It was an event that every Crystal Chair Ball chair lives for and dreads. For 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson, it was the evening of Wednesday, March 27.In the Hall Arts Residence Showroom, the New Orleans transplant admitted that the past year had flown by. Now, the “fruits” of her and her committee’s labor were benefiting eight Dallas children’s nonprofits … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Receive Big Checks Amounting To $6,501,105
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2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School
While the seated dinner crowd was being wined and dine at the Dallas Arboretum's A Tasteful Place for the 2019 Food and Wine Festival, Dallas After School's Recess guests were channeling their inner child on Friday, March 22.It was hard to imagine that it had been less than eight years since Recess had started at the late Faye Briggs' estate, with the main focus on the … [Read more...] about 2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School
Comerica Bank’s Prom Drive Found 750 Gowns New Homes
What a simply great way to start the month! Thanks to the Comerica Prom Dress Drive and the generosity of hundreds of strangers, 750 young women at Dallas CASA and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas have been able to pick, choose and take home new or gently-used, formal dresses as well as accessories for their proms.According to Dallas CASA Children’s Council … [Read more...] about Comerica Bank’s Prom Drive Found 750 Gowns New Homes
Genesis Young Leaders Literally Monkeyed Around For The Sixth Annual Masquerade
Donning masks and their best party attire, Genesis Young Leaders brought the circus to Sixty Five Hundred on Saturday, February 23, for their annual "Masquerade." With all types of three-ring entertainment including acrobats and a spider monkey named Jelly, the 800 guests were the big act of the night dancing to Taylor Pace Orchestra. Here's a report from the field:Genesis … [Read more...] about Genesis Young Leaders Literally Monkeyed Around For The Sixth Annual Masquerade
Insider Tip: Saturday’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Preparations
After the last few days of wet, thunderous weather, Mother Nature is showing her Irish genes with sunshine predicted for the 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday along Greenville Avenue. Having the best seat on the route will be Grand Marshal/outgoing Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings.Unfortunately, the temperatures are not going to be exactly conducive for wearing … [Read more...] about Insider Tip: Saturday’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Preparations
Despite 2019 DSOL Presentation Having Fewer Debs, It Resulted In More Room To Flourish
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball went on a diet for 2019. Instead of the usual 40+ debs, DSOL President Lisa Loy Laughlin and Presentation Ball Chair Carla Leffert went lean with just 32 debs for the fundraiser at the Meyerson on Saturday, February 9.What a relief! Instead of the McDermott Hall stage bulging with girls in white gown and gents in tails, … [Read more...] about Despite 2019 DSOL Presentation Having Fewer Debs, It Resulted In More Room To Flourish
CASAblanca Filled The Hall On Dragon With Fun(d)raising Guests Playing Games, Dining And Dancing For Dallas CASA
Casablanca Co-Chairs Reasha Hedke, Elise Nichols and Dana Swann turned The Hall on Dragon into a party hardy night for Dallas CASA on Saturday, February 2. Thanks to Emma and Mark Hiduke's presenting sponsorship, almost 500 danced, dined and played casino games to raise funds. Here's a report from the field:CASAblanca, the casino night party hosted by Dallas CASA’s … [Read more...] about CASAblanca Filled The Hall On Dragon With Fun(d)raising Guests Playing Games, Dining And Dancing For Dallas CASA
JUST IN: Miltenberger Family To Receive The Inaugural Annette G. Strauss Community Service Award At Family Gateway’s 2nd Annual Day To Play
Wednesday’s brief break from the gray, rainy days of February was just a refreshing reminder that sunny, user-friendly times are up ahead. Knowing that 2nd Annual Day to Play Tri-Chairs Jen Fahrenbruch, Jennifer Hull and Mandy Main and Honorary Chair Stephen Hipp have just revealed plans for the Family Gateway fundraiser.First, let’s get the housekeeping done. The date … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Miltenberger Family To Receive The Inaugural Annette G. Strauss Community Service Award At Family Gateway’s 2nd Annual Day To Play
NorthPark Center Became The North Pole For The 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
Guests hardly had time to change from their Crystal Charity Ball black-tie attire Saturday night when they turned up in holiday casual for the Children's Women's Auxiliary's 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa Spectacular bright and early at NorthPark Center on Sunday, December 2.While the unknowing types may have expected valet parking and a very proper, white-glove … [Read more...] about NorthPark Center Became The North Pole For The 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
The 2018 Crystal Charity Ball black-tie guests had hardly enough time to change clothes, then many of them found themselves in sweaters and slacks on the morning of Sunday, December 2. The occasion was the Breakfast With Santa Spectacular at NorthPark Center benefiting Children’s Medical Center Foundation.From the upstairs NorthPark Cafes down to the NorthCourt and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour