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Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Dazzled With Glittery Saddle, Blues Hues And Paddle Raising Live Auction

Jun 18, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

While a herd of cattle was rambling in place at Pioneer Plaza, downtown Dallas had horses on all sides to fundraise on Friday, April 25. As Booker T. Washington's sold-out Flying Horse Gala was just ramping up at the Montgomery Arts Theater, the beautiful people were over at Gilley's Dallas for the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala. With more than 500 boot-scooting and blonde beauts … [Read more...] about Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Dazzled With Glittery Saddle, Blues Hues And Paddle Raising Live Auction

Day At The Races Patrons Hoisted Icy Mint Juleps For The Sold-Out Turtle Creek Park Fundraiser

Jun 17, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Oh, how Armstrong Boulevard was jammed with valets on Wednesday, April 23. While The Salvation Army's Echelon committee members and friends were celebrating the organization's 15th anniversary at Heather and Tod Furniss' gorgeous digs, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Day At The Races patrons were just across Turtle Creek at Amy and Corey Prestidge's equally outstanding … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Patrons Hoisted Icy Mint Juleps For The Sold-Out Turtle Creek Park Fundraiser

Friday The 13th Won’t Be As Unlucky As Some Think, Thanks To Animal-Loving Gigi Gartner

Jun 12, 2025 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean 1 Comment

Friday the 13th is a date that engenders all types of opinions. Some think it's a day to hide under the covers until it's passed. Others go out and buy a load of lottery tickets. In the weather department, it's going to be a day that finally is not starting off with thunderstorms. That's all the good news. Even better news is that the temperatures will be outdoor-friendly … [Read more...] about Friday The 13th Won’t Be As Unlucky As Some Think, Thanks To Animal-Loving Gigi Gartner

2025 Mad Hatter’s Creative Genes Surged In “Celebrating Spring In The South”

Jun 11, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As luxury buses filled with youngsters pulled up to the entrance of the Dallas Arboretum, creating traffic jams, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's Mad Hatters with their dazzling and dizzying chapeaus patiently waited. For they just knew that the day of fun, fashions and fundraising couldn't start until they were all there. What a sight it would have been for the … [Read more...] about 2025 Mad Hatter’s Creative Genes Surged In “Celebrating Spring In The South”

JUST IN: 2025 Zoo To Do’s Committee Boldfacers And Early Bird Specials Revealed

May 22, 2025 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

After revealing the Dallas Zoo's fundraiser theme — "Nocturne" — earlier this month, 2025 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Robbie Kruithoff and Ryan Ross have rolled out all types of developments for the night of gourmet grazing and gee-whiz gazing at the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, November 1. After heading up last year's record-breaking Dallas Zoo fundraiser, Mary McDermott and Grace … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Zoo To Do’s Committee Boldfacers And Early Bird Specials Revealed

JUST IN: 17th Annual Day At The Races Crossed The Finish Line With A Record-Breaking Check

May 20, 2025 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While Sovereignty crossed the finish line with his jockey Junior Alvarado covered in mud, another winner took home a record-breaking win for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2025 Day At The Races (DATR) with nary a trace of mud in sight. Thanks to the sold-out crowd of dazzling dolls and dapper dudes, the 17th Annual DATR made history, taking home a record-breaker in the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 17th Annual Day At The Races Crossed The Finish Line With A Record-Breaking Check

AWARE Affair Returned To Gilley’s Dallas With Purple Coats And A Boot Kicking Live Auction

May 15, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Energized by the memory of those who have lost the fight to Alzheimer's and others who are currently in the trenches against the deadly disease, AWARE Dallas' AWARE Affair has become a celebration of the progress in battling the disease. On Friday, April 4, the 2025 AWARE Affair returned to Gilley's Dallas with a heck of a lot of whooping and debuted the addition of the "purple … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Returned To Gilley’s Dallas With Purple Coats And A Boot Kicking Live Auction

CFT Hosts “North Texas Gives To Animal” Fundraiser May 15-31 With A $100K Match Thanks To Gigi Gartner

May 12, 2025 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

It may come as a shock, but May is National Pet Month. There are many who would insist that every month is Pet Month. However, in honor of this official designation and to support the national celebration, Communities Foundation of Texas has created North Texas Gives To Animals, fundraising for all kinds of animals from house pets to the wild and wonderful types. From … [Read more...] about CFT Hosts “North Texas Gives To Animal” Fundraiser May 15-31 With A $100K Match Thanks To Gigi Gartner

JUST IN: 2025 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Was A Nocturnal Blast With Luscious Lips Terry

May 9, 2025 12:12 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While some North Texans were over at Frisco's The Star for the ACM Awards and peeps like Carole Braden headed to the Dallas Arboretum for Thursday night's concert featuring Fleatwood MAC, the literal party animals like Dallas Zoo CEO Lisa New, Cindy and Chuck Gummer, Bill Braem, Diane and Hal Brierley, Ann Stuart, Pat and Charles McEvoy, Paul Ridley, Kim and Greg Hext and Carol … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Was A Nocturnal Blast With Luscious Lips Terry

Beacon Of Hope Celebrated Vanita’s Mission, The Boldings’ Moving Forward And Drew’s Commitment To Healing

Apr 28, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2025 Beacon Of Hope Luncheon guests celebrated a family's rise from the devastating loss of a child, a son, a brother by the name of Grant Halliburton, who had inspired them to help prevent others from going through a similar ordeal. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Tuesday, March 25, the event saw all ages gathered to better understand how to cope and handle … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope Celebrated Vanita’s Mission, The Boldings’ Moving Forward And Drew’s Commitment To Healing

JUST IN: Potential Inclement Weather Forces Cancellation Of 2025 Easter In The Park

Apr 16, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Everyone has thoroughly been enjoying the past few days of glorious weather with sunshine and very friendly temperatures. How the folks at Turtle Creek Park Conservancy had hoped to have such conditions for this Sunday’s Easter In the Park at Turtle Creek Park, with its massive hunt for eggs, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet and the head-turning Pooch Parade. But, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Potential Inclement Weather Forces Cancellation Of 2025 Easter In The Park

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