The sun had just set in the backyard of Anne and Steve Stodghill in Dallas' Preston Hollow neighborhood on Monday, September 9, when the neo-traditional country band Midland took the stage. Best known for their five-times-platinum hit, "Drinkin' Problem," the Dripping Springs-based trio were outfitted in their trademark retro/Laurel Canyon/cowboy duds, and bantering like the … [Read more...] about Country Band Midland Supported All For The Hall Dallas With A Backyard Show In Preston Hollow
La Fiesta’s 40 Duchesses, Their Presenters And Escorts Held Court For Celebración De La Costa De España
There may have been a few 11th-hour dress-fitting snafus and more than the usual number of "wobblies" during the famous Texas Dip. When all was said and done, though, the 2023-2024 La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala on Saturday, June 8, at the Hilton Anatole was an amazing event that all involved could be proud of. Placing a focus on Spain with the theme … [Read more...] about La Fiesta’s 40 Duchesses, Their Presenters And Escorts Held Court For Celebración De La Costa De España
From Trumpets To A Burst Of “Jet Trails,” Jim Keyes Flew High At 2024’s Folsom Award Dinner
Thanks to a blocks-long lineup of cars, it seemingly took forever to get into the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Friday, May 17, for the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner. The backup was a tribute to the popularity of James W. "Jim" Keyes, the person picked by the Methodist Health System Foundation to be this year's Folsom honoree. Checking in, the buzz was all … [Read more...] about From Trumpets To A Burst Of “Jet Trails,” Jim Keyes Flew High At 2024’s Folsom Award Dinner
Hotel Swexan’s ReuNight Fundraiser For The Family Place Was “The Best We’ve Ever Had”
Bunny and Harold Ginsburg were honorary co-chairs of this year's ReuNight, the annual fundraiser for The Family Place domestic-violence service agency. Also helming the Thursday, May 9, event at the swank Hotel Swexan in Dallas' Harwood District were Co-Chairs Kristin and James Hallam and Annie and Erik Miller. The gathering, the first ReuNight to use mobile bidding for … [Read more...] about Hotel Swexan’s ReuNight Fundraiser For The Family Place Was “The Best We’ve Ever Had”
A Dallas Who’s Who Met To Fete Jim Keyes At The Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patrons’ Party
At a patrons' party for roughly 100 people inside the swank Hall Arts residence of Kathryn and Craig Hall, the prominent philanthropist David Miller at one point walked up to Craig Hall, the Dallas entrepreneur and co-host of the gathering. "I'm David Miller," he said. "I met you a long time ago." Formal introductions like that rarely seemed necessary at this gathering … [Read more...] about A Dallas Who’s Who Met To Fete Jim Keyes At The Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patrons’ Party
When All For The Hall Returns To Dallas, Will It Be Able To Recapture Its Fundraising Record?
The Red River Showdown pitting Texas and OU isn't the only heated rivalry between Oklahoma and the Lone Star State. One might be brewing now over whose All for the Hall concert event can raise the most dough for Nashville's non-profit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. First, though, the backstory: All for the Hall, founded in 2005 by Country Music Hall of Fame member … [Read more...] about When All For The Hall Returns To Dallas, Will It Be Able To Recapture Its Fundraising Record?
Guests Made A ‘Rainbow Connection’ At The Center For BrainHealth’s 25th Celebration Gala
Not every non-profit can celebrate 25 years of success or attract a who's who of Dallas to its silver jubilee. But the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas did both on Wednesday, April 24, at the swank Hotel Swexan in the Harwood District. There, 200 or so guests gathered on the boutique hotel's sixth floor to enjoy the Center's 25th Celebration Gala, … [Read more...] about Guests Made A ‘Rainbow Connection’ At The Center For BrainHealth’s 25th Celebration Gala
JUST IN: Children’s And UTSW Medical Center Announce Pogue Family’s $100M Gift For New Pediatric Campus
Publicly announced, philanthropic gifts of $100 million are rare in North Texas. But when they do come along, UT Southwestern Medical Center is often involved on the receiving end. It happened again today, when Children's Health and UT Southwestern announced a gift of $100 million from the family of Jean and the late Mack Pogue to support Children's new $5 billion pediatric … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s And UTSW Medical Center Announce Pogue Family’s $100M Gift For New Pediatric Campus
Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves, whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. The 27-year-old non-profit quietly shuttered its West Dallas campus, for example, saying residents have been leaving the area due to a housing crunch. A new executive director, Vicki Keifer, took over in January after the … [Read more...] about Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Mental Health Is Focus Of Latest Communities Foundation Fundraising Campaign With Matching Gifts
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation is teaming up with Communities Foundation of Texas to match donations, dollar for dollar, to North Texas non-profits focusing on mental health. A total of $120,000 in matching funds from the Bhatia Foundation will be available for those making their donations using the CFT's North … [Read more...] about Mental Health Is Focus Of Latest Communities Foundation Fundraising Campaign With Matching Gifts
JUST IN: Vince Gill, Midland To Headline All For The Hall’s Return To Dallas
Thanks to Anne and Steve Stodghill and Nashville's not-for-profit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, North Texans will have the chance to get up close and personal with C&W superstar Vince Gill as well as Midland, the flat-out coolest Texas country band around. Both will appear here in September as part of All for the Hall Dallas, a special, two-day … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Vince Gill, Midland To Headline All For The Hall’s Return To Dallas