Two past members of the President George W. Bush administration will be in the spotlight for the World Affairs Council's 2022 H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Fairmont Dallas on Wednesday, November 9. Dinner Co-Chairs Stephanie and Hunter Hunt and Ashlee and Chris Kleinert have just announced that the Honorable Jeanne L. Phillips will be this year’s awardee with Dr. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jeanne L. Phillips To Receive World Affairs Council’s 39th H. Neil Mallon Award
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Equest Was Literally Horsing Around At Samuel Lynne Galleries for Blue Ribbon Ball KO Party
While Samuel Lynne Galleries is right at home hosting non-profit events, the kick-off party on Thursday, April 28, for Equest's Blue Ribbon Gala had a couple of guests that weren't regulars on the art scene — Equest's mini-ambassadors Dare and Ranger. And they proved to be little works of art for photos with the guests. Here's a report from the field: Co-Chairs Carol and … [Read more...] about Equest Was Literally Horsing Around At Samuel Lynne Galleries for Blue Ribbon Ball KO Party
Grovel Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows
As usual the Crystal Charity Ball office has been swamped with reservations for its 2022 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s two-in-one-day presentations on Thursday, September 8, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark. It seemed to happen even quicker than usual thanks to Dolce and Gabanna being the featured designer on the runway. Now 2022 CCB Chair Susan Farris and 2022 Fashion … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows
The Question Of Fracking Arose At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Patron Party
When Ann and Bob Dyer had arranged to host the Day At The Races patron party at their home on Thursday, April 28, they thought the subject would be about the Kentucky Derby and the fundraising efforts for the Turtle Creek Conservancy. Little did they know that Conservancy CEO Tiffany Divis would face a grilling on fracking. It didn't start that way. Ann's dress … [Read more...] about The Question Of Fracking Arose At Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Patron Party
JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob
It was January 2019 that Children’s Medical Center became Whitesboro's Jacob Pletan’s “new far-away home” after being diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 15. As he wrote this past February, “I have had around $3 million dollars of medical treatment to take care of me. And yet, unlike a celebrity spending $3 million, not much was gotten nor is noticeable with this expenditure. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob
2022 St. Valentine’s Day Patron Party Took Place In Two Highland Park Village Stores
While some folks thought that the 2022 St. Valentine's Day Luncheon And Fashion Show patron party was taking place at Highland Park Village's Alice and Olivia on Thursday, April 28, it actually turned out to take up more real estate than that. As signs braced themselves on stands against brisk winds, it was discovered that the event would actually be a two-fer taking place … [Read more...] about 2022 St. Valentine’s Day Patron Party Took Place In Two Highland Park Village Stores
JUST IN: Nothing “Checked” DSOL President Venise Stuart From Presenting A Record-Setting $1.65M
2021-2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Venise Stuart just couldn’t wait for the big, official-looking check to arrive to hand over $1,650,000 to Dallas Symphony Association CEO Kim Noltemy. So this morning she and DSO Director of Volunteer Services Allison Brodnax pulled together a stand-in. Huddled over the unscrolled, glossy blank check, Venise and Allison … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nothing “Checked” DSOL President Venise Stuart From Presenting A Record-Setting $1.65M
Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Celebrated The End Of VolunteerNow’s 50th Anniversary With Awards And “Moore”
After pandemic postponements, VolunteerNow’s Hearts of Texas Luncheon on Thursday, April 28, was a long time coming. But when it did finally take place at the Omni Dallas Hotel, it not only officially celebrated the organization’s 50th anniversary, but it also served as a thank you for CEO Tammy Richards, who would be retiring in the weeks ahead. The guests … [Read more...] about Hearts Of Texas Luncheon Celebrated The End Of VolunteerNow’s 50th Anniversary With Awards And “Moore”
JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
What better way to start the first full week of June than with a check presentation ... and not just any old check presentation, but a record-breaking one at that. For racing fans and those who simply love to dress up to see-and-be seen, the 2022 Kentucky Derby's upset finish of "dark horse" (aka 80-1 odds) Rich Strike wasn't the only "Wow!" outcome for the Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races Hits A “Rich Strike” With A Record Breaking $320,000
Texas Women’s Foundation Didn’t Just Fiddle Around In Inspiring Guests With Uplifting Messages
At first glance, the Texas Women's Foundation's Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration may have seemed like a serious sit-down on Tuesday, April 26, at the Dallas Omni Hotel. However, the operative word was "celebration," which it was with music, dancing and laughter, plus a good shot of inspiration courtesy of keynote speaker Radha Agrawal and the 2022 Maura Women Helping … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Didn’t Just Fiddle Around In Inspiring Guests With Uplifting Messages
‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All
In addition to Sunday, June 19, being Father’s Day, it’s also going to be Juneteenth. So, the Dallas Arboretum will provide loads of activities and special offerings to celebrate the two occasions ranging from things to do to things to sit back and enjoy starting Saturday, June 18, to Monday, June 20. It’s going to be such a festive occasion that even the Dallas Blooms … [Read more...] about Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All