The fall social swirl
Before the holidays comes the haute social season. That’s when the city’s luncheons, galas and gatherings swing into high gear to end the year with a bang. Pull out your sequins and get ready to dazzle. Here are the sparkling soirees you won’t want to miss. Amber Elliott
ART OF CONVERSATION
11 a.m. Nov. 5 at Junior League of Houston Benefits: City ArtWorks Chairs: Greg Fourticq, John T. Cone, Nancy Marcus Golden Entertainment: Lunch and conversation with notable Houstonians Details: Tickets start at $175, tables from $2,000; 713-681-1331
PASSION FOR FASHION LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Benefits: Houston Community College Co-chairs: Christie Sullivan and Millette Sherman Entertainment: Elizabeth Anthony fashion show Details: Tables from $3,000; 713-718-8595
DESIGNER PURSE BINGO
6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Amegy Bank Headquarters Benefits: Be An Angel Entertainment: Play bingo to win designer handbags Details: Tickets start at $100; 281-219-3313; marti@beanangel.org
IRON SOMMELIER
6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Houstonian Hotel Benefits: Periwinkle Foundation Chairs: Sean Beck and John Clutterbuck Details: Tickets start at $200; 713-807-0191
URBAN WILD BRIDGE BASH
7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Memorial Park Living Bridge Benefits: Memorial Park Conservancy Co-chairs: Alexis Caruselle and Jeffrey Yates Entertainment: Drinks, food and DJ Details: Tickets start at $50; 713-863-8403, events@memorialparkconservancy.org
NUTCRACKER MARKET LUNCHEON
10:15 a.m. Nov. 9 at NRG Center Benefits: Houston Ballet Chairs: Renne Humphrey, Michelle Maresh and Pamela Sengelmann Entertainment: Macy’s Fashion Show Details: Tickets start at $135, tables from $1,350; 713-535-3231 nutcrackermarket@houstonballet.org
CONSTELLATION GALA
6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Marriott Marquis Houston Benefits: University of Texas Health Science Center Chairs: Diana and Russell Hawkins Entertainment: Velvet Moon performing Details: Tickets start at $1,000; 713-500-3209, tracy.r.bowers@uth.tmc.edu
JUNGLE BOOK GALA
8 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Revaire Benefits: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Co-chairs: Amy and Kyle McCully, Morgan Stautzenberger and Cameron Stubbs Entertainment: Matchmaker Band, A Fare Extraordinaire catering Details: Tickets start at $150; 346-212-2306, alexa@bushhoustonliteracy.org
FASHION IN THE FIELDS
12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Hope Farms Benefits: Recipe for Success Chairs: Stephanie Fleck and Melissa Sugulas Entertainment: Neiman Marcus fashion show Details: Tickets start at $250, tables from $3,000; 713-520-0443, events@recipe4success.org
TOUCHDOWN FOR TEACH
6 p.m. Nov. 13 at River Oaks Country Club Benefits: To Educate All Children Chairs: Carol and Mike Linn Entertainment: Vince Wilfork interviewed by H-E-B’s Scott McClelland Details: Tickets start at $1,000, tables from $10,000; 713-300-1097
SALVATION ARMY LUNCHEON
11 a.m. Nov. 14 at River Oaks Country Club Benefits: Salvation Army Chairs: Nathalie and Charles Roff Entertainment: Guest speaker Wanda Durant Details: Tickets start at $300, tables from $6,000; 832-201-8021, alexis.thompson@uss.salvationarmy.org
GUARDIANS OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT LUNCHEON
Noon Nov. 14 at Hilton Americas-Houston Benefits: Holocaust Museum Houston Chairs: Nancy and Arthur Brand, Sam and Barney Gershen, Lorraine and Ed Wulfe Entertainment: Keynote speaker Dr. Robert M. Gates, former secretary of defense Details: Tickets start at $250, tables from $2,500; 713-527-1622, spiritlunch@hmh.org 713-527-1622 or spiritlunch@hmh.org
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY
11 a.m. Nov. 15 at Hilton Americas-Houston Benefits: Greater Houston Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chair: Marilu Garza Details: Tables from $1,500; 713-266-2800
CHILDREN’S BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION EVENING
6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at River Oaks Country Club Benefits: Texas Children’s Hospital’s brain tumor research program Chair: Donna Josey Chapman Details: Tables from $5,000; 866-366-5274, info@franciscoandco.com
DECK THE TREES
7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Alley Theatre Benefits: Alley Theatre Chairs: Pepette and Joe Mongrain Entertainment: Tree-lighting ceremony Details: Sponsorships from $5,000; 713-315-3370, kristiner@alleytheatre.org
CELEBRITY PAWS’ CELESTIAL EVENING GALA
6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Royal Sonesta Houston Benefits: Citizens for Animal Protection Chairs: Julie and Brook Brookshire Entertainment: Houston celebrities walk the runway with their pets Details: Tables from $3,000; 713-972-1896, kappyCAP@comcast.net