Just like in a serious novel or movie, author Harry Hunsicker's appearance for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's recent "The Write Stuff" Member Series came complete with its own dramatic subplot. It involved an emergency of sorts and a quick exit, stage right. But, more about that later. Hunsicker, who's written nine crime thrillers, had shown up at Turtle Creek Park's … [Read more...] about Author Harry Hunsicker Told “The Write Stuff” Guests His Latest Book Was Inspired By “L.A. Confidential”
Center For BrainHealth Donor Reception Attracts 150 To Celebrate The Holiday — And The Center’s Empowering Work
When you're expecting 150 for a party at the height of holiday season at the corner of Dallas' Preston Road and Belclaire Avenue — and just three valet parkers are onsite — don't be surprised if a bit of a traffic jam ensues. That's just what happened when the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas held its BrainHealth Donor Holiday Reception on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth Donor Reception Attracts 150 To Celebrate The Holiday — And The Center’s Empowering Work
2024 CCB Chair’s Reception Feted Crystal’s Fearless Leader With A New York Theme
"I thought it was casual. But, this casual?!" That's what one guest said after seeing more than half a dozen women partying in colorful, Christmas-themed pajamas at the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair's Reception. A get-together that's always held the night before the big Ball in a suite at the Hilton Anatole Dallas, the Chair's Reception traditionally includes executive … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Chair’s Reception Feted Crystal’s Fearless Leader With A New York Theme
Tracy And Ben Lange’s Home Made A Spectacular Setting For The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party
There couldn’t have been a better place for Crystal Charity Ball to hold its 2024 Underwriters party on Tuesday, November 12, than at the magnificent Preston Hollow manse of Tracy and Ben Lange. Before the Langes bought it in 2012, after all, the nearly 10,000-square-foot traditional home had been owned by Nickey Oates, whose wife, Debbie Oates, is a former Crystal Charity … [Read more...] about Tracy And Ben Lange’s Home Made A Spectacular Setting For The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party
Results Of Top 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Fundraising Wraps Up At The Mercury
As the 2024 fundraising was nearing an end, Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner gathered her committee of 100 women for the results of the year's efforts to raise $7,093,665 for Dallas County children's charities (Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, HHM Health, Methodist Health System Foundation, Parkland Health Foundation, The Center for Integrative Counseling and … [Read more...] about Results Of Top 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Fundraising Wraps Up At The Mercury
Dallas CASA Honors The Dallas Mavericks At An “Incredible” Champion Of Children Award Dinner
Just outside the Regency Ballroom at The Fairmont Dallas on Friday, October 18, the reception for Dallas CASA's 2024 Champion of Children Award Dinner was under way, and people were getting excited. Word had it that top officials with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks team—honored recipient of Dallas CASA's Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award tonight—had … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Honors The Dallas Mavericks At An “Incredible” Champion Of Children Award Dinner
“The King Of Diamonds” Author Rena Pederson Was A Gem Of A Storyteller At The Write Stuff
Custom fashion designer Michael Faircloth admitted he’s not much of a reader. But he made an exception for “The King of Diamonds,” a new book by veteran journalist Rena Pederson about the bold, uncaught jewel thief who snuck into the mansions of North Texas’ elite in the late 1950s and ’60s. “My partner said, ‘You have to read this book, because you know so many people, and … [Read more...] about “The King Of Diamonds” Author Rena Pederson Was A Gem Of A Storyteller At The Write Stuff
A Roomful Of Luminaries At Perot Headquarters Learned The Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2024 Luminary Dinner Honoree
There couldn’t have been a better spot than The Perot Companies headquarters to announce the honoree of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2024 Luminary Dinner, which recognizes the organization's top donors. About 150 guests at the two-hour event seemed to agree. Filing into the sleek, 3-story stone, wood and glass building off Turtle Creek Boulevard for the … [Read more...] about A Roomful Of Luminaries At Perot Headquarters Learned The Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2024 Luminary Dinner Honoree
Olympics Star Talks Risk, Failure And Confidence At Goodwill’s Marquee Fundraiser
Goodwill Industries of Dallas President and CEO Tim Heis was happy. Not only had Goodwill recently partnered with the University of North Texas to jump-start Goodwill's Empowerment Works job program for people with disabilities, Heis told MySweetCharity. But the non-profit had just attracted 700 guests including Jan and Fred Hegi with son Peter Hegi, Kate and Willing Ryan, … [Read more...] about Olympics Star Talks Risk, Failure And Confidence At Goodwill’s Marquee Fundraiser
Country Band Midland Supported All For The Hall Dallas With A Backyard Show In Preston Hollow
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