While March 19th kick-off festivities were taking place at Tootsies for the Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon and at Stanley Korshak’s Shak for the Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon, downtown Dallas was buzzing, too. Over at 901 Main Street at Bank of America Plaza, hundreds of people zipped up to the 71st floor for an open house and reception hosted by Downtown Dallas Inc. The … [Read more...] about Down-To-Earth Downtown Dallas’ Open House Was In The Clouds
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JUST IN: Charles A. Sammons Trauma And Critical Care Tower Campaign Gets A Healthy $2M Gift
Methodist Health System Foundation President/CEO April Box Chamberlain just sent word that the capital campaign for the new Charles A. Sammons Trauma and Critical Care Tower just got a very nice boost — $2 million! It’s a gift from Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, whose son-in-law Chris Kleinert has being chairing the efforts for the $20M goal. According to Nancy Ann, “Ray and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Charles A. Sammons Trauma And Critical Care Tower Campaign Gets A Healthy $2M Gift
JUST IN: Top Hat & Tails Moves To April And Returns To Celebrity Dancers
Paws in the City made a change last year. Instead of local celebrities dancing in the Top Hat & Tails fundraiser, they opted to have sponsored volunteers. Word just arrived that they’ve re-examined their event and have made some more changes for this year’s dance-athon. First, they’re not going to hold it in June. That’s a very big deal. Why? Because it had become … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Top Hat & Tails Moves To April And Returns To Celebrity Dancers
2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Presented To Trinity Trust’s Gail Thomas
The Trinity Trust’s Gail Thomas was honored by her alma mater SMU with the 2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award at Belo Mansion on Wednesday, March 19. Among the 300 friends and family members present were SMU VP of development and external affairs Brad Cheves, Cary Maguire and his daughter Blainey Maguire Hess, Caren Prothro, Mike Boone, Gene Cox, Ray Hunt, Dr. Terry … [Read more...] about 2014 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Presented To Trinity Trust’s Gail Thomas
Fashion For Freedom Luncheon To Take Over Al Biernat’s With Abi Ferrin And Juliette Longuet For Mosaic Family Services
You’re more likely to win the Powerball lottery than to have a fundraiser at Al Biernat’s. But the Mosaic Family Services has managed to achieve just that — Al Biernat’s! On Wednesday, May 7, the gathering place for celebrities and those-who-make-things-happen will be the scene of the First Annual Fashion for Freedom Luncheon. But don’t go a-thinking that it’s going to be a … [Read more...] about Fashion For Freedom Luncheon To Take Over Al Biernat’s With Abi Ferrin And Juliette Longuet For Mosaic Family Services
Record-Breaking Long-Distance Swimmer Diana Nyad May Not Be “Dancing With The Stars,” But She’ll Be At Appetite For Advocacy
“Dancing With The Stars” followers were watching tonight to see if contestant Diana Nyad would be voted off tonight. They were worried about her being able to juggle her being the keynote speaker for the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s April 17th Appetite for Advocacy Luncheon at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel with her dancing duties. In fact, her dancing on might have only … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking Long-Distance Swimmer Diana Nyad May Not Be “Dancing With The Stars,” But She’ll Be At Appetite For Advocacy
Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon Kick-Off Celebrates At Tootsies With Fashion, Friends And Cork-Popping Talk
The fundraising season must be truly underway because Tootsies has once again become the go-to-place for non-profits to launch, toast and celebrate. But there was something different on the eve of spring, otherwise known as Wednesday March 19th. Instead of arriving at the Preston Road front door, guests-in-the-know arrived at the back door. So much easier than fighting traffic … [Read more...] about Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon Kick-Off Celebrates At Tootsies With Fashion, Friends And Cork-Popping Talk
Sold-Out Alert: LaunchAbility’s “A Special Evening With Smokey Robinson”
LaunchAbility just sent word that if you were planning on listening to Smokey Robinson at the Meyerson on Monday, March 31 — Forget it! Well, okay. So "A Special Evening With Smokey Robinson" is a sold-out affair, but you know as well as anyone who knows how to eat with a knife and a fork. . . for a hefty check, a seat or two or whatever can be found. Love those “Sold … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert: LaunchAbility’s “A Special Evening With Smokey Robinson”
Salesmanship Club Of Dallas Ramps Up Support Of Kids With The Momentous Institute
The Salesmanship Club of Dallas has operated the Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers for years. Supported by funds raised through various endeavors including the HP Byron Nelson Championship, its focus has been on helping kids achieve their full potential. Established in 1920, the Club has been “committed to transforming kids’ lives.” One of its programs was the … [Read more...] about Salesmanship Club Of Dallas Ramps Up Support Of Kids With The Momentous Institute
AIA Dallas’ “Celebrate Architecture” Salutes Outstanding Individuals And Firms For Their Contributions
There are just no two ways about it. The Dallas look extends beyond the legendary ladies of couture taste. Just look at the skyline and the surrounding grounds and the little town that John Neely Bryan settled is looking darn handsome. To give a pat on the back to folks who have been responsible for such structural beauty, AIA Dallas held the third “Celebrate … [Read more...] about AIA Dallas’ “Celebrate Architecture” Salutes Outstanding Individuals And Firms For Their Contributions
UNT Emerald Eagles Soared With Robert Edsel, Phyllis George, Ali MacGraw, Brent Musburger And Peter Weller Despite Two MIA’s
It seems that all the eagles didn’t come home to roost for the UNT Emerald Eagles Award on Wednesday, March 5. The North Texas version of the Kennedy Center Honors at the Meyerson was to honor three of UNT’s alumni — former Miss America/sportscaster Phyllis George, multi-award-winning writer Larry McMurtry and actor Peter Weller. While 1,000 guests filled the Meyerson … [Read more...] about UNT Emerald Eagles Soared With Robert Edsel, Phyllis George, Ali MacGraw, Brent Musburger And Peter Weller Despite Two MIA’s
JUST IN: Dallas Blooms Is Extended To Easter Sunday Thanks To Bank Of America
Mother Nature can really be a royal pain in the flower bed. The area buds have been facing spring weather one day and winter chills the next. What’s a gardener to do? Especially when you’re at the Dallas Arboretum and dealing with acres of the blossoms for the 30th annual Dallas Blooms? The Arboretum staff and flowers have been meeting the rigors of the weather … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Blooms Is Extended To Easter Sunday Thanks To Bank Of America