The Social Book

09/28/2026

450 guests gathered with Chairs Joella & Steve Mach at Jones Hall for the Houston Symphony's annual Opening Night Concert and Gala, celebrating America's 250th Anniversary and raising more than $850,000!

Houston Symphony & chairs Joella & Steve Mach launched the 2026-2027 musical season with an Opening Night Concert & Gala, raising $850,000.

09/21/2026

Powerhouse chairman Rosemary Schatzman proved for the third time that she can sound the call and raise much-needed dollars. Over 800 guests gathered to raise $1.4 million for March of Dimes! Congratulations to all involved!

Chair Rosemary Schatzman, for the third time, created a sold-out luncheon for 800 guests, raising a miraculous $1.4 million for March of Dimes!

09/20/2026

Hot new Houston eatery Mack Allen's celebrated its VIP Grand Opening with 500 happy guests at the 16,000-square-foot space near River Oaks and Uptown, at the base of the 5POP office tower. Welcome to Houston, Mack!

Mack Allen’s VIP Grand Opening showcased the exciting new restaurant space to 500 well-heeled swells at the base of the 5POP office tower.

08/10/2026

It’s official! We’re thrilled to announce that The Greenleigh, River Oaks, Autograph Collection — Houston’s highly anticipated new luxury hotel at Westheimer and 610 — will host The Social Book’s 22nd Annual Houston Treasures Awards Gala this December.

The Greenleigh introduces an entirely new hospitality experience to one of Houston’s most prominent locations, pairing sophisticated, nature-inspired design with destination dining, rooftop experiences and beautiful new spaces for celebrations and events.

Adding to the excitement, The Greenleigh’s Director of Events, Leo Hamel, whose Houston hospitality experience includes The Post Oak Hotel and Hyatt Regency Houston, will help bring this very special evening to life with an elegant four-course w**e dinner celebrating The Social Book’s 2027 class of Houston Treasures honorees.

We can’t think of a more fitting setting to celebrate some of the people who make Houston such an extraordinary city. This will be an evening to remember!

Thank you to all involved!

07/31/2026

As many of you are aware, and for those who are not, our dear friend Mary Ann McKeithan passed away on June 30th after a long battle with Alzheimer's over the past four years. The family has asked me to let friends know that a memorial service will be held tomorrow, Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel at Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee Lane, Houston, Texas 77042. Please keep her husband, David; her children; their spouses; grandchildren; her sister; and her many friends in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Mary Ann. (Photo by Wilson Parish)

06/23/2026

Two beautiful events were enjoyed at the 32nd annual “A Celebration of Reading,” which raised over $2.2 million for the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. Congratulations to all involved for a spectacular and well-attended event!

32nd annual “A Celebration of Reading” raised over $2.2 million for the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, thanks to 1,100 supporters.

06/15/2026

Over 350 excited guests joined Chairs Tricia Britt, Kelli Bunch, Maddison McConn, and McKenzie Reitz and made their way to this remarkable home for the annual Rienzi Spring Party, where they dined poolside in a Palm Beach atmosphere and raised $157,000 for Rienzi's operating budget. Congratulations to all involved!

350 guests joined Chairs Tricia Britt, Kelli Bunch, Maddison McConn and McKenzie Reitz at the remarkable Rienzi home for the annual Spring Party.

06/03/2026

The Caroline School and Easter Seals Greater Houston celebrated a quarter-century of great work and raised $540,000 at their recent gala, with the support of guests, sponsors, and the ESGH team! Congratulations to everyone involved in this very special evening!

Three anniversaries converged as Easter Seals Greater Houston and The Caroline School hosted their annual gala, raising a $540,000 tribute!

05/31/2026

American Cancer Society celebrated its 6th annual Tickled Pink Luncheon. More than 650 guests raised $650,000 for the organization's ongoing efforts. Congratulations to all involved!

More than 650 American Cancer Society supporters gathered to enjoy the “sea of pink” fashions and celebrate the $650,000 raised for this effort.

05/26/2026

Houston Symphony celebrated its annual W**e Dinner and Collector's Auction on stage at Jones Hall with a crowd of 350 and raised over $900,000 to support its continued good works! Congratulations to all involved!

350 Houston Symphony supporters flocked to Jones Hall for the 2026 Houston Symphony W**e Dinner and Collector’s Auction and raised $900,000.