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MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Change Is Good

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According to 2019 Change is Good Co-Chairs Emily Haddock and Amy McEvoy, Please join our families for the 13th annual Change is Good benefiting Community Partners of Dallas on Sunday, October 27, from 3 – 6 p.m.  This year’s fundraiser will be held at CPD’s brand new headquarters, located in Dallas’ Caring Corridor at 7950 Elmbrook Drive. Starting this month … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Change Is Good

Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark

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On Wednesday, April 17, Room To Grow Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Bare admitted that the night before she had had second thoughts about moving the Dec My Room fundraiser the next day. Originally scheduled at NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard, they had heeded weather warnings and moved it indoor to the Center’s South Court. Now, as guests like … [Read more...] about Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark

Change Of Plans: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Champagne Reception “Tastefully” Moved

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Despite the expected overnight march of a coolish front headed to North Texas, Dallas Arboretum Women's Council President Linda Spina was all smiles at the patron party tonight at Tucker and Rich Enthoven's estate. She reported that along with 2019 Mad Hatter's Co-Chairs Sharla Bush and Terry Irby, they've adjusted plans to address the change of temperatures for Thursday's … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Champagne Reception “Tastefully” Moved

North Texas Food Bank’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls Is Headed North For Evening Souping

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The North Texas Food Bank is shaking things up a bit for its 20th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. For ages it was held at the Meyerson around the lunchtime hour, attracting legions of downtown Dallas office workers. No matter how cold or wet it was, the guests bundled up to check out the dozens of soup stations set up by area restaurants and chefs, the silent auction and pop-up … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls Is Headed North For Evening Souping

Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving

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With weather guessers once again issuing warnings of rain, thunder, lighting and basic Debbie Downer conditions for this weekend, some outdoor event planners are scurrying around trying to come up with last-minute back-up plan. But luckily Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext were prepared just in case such a situation arose and sent word, Due to the … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving

Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight

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Since Neiman Marcus Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hurst moved to Dallas in 2013, he’s proved to have the NM DNA of creativity and style. One example was when the decision was made to no longer use the crawl tubes that had been featured in the NM Downtown store windows at Christmas time. Instead of tossing them out, Kevin arranged to have them donated to … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight

JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO

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And the news keeps coming in today. This latest flash comes from Minnesota, but it deals with a change at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) administrative offices. Dallas Symphony Association (DSA) Executive VP for Institutional Advancement/ COO Michelle Miller Burns has been named president/CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra replacing Kevin Smith, who will be retiring on Friday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO

Lovers Lane Post Office On Greenville Is Shutting Down On Thursday, January 11, And Moving To Its Former Digs Near SMU

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For those who have relied on the post office at Greenville and Lovers Lane, it’s closing. But never fear, it’s setting up shop nearby. Here’s the planned schedule. Thursday, January 11 — Lovers Lane Station closes Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13 — The staff moves the operation to its former location at 5606 SMU Boulevard. Sunday, January 14 — Office is … [Read more...] about Lovers Lane Post Office On Greenville Is Shutting Down On Thursday, January 11, And Moving To Its Former Digs Near SMU

Dallas Zoo’s Cat Row Is No Mo With Its Closure And Residents Being Rehomed

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There’s an old wives' tale that bad news is revealed on Friday afternoons. Not is always the case. This afternoon Dallas Zoo’s Lydia Jennings apologized for the late release of the news that the Cat Row in Zoo North would be closing with the residents (ocelots, mountain lions and bobcats) headed to other digs. It seems that the “current exhibit — Cat Row in Zoo North — … [Read more...] about Dallas Zoo’s Cat Row Is No Mo With Its Closure And Residents Being Rehomed

Now Is The Time To Rise And Shine

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For longer than anyone can remember, there's seemed to be a competition between two of Texas’ siblings. The Gulf Coast boasted having one of the largest cities in the nation, the world’s most ginormous oil companies and a shoreline. North Texas laid claim to having more Super Bowl rings, a TV series called “Dallas” and the birthplace of Neiman Marcus. Both have proved to be the … [Read more...] about Now Is The Time To Rise And Shine