As mentioned before, Thursday, February 20, resulted in MySweetCharity’s being part of a bus tour. Alas, Queenie’s throne didn’t fit in the luxury bus, but it was just as well. She needed to come down to earth. Touring and learning about the 2014 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries was stunning. Everything from learning about the incredible numbers of munchkins who are homeless, … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Takes A Bus Tour Of Its 2014 Beneficiaries
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Virginia Chandlers Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Honors Mary Brinegar And Reveals A Retirement
Why is it that great things tend to happen at the same time? On Thursday, February 20, that's exactly what happened during the day. While MySweetCharity was on board a bus for six hours touring the 2014 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries, the Dallas Arboretum's Mary Brinegar was being feted at the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award luncheon. Luckily, this field report … [Read more...] about Virginia Chandlers Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Honors Mary Brinegar And Reveals A Retirement
John Wayne Film Festival Kick-Off Party Had The Duke’s Kids, “The Shootist” And Plans For the April Movie Fest
Traffic heading to LOOK Cinemas on Wednesday, February 19, was a bear. But it was worth it. The cause for stop-and-going it to the luxury cinema was the kick-off party for the John Wayne Film Festival. Before the doors hardly opened, the upstairs reception was elbow-to-elbow in film lovers and Duke’s fans. Leaning against the wall near the theater was Dallas Morning News’s … [Read more...] about John Wayne Film Festival Kick-Off Party Had The Duke’s Kids, “The Shootist” And Plans For the April Movie Fest
JUST IN: TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon Will Take Place Today
Just heard from the TACA team and today’s Silver Cup Award Luncheon at the Anatole honoring Holly Mayer and Lucilo Peña is, “Clearly a ‘go’ for today.” So hitch up the dog team, get an early start, watch for the icy spots on the road and think warm thoughts. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon Will Take Place Today
JUST IN: TACA Silver Cup Luncheon Vs. Mother Nature’s Cold Shoulder
Nothing seems to happen on a Monday because hairdressers and country clubs are closed. It’s also considered the fundraisers’ day of rest. But this theory does not apply to TACA. They scheduled their annual Silver Cup Award at the Anatole for tomorrow. Unfortunately, Ma Nature didn’t get the invite, so she sleeted, ice-thunderstormed and booed on the night before, as well as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: TACA Silver Cup Luncheon Vs. Mother Nature’s Cold Shoulder
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: John Wayne Film Festival Kick-Off Party
The official John Wayne Film Festival Kick-Off Party took place Wednesday, February 19 at LOOK Cinemas. Despite the rush-home traffic, the crowds came from all around. As the finishing touches including the list of films to be shown at the festival are being put on the write-up, check MySweetCharity Photo Gallery for some of the faces that were on hand for the KO. BTW, happy … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: John Wayne Film Festival Kick-Off Party
“Back To The Future’s” Huey Lewis And The News To Headline Children’s Advocacy Center Of Collin County Gala
One of the most family-friendly movies of all time was “Back to the Future.” Not only was it extremely G-rated, it had a soundtrack that was unforgettable, especially Power of Love and Back in Time by Huey Lewis and the News. For the longest time, these were the tunes that Jenny Ferguson had her aerobic classes huffing and puffing to and folks drove to work as Ron Chapman … [Read more...] about “Back To The Future’s” Huey Lewis And The News To Headline Children’s Advocacy Center Of Collin County Gala
VNA Kicks Off Legends & Leaders Dinner Plans At Trina Turk
Highland Park Village has spent the month of February spreading the love for non-profits. Tuesday, February 18, the VNA crew felt the love at Trina Turk for their Legends & Leaders Kick-Off/Sponsor event. And, yes, love filled the place. One reason may have been the day being simply spectacular with temperatures hitting the 80-degree mark. It was just perfect for trying on … [Read more...] about VNA Kicks Off Legends & Leaders Dinner Plans At Trina Turk
Send In The Gowns
Remember that fabulous evening gown you bought for that very special occasion. Once you wore it, you just knew you couldn’t wear it again because it was imprinted in everyone’s memory as “Wow!” And you just know a “Wow!” is a one-time-only moment. So, where has the “Wow” dress been? Yup, languishing in the back of your closet. It’s really felt ignored. And so have those … [Read more...] about Send In The Gowns
JUST IN: WFAA’s Dale Hansen To Receive HeRO Award At The 21st Annual Genesis Luncheon On May 8
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
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