April 2018 Party People

The splashy scene at The Wilshire

Houston Ballet Ball Houston Ballet Ball


Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, Yelena Dyachek, Mane Galoyan and Zoie Reams Houston Grand Opera's Eleanor McCollum Competition for Youth Singers

Fresh Arts' Crystal Ball Fresh Arts' Crystal Ball

Harry Winston dinner at Rienzi, The Public Art of the University of Houston System's An Evening with Frank Stella, Jorge Jiménez Deredia exhibit at Art of the World Gallery Harry Winston dinner at Rienzi, The Public Art of the University of Houston System's An Evening with Frank Stella, Jorge Jiménez Deredia exhibit at Art of the World Gallery

The Memorial Park Conservancy's Picnic in the Park and Kick Up your Boots for Kids The Memorial Park Conservancy's Picnic in the Park and Kick Up your Boots for Kids

A Couture Cause launch party, 2018 Men of Distinction announcement and a private shopping event at Valentino A Couture Cause launch party, 2018 Men of Distinction announcement and a private shopping event at Valentino

The Wilshire opening and Hines’ Residences at La Colombe d’Or reveal The Wilshire opening and Hines’ Residences at La Colombe d’Or reveal

Junior League of Houston gala, The Good Samaritan gala, Seven Acres Jewish Care Services' gala Junior League of Houston gala, The Good Samaritan gala, Seven Acres Jewish Care Services' gala

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Thrive & Inspire: ‘Results for Clients’ in Oil and Gas Drives Michelman & Robinson’s Varnado

Lauren Varnado, Houston Office Managing Partner at Michelman & Robinson, LLP and sought-after oil and gas lawyer

WHAT WAS THE highlight of 2022 at your business? That’s easy, launching Michelman & Robinson in Houston was, for me, the absolute high point of 2022 — and that’s in a year that included so many highlights. Without question, being named the firm’s Houston Office Managing Partner is and was a professional milestone that I’m so very proud of. That I’ve already been able to expand the office to 10 of us (and growing) and significantly move the needle in terms of the firm’s reach within the energy space is icing on the cake.

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How did you get to where you are today? A few key principles integrated into my life: setting clear goals, maintaining a growth mindset, building strong habits, and surrounding myself with the right people. Goals provided direction, while a growth mindset helped me turn challenges into opportunities for learning. Consistent habits, like disciplined work and effective communication, kept me moving forward. Being surrounded by motivated, supportive individuals has elevated my standards and kept me accountable. They’ve provided advice, encouragement, and sometimes that extra push I needed to stay on track. With these elements, I’ve been able to create a framework that helps me succeed and ensures I continue to grow and evolve.

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Lilith's Lullaby cocktail (photo by Angie Cavazos)

TO QUOTE THE wee one in Poltergeist: “They’re baaaaack!” Houston’s beloved gothic and girl-powered pop-up The Cursed Cauldron returns Friday, Oct. 4 to Aero Cocktail Co. in River Oaks. The new Aero Cocktail Co. will host the pop-up Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 4pm-12am, and Sundays 2pm-10pm. To help contribute to the spooky (and fun) vibe, visitors are invited to “don their magical attire;” kohl eyeliner and black nail polish are strongly recommended.

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