There were only a couple of grey clouds in the sky along with the sweltering, 90-degree heat late on Saturday afternoon, June 3. But when a gust of wind tore suddenly through Equest's Al Hill Jr. Arena, surprising everyone by knocking over signs and silent-auction displays for the non-profit's annual Blue Ribbon Ball at Texas Horse Park, one guy didn't hesitate before leaping … [Read more...] about Even Wind, Lightning And Rain Couldn’t Dampen Spirits At Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
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Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Lisa and Clay Cooley were busy at the 2023 Day At The Races event on Saturday, May 6, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Well, Lisa was busy, anyway. Official-looking clipboard in hand, she was serving as a judge for the hat contest portion of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. "I've got to wander around," she said after briefly greeting an old friend … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Rain Held Off For Klyde Warren Park’s President’s Circle Reception In Grand Grounds
While parts of North Texas were scouring the skies for possible thunderstorms and even tornadoes, Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate was simply glorious on Thursday, May 4, for the Klyde Warren Park President's Circle reception. As golf carts wound around the drive leading through pristine lawns and mammoth trees and fountains showcasing ponds, the backyard was primed for an event … [Read more...] about Rain Held Off For Klyde Warren Park’s President’s Circle Reception In Grand Grounds
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
As an added plus to the Crystal Charity Ball’s 70th anniversary, CCB Chair Susan Farris and 2022 Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix decided to keep the good vibes of the recently held fashion show going. To do this they held an invite-only buffet reception underwritten by IBC Bank on Wednesday, September 14, at the home of Lee Ann and Alan White. The occasion was to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate
Before the first guests arrived for the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Cocktail Party on Wednesday, September 7, at the magnificent estate of Helen and John Carona, catering maven Cassandra was out front "doing the twist" on a towel. Was it a retro dance trend? No, she was trying to get rid of a spill of olive oil on the walkway leading to the front … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate
Post Valentine’s Day Tea For Turtle Creek Conservancy President Tiffany Divis Was A Treat
With the winds picking up, early arrivals at the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s tea for its new president, Tiffany Divis, found that arrangements had seamlessly moved from the side courtyard into Arlington Hall on the afternoon following Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 15. For some, like Pam Busbee, Christie Carter and Alyssa Divis, it was a tour of the rooms of varying … [Read more...] about Post Valentine’s Day Tea For Turtle Creek Conservancy President Tiffany Divis Was A Treat
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Got A Dazzling Eyeful Oozing With History And Memories
Libby and David Hunt are widely known for their love of history and preservation from hosting Dallas Historical Society and La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas events at their previous residence. That’s why, when word came that the Hunts had purchased the stately Greek Revival mansion in University Park formerly owned by one-time Texas First Couple the late Rita and Bill Clements, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Got A Dazzling Eyeful Oozing With History And Memories
JUST IN: All For The Hall Dallas Rescheduled With Brooks And Dunn For September 22
Way back in September of 2019, Anne and Steve Stodghill hosted a party for about 100 guests in the backyard of their sprawling estate in Preston Hollow. The occasion was to announce that a special fundraising concert called All for the Hall, benefiting the education programs of Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, would be coming to Dallas for the first time. The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: All For The Hall Dallas Rescheduled With Brooks And Dunn For September 22
2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
At first, the South America Mosaic theme had some guests scratching their extension-layered locks about how to dress for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole. Others got right to it, however, deciding to "just go bright" — or to search for a creative designer. In the end everything came together beautifully beneath the huge … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker