It might all have been a reality TV show, except no cameras were rolling. Lisa Vanderpump, the English-born star of Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," was dressed in a black coat with gold braiding, black pants, black spiked boots and long gold earrings at the Thursday, April 20, sponsor party for the annual Chick Lit Luncheon benefiting … [Read more...] about Paige McDaniel And “Down To Earth” Lisa Vanderpump Take Star Turns At Chick Lit Luncheon
2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner Fetes “Truly A Team” Mary And Rich Templeton
At the reception before the recent 2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner at the Hilton Anatole, Bishop Edward J. Burns of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas was surrounded by friends and well-wishers when someone asked him about the evening's honorees, Mary and Richard K. "Rich" Templeton. "They are such a blessing to the community at large, and, philanthropically, so … [Read more...] about 2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner Fetes “Truly A Team” Mary And Rich Templeton
JUST IN: Country Music’s All For The Hall Dallas Will Return To North Texas In 2024
Like George and Tammy and Conway and Loretta, Dallas and Nashville seem to have a good thing going on. The bond between the two cities was on exhibit tonight when it was announced that a special fundraising event called All for the Hall Dallas, benefiting the educational programs of Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, would return to Big D for a second year in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Country Music’s All For The Hall Dallas Will Return To North Texas In 2024
Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration
At the Nasher Prize Award Gala on Saturday, April 1, at Dallas's Nasher Sculpture Center, event Co-Chair Mary McDermott Cook paused during the pre-dinner reception to tell someone that she and her daughter/Co-Chair Grace Cook now "hold the record for fundraising" for the Gala, which was marking its seventh year. Then Mary added, "I'm just thankful for the beautiful night and … [Read more...] about Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration
Dallas Arboretum’s Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival Had Bites, Sips, Blooms And 1,700 Guests
At the Dallas Arboretum's Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival on Thursday, March 23, Chef Sharon Van Meter took a pause from the hustle-bustle to chuckle about her service as the festival's Chef Chair once again. "I've done it every year," she said. "And believe it or not, every year I say, 'I'm not doing it.' Then I do it!" Sharon had to be pleased she signed on … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum’s Sixth Annual Food and Wine Festival Had Bites, Sips, Blooms And 1,700 Guests
Guests Turn On Their ‘Todd Lights’ At Center For BrainHealth’s Most-Successful-Ever Legacy Award Dinner
Todd Platt, who's been with Hillwood, A Perot Company, for 25 years — he currently serves as CEO of Hillwood Investment Properties — is a long-time advisory board member at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth. He's also a leader of the Center's Limitless BrainHealth campaign, and has been a tireless advocate in bringing the Center's applied science to worldwide attention. So, … [Read more...] about Guests Turn On Their ‘Todd Lights’ At Center For BrainHealth’s Most-Successful-Ever Legacy Award Dinner
Marquee Musicians — And 1,200 Guests — Turn Out To Prove CancerBlows And Raise Funds For UTSW And Multiple Myeloma Research
Arturo Sandoval, the Cuban-born musician and Dizzy Gillespie protege, was relaxing in the VIP area just before the 2023 CancerBlows concert on Thursday, March 9, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Someone asked the world-renowned, 10-time Grammy winner why he's shown up for several of these CancerBlows fundraisers, which began in 2015 to help the Ryan Anthony … [Read more...] about Marquee Musicians — And 1,200 Guests — Turn Out To Prove CancerBlows And Raise Funds For UTSW And Multiple Myeloma Research
Center For BrainHealth Celebrated Holiday Reception And Branch Award Despite Chilly Weather
For the first time ever, the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas combined its Holiday Reception with the celebration of its annual Charles L. Branch BrainHealth Award, holding the mixed-purpose fete at the Dallas Arboretum's Alex Camp House on Thursday evening, December 8. Valet parking—often de rigueur at significant BrainHealth events—was not made … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth Celebrated Holiday Reception And Branch Award Despite Chilly Weather
Jenna Bush Hager To Moderate Revamped Texas Women’s Foundation Annual Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration
Apparently believing you can't have too much of a good thing, the Texas Women's Foundation has decided to stretch this year's Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration into a day-long affair. In addition to its traditional reception and awards dinner on Thursday evening, April 27, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the foundation will host an "empowerment program" for girls ages 13 to … [Read more...] about Jenna Bush Hager To Moderate Revamped Texas Women’s Foundation Annual Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration
At The Arboretum’s Great Contributors Dinner With Laura Bush And Kay Bailey Hutchison, The Spotlight Shines On Mary Brinegar
The Great Contributors Dinner, the signature annual fundraiser for the Dallas Arboretum, couldn't have had better chairmen when it convened on Tuesday, November 15, to honor former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, with a special presentation to former First Lady Laura Bush. The evening's chairs were Marilyn and Ben Weber, which was fitting because Marilyn is an old friend of … [Read more...] about At The Arboretum’s Great Contributors Dinner With Laura Bush And Kay Bailey Hutchison, The Spotlight Shines On Mary Brinegar
Mother Nature And A Sell-Out Crowd Make For A Picture-Perfect Zoo To Do 2022
As the 2022 "Wild and Wonderful" Zoo to Do kicked off in picture-perfect weather on Saturday evening, November 5, at the Dallas Zoo, there was some sort of hiccup with the big trams that ferry the guests from the entryway through the tunnel and up to all the action. Luckily, Dallas Zoo President/CEO Gregg Hudson immediately was on his cellphone getting some small golf … [Read more...] about Mother Nature And A Sell-Out Crowd Make For A Picture-Perfect Zoo To Do 2022