit the ballroom floor to ensure no kid sleeps on the floor!Emcee Linda Lorelle introduced the "A Place to Dream" video documenting the efforts of founder Oli Mohammed and city leaders to give furniture to Houston families in need. The evening's honorees included Youval Meicler of Texas Mattress Makers, and the late Ralph Marek, whose son Stan graciously accepted the award.
'Hats, Hearts & Horseshoes' Benefit Crosses Finish Line, Sets New Record for Bo's Place

3 days ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black

A DERBY WATCH party was so much more than the fastest two minutes in sports! The Post Oak Hotel hosted the Hats, Hearts & Horseshoes event benefiting Bo's Place, and the most fashionable and philanthropic Houstonians turned out. Event chairs Maddy and Patrick Moffitt and Christina and David McAllen were thrilled with the turnout of more than 350, who sipped mint juleps and sampled delicious fare while admiring the decor courtesy of The Events Company.
Dream Come True! Beautiful Ball Raises Nearly $2M for Make-A-Wish

1 week ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black

ONE OF THE most feel-good fetes of the year, the 2025 Make-A-Wish Gala once again broke records, raising a whopping $1.8 million for the Gulf Coast and Louisiana chapter of the organization. The Wish Ball was this year themed The Hero Within, and the ballroom of The Post Oak Hotel was transformed with “galactic, hero-inspired florals” on each table.
Fashionable Fiesta Fetes Latin Women's Initiative's 30th Anny

1 week ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black

ALWAYS AN ENERGETIC event, the Latin Women's Initiative Luncheon and Fashion Show did not disappoint. Held at the Hilton Americas, the day started, per usual, with a marketplace (and tequila-tasting!). After they sipped and shopped, the 850-plus guests filed into the ballroom for the main event — the group’s 30th-anniversary celebration. Johanna Terry Events’ emerald-hued décor and florals were a beautiful nod to the milestone.
Mentorship Org Championed by DeBakey Celebrates 30 Years of Science and Scholars

2 weeks ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black

SUPPORTERS OF THE Houston organization BRASS (Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists) celebrated the group’s 30th anniversary at a beautiful River Oaks home. BRASS president Elsie Eckert and a former BRASS scholar Sharon Bright were among those who welcomed everyone to the event. The evening recognized BRASS mentor-doctors James Bonar, Ben Deneen and Ganesh Rao; also in attendance was renowned neurologist Huda Y.
‘CityBook’ Remembers Photographer Jhane Hoang and Her Polished Portraits and Rich Fashion Spreads

2 weeks ago | houstoncitybook.com | Jeff Gremillion

WHEN JHANE HOANG died late last month after a quiet, private battle with cancer, Houston lost one of its most talented and exacting photographers — and my colleagues at CityBook lost a beloved contributor and friend. Jhane, who was just 50 years old, was a Vietnamese American who, as I understood it, pumped the brakes on her career as a rising star in New York’s edgy, high-end creative set, to return home to Houston in recent years to be closer to ailing family members.
Billy Bob Thornton Helps Raise $1.3mil for Bryan Museum

2 weeks ago | houstoncitybook.com | Patrick Magee

MORE THAN 500 guests gathered in Galveston for the Bryan Museum Gala, an evening that celebrated both the 10th anniversary of the museum and some of the most influential names in Texas oil and gas. Titled the Wildcatters Gala, the event honored Ernie H. Cockrell, Mary Ralph Lowe, Trevor Rees-Jones and the families of Eddy C. Scurlock and R.E. “Bob” Smith — all recognized for their legacy of leadership and philanthropy in the industry.
Crawfish, Country Stars and a Cause: CrawFest 2025 Delivers

2 weeks ago | houstoncitybook.com | Patrick Magee

NEARLY 1,700 GUESTS headed to Cotton Ranch in Katy for Cotton Holdings’ 13th annual CrawFest— a Texas-sized evening of food and music. The event raised a record-breaking $768,000 for the Cotton Foundation, which supports families facing disaster, illness and hardship. The real star of the evening? 6,500 pounds of crawfish, served up with all the fixings — plus Gulf Coast favorites like lobster fritters, seafood fondue, boudin balls and bread pudding with a boozy twist.
Gelato and Giving Back: Una Notte Italiana for Vita Living

2 weeks ago | houstoncitybook.com | Patrick Magee

VITA LIVING WELCOMED over 300 guests to its annual Pearls of Wisdom Fiesta at the River Oaks Country Club. This year’s dinner — themed Una Notte Italiana — raised more than $207,000 in support of lifelong care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In true Italian style, the evening began with a lively cocktail hour featuring Aperol Spritzes and a silent auction.
Symphony's Sold-Out Wine Dinner Serves Up a Chef-Prepared Feast, Draws Nearly $1M for Community Programs

2 weeks ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER sold-out Wine Dinner and Collector's Auction for the Houston Symphony. This year's event was chaired by Elia and Michael Gabbanelli, and raised more than $900,000 for the Symphony's education and community programs. An impressive 365 guests, Champagne in hand, perused the silent auction during the cocktail hour. Buzzed-about packages included a seven-night Tuscan adventure, six bottles of vintage Red Bourdeaux, and more.