2019 – 2020 Member Spotlight

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The League would like to recognize the following outstanding members. Each of these members were nominated by a fellow League member for their dedicated efforts during the 2019 – 2020 League year. Rebecca Hoffman Rebecca worked SETs (Special Event Team) each night of the Charity Ball and did a fantastic job of organizing SET volunteers,…

An Easter celebration

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SPRING INTO STEAK The Balsamic Glazed Steaks from Peace Meals are a good centerpiece for an Easter meal or when hosting company anytime. (Photo: Photo courtesy of the Junior League of Houston)   With the arrival of spring comes the Easter holiday. Beyond all the egg hunts, bunnies and chocolate candy, Easter is a time…

Secret Garden

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By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld The Junior League of Houston’s 72nd Annual Charity Ball, themed Secret Garden, took place over two nights of fun and philanthropy, raising more than $800,000. The soiree featured displays of flowers, auctions, dinner and a show produced by Dylan Godwin and Logan Keslar. Performers Morgan Daugherty and Jamila Hodge received a…

A springtime garden party

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PARTY ON THE PATIO Try the Cranberry Tarragon Chicken Salad or Roasted Red Pepper and Three Cheese Spread, both from Peace Meals, with crackers or as fillings for light sandwiches, served al fresco. (Photo courtesy of the Junior League of Houston) While out running recently on one of Houston’s glorious-weather days, I thought about the joys…

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

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By Natalie Galerne 2/19/2020 HOUSTON’S PIONEER ORGANIZATION for community philanthropic outreach impressed the crowds once again at its 72nd Annual Charity Ball. The Junior League of Houston’s lavish two-night affair, which drew more than 600 guests, was held at the League’s celebrated Uptown abode earlier this month. The theme—Secret Garden—saw the building’s halls adorned with gorgeous…

Houston’s Secret Garden Nights Deliver Springtime in February

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BY SHELBY HODGE // 02.13.20 PHOTOGRAPHY EMILE C. BROWNE With Houston azaleas blooming well in advance of the season, the flower-infused “Secret Garden” theme of the Junior League of Houston’s annual Charity Ball(s) beautifully echoed the colorful tableau taking place on the building grounds. It was a fertile endeavor with the back-to-back gala evenings bringing…

‘Definition of serendipity’: The story behind Brennan’s of Houston

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Brennan’s of Houston is still located on Stuart Street in Midtown in a building originally designed by the late John F. Staub for The Junior League of Houston. Its architecture is similar to that of the 1795 Rillieux House in New Orleans, which is home to Brennan’s of New Orleans.  Photo: Courtesy of Brennan’s of…