2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson gathered her committee members, vendors and supporters together at Beth and Fin Ewing's splendiferous Park Cities home to announce the theme of the Saturday, December 1, fundraising gala for Dallas children's charities. Combining her New Orleans roots, her late much-beloved French mother and the 300th anniversary of the Big … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announced
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Astros Wunderkind Jose Altuve And After-School All-Stars Jeremiah Dawn Hit It Out Of The Park For “Rising Stars Luncheon”
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve may have appeared to have been surrounded by a forest of towering people at the After-School All-Stars North Texas' "Rising Stars Luncheon" VIP meet-and-greet on Wednesday, March 28, at Northwood Country Club. But there was no doubt that he was a the man-of-the-hour … well, almost. But more about that later. The day really started … [Read more...] about Astros Wunderkind Jose Altuve And After-School All-Stars Jeremiah Dawn Hit It Out Of The Park For “Rising Stars Luncheon”
2017 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pam Perella Ended Her Tenure Handing Out $5,804,123.35 To Eight Children’s Nonprofits
There are oops and then there are “really oops”. That’s what happened on Tuesday, March 27, before the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball’s presentation of more than $5,804,123.35 to eight Dallas County children’s nonprofits took place. Unlike years past, this year’s presentation took place at Arlington Hall at Oak Lawn Park [formerly known as Lee Park]. With only expected 60 cars … [Read more...] about 2017 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pam Perella Ended Her Tenure Handing Out $5,804,123.35 To Eight Children’s Nonprofits
5th Annual Women LEAD Scholarship Speech Competition And Awards Ceremony Celebrates 10 Outstanding Young Women
Today's leaders celebrated tomorrow's leaders on Thursday, March 22, at the Fifth Annual Women LEAD Scholarship Speech Competition and Awards Ceremony presented by Mary Kay and sponsored by Dr Pepper Snapple Group at the Junior League of Dallas. Here's a report from the field: Ten high school females shared their personal and inspirational stories Thursday, March 22, at … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Women LEAD Scholarship Speech Competition And Awards Ceremony Celebrates 10 Outstanding Young Women
Children’s Cancer Fund Patron Party Annual Gala Guests Found Their Way To The Festivities In The Backyard With Staubachs And A Romo
It was just a few past 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, when Children’s Cancer Fund Executive Board President Becky Lewis walked into Cornelia and Ralph Heins’ stately Highland Park mansion for the Children's Cancer Fund's Annual Gala patron party. The house appeared to be void of any people. She looked around a little baffled when another guest asked, “Was I wrong that the party … [Read more...] about Children’s Cancer Fund Patron Party Annual Gala Guests Found Their Way To The Festivities In The Backyard With Staubachs And A Romo
It Was A Perfect Evening For Children’s 50th Anniversary Family Night At Six Flags Patrons At Amy And Corey Prestidges’ Home
The evening of Wednesday, March 21, was so perfect — with 70-degree weather, just the slightest hint of a breeze and the sky looking like it had just washed in from Capri — that even the area valets almost felt guilty for taking tips for fetching cars. At Amy and Corey Prestidge’s home, the lacquered eggplant walls of the entry hall were backstaging it compared to the … [Read more...] about It Was A Perfect Evening For Children’s 50th Anniversary Family Night At Six Flags Patrons At Amy And Corey Prestidges’ Home
10 Best Dressed Plus Hall Of Famer And Honorary Chair Revealed For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon
Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the delivery trucks queued up, gobbling up Neiman Marcus Downtown’s valet parking on Wednesday, March 21. Their timing was a bit of a challenge for the valets accepting the vehicles of the Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed announcement guests. At times the head valet looked like a skilled conductor as he directed traffic, trying to … [Read more...] about 10 Best Dressed Plus Hall Of Famer And Honorary Chair Revealed For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Announcement Reception
The announcement of Crystal Charity Ball's 2018 Ten Best Dressed had a couple of surprises for the guests in the Couture Salon of Neiman Marcus Downtown on Wednesday, March 21. Yes, the word had already gotten out that the Oscar de la Renta team would be providing their fall collection for the fundraising fashion show and luncheon on Friday, September 14. And sure money was … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Announcement Reception
Hope Cottage Is Blowing Out 100 Candles At Lakewood Country Club To Celebrate 100 Years Of Serving Dallas Families
Since 1918 when little Hope Watson Rohr was one of the first babies to find refuge at Hope Cottage, the organization has been working for decades to celebrate 100 years of providing education, counseling and adoption services. Naturally, such a special occasion demands a heck of a lot more than a pizza party and that’s exactly what the Hope Cottage team and the George and Fay … [Read more...] about Hope Cottage Is Blowing Out 100 Candles At Lakewood Country Club To Celebrate 100 Years Of Serving Dallas Families
One-Of-A-Kind Children’s Furniture Is Starting To Arrive For Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Luncheon Fundraiser
Dallas CASA is becoming the carpenter’s delight. In the summer the organization’s Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center is a major fundraiser with its one-of-a-kind mini-mansions. In the spring some folks might not realize but the Cherish The Children Luncheon also has hammers and saw hard at work with its “custom-designed children’s chairs and furniture created and donated … [Read more...] about One-Of-A-Kind Children’s Furniture Is Starting To Arrive For Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Luncheon Fundraiser
Despite Nearby Traffic Headaches, Dallas Cares For Kids Luncheon Celebrated Janelle And Larry Friedman Benefiting Dallas Can Academies
While the wait-and-taste continued around the corner at FIG on Friday, March 2, for the North Texas Food Bank's Empty Bowls, the Dallas Can Academies staff was relieved that their Friday, March 2nd fundraiser — Dallas Cares For Kids — was out of the fray. Honorary Co-Chairs Carol and Steve Aaron had beat the traffic jam at ground zero (Ross at Akard). As Carol with her … [Read more...] about Despite Nearby Traffic Headaches, Dallas Cares For Kids Luncheon Celebrated Janelle And Larry Friedman Benefiting Dallas Can Academies