If getting away to Mexico is just a little out of reach for your schedule, this Saturday’s Mission Ole benefiting Trinity River Mission just might be the answer. Held at Chicken Scratch and The Foundry, it’s an open-air affair tailor made for an evening where blue jeans, boots and vests are the attire to cozy up around fire pits with mariachis playing in the background and … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Mission Ole Celebrates Dias De Los Muertos With Haunting Faces And Lively Auction/ Raffle Items
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Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
Russell “Rusty” Dealey’s home is an all-guy place with five male cats and boy bunnies. While all the critters are rescues, only one has three legs. His name on the books is Tripod, but in the household he’s known as Muffin. The eight-year-old cat came into Rusty’s life when SPCA supporter Mary Spencer invited Rusty to meet him. It was a connection for life. And while he … [Read more...] about Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
Insider Tips: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Hints For Online Bidding And Saturday Partying
As the rains return and continue to fall this afternoon, the 100 Cattle Baronesses have been hard at work at Gilley’s preparing for Saturday night’s mega-fundraiser. 2018 CBB Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix have been in heavy negotiations with Mother Nature to clear the skies for the festivities that include Charlie Daniels on the Winston and Strawn Live Auction Stage and … [Read more...] about Insider Tips: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Hints For Online Bidding And Saturday Partying
Freely Celebrate The Nasher Sculpture Center’s 15th Anniversary This Saturday
One of the favorite words in this neck of the woods is “free!” And that’s the sweet gift that the Nasher Sculpture Center is offering Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The occasion is the 15th anniversary of the center that has been the home of the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection, “one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world, … [Read more...] about Freely Celebrate The Nasher Sculpture Center’s 15th Anniversary This Saturday
Weekend Update: Kites Are Down And Out, But “Change Is Good” Is A Go
The reality of a rainy weekend is really setting in. The Saturday's 2018 Trinity River Kite Festival has been canceled due to possible flood conditions. On the other hand, Community Partners of Dallas' Change Is Good is definitely taking place on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Brook Hollow. Luckily, the event annually has loads of indoor activities with food, face painting, … [Read more...] about Weekend Update: Kites Are Down And Out, But “Change Is Good” Is A Go
Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving
With weather guessers once again issuing warnings of rain, thunder, lighting and basic Debbie Downer conditions for this weekend, some outdoor event planners are scurrying around trying to come up with last-minute back-up plan. But luckily Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext were prepared just in case such a situation arose and sent word, Due to the … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving
JUST IN: Harvest And Rory Meyers Birthday Party Are All Systems-Go At The Arboretum Friday Despite Weather Predictions
Weathercasters are reporting that two big fronts are headed this way. One is coming up from the Gulf of Mexico and the other is moving from Mexico. The result is that the two fronts are meeting up in North Texas to party-hearty starting Friday. This situation has area high school coaches concerned about the possible unfriendly skies for Friday night lights. Some are moving … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Harvest And Rory Meyers Birthday Party Are All Systems-Go At The Arboretum Friday Despite Weather Predictions
Grovel Alert: 2018 Dallas Zoo To Do
2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chair Kim Hext is just full of news about the annual Dallas Zoo fundraiser on Saturday, October 13. First, Heritage Auctions just sent over a gorgeous diamond bracelet to be up for grabs at the auction. Thank heaven they opted for an environmental-friendly material! No ivory here, thank you. Second, Kim reports there are just four tables left before the … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2018 Dallas Zoo To Do
2018 Dallas Symphony Gala Plans Revealed With A Flutter Of Lepidopteras
While DFW International was buzzing with folks returning from summer sojourns on Thursday, August 16, Children at Risk plans were being revealed at The Network Bar. Over at Highland Park Village Theatre, producer/actress Libby Hunt and her husband David Hunt were hosting a private screening of “Undocumented” complete with director Justin Malone, who will be back in town with … [Read more...] about 2018 Dallas Symphony Gala Plans Revealed With A Flutter Of Lepidopteras
Children’s Medical Center Dallas And PetSmart Charities Celebrated Dog Days With Pooches And Patients
While Children’s Medical Center Dallas may have seemed to have gone to the dogs on Monday, August 6, it was planned. Children’s PetSmart Charities Pet-Assisted Therapy Dog volunteers like Golden Retriever Blair and Portuguese Water Dog Atticus were being feted by volunteers, staffers, patients and fans at the annual Dog Days hosted by PetSmart Charities. Joining the … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Dallas And PetSmart Charities Celebrated Dog Days With Pooches And Patients
The Annual Cochlear Implant Camp Flourished Despite The 100° Temperatures
While most summer camps provide for the basic activities like swimming, horseback riding and archery, the campers at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders' week-long Cochlear Implant Camp are more high-tech oriented. Taking place from Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 27, at Cross Creek Ranch in Parker County, the camp hosts youngsters who take part in a … [Read more...] about The Annual Cochlear Implant Camp Flourished Despite The 100° Temperatures