One of North Texas' favorite toe-tapping, highfalutin fundraisers has just hit the boards with news. Dallas Black Dance Theatre's (DBDT) "The Big Dance" Co-Chairs Tiffaney D. Hunter and Ebonie Hughey Jackson announced that in celebration of the DBDT's Dallas Black Dance Academy's (DBDA) 50th anniversary year, the event will take place on Saturday, June 1, at the … [Read more...] about Erykah Badu To Be Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s The Big Dance
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Best Buddies’ 2024 Champion Of The Year Gala Scheduled for Friday Before Thanksgiving
In honor of last Thursday's World Down Syndrome Day, Best Buddies of North Texas has officially launched its 2024 fundraiser, Best Buddies Annual Champion Of The Year Gala. Taking place on Friday, November 22, (aka the Friday before Thanksgiving), this year’s dinner will take place at On The Levee in the Design District with the theme “Studio 89,” in honor of Best Buddies … [Read more...] about Best Buddies’ 2024 Champion Of The Year Gala Scheduled for Friday Before Thanksgiving
Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
Here’s an alert for the upcoming Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny has burrowed down at Turtle Creek Park for all types of shenanigans for 2024's Easter In The Park. With an expected 6,000 to 7,000 people planning to attend, don’t be faint of heart. Most of the folks and families will be coming to the 20-acre park from the neighboring high rises and Oak Lawn/Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
JUST IN: Mad Hatter’s Judges Reveal Was A Floral Delight With Throngs Attending NorthPark’s Fleurs Des Villes
This evening 2024 Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax found herself surrounded by her committee and all type of North Texans ranging from the very young like Barrett Gibbins, Ella Kate Nayfa and NorthPark First Daughters Izzy Haemisegger and Sarah Haemisegger to the very generous philanthropists like Georgina Hartland at NorthPark's Zimmermann's. While Allison's plan … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mad Hatter’s Judges Reveal Was A Floral Delight With Throngs Attending NorthPark’s Fleurs Des Villes
Kristin And James Hallam’s Family To Serve As 2024 Easter In Turtle Creek Park Event Co-Chairs
Despite the return of winter temperatures, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy is looking to warmer times with Easter on Sunday, March 31. For more than 50 years, Easter along Turtle Creek has been a much beloved and glorious tradition. This year's Easter In Turtle Creek Park will include an afternoon of food trucks, an Easter Egg Hunt for youngsters at 1:30 p.m., free photos … [Read more...] about Kristin And James Hallam’s Family To Serve As 2024 Easter In Turtle Creek Park Event Co-Chairs
SOLD OUT ALERT!: 2024 Mad Hatter’s “Gardens Of Greece”
Even without the judges being revealed, 2024 Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax and Honorary Chair Barbara Bigham have just revealed that the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser is sold out. Gee, it's still nearly two months away! Lucky are those who have already scored their places for Gardens of Greece and are now with glue guns in hand or … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT!: 2024 Mad Hatter’s “Gardens Of Greece”
JUST IN: 2024 Day At The Races Is Out Of The Gate With Plans For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
The letters are out of the gate for folks to join Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2024 Day at the Races. Event Co-Chairs Melissa Sherrill Martin and Ross Martin have unsealed the envelopes for the annual fundraiser at Turtle Creek Park on Saturday, May 4, for the Kentucky Derby mega-watch party. Joining the Martins will be underwriting Co-Chairs Katie Layton Oster … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Day At The Races Is Out Of The Gate With Plans For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
A Little Old Cold Front Couldn’t Bother Change Is Good Costumed, Fundraising Munchkins
Despite a cold front arriving in North Texas, it didn't discourage the munchkins from donning costumes for the Community Partners of Dallas' 2023 Change Is Good on Sunday, October 29, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Thanks to a mammoth, enclosed tent adjacent to the building, the youngsters competed turning in change and a costume contest as a precursor to the upcoming … [Read more...] about A Little Old Cold Front Couldn’t Bother Change Is Good Costumed, Fundraising Munchkins
JUST IN: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Tea Is “Going Greek” At The Arboretum With NorthPark Fashions
Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Karen Sargent and 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax just announced many details for the 36th annual fundraiser at a private reception tonight. In addition to having Arboretum supporter Barbara Bigham serve as honorary chair, Allison revealed that the theme would be “Gardens of Greece” at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Tea Is “Going Greek” At The Arboretum With NorthPark Fashions
Six Area Leaders Will Put Their Hearts And “Soles” To Dance For The Dallas Education Foundation Fundraiser
Dallas leaders are stepping out of their comfort shoes to support the Dallas Independent School District. On Wednesday, November 1, some well-known locals are showing their finest moves for the Dallas Education Foundation's "The Heart Of Teaching." So, who are the brave "soles?" Honorary Chair Ron Kirk has finagled DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, Texas House of … [Read more...] about Six Area Leaders Will Put Their Hearts And “Soles” To Dance For The Dallas Education Foundation Fundraiser
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Kids Fishing Derby – June 17, 2023
After its highly successful late afternoon Day at the Races watch party for the Kentucky Derby in Arlington Hall and an air-conditioned tent, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy held a derby at the other end of the sports spectrum on the morning of Saturday, June 17. Instead of the well-dressed guests wearing showy chapeaus, sun dresses and natty suits who cheered loudly for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Kids Fishing Derby – June 17, 2023