In Dallas it’s known as the Tutu Chic. In Fort Worth it's called the Caren Koslow Fashion Show. Both fundraisers for Texas Ballet Theater are held during the days just following Thanksgiving and before Christmas festivities swing into high gear. In years past the Stanley Korshak fashions have been modeled by TBT ballerinas. But after a year’s hiatus, a change of clothes has … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Ballet Theater Partners Up With Neiman Marcus For 2021 Holiday Fashion Shows
Change of plans
Gay Donnell Willis Has Left The Building
It just shouldn’t come as any big surprise after the Dallas City Council run-off elections on Saturday, June 5. Following Gay Donnell Willis’ defeat of Leland Burk for Dallas District 13 replacing City Councilperson Jennifer Staubach Gates, Gay has resigned from her position as Turtle Creek Conservancy president CEO. During her tenure at the Conservancy, Gay oversaw … [Read more...] about Gay Donnell Willis Has Left The Building
Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253
As the pandemic was just starting to devastate fundraising activities in the spring of 2020, the Jonathan’s Place crew realized their annual A Chance to Soar fundraiser wasn’t going to happen. While the cancellation was a real downer, the organizers weren't going to fold their fundraising tents for the next year. After all, 2021 was to be 30th anniversary of the organization’s … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253
JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2021 Runway Report Celebrates The Kindness Of An Orphan
Born in Germany on October 21, 1940, when the country was occupied by the Nazis and before the U.S. entered World War II, Helga Feldman had a childhood that was spent in an orphanage until “a beloved aunt rescued her and brought her to America, where Helga lived the American dream.” As a grownup she got a job and received a call one day from a gentleman who worked across the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2021 Runway Report Celebrates The Kindness Of An Orphan
Camp Fire First Texas’ An Artists’ Christmas Has Scored A First With A Touchdown Legend Speaker
It’s never too early to start thinking of the holiday season and An Artists’ Christmas Gala Co-Chairs Linda and Jake Jacobson have already locked down plans for Fort Worth’s annual Camp Fire First Texas fundraiser on Friday, November 19, at Fort Worth Convention Center. But they've added a new touch to this year's event. For almost 20 years the gala has been known for … [Read more...] about Camp Fire First Texas’ An Artists’ Christmas Has Scored A First With A Touchdown Legend Speaker
JUST IN: Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary Provides $520K Despite Fashion Show Cancellation
Despite The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s having to cancel its big fundraising 2021 Fashion Show and Luncheon, 2021 Event Chair Kim Hext didn’t let a little thing like the pandemic get in her way. In addition to picking up loads of fabulous clothes from the area’s finest closets and handing them over for 2022 Fashion Show Chair Nikki Webb’s effort, Kim was determined to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary Provides $520K Despite Fashion Show Cancellation
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson’s Retirement Announced
In the 1960s and 1970s, the women’s liberation movement was charging ahead to break the infamous glass ceiling with marches and protests led by such gals as Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm and Myrtlie Evers-Williams. The conversation at a dinner table or on the floor of Congress could get rather heated for both men and women as the role of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson’s Retirement Announced
JUST IN: Dallas Summer Musicals’ 2021 Evening With The Best Of Broadway Is Gonna Be With “Hamilton”
Since the pandemic hit, the word “change” has become commonplace and Dallas Summer Musicals is doing just that with a splash — changing its annual Evening with the Best of Broadway fundraiser. Instead of Fair Park’s Music Hall stage being the showplace for a solo performance by a Broadway great, it’s going to be the scene of a full performance of “Hamilton.” According to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Summer Musicals’ 2021 Evening With The Best Of Broadway Is Gonna Be With “Hamilton”
Momentous Institute’s Virtual “Changing The Odds” Conference To Feature Top-Tier Lineup Of Speakers
The past year’s pandemic has provided daunting challenges to educators, mental health professionals, non-profit professionals and organizations working with children. Last year’s postponement of the Changing the Odds Conference by the Momentous Institute was such a blow. The good news is that the Institute is indeed proceeding with its rescheduling of the 9th Annual Changing … [Read more...] about Momentous Institute’s Virtual “Changing The Odds” Conference To Feature Top-Tier Lineup Of Speakers
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Is Turning Tea For Two Into Two-fer For Tea With Designs
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary's 2021 Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Kim Hext may have had to cancel the annual fashion show because of that dang pandemic, but she’s turning the old “tea for two” into “two for tea.” She wasn’t giving up on providing funds for the Salvation Army of North Texas and decided to have a virtual Spring Tea at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Is Turning Tea For Two Into Two-fer For Tea With Designs
The Dallas Opera Is Expanding Its Spring Gala To A Three-Day Fundraiser With Joyce Didonato
Originally The Dallas Opera’s Viva Diva! featuring mezza-soprano Joyce Didonato scheduled in November 2020 suffered a couple of postponements due to those tricky pandemic restrictions. Instead of just throwing in the towel, Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer “reimagined” the one-night-only special event into a fundraiser that would be celebrated for … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Is Expanding Its Spring Gala To A Three-Day Fundraiser With Joyce Didonato