The 2014 Genesis Annual Luncheon was already headed for showstopping with best-selling author Pat Conroy as the featured speaker. But now word comes in from Event Chair Bunny Cotten that WFAA sportscaster Dale Hansen will receive the 2014 HeRO (“He Respects Others”) Award presented by the Genesis men’s auxiliary. Individual tickets for the May 8th luncheon at the Anatole … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WFAA’s Dale Hansen To Receive HeRO Award At The 21st Annual Genesis Luncheon On May 8
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With Flutes Of Champagne, TACA’s Valentine’s Day Celebration Bubbled At Kelly And Norman Green’s Estate Sans The Host
For the annual TACA Valentine’s Day toast, Kelly and Norman Green once again opened their chateau with champagne-filled flutes in the hands of Dallas’ most dedicated performing arts lovers. Despite news reports that there was a Dallas shortage of flowers due to icy weather challenging air freight, the place was brimming with blossoms. But it had been like that for days … [Read more...] about With Flutes Of Champagne, TACA’s Valentine’s Day Celebration Bubbled At Kelly And Norman Green’s Estate Sans The Host
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Encore For Advocacy 2014 Kicks Off With Carly’s And James’ Boy At The Kessler
Carly Simon and James Taylor once made beautiful music together. They also had a son, Ben Taylor, who has some nice pipes himself. Thanks to Event Chair Jackie Cooper, Ben’ll be at the Kessler Theater to kick off the Encore for Advocacy 2014 on Friday, March 28. A project of Dallas Children's Advocacy Center's Alliance Group, the Encore program is “an annual concert … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Encore For Advocacy 2014 Kicks Off With Carly’s And James’ Boy At The Kessler
Despite Heavy Traffic, Equest Ponied Up To Lounge 31 For The Men’s and Women’s Auxiliaries
It would have been easier to have found a house in Volk estate for less than $25,000 than to have found a parking place in Highland Park Village February 12. But the Equest group was determined—or just handed their wheels off to the valets for the joint reception of the Equest Women’s Auxiliary and Men’s Auxiliary reception Lounge 31. Guests like Tiffany and Paul Divis, Cara … [Read more...] about Despite Heavy Traffic, Equest Ponied Up To Lounge 31 For The Men’s and Women’s Auxiliaries
St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show Was About Saving Lives, Not Just Fashion, Food And Fundraising
Perhaps it was because the 2014 Winter Olympics were underway and competition was on the mind. Or, maybe it was because the 2013 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show had seen such a dramatic change of venues (from the Anatole to the Meyerson) and was flawlessly executed except for the acoustics in the luncheon. This year’s Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser had … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show Was About Saving Lives, Not Just Fashion, Food And Fundraising
UPDATE: The Stormy Family
Some folks have inquired about the status of the family of dogs that made headlines last year when one of the pups, Stormy, got stuck in a storm drain. Thanks to Dallas Animal Services, the three puppies were adopted. The puppies are all growing, very sociable and evidently quite smart. Stormy and his brother Max (formerly Sampson) even have their own Facebook pages. DAS … [Read more...] about UPDATE: The Stormy Family
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show
The St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show turned the Meyerson into the biggest Valentine in town with all the gals in reds, pinks and whites. It sure didn’t hurt to have the sun shining through the mammoth windows of the Meyerson’s lobby on those gleaming white marble floors. While the finishing touches are being put on the write-up, there are some photos at the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show
Dallas Arboretum Is Buzzing With Activity Thanks To Dallas Blooms Opening And Return Of Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
If you weren’t at the Dallas Arboretum this past weekend, you missed out on a perfect opening weekend for Dallas Blooms and the reopening of the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. But not to worry. Both Blooms and the Rory will still be there just waiting for you. And if you’re Dallas-locked down during the upcoming March spring break, both Dallas Blooms and Rory will … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Buzzing With Activity Thanks To Dallas Blooms Opening And Return Of Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
VNA Reveals A Top-Drawer List of Legends & Leaders Table Hosts
The VNA Presents: Legends & Leaders 2014 folks just whispered the list of ultra-bold facers who will be hosting tables at the Wednesday, March 26th dinner at Hilton Anatole’s Khmer Pavilion. Well, oh my goodness! Any of these folks would be stellar to grab for a gab for just a minute or two. But imagine an entire, seated dinner! Here’s the list and here’s the way you can … [Read more...] about VNA Reveals A Top-Drawer List of Legends & Leaders Table Hosts
Dallas Morning News Charities Raised More than $1.68M For 25 Area Nonprofits Thanks To 1,837 Donors
The Dallas Morning News has been in the publishing business a long time. Why, when 102-year old Ebby Halliday (she turns 103 on March 9) was born in 1911, Dallas’s daily newspaper had already been around 26 years. What’s interesting is that the paper is also in the charitable business. Through its Dallas Morning News Charities, it annually raises money to support area … [Read more...] about Dallas Morning News Charities Raised More than $1.68M For 25 Area Nonprofits Thanks To 1,837 Donors
Cattle Baron’s Gals Celebrate Valentine’s Week And Fundraising Progress At The Joule With Traffic LA Fashions And ESPA Tips
There’s nothing like the gals getting together for lunch. But when it’s the Cattle Baron’s Ball lassies and Traffic LA fashions at The Joule Hotel, then it’s fundraising and fun raising. So, what was the fashion du jour? It was jazzy and snazzy with Matthew Simon throwing smidgets of commentary. Hey, he knew his audience and they didn’t need to be led to the trough to drink … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Gals Celebrate Valentine’s Week And Fundraising Progress At The Joule With Traffic LA Fashions And ESPA Tips
Mosaic’s “17th Annual Heart & Soul Gala” To Celebrate A Program That Started 101 Years Ago With Just $54
“Mosaic” is a word that seems to be making the rounds lately. There’s the Mosaic highrise on Akard. There’s the Mosaic presentation that Ronald McDonald just held in honor of former CEO Barbara McDermott. But there is another Mosaic that’s been around for over a decade servicing the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Actually the initial Dallas program was not … [Read more...] about Mosaic’s “17th Annual Heart & Soul Gala” To Celebrate A Program That Started 101 Years Ago With Just $54