Retailers aren’t the only ones getting an early start on holiday specials. The Dallas Arboretum not only getting in the Christmas spirit earlier than usual, it’s adding a new treat to its annual festivities. Thanks to longtime Arboretum supporters Pauline and Austin Neuhoff, The Christmas Village will join the annual 12 Days of Christmas’ milkmaids, drummers and swans … [Read more...] about Pretty Darn Precious Christmas Village Debuts Saturday At Holiday At The Arboretum
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Grovel Alert: 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon
Former Cattle Baron’s Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Anne Stodghill have temporarily closeted their cowboy boots and pulled out their stilettos to raise money for the Texas Ballet Theater’s point shoes. The gals, who are co-chairing the TBT’s Tutu Chic Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, December 3, at the Winspear, just sent word that there are just two tables left for the Stanley … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon
35th Anniversary Public Art Project Announced For Dallas Children’s Theater’s “Duet”
High atop the hill at Skillman and Northwest Highway, the Dallas Children's Theater is a brilliantly happy place where creativity and children thrive. To celebrate its upcoming anniversary, plans were announced on Tuesday, October 22, at KPMG Plaza at Hall Arts about "a 35th Anniversary Public Art Project to raise $500,000 for the commission and installation" of a sculpture by … [Read more...] about 35th Anniversary Public Art Project Announced For Dallas Children’s Theater’s “Duet”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Over the decades, the Cattle Baron’s Ball has been the strongest frontliner for cancer research and treatments. From that first get-together back in 1974 — when the entertainment was a neighborhood band and a guest hopped up on stage to sing along and the take was $56,000 — it’s been raising seven-figure funds and eyebrows annually. BTW, that guest was none other than Charlie … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
A Passing: James “Jimbob” Graham
From the start, Tyler native Jim "Jimbob" Graham showed all the signs of being a one-of-a-kind. At Robert E. Lee High School in Dallas he was an athlete and “Mr. Robert E. Lee.” At UT Austin he graduated with honors and earned his MBA in Finance from SMU. And like many diehard Texans, he went into the oil and gas business, first working at Hunt Oil and Gas and then starting his … [Read more...] about A Passing: James “Jimbob” Graham
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Winspear Opera House, Winspears were on the red carpet as well on stage for the Dallas Opera's 1st Night black-tie fundraiser on Friday, October 18. While Ellen and Don Winspear were in their best formal outfits for the red carpet and seated dinner in the venue’s adjacent tent, four-legged cheetah Winspear made his operatic debut on … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night
Sixth Floor Museum Has Special Programming For the 56th Anniversary Of President John F. Kennedy’s Assassination
People are often astounded when they learn that certain New Yorkers have never been to the Statue of Liberty. Those same people would probably be amazed how many North Texans have yet to visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, housed in what was formerly known as the Texas School Book Depository, the site of the assassin’s perch when President John F. Kennedy was … [Read more...] about Sixth Floor Museum Has Special Programming For the 56th Anniversary Of President John F. Kennedy’s Assassination
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes
For the 25th anniversary of Tablescapes fundraiser, the Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae had the “key” to success on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, at the Dallas Country Club. Co-Chairs Anne McPherson, Kim Purnell and Stacey Walker arranged for a trio of folks to top the days’ activities including Tablescapes Founder Louise Griffeth as honorary chair and the 2019 … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes
JUST IN: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann And Lisa Shirley Present A Check For $3,940,843 For North Texas Cancer Research
2020 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall had their first official gathering of their committee at Del Frisco's in Uptown today. Just to prove how hardy the baronesses are, their group photo was taken outside in 37-degree weather with the wind and traffic blowing by. But the highlight of the luncheon was the presentation by 2019 Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann And Lisa Shirley Present A Check For $3,940,843 For North Texas Cancer Research
JUST IN: 2020 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Announced With A Return To The Meyerson
Almost as soon as the announcement of plans was made for the 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show, a great number of the guests picked up their cars from the Stanley Korshak valets and set their GPSs for Christopher Martin’s Gallery in the Design District. That’s where 2020 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Lunch Chair Nikki Webb was revealing plans for North … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Announced With A Return To The Meyerson
JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Kicked Off With Ellen McStay As Honorary Chair And Margot Perot Service Award Going To Carol Seay
Since the Sunday, October 27th tornadoes swept through North Texas leaving a trail of destruction, homeowners, shop owners and, yes, nonprofits are pulling themselves together to move forward. Tonight, with a full moon overhead, two nonprofits originally scheduled to kick off their fundraising efforts the days after the onslaught held their events. First on the schedule was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Kicked Off With Ellen McStay As Honorary Chair And Margot Perot Service Award Going To Carol Seay