Back in the 1980’s Houston was brimming with headline-making blondes — Lynn Sakowitz Wyatt, Carolyn Farb, Joan Schnitzer and Joanne Herring. They lived over-the-top lives raising mega-funds, while being above the fold of Women’s Wear. The only one of the four who would have her own talk show, be a major player in the outcome of a military conflict and be portrayed by Julia Roberts in “Charlie Wilson’s War” was Joanne.
Next week the 82-year-old will be vying with Clint Black* for the “Out-of-Town Celebrity in Residence” in Dallas for October when she makes two speaking engagements to promote her just-released book, Diplomacy and Diamonds: My Wars from the Ballroom to the Battlefield and to help local groups raise money.
- Wednesday, October 26, at Brook Hollow Golf Club: The alumae of Kappa Alpha Thetas’ second “Heart to Heart Luncheon” benefiting CASA and the Theta scholarships will be chaired by Susan Russell and Susie Barnett. Please, oh, please do not think that the event is Theta sisterhood only. Heavens, no! Yes, Joanne is a Theta, but the luncheon is open to Kappa’s, Pi Phi’s, GDI’s and even men!
- Friday, October 28, at the Aldredge House (5500 Swiss Avenue): The Fourth Annual Steel Magnolias will not only have Joanne on the bill as the keynote speaker, it will announce the 2011 “Women That Soar Award” nominees including Carol Channing* (“Life Time
Achievement”), Yvonne Crum (“Community Civic Award”), Joanne Herring (“Humanitarian Award”) and Diane E. Watson (“International Leadership Award.”
Funds raised from the luncheon will benefit Joanne’s Marshall Plan Charities for Afghanistan Inc., and the Joppa Women’s Entrepreneur Project.
BTW, if you hope to see Carol Channing at the luncheon, rethink it. She won’t be able to attend.
Tickets are available by calling 214.363.9366.
* In October Clint will have appeared at The Real Estate Council’s Giving Gala, Cattle Baron’s Ball and the St. Paul Foundation’s Legends 2011 to name a few.
Carolyn Tillery says
Women that Soar is a great group and I’m thrilled to have it in Dallas. I’ve got it on my calendar for the 27th; hope to see everyone there!
Gina Grant says
We’re honored to Ms. Herring as our keynote speaker. And thrilled she, Yvonne Crumm and former congresswoman Diane Watson will be in attendance for the luncheon on October 27th @ the Aldredge House. We’re even more appreciative, of Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk and her husband, Joshua Frenk for sponsoring and hosting this event for the past four year’s.
Gina Grant
Founder and CEO
Women That Soar
yvonne says
Thanks MSC for this photo and great trip down memory lane.. with the lovely ladies from Houston. what a time that was.. Dallas/Houston were great pals with the Remington open and going there was like going to Ft. Worth.. we just did and the lovely ladies you mention came here.. We had the Fabulous Sakowitz store that gave Lynn and the others a reason to here.. Northwood University played a great part also with Dr. Carolyn Farb being so involved there and here.. and let’s not forget Maxine Mesenger… she helped spread the word near and far of any fun fabulous event. On Thurs 27th.. at Aldredge House it will be a pleasure to reconnect with Joanne and plan for the Women that Soar Award show in 2012. Gina and Mary Ann have put together an amazing event. Southern Style.