Across the way on I-30, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth is going fashionable once again. On the evening of Thursday, April 16, it will hold its 7th Annual Project Goodwill at Ridglea Country Club. But unlike the usual fashion shows, this one is a designer competition with local designers showcasing wearable garments using $100 worth of unconventional materials from local … [Read more...] about Fort Worth’s “Project Goodwill” Fashionably Capitalizes On Unconventional Materials
Nasher Sculpture Center Partners Up With KultureCity To Help Those With Sensory Challenges
In recent years more and more people have become aware of sensory overload in which one or more of the body’s senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment. It can be triggered by a loud party, flashing lights or a crowded room. While it is largely associated with certain health conditions like autism and PTSD, it can actually happen to anyone. The results range from … [Read more...] about Nasher Sculpture Center Partners Up With KultureCity To Help Those With Sensory Challenges
JUST IN: Nancy Carter To Serve As Honorary Chair For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Susan Glassmoyer has just revealed that in addition to Robyn Conlon receiving the Community Service Award at the annual Equest fundraiser on Tuesday, October 6, at Brook Hollow Golf Club, longtime Equest supporter Nancy Carter will serve as the honorary chair for the event. Stay tuned for additional details like the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nancy Carter To Serve As Honorary Chair For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show Raised The Importance Of Pediatric Leukemia And Lymphoma Research
Guests at the 36th annual St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Luncheon were dressed to the nines on Wednesday, February 5, to check out the NorthPark fashions on the runway at the Meyerson. But some had bigger reasons to attend the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas fundraiser despite the wet, cold weather in North Texas that morning. It was because of … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show Raised The Importance Of Pediatric Leukemia And Lymphoma Research
Visionary Luncheon To Score With Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Onstage For Retina Foundation
Dallas native son Drew Brees is a guy every mother would love to have her kid bring home for supper. Instead, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest is bringing the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl-winning quarterback to lunch on Wednesday, March 4, for the 2020 Visionary Luncheon fundraiser. Set to settle down with Shelley Slater for a chat onstage at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about Visionary Luncheon To Score With Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Onstage For Retina Foundation
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Nikki Webb must have had some pull with Mother Nature. Despite the threat of frigid weather and the possibility of icy roads for the event on Wednesday, February 5, the freezing temperatures held off until the next day. While there was still enough of a chill that required coats, guests wore their brightest red and pink … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon
A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You
While it may seem ages away, fall fundraising is underway. Folks are queuing up sponsors, patron party locations and even new fundraising events. Created back in January 2013, the MSC Calendar’s sole purpose was to help get the word out and let others know that North Texas nonprofits are staking their territory for a certain date. The hope was to prevent fundraising … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You
JUST IN: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs, Honorary Co-Chairs And Details Revealed
Spring has hardly had time to spring, and music lovers are already plunging ahead. Word has it that the 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala will take place on Saturday, September 12, at the Meyerson benefiting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. And what a Texas Instruments night it will be! In addition to TI Foundation Executive Director Andy Smith and SMU Planning … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs, Honorary Co-Chairs And Details Revealed
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Spring Meeting Promoted Spring Fashions And Fashionable Donations
Try as they might, sometimes gals just can’t be in two places at the same time. That’s exactly the situation in which Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary President Margaret Hancock and SAWA Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext found themselves on Tuesday, February 4. While the Crystal Charity Ball new members were brunching with the committee chairs at Robyn Conlon, Margaret and Kim … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Spring Meeting Promoted Spring Fashions And Fashionable Donations
“Art Ball 55: Seeing The DMA” Is Going To Be Seeing Some Changes This Year
Change is in the air for Art Ball 55: Seeing The DMA on Saturday, April 18. Leave it to Event Chair Brian Bolke to refresh the annual Dallas Museum of Art fundraiser. So, how are things going to be different? To start with there will be no mammoth tent for the reception and dinner. Instead, Brian has arranged to have the entire night of cocktailing, dining and after-partying … [Read more...] about “Art Ball 55: Seeing The DMA” Is Going To Be Seeing Some Changes This Year
A Gentle Reminder: Monday Is Presidents Day Holiday
Monday is Presidents Day which is a federal holiday. Originally it was held on George Washington’s birthday (February 22). But in 1971 it was moved to the third Monday in February to honor all former presidents. But it’s one of those confusing holidays. Here’s an attempt to share openings and closings: Schools - Most schools are describing it as a “student holiday” … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Monday Is Presidents Day Holiday