What a simply lovely way to end the week for most folks! They’re the ones who signed up for Genesis Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 12, at the Hilton Anatole because they have a place at a table in the Chantilly Ballroom. Word has just arrived that the luncheon is sold out! But then what else would one expect since the keynote speaker will be Nicole Kidman, who during the … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT: Genesis Annual Luncheon
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Grovel Alert!: 2023 Cherish The Children Award Luncheon
Gee! North Texas restaurants are going to be hurting for lunchtime business in the weeks ahead thanks to the countless number of fundraising lunches. Want proof? How about Wings' Pop Fizz (Friday, May 5), Rainbow Days' Pot of Gold (Friday, May 5), Phoenix House (Monday, May 8), 35th Annual Clifton Morris And Jim Bradshaw Memorial Stars In Recovery Luncheon (Tuesday, May 9), … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: 2023 Cherish The Children Award Luncheon
JUST IN: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show 10 BD-ers, Hall Of Famer, Designer, Dates And Locations Revealed
The third level of Neiman Marcus NorthPark was buzzing tonight with news about the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon, with 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky and Fashion Show Chair Patty Leyendecker making news that was hitting on all fronts. First, this year’s collection of ten BD-ers will include Marybeth Conlon, Monica Eastin, Libby Hegi, Kim … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show 10 BD-ers, Hall Of Famer, Designer, Dates And Locations Revealed
2023 Cattle Baronesses And Former Chairs Flocked To Yard Bird For Spring Luncheon
The 2023 Cattle Baron's Ball committee plus past ball chairs had plenty to celebrate at the group's Spring Luncheon at Yard Bird on Tuesday, April 4. In addition to hitting the $3M fundraising mark, there was a birthday celebration plus a menu featuring yummy Southern goodies like fried chicken. And when it came to shooting the annual group photo, organizers borrowed the lobby … [Read more...] about 2023 Cattle Baronesses And Former Chairs Flocked To Yard Bird For Spring Luncheon
Author Lynda Rutledge To Keynote Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Fall Fundraiser
The recent chill stoked up thoughts of the fall season, so it's only natural that the Friends of the Dallas Public Library are lining up plans for their annual fundraising dinner. Already locked in is best-selling novelist/journalist/photographer Lynda Rutledge, whose first novel "Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale" was made into the film "Claire Darling" starring … [Read more...] about Author Lynda Rutledge To Keynote Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Fall Fundraiser
JUST IN: Rising Stars Luncheon Will Feature Dirk Nowitzki And Honor Gina Betts On May 10
Back in February 2020 the announcement was made that Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki would be the keynote speaker for After-School All-Stars North Texas’ Rising Stars Luncheon the following May. But the pandemic arrived in March wiping out most in-person events for 18 months. Luckily, last year After-School All-Stars North Texas was able to hold an in-person … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Rising Stars Luncheon Will Feature Dirk Nowitzki And Honor Gina Betts On May 10
2023 Can Do! Luncheon Awards Proved To Be Well Deserved But Pretty Heavy To Take Home
It was a young couple’s move from Illinois to North Texas years ago and a young woman recently moving to the area with a drive to serve her “boss” that brought these three together on Monday, April 3, at the Dallas Country Club. The come-together was the Wilkinson Center’s 2023 Can Do! Luncheon presented by The Rosewood Corporation. But before the program happened … [Read more...] about 2023 Can Do! Luncheon Awards Proved To Be Well Deserved But Pretty Heavy To Take Home
JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
With Equest CEO Lili Kellogg saddling up and riding into the retirement sunset after a 28-year tenure on the Equest trail, the search has been underway for who would pick up the reins for the “equine-assisted services for children and adult with disabilities and veterans with special needs.” The Equest board of directors has just revealed that Myrshem George will be the new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
JUST IN: Country Music’s All For The Hall Dallas Will Return To North Texas In 2024
Like George and Tammy and Conway and Loretta, Dallas and Nashville seem to have a good thing going on. The bond between the two cities was on exhibit tonight when it was announced that a special fundraising event called All for the Hall Dallas, benefiting the educational programs of Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, would return to Big D for a second year in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Country Music’s All For The Hall Dallas Will Return To North Texas In 2024
JUST IN: Amanda Shufeldt Joins 2023 Celebrating Women Chair Ola Fojtasek as Underwriting Chair
2023 Celebrating Women Luncheon Chair Ola Fojtasek has just sent word that she’s powered up for the Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s 24 annual fundraiser to battle breast cancer. Her underwriting chair will be Amanda Shufeldt, who’s already established a reputation for hands-on support of North Texas non-profits including Children’s Cancer Fund, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amanda Shufeldt Joins 2023 Celebrating Women Chair Ola Fojtasek as Underwriting Chair
Rescheduled: Bash On The Boardwalk
It was a couple of years ago that in-person events were being postponed and rescheduled faster than tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. Since the pandemic has waned, news of event changes has calmed down. However, with the suggestion that tomorrow’s weather forecast is ripe with all types of end-of-the-world possibilities, Children’s Health is taking the high road and … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: Bash On The Boardwalk
Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration
At the Nasher Prize Award Gala on Saturday, April 1, at Dallas's Nasher Sculpture Center, event Co-Chair Mary McDermott Cook paused during the pre-dinner reception to tell someone that she and her daughter/Co-Chair Grace Cook now "hold the record for fundraising" for the Gala, which was marking its seventh year. Then Mary added, "I'm just thankful for the beautiful night and … [Read more...] about Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration