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
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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
Crystal Charity Ball’s Four New Members Met 2020 Committee Chairs For Brunch
Around the room were attorneys, banking executives, an engineer and those whose goal was to provide millions of dollars for Dallas County children. But instead of being held in a high-rise boardroom, the morning gathering was at a home in Old Highland Park on Tuesday, February 4. It was 2014 Robyn ("I'm not out to pasture.") Conlon's annual brunch for the newest members … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Four New Members Met 2020 Committee Chairs For Brunch
Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Partied It Up For The 5th Annual CASABlanca
While more than 2,000 Junior Symphony Ball guests were in jeans and boots raising funds for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's programs at Gilley's on Saturday, February 1, the Dallas CASA Young Professionals were all gussied up over at The Hall on Dragon to play games and dance the night away for Dallas CASA. Here's a report from the field: More than 400 of Dallas’ most … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Partied It Up For The 5th Annual CASABlanca
Dallas Cowboy Tight End Jason Witten To Keynote Just Say YES’ 10th Annual Celebration
Standing at 6’6” Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has earned quite a reputation for his playing on the field as well as working in the community. Over his years with the Dallas Cowboys, he’s been nicknamed by many as “Mr. Cowboy.” However, showing his true colors, Jason has begged off the brand saying that former Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle Bob Lilly is the real “Mr. … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboy Tight End Jason Witten To Keynote Just Say YES’ 10th Annual Celebration
JUST IN: North Star Luncheon’s Dates, Speaker And Awardee Announced With A Whiff Of Fabulousness
While North Texans tried to recover from the morning’s thank-you-way-too-much rain and make their way home, Family Compass’ stalwarts were headed to NorthPark’s Diptyque for the announcement of the North Star Luncheon plans. Once inside all cares and frets of the day’s dreary and cold conditions hit the rails. Inside this shoebox-size jewel box salon were wonderful treasures … [Read more...] about JUST IN: North Star Luncheon’s Dates, Speaker And Awardee Announced With A Whiff Of Fabulousness
The Nasher Sculpture Center’s Eighth Annual Great Create Date And Artists Revealed
This rain and cold stuff could easily be a real downer. But let’s not let it happen. Instead, consider April when the sun will be shining and sundresses will be the order of the day. And while thinking about April, focus on a specific date — Sunday, April 26. That’s the day when the Nasher Sculpture Center will hold its eighth annual Great Create from 12:30 to 4 … [Read more...] about The Nasher Sculpture Center’s Eighth Annual Great Create Date And Artists Revealed
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Underwriters Put On The Ritz
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Chair Melissa Lewis smiled about her hair that now extended past her shoulders. While others may have envied the length, Melissa admitted she was looking forward to having it cut back to chin length. But that wouldn’t happen until Tuesday, February 11. The reason was that on the evening of Saturday, February 8, she … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Underwriters Put On The Ritz