The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's 2022 Fashion Notes Co-Chairs Sharon Lee Clark and Kira Nasrat and DSOL President Cynthia Beaird decided to change things up a bit this year for the annual fundraising on Thursday, October 13. After years of holding the event at the Fairmont Dallas, they opted to move the whole kit-and-caboodle to Virgin Hotels Dallas. But some things … [Read more...] about DSOL Fashion Notes Shifted Its Runway And Award Presentation To Virgin Hotels Dallas
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Change Of Plans Alert: Emily’s Place Is Changing Plans For Kevin Costner And Modern West Band
Remember how a North Texas whoop-and-holler went up last week when it was announced that Kevin Costner (aka "Yellowstone"'s John Dutton) was bringing his Modern West band to the area to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Emily's Place at the Black Ties And Grassroots celebration? Well, it seems that organizers are having to rethink their game plan. Was it too much to hope … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: Emily’s Place Is Changing Plans For Kevin Costner And Modern West Band
JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Heading Back To The Ewings’ Spread For the 10th Time
When the late author Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can’t go home again,” he underestimated 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Nancy Gopez and Kris Johnson. What has been one of the worst-kept secrets around — where the 2022 fundraiser for the American Cancer Society of North Texas research will take place — is finally out in the open. The first hint of the location was the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Heading Back To The Ewings’ Spread For the 10th Time
Dallas CASA Headed To The Rustic For Its Champion Of Children Fundraiser With Bob Schneider On Stage
Just in case COVID restrictions tightened up, Dallas CASA organizers decided to play it real safe for its annual Champion of Children fundraiser on Thursday, October 14. Instead of a seated supper in a hotel ballroom with a speaker, they staked claim on The Rustic's outdoor setting with singer Bob Schneider on stage to the delight of the hundreds of guests who partied the night … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Headed To The Rustic For Its Champion Of Children Fundraiser With Bob Schneider On Stage
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Runway Report
For longtime Runway Report fans, the 2021 version was a bit of a change. Instead of holding the KidneyTexas Inc. fundraiser at Brook Hollow Golf Club, KidneyTexas President Rose Gault and Runway Report Chair Courtney Nall decided to move it across town to the Meyerson Symphony Center on Tuesday, September 21. ‘Nother instead was that the presentation had always been … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Runway Report
Junior League Of Collin County To Sell-ebrate 25 Years Of ‘Neath The Wreath Holiday Gift Market At New Venue
To celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Junior League of Collin County’s (JLCC) ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market is heading to a new venue — the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel And Convention Center (also known to the locals as Watters Creek Convention Center). For four days (Thursday, November 11, thru Sunday, November 14), the ladies of the League are preparing for 13,000 … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Collin County To Sell-ebrate 25 Years Of ‘Neath The Wreath Holiday Gift Market At New Venue
Northwood Woman’s Club”s “Dine By Design” Is Moving On Up To Galleria Dallas With Public Viewings
After simply eons spent holding its annual Dine by Design with loads of beautifully decorated tables for members-only at Northwood Club, the Northwood Woman's Club is on the move. Club President Phyllis Farragut's really ramped up the event by relocating to Galleria Dallas with professional designers (Garden Gate Floral Design, Swoon, Gary Riggs Home and Marquee Event Rentals), … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club”s “Dine By Design” Is Moving On Up To Galleria Dallas With Public Viewings
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
DHS Tries Again With A New Date And Return To Fairmont Dallas For 39th Awards For Excellence
The poor folks over at the Dallas Historical Society have had their share of challenges thanks to the pandemic and Winter Storm Uri. First, they postponed their 39th Awards for Excellence Luncheon on November 2020 at the Fairmont to an evening event on February 18, 2021, in the recently renovated Hall of State in Fair Park. Alas, due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, DHS … [Read more...] about DHS Tries Again With A New Date And Return To Fairmont Dallas For 39th Awards For Excellence
Heritage Giving Fund Doubles Its 2021 Grants And Transitions To Moore Impact
The Heritage Giving Fund was established in 2017 at Texas Women's Foundation in order “to encourage philanthropy in the African-American/Black community, to contribute in a strategic and meaningful way and to bring a new source of funding to nonprofit organizations servings African-American women and girls throughout the North Texas area.” Today it was announced that the … [Read more...] about Heritage Giving Fund Doubles Its 2021 Grants And Transitions To Moore Impact
More Than 100 Family Place Clients Need Help After Being Displaced Due To Broken Pipes And Power Outages
UPDATE (3:20 p.m.) Two people have been found dead in the home involved in today's SWAT incident included below in this post. After 29 years at The Family Place (TFP), CEO Paige Flink probably thought her final months leading to her retirement would be a cake walk. After all, she had seen the good, the bad and the really ugly during her decades of protecting victims of … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Family Place Clients Need Help After Being Displaced Due To Broken Pipes And Power Outages