Houston Treasures
The City’s Difference Makers Get Honored in a Special Night
By Shelby Hodge //
Photography Bonner Rhoden
What: Social Book 2017 Launch Party
Where: The Ballroom at Bayou Place
PC Moment: Highlight was presentation of the 2017 Houston Treasures by founder Warner Roberts. Taking starring roles in the 2017 Social Book are Gregory Boyd, Jane-Page Crump, Dr. Charles D. Fraser, Jr., Winell Herron, Mady and Ken Kades, Joanna and Brad Marks, Hannah and Cal McNair, Sybil Roos, Haag and Millette Sherman, Cleverley Stone, Patrick Summers and Pamela Wright. The 22nd anniversary of the special events resource guide followed an “All the World’s a Stage” theme under direction of the Social Book’s Jeff Henry and Scott Evans. Many in the gathering dressed in theatrical costuming.
Who: Gigi Huang, Bill King, Yvonne Cormier, Diane and Henry Gendel, Merele Yarborough, Vicki Rizzo, Barbara and Ulyesse LeGrange, Maryann and Jodie Hoffer, Kim and Dan Moody, Frann Lichtenstein, Carolyn Farb, Gina and Dr. Devinder Bhatia, Karen Henry, Franelle Rogers and Helen Shaffer.
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