The 2019 Kentucky Derby was a mess at least in Louisville, where it was rainy, resulting in a sloppy track on Saturday, May 4. However, at the Dallas Arboretum it was sunshine for Center for BrainHealth’s 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby. However, when the day of grazing on Two Sisters edibles and adult beverages started off at the Camp House, the crowd seemed scant at … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby Kicked Off At The Camp (House) For A “Smoky” Finish
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby
While the folks at Churchill Downs were watching the 145th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, in the rain, the Center for BrainHealth’s 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby guests celebrated in the sunshine at the Dallas Arboretum’s Camp House with food, fun and TV viewing.And even after the race’s winner became a history maker for its controversial decision, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby
JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Co-Chairs Julie Bagley and Julianna LeBlanc have just revealed the merchants that will be providing the fashions on the runway at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, October 1.Thanks to Presenting Sponsor Highland Park Village, the show will feature clothes from Etro, Akris, Carolina Herrera, St. John, Market and Hadleigh’s.So, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed
The only twosome not having parking problems tonight in Highland Park Village were the Equest mini-ambassadors that stood between the Village Movie Theater and the Carolina Herrera salon. While tourists and passersby thought it was just a cute photo opp, Equest fans like Equest Women's Auxiliary President Cara French ponied up for a snapshot.Actually, the … [Read more...] about Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Sweetheart Ball
Once again it was the winner’s circle for the Triple Crown-winning Troutt family, with matriarch Lisa Troutt transforming Brook Hollow Golf Club into a grand Kentucky estate for the 2019 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 6. Even longtime club members were amazed how the clubhouse had been reconfigured from stem to stern.It can safely be said that no other North … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Sweetheart Ball
JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala
The Arabian Nights gala on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred paid off for Equest with big bucks. Tonight Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth presented a check — $378,937 that blew the hay out of the barn. The handover took place at Etro with Etro head lady Melinda Rathke hosting the check presentation after having just flown in on a bumpy flight from the Big … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Scores A Record-Breaking $378,937 Thanks to Equest Gala
TAG’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Returns To The Arboretum To Run For The Roses
Last year’s Think Ahead Group’s 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Party at the Dallas Arboretum was such a first-class finish that they’re returning Saturday, May 4.While some guests took in the sunshine and played jenga on the grounds of The Camp House, others were inside singing as one of their own played Billy Joel tunes.And while the Kentucky types may think they’re the … [Read more...] about TAG’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Returns To The Arboretum To Run For The Roses
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
For a second night in a row, the weather guessers lost their bets. On Saturday, March 23, there had been all types of threats (i.e., the usual thunderstorms, lightning, hail, tornadoes, end-of-world scenarios, etc.). But it all held off. Didn't matter. The annual Equest gala fundraiser that had been held in years past at various outdoor venues like Dallas Equestrian Center and … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth Just Thought She Knew The POA For Arabian Nights
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Arabian Nights Gala
Despite the large-as-life green elephant statue across the way, the Equest mini-ambassadors decked out in costume attire held their own on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred. What brought the little horses and the pachyderm to the former Wisteria site was the “Arabian Nights Gala” benefiting Equest.With fortune teller Violette revealing fortunes and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Arabian Nights Gala
Diane And Hal Brierley Ponied Up With Amigo And Hombre For Equest’s Arabian Nights Gala Patron Party
Up on the second floor of Diane and Hal Brierley’s home, resident Labrador Retriever KC knew something was going on downstairs on Wednesday, March 6. Parties were unusual for the household, but this time something was definitely different. Out front a trailer had pulled up earlier in the day and a couple of horses disembarked. Was KC getting new roommates?No, Equest therapy … [Read more...] about Diane And Hal Brierley Ponied Up With Amigo And Hombre For Equest’s Arabian Nights Gala Patron Party
JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Revealed
On the heels… or, should it be hooves… of the 2019 Equest Gala, Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French has just announced that philanthropist and horse-loving Lisa Troutt will receive the Community Service Award at the annual Equest Fashion Show and Luncheon. Longtime Equest supporter Rusty Duvall will serve as honorary chair along with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Revealed