Despite the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball just a month away, the committee of 100 is already looking to the future for fundraising for Dallas County children’s non-profits. CCB Chair Susan Farris nearing completion of her year-long fundraising and 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky preparing to take over the group’s leadership, it was just revealed that fundraising vet Cheryl Joyner … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fundraising Vet Cheryl Joyner Named The Crystal Charity Ball 2023 Chair-Elect/2024 Chair
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Tablescapes Was A Spread Of Inspiring Holiday Ideas Plus A Lively, Fashionable Chat With Designer Lela Rose
It was 29 years ago that Susan Glassmoyer and Victoria Snee pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma at SMU. Just a year later, Kappa alumna Louise Griffeth, along with other alums, created Tablescapes to raise funds for non-profits. Now, nearly three decades later, Susan and Victoria were co-chairing Tablescapes by Candlelight on Monday, October 10, and the Tablescapes Luncheon on … [Read more...] about Tablescapes Was A Spread Of Inspiring Holiday Ideas Plus A Lively, Fashionable Chat With Designer Lela Rose
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Tablescapes
With holiday feasting approaching, the Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae set out an array of ideas for dinner tables with their two-day Tablescapes presentation at the Dallas Country Club, with Tablescapes by Candlelight on Monday, October 10, followed the next day by designer Lela Rose sharing tidbits at the Tablescapes Luncheon for Kappas and other types including 2022 Kappa … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Tablescapes
JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball “Lassoed” $4,170,617 For Cancer Treatment And Research
As North Texas’ own Cattle Baron’s Ball enters its 50th year of raising funds for cancer research and treatment, the committee of 100 women gathered at Truluck’s on McKinney for its annual fall luncheon. In addition to the 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Nancy Gopez and Kris Johnson handing over the reins of leadership to 2023 CBB Co-Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball “Lassoed” $4,170,617 For Cancer Treatment And Research
JUST IN: Karen Raehpour Named Shakespeare Dallas Executive Director Joining Raphael Parry As Artistic Director
It was back in 1972 that Bob Glenn’s love of Shakespeare prompted him to “perform a free, one-man version of ‘Hamlet’ at Dallas’ Fair Park.” The result was the launch of the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas that over the past 50 years became known simply as Shakespeare Dallas. While Bob passed away in 2018, Shakespeare Dallas celebrated its 50th anniversary with a performance … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Karen Raehpour Named Shakespeare Dallas Executive Director Joining Raphael Parry As Artistic Director
MySweetToyDrive Series Returns To Help Santa And His Elves
While kids will be haunting neighborhoods Monday night, we’re thinking ahead... just like North Texas non-profits. The season for toy drives is upon us once again. However, with the costs of toys, games and dolls rising due to inflation and all that grownup stuff, Santa, Mrs. C, the elves and reindeer could really use all the help they can get. To help the bearded gent and … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive Series Returns To Help Santa And His Elves
Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
Center for BrainHealth Founder/Chief Director Dr. Sandi Chapman and The Friends of BrainHealth have a knack for making serious stuff fun. For instance, they adapted TV's "Shark Tank" format to provide a forum for a group of young scientists to "pitch" their various programs. Instead of business sharks, the backers were Center for BrainHealth philanthropists, who wanted to give … [Read more...] about Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking
Talk about scrambling your eggs! That was the recipe for the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s launch announcement for its Luminary Circle Dinner on Thursday, October 6. Put another way, it was an "accidental" scrambling of two separate events. At 4:30 p.m., a private gathering took place at Arlington Hall to honor Reuben Naranjo, who was retiring after 44 years of tending and … [Read more...] about The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center Is “Essentially” Setting Up Shop At DFW Intl. Airport
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center is branching out into the retailing business. Thanks to the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Board of Directors’ approval, it's all systems go for The Bridge Travel Essential Store to open for business in Terminal A at DFW International Airport. Scheduled to open in April, the 800-square-foot store will “showcase the region by highlighting … [Read more...] about The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center Is “Essentially” Setting Up Shop At DFW Intl. Airport
Once Out Of “The Stall,” The Equest Fashion Show Ponied Up With A Sold-Out Success
It seems that Brook Hollow had made some changes to its two-lane entry. Now one lane was dedicated to “members only,” and the other was for guests. But having only one lane open for the Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 4, caused a bit of an unexpected challenge. One guest was seen parking at a store across Harry Hines and then walking over … [Read more...] about Once Out Of “The Stall,” The Equest Fashion Show Ponied Up With A Sold-Out Success
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
Despite a change in Brook Hollow’s entry lane policy that slowed down Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show guests to a slo-mo trot on Tuesday, October 4, the sold-out program got underway with some touching moments provided by youngsters like Nathaniel Allison and Amanda Young. And once the fashion show itself started on the runway, a couple of the Etro … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
2022 Fur Ball Was A Howling Success With Paddles Raised, Tails Wagging And “Hot Lips” Onstage
The 2022 Fur Ball at the Hyatt Regency Dallas was an animal lovers delight on Saturday, October 1. As if the remarkable tales of rescued animals whose lives had been turned round wasn't enough, there was still more. To the delight of guests like Clay Jenkins with his mom JoAnn Jenkins and his daughter Madeleine Jenkins, Ali Turiano and Ismail Santiago, Phyllis Comu, Chad West, … [Read more...] about 2022 Fur Ball Was A Howling Success With Paddles Raised, Tails Wagging And “Hot Lips” Onstage