Does Houston have a socialite life? (Victoria, Tool: tile, professionals, floors)

[elnina]

^^^ It's all this still about socialite life?

[radiolibre99]

I have seen some of the galas in the magazine 002.
The ones that look nice are the ones at the museum I've seen.

[Svensk08]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

I have seen some of the galas in the magazine 002.
The ones that look nice are the ones at the museum I've seen.

Well, the annual MFAH ball is one of numerous formal events. Almost every week in the year you'll find less-formal fundraisers -- dinners with entertainment/speakers/auctions/etc., breakfasts, luncheons, fashion shows, cocktail receptions, wine tastings, barbecues -- the list goes on. If you haven't lived in Houston for a few years, you would be amazed at the interesting venues for events like these. Some are held in private homes as well. Volunteering for organizations that you're interested in personally is a great way to expand your social circle.

[LocalPlanner]

Just for emphasis, I would agree that the "socialite life" here appears to revolve primarily around philanthropic events. I don't have the impression that many of our rich locals go hang out at places just to "see and be seen." They want to see and be seen at the fund raisers.

[radiolibre99]

Originally Posted by LocalPlanner

Just for emphasis, I would agree that the "socialite life" here appears to revolve primarily around philanthropic events. I don't have the impression that many of our rich locals go hang out at places just to "see and be seen." They want to see and be seen at the fund raisers.

Well that is better. I am not saying that Houston should be a TMZ hot spot.

Most cities just have a culture surrounding their top industry. From Fashion to Entertainment to Finance to even Tech, there's a culture. That culture is documented and written about a lot. I am just surprised that no one has done this with oil and gas.

[Svensk08]

[Most cities just have a culture surrounding their top industry. From Fashion to Entertainment to Finance to even Tech, there's a culture. That culture is documented and written about a lot. I am just surprised that no one has done this with oil and gas.[/quote]

Maybe it's never been necessary or desirable here. The O&G sector is just one part of Houston's diversified business culture.

[texas7]

Does anyone even care about these people? The real social heroes do charity for the right reasons and maintain low profiles. The see and be seen crowd look pretty plastic.

[radiolibre99]

Houston's rich certainly do maintain a really low profile. That's not a bad thing. In other cities the rich are out and proud and let you know it. So that is a plus to Houston's truly wealthy but then again it lends a sort of mystique about them which I am surprised no one has done extensive researching and writing on.

There is no industry that it without a culture there. DC is government and there is a culture there too, so it's not like the oil and gas sector doesn't have it. Enron was the closest I've seen to an expose of what the culture of an energy company looked like but I woudn't even go that far cus that was just a criminal organization.

[Tool Time]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

Houston's rich certainly do maintain a really low profile. That's not a bad thing. In other cities the rich are out and proud and let you know it. So that is a plus to Houston's truly wealthy but then again it lends a sort of mystique about them which I am surprised no one has done extensive researching and writing on.

There is no industry that it without a culture there. DC is government and there is a culture there too, so it's not like the oil and gas sector doesn't have it. Enron was the closest I've seen to an expose of what the culture of an energy company looked like but I woudn't even go that far cus that was just a criminal organization.

It sounds like you answered your own question.

Also don't look for something that isn't there.

[LocalPlanner]

Originally Posted by texas7

Does anyone even care about these people? The real social heroes do charity for the right reasons and maintain low profiles. The see and be seen crowd look pretty plastic.

Well, the dollars donated are all worth the same amount no matter what the motivations are from someone who gave.