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Winston Churchill’s Great-Grandson Gave The Methodist Foundation’s New Eagle Society A Lesson In Standing Up For Leadership

Aug 16, 2018 1:30 PM by Ellery the Elf

A crowd of about 130 people gathered for a "family reunion" on Tuesday, June 12, at the Dallas Country Club. Officially, the gathering was the inaugural dinner and program for the Methodist Health System Foundation's Eagle Society. That's a new society consisting of current and retired board members, donors and leaders of all stripes across the Methodist system. But … [Read more...] about Winston Churchill’s Great-Grandson Gave The Methodist Foundation’s New Eagle Society A Lesson In Standing Up For Leadership

‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala

Aug 15, 2018 1:30 PM by Ellery the Elf

Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell looked happy. Pausing outside the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole, where the 33rd annual La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala was about to get underway on Saturday, June 9, the couple was impressed by how many people had shown up for the event. "It's our biggest crowd ever—1,030!" said Elizabeth, who was co-chairing the … [Read more...] about ‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala

Hope Cottage Celebrates Its Centennial At Lakewood Country Club

Jul 26, 2018 1:30 PM by Ellery the Elf

When a typical organization celebrates a milestone anniversary, pressed tuxedos and formal ball gowns are often the rule of the day. But leave it to Hope Cottage Pregnancy and Adoption Center to do what comes naturally, befitting a group that's not just been family-friendly, but building families, for a century. That's right; Dallas-based Hope Cottage—the oldest nonprofit, … [Read more...] about Hope Cottage Celebrates Its Centennial At Lakewood Country Club

Alzheimer’s Research ‘Rock Stars’ Star At Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Event At Bush Institute

Jun 12, 2018 1:30 PM by Ellery the Elf

There was a sizeable turnout at the George W. Bush Institute May 7 for the Triumph Over Alzheimer's Forum and Dinner. In fact, at least 275 tickets were sold for the special evening. The robust result meant that Leslie Ann Crozier's startup nonprofit Triumph Over Alzheimer's—which aims to advance research into the irreversible brain disease—has come from out of nowhere to raise … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Research ‘Rock Stars’ Star At Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Event At Bush Institute

The ‘Very Complicated’ Sam Houston And His Era Take Center Stage At The Dallas Theater Center Guild’s 2018 Salon

Jun 5, 2018 9:30 AM by Ellery the Elf

There's no doubt that Sam Houston was one of the most important figures in Texas history. The Virginia-born soldier and politician spent time with the Cherokee Nation, served as governor of Tennessee, won a great victory at the Battle of San Jacinto and, as governor of Texas, declined to swear loyalty to the Confederacy. Shortly thereafter he retired to Huntsville, where he was … [Read more...] about The ‘Very Complicated’ Sam Houston And His Era Take Center Stage At The Dallas Theater Center Guild’s 2018 Salon

Fight Night Celebrates Its 30th With 19 Former Chairs, Marvelous Marvin Hagler And Some Bejeweled Flip-flops

May 23, 2018 1:30 PM by Ellery the Elf

Linda McMahon seemed pleased. As gowned and tuxedo'ed guests jammed the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Foyer to the max on Thursday, April 26, the president and CEO of The Real Estate Council was beaming about the success of Fight Night's 30th anniversary celebration. The party featuring boxing, great food, casino gaming and Vegas-style entertainment is always one of Dallas' … [Read more...] about Fight Night Celebrates Its 30th With 19 Former Chairs, Marvelous Marvin Hagler And Some Bejeweled Flip-flops

Former CBS Entertainment Boss Keynotes Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner For Dallas Women’s Foundation

May 17, 2018 9:30 AM by Ellery the Elf

The sponsor reception held just before the Dallas Women's Foundation's Leadership Forum & Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel was a busy and colorful affair. Over in one corner of the packed room, guests sidled up to Gerald Turner and Ray Hunt, both clad in tuxedos, as well as Gail Turner, Nancy Ann Hunt and Ashlee Kleinert. Gerald and Ray … [Read more...] about Former CBS Entertainment Boss Keynotes Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner For Dallas Women’s Foundation

An Austin Honky-Tonk And Eleven Hundred Springs Star At Dallas Historical Society’s Inaugural Spring Fundraiser

May 10, 2018 9:30 AM by Ellery the Elf

The Hall of State at Dallas' Fair Park might seem an unlikely place to celebrate a venerable Austin honky-tonk. But it all made sense on April 14, when the Dallas Historical Society held its inaugural spring fundraiser to honor Annetta and James White, owners of the state capital's famed Broken Spoke dance hall. The party, dubbed Honky Tonk Heaven, was the brainchild of … [Read more...] about An Austin Honky-Tonk And Eleven Hundred Springs Star At Dallas Historical Society’s Inaugural Spring Fundraiser

Party At ZaZa’s Art House Thanks Sponsors And Relives Junior League Of Dallas’s 2017-2018 Accomplishments

May 3, 2018 9:30 AM by Ellery the Elf

It was a festive group of 75 members and friends of the Junior League of Dallas who gathered April 11 at the Stay ZaZa Art House and Social Gallery. And, why not? The 1,700-square-foot space was colorfully decked out for the cocktail party, which was intended to thank sponsors but also celebrated the League's 2017-2018 accomplishments. And, there were quite a few of them to … [Read more...] about Party At ZaZa’s Art House Thanks Sponsors And Relives Junior League Of Dallas’s 2017-2018 Accomplishments

Reception Kicks Off A Show By Much-Lauded Artist Laura Owens At The Dallas Museum Of Art

Apr 6, 2018 1:30 PM by Ellery the Elf

There's always an air of expectancy when a new show by a much-lauded artist appears at the Dallas Museum of Art, and Wednesday, March 21, was no exception. That's when about 125 guests gathered in the museum's South Concourse to celebrate "Laura Owens," a nationally touring show of more than 60 paintings and objects by the influential, Ohio-born artist of the same … [Read more...] about Reception Kicks Off A Show By Much-Lauded Artist Laura Owens At The Dallas Museum Of Art

‘Old-School Banker’ Norm Bagwell Accepts The 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award At Belo Mansion And Pavilion

Mar 19, 2018 9:30 AM by Ellery the Elf

Banker and civic leader Norman P. Bagwell couldn't have been more gracious receiving the 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award presented by Bank of Texas and Texas Woman's University and the Texas Woman's University Foundation. Referring to himself an "old-school banker" during his brief talk at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion on February 21, Bagwell said he's … [Read more...] about ‘Old-School Banker’ Norm Bagwell Accepts The 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award At Belo Mansion And Pavilion

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