When 100 guests gathered for a reception and dinner at the Perkins + Will offices in downtown Dallas on Wednesday, February 20, they heard a remarkable story about the healing power of philanthropy. The occasion was the Philanthropic Leadership Awards presented by the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation.According to Foundation President Rowland K. (Robin) Robinson, … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s Philanthropic Leadership Awards Honor Jeff York’s Gift To ‘Help Cancer Patients Win’
Cristo Rey Dallas CEO Breakfast Honors Michele And John Stephens With Ignite Award
The banking business was well-represented, with Keith Eastman, Tiffany Cason and Mary Jo Hoch of Capital One Bank in attendance. So were accounting and professional services, with Jason Downing of Deloitte even serving as co-chair. But no industry seemed to be more in evidence than commercial real estate at the Cristo Rey Dallas CEO Breakfast on Wednesday, February 20, at the … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas CEO Breakfast Honors Michele And John Stephens With Ignite Award
Guests Enjoyed Free Rein—And Plenty Of Horsepitality—After Hoofing It To Equest Kickoff At Stanley Korshak
When store publicist KJ Murphy warned Crawford Brock that he was about to host some horses inside his specialty emporium, the Stanley Korshak owner did a double take. "Are you kidding?!" Crawford asked. Turns out, she wasn't. And the horses—actually, two miniatures named Cisco and Dare—turned out to be extremely well-mannered inside the swank boutique. But, what else would you … [Read more...] about Guests Enjoyed Free Rein—And Plenty Of Horsepitality—After Hoofing It To Equest Kickoff At Stanley Korshak
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Holiday Party Was Full Of Christmas Cheer
Outside the sleek, contemporary Highland Park home of Jamie and Ian Charles, a child's fantasy-land of imaginative Christmas decorations welcomed guests in the front yard, from a huge colorful airplane and a Teddy Bear to oversized wrapped presents and Santa Claus with his reindeer. The fanciful decorations punctuated the scene perfectly when the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball held … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Holiday Party Was Full Of Christmas Cheer
Dallas Faulted For ‘White Supremacy’ During Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Cause-Minded Conversation
The Communities Foundation of Texas is aiming to expand the depth and breadth of its community outreach. So on Tuesday, December 4, it hosted a Cause-Minded Conversation titled "The Role of Faith Communities in Addressing Equity/Inclusion." The purpose: exploring ways that churches can move beyond addressing issues like poverty and homelessness to tackle "fairness, equity and … [Read more...] about Dallas Faulted For ‘White Supremacy’ During Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Cause-Minded Conversation
JUST IN: Keith Urban And Travis Tritt To Headline 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball With “True Grit”
With SUVs and luxury sedans lining up along Royal Lane, 300 guests including Barbara and Don Daseke, Joanna Clarke, Amy Green, Daniella Giglio, Diana Hamilton, Missy Wyszynski, Reveal Co-Chair Nikki Webb, 2018 CBB Chair Katy Bock and husband Lawrence Bock and CBB co-founder Jacque Wynne gathered at Michelle and Bruce Thompson's big, modernistic home tonight for one of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Keith Urban And Travis Tritt To Headline 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball With “True Grit”
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Stars At ‘Grow The Grove’ Fundraiser For Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School
There was a full house at Sixty Five Hundred on Saturday, November 17, when guests turned out to celebrate the Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep school and one of its biggest champions, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. The fundraiser, called "Grow The Grove: The Cocktail Party," was an homage not only to the Catholic school in the Pleasant Grove area of southeast Dallas, but to … [Read more...] about Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Stars At ‘Grow The Grove’ Fundraiser For Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep School
12th Annual Best Buddies Dallas Gala Had The Bomb Factory Looking Better Than Ever
Sure, Best Buddies was founded in 1989 by Kennedy family member Anthony K. Shriver to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. But in North Texas, it's been Shriver pals Jan Miller and Jeff Rich who've been the nonprofit's top champions from the get-go. The dynamic husband-and-wife team proved that nothing has changed on Saturday, … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Best Buddies Dallas Gala Had The Bomb Factory Looking Better Than Ever
Business Council For The Arts Luncheon Honors Nine Individuals And Organizations With The 2018 Obelisk Awards
Twin trumpets sounded with a flourish, inviting an estimated 450 guests into lunch at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion in downtown Dallas on Friday, November 16. It was a fitting start to the 30th annual Obelisk Awards, which are presented by the Business Council for the Arts to herald individuals and institutions serving arts and cultural organizations in North Texas.Once … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Luncheon Honors Nine Individuals And Organizations With The 2018 Obelisk Awards
Rex Tillerson Inspires And Informs At The Salvation Army’s Doing The Most Good 2018 Annual Luncheon
There was no shortage of inspiration when about 950 guests gathered at the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom on Thursday, November 15, for The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command's Doing The Most Good 2018 Annual Luncheon.There were uplifting, welcoming talks at the big fundraiser by Bernard DiFiore, the Army's DFW Advisory Chair, and Majors Barbara and Jonathan … [Read more...] about Rex Tillerson Inspires And Informs At The Salvation Army’s Doing The Most Good 2018 Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: Dallas Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season, Including A Concert By Placido Domingo
At the Hall Arts Residences building in the Dallas Arts District, a full house gathered this afternoon to watch officials of The Dallas Opera unveil the opera's 2019-2020 season, celebrating 10 years of performances in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House.After guests including Dallas Opera Board Chair Mark LaRoe, Holly Mayer, Kern Wildenthal, Cindy Feld, Don Braun, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season, Including A Concert By Placido Domingo