It may appear that Cattle Baron’s has returned to Gilley’s on Saturday, February 1, when the place fills up with a couple of thousand in western wear, but look again. The crowd will be way younger and there will be no adult beverages being served up. The event will be the 2020 Junior Symphony Ball co-chaired by George Austin of Jesuit, Nancy Dedman of The Hockaday School, … [Read more...] about 2020 Junior Symphony Ball Will Be High And Dry For Area High Schoolers And Partying At Gilley’s
JUST IN: SPCA Of Texas’ Paws Cause Fundraiser Postponed
If you wondered why your Paws Cause invitation hadn’t arrived, not to worry. The SPCA-ers have moved the date and according to Victoria Albrecht, “We have postponed the event. I will keep you posted on when we have a defined date.” In the meantime, don’t just sit by the door waiting for your postperson to drop the invite in your mailbox. Why not visit the SPCA of Texas, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SPCA Of Texas’ Paws Cause Fundraiser Postponed
The McCaslands, The Olsons And The Late Sue Ringle Were Honored At The Arboretum’s Great Contributor Gala
The Cowboys may have been playing the Bears on Thursday, December 5, on TV, but according to the crowds lining up at the Arboretum, nobody was watching. So much was going at the 66-acre wonderland. Folks were queued up to wander the beautiful grounds with its holiday decorations and nighttime lighting; young people in long gowns and suits made their way to A Tasteful Place for … [Read more...] about The McCaslands, The Olsons And The Late Sue Ringle Were Honored At The Arboretum’s Great Contributor Gala
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Is One For All
When a heart beats that very first pulse of life, it doesn’t question whether it’s existing within a world gift-wrapped in a certain color, religion or sex. Its only goal is to thrive. So it is that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is one in which those hearts celebrate the hope of everyone that they will surpass discrimination, prejudice and pettiness to provide the … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Is One For All
Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
Following the 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show at the Winspear Opera House on Tuesday, December 3, one guest wondered aloud, “Who was that guy with the microphone?” But more about that later. Before the guests in their stellar stilettos took their places on the Skokos Stage for the Texas Ballet Theater fundraiser, they sipped flutes of champagne in the lobby. While … [Read more...] about Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
Children’s Medical Center Dallas’ Tree Lighting Had Unicorns, Santas And A Dream Team Pitcher
Children’s Medical Center Dallas celebrated the start of December with its annual tree lighting in the courtyard on Monday, December 2. Despite the 50-degree weather, young patients arrived with IVs, in wheelchairs and even in red wagons to see the mammoth tree decorated with Santas, reindeer and angels. To ward off the evening's chill, there were blankets, heat … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Dallas’ Tree Lighting Had Unicorns, Santas And A Dream Team Pitcher
Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past
The Dallas Historical Society adjusted its annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon at the Fairmont on Thursday, November 21, to streamline the presentation of the Dallas History Makers. Gone was the VIP reception. Instead, the awardees were part of the pre-luncheon reception in the lobby outside the Regency Ballroom with portraits of the recipients by Holt Haynsworth. Looking … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past
Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Had Everything From Peruna, A Voice-From-Above To Boone Wisdom Served Up For The Senior Source
Before The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon got underway with its presentation of awards at the Anatole on Wednesday, November 20, Luncheon Chair Caren Kline had a personal admission. Having lost her parents in recent years, she told the crowd in the Chantilly Ballroom that she and her sister did what they thought was the right thing to do as their parents made … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Had Everything From Peruna, A Voice-From-Above To Boone Wisdom Served Up For The Senior Source
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole proved to be a true calling on Wednesday, November 20. With a mammoth switchboard on stage, Spirit of Generations Awardees Marla and Mike Boone laughed their way through the calls that came in from business associates, former presidents, friends, the Boone kids and even a voice from above. But … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
13th Annual Writer’s Garden Provided True Southern Hospitality With Bunny Williams And Rebecca Wesson Darwin
This year's A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon at the Dallas Arboretum on Tueseday, November 19, was a showcase of what makes southern lifestyles so popular. With floral arrangements and a dedicated-to-the south menu, it was the perfect setting for keynote speakers Bunny Williams and Rebecca Wesson Darwin to share their findings and benefit the Women's Council of … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Writer’s Garden Provided True Southern Hospitality With Bunny Williams And Rebecca Wesson Darwin
Ackerman Center Leadership Awardee Hobson Wildenthal Emphasized The Importance Of Learning From The Past For The Sake Of The Future
On Sunday, November 17, the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas was lit up and filled with nearly 300 people for the first Ackerman Center Leadership Dinner honoring Distinguished Scholar in Residence and former provost Dr. Hobson Wildenthal. In addition to his leadership in developing the University’s curriculum, he became a dedicated force in … [Read more...] about Ackerman Center Leadership Awardee Hobson Wildenthal Emphasized The Importance Of Learning From The Past For The Sake Of The Future