According to Resource Center volunteer Heather Alexander,"If it weren’t for Youth First, my best friend might not be here today. Resource Center’s Youth First program serving middle and high school aged lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 12 to 18, is the only program of its kind in North Texas. It equips youth with the skills … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Resource Center’s Youth First Program
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Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
On a plot of land between Park Lane and Ridgecrest just a walk away from the five corners come-together in North Dallas, the usual traffic jam was a three-ring circus tonight. In addition to the parade of vehicles heading across "The Pond (i.e. Central Expressway)" to NorthPark, there was a surge of folks walking to an empty lot just east of The Pond. Only the day before, the … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
Inside a private meeting room at Gilley's Dallas, country music legend Charlie Daniels was sipping coffee from an orange Tennessee Volunteers cup and cutting up with guests at the 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball's VIP meet-and-greet.When a group including Andrea Nayfa, Joanna Clarke, Nancy Gopez, Dawn Greiner, Meghann O'Leary, Julianna LeBlanc, Rachel Michell and Taryn … [Read more...] about Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball
It takes a lot in these parts to break a record. But leave it to 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix to do just that. On Saturday, October 20, they not only scored the highest amount — $4.8M — at the 45th CBB, they had a passel of gorgeous folks having a heck of a good time pushing the bid paddles to new heights. From … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book Is Hot Off The Presses Saluting “Three Special Women”
It’s countdown time for the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball. While some folks are at their tailors for final fittings, the CCB committee was at the Hilton Anatole in sweaters, jeans and ponytails schlepping materials, checking in loads of silent auction items and helping Event Producer Tom Addis to create Saturday night’s “A Celebration in Nouvelle-Orléans.”Today Wells Fargo … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book Is Hot Off The Presses Saluting “Three Special Women”
Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Voices For A Cause Had “No Bad Days” At The Rustic
With the fall weather making the reappearance of sweaters and boots, Dallas CASA's Young Professionals' Third Annual Voices For A Cause was a sellout at The Rustic on Thursday, October 18. As if the food and friends weren't enough, Ray Johnston and his band uploaded the fun to a new level. Here's a report from the field:Dallas CASA Young Professionals hosted Voices for a … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Voices For A Cause Had “No Bad Days” At The Rustic
Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception
With the 2018 Obelisk Awards Luncheon less than a month away, the class of 2018 awardees were honored by the Business Council for the Arts leadership with a reception on Wednesday, October 17, at the Thompson and Knight offices at One Arts Plaza. Here is a report from the field:Business Council for the Arts (BCA) hosted an evening reception on Wednesday, October 17, … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception
‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
If your idea of a good time is blending fine art, dance, and music with great food, all in the name of a worthy cause, you should have been at the inaugural Masterpiece Gala at the SMU Meadows Museum on Saturday, October 13.Called "The Color of Dreams," the classy event was inspired by the art of Salvador Dali, whose Surrealist paintings were on display at the museum (and … [Read more...] about ‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
DOUBLE SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball And Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
Anyone thinking that they were going to stay up all night on Saturday, December 1, and go straight from the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball at the Anatole to Sunday’s Children’s Women’s Auxiliary’s Breakfast with Santa Spectacular at NorthPark, there may be a problem.If you’ve already got your reservations, read no farther. You’ve got everything locked down and can relax. So … [Read more...] about DOUBLE SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball And Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall
Sunday morning event planners may have questioned the move of the 2018 Zoo To Do's "Safari Soiree" from the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, October 13. But it was definitely the right move that, despite a lot of diligent foresight, still required a lot of scrambling.As a refresher: the morning of the event was a first-class collision of lightning, thunder, lost electricity and the … [Read more...] about 2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall
All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
More than one "first" was celebrated when The Dallas Opera presented its gala First Night event on Friday, October 12, at the Winspear Opera House. Not only was "The Flying Dutchman" presented to kick off the Opera's 62nd season—the first time the renowned work by Richard Wagner had been staged by The Dallas Opera since 1994. But the performance also marked the debut of Ian … [Read more...] about All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season