More than 100 years ago, Carrie Marcus turned Dallas into a fashion mecca. Women from around the southwest journeyed to Neiman Marcus seeking her advice on how to dress in something new —high-quality, read-to-wear dresses. When her nephew Stanley Marcus took over the NM empire, he expanded the specialty store's reputation within the world of couture. To do this, he had to … [Read more...] about Sandy Marple Takes A Fashionable Leave After A Half Century At Neiman Marcus
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Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark
On Wednesday, April 17, Room To Grow Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Bare admitted that the night before she had had second thoughts about moving the Dec My Room fundraiser the next day. Originally scheduled at NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard, they had heeded weather warnings and moved it indoor to the Center’s South Court.Now, as guests like … [Read more...] about Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark
Nancy And Jack Zogg And The David M. Crowley Foundation To Be Honored At Leave A Legacy Dinner
When Leave A Legacy Dinner Chair Kathi Shuford announced that former first lady Laura Bush would be the keynoter for The Magdalen House fundraiser on Thursday, October 3, she hinted that there would be additional news to come.Well, that news has arrived. Presented by the Ben E. Keith Company Foundation, the dinner will honor the recipients of The Advocacy Award and The … [Read more...] about Nancy And Jack Zogg And The David M. Crowley Foundation To Be Honored At Leave A Legacy Dinner
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Room To Grow Luncheon
From all the predictions, Wednesday, April 17, was going to be near end-of-the-world episode with hail, floods, etc. Throughout North Texas event planners were in crisis mode. Some were forced to cancel for the safety of their guests and staffs. Over at NorthPark, Dec My Room’s Room To Grow Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Bare and Nancy Gopez worked with the Center management team to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Room To Grow Luncheon
The Senior Source Has New Board Members
The Senior Source just added some new folks to its board of directors. The new crop of board members include Kim Campbell, Scott Chase, Robyn Conlon, Katy Miller, Todd Nordeen and Amanpreet Randazzo.According to The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson, “We are so excited to leverage the knowledge and experience these incredible individuals bring to our board. … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Has New Board Members
JUST IN: Vickie Allen Named Educational First Steps Executive Director
Following the departure of Educational First Steps (EFS) Executive Director Van Sheets late last year, EFS Programs Director Samantha Moya has served as EFS’s interim executive director. In the meantime a search got underway to find a new permanent executive director. The search paid off with former United Way of Tarrant County Senior VP of Development Vickie Allen being named … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Vickie Allen Named Educational First Steps Executive Director
Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed
The only twosome not having parking problems tonight in Highland Park Village were the Equest mini-ambassadors that stood between the Village Movie Theater and the Carolina Herrera salon. While tourists and passersby thought it was just a cute photo opp, Equest fans like Equest Women's Auxiliary President Cara French ponied up for a snapshot.Actually, the … [Read more...] about Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed
Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey
Looking around the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, April 15, Callier Foundation Board Chair Tricia George wondered where the people were. So far, the 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon VIP party was made up of three Callier Center staffers and a group of men that no one knew. Then down the hallway, Tricia spied a familiar face. It was Ken Altshuler with … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey
The 2019 Spring Fundraising Finish Line Is In Sight For North Texas
Those who run a triathlon often wonder if it’s all worth the effort. North Texans have not only made it this far in the fundraising spring triathlon, they’re still not finished. Despite other obligations like graduations, weddings and just plain weariness, they’re still making time to contribute to those in need.On the other side of the fundraising fence, there are those … [Read more...] about The 2019 Spring Fundraising Finish Line Is In Sight For North Texas
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon
From the VIP reception in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room to the luncheon in the club’s ballroom on Monday, April 15, the Callier Cares Luncheon was filled to the max and with good reason.Thanks to Luncheon Chair Beth Layton, Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Awardee Brent Christopher shared a memorable tale about the late Ruth Altshuler; Callier Prize in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon
Texas Bar Foundation Shows The Love For North Texas Nonprofits With $82,941 In Grants
The Texas Bar Foundation presented more than $1.35M to nonprofits this year. The North Texas organizations that received $82,941 in grants benefiting area residents areACT (Advocates for Community Transformation) — $20,000 for "Seed Stage Launch-Empowering South Oak Cliff Residents To Take Back Their Street” Alliance for Children — $15,441 for “Child Homicide … [Read more...] about Texas Bar Foundation Shows The Love For North Texas Nonprofits With $82,941 In Grants
Andy Cohen Gets Real About Loving Fame, Friends And The Housewives Franchise At Chick Lit Luncheon
It was back in 1968 that pop art icon Andy Warhol claimed, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” That same year, Evelyn and Lou Cohen gave birth to Andrew Joseph “Andy” Cohen, who has uber-expanded Warhol’s 15-minute theory into the hour-long Real Housewives franchise transforming unknowns into temporary knowns.On Friday, April 12, Cohen brought his … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen Gets Real About Loving Fame, Friends And The Housewives Franchise At Chick Lit Luncheon