Just as earlier reports were claiming that this October in North Texas is looking crammed with activities, the newest one on the radar is The Family Place's Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. Taking place on Friday, October 4, at the Hilton Anatole, Luncheon Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon along with Honorary Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon To Honor Dr. Opal Lee With Justin Baldoni As Keynoter
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Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
For guests arriving for the VIP at “a local country club” for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, things were a bit confusing on Monday, April 29. Instead of being directed to the north driveway, where valets typically would relieve guests of their wheels, no one was there. Horrors! Whatever were the guests to do? Some wondered if it had been a cost-saving decision to … [Read more...] about Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
2024 Obelisk Chair Courtney Johnson Will Be Joined By Mohua and Sanjiv Yanik As Honorary Co-Chairs
Things are moving right along for the fall activities. Business Council for the Arts CEO Stacie Adams just provided an update on the 2024 Obelisk Awards luncheon taking place on Thursday, November 14, at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District. Taking the helm for the North Texas area fundraiser will be Chair Courtney Johnson. According to Stacie, “Courtney … [Read more...] about 2024 Obelisk Chair Courtney Johnson Will Be Joined By Mohua and Sanjiv Yanik As Honorary Co-Chairs
Break With The Usual: Wednesday’s Federal Holiday Means No Mail Nor In-Person Banking
Folks have gotten pretty used to federal holidays that fall on a Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veteran's Day) translating into a three-day weekend. But tomorrow's Juneteenth holiday is going to throw some people for a loop. Since Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday and for the first time will fall on a … [Read more...] about Break With The Usual: Wednesday’s Federal Holiday Means No Mail Nor In-Person Banking
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum Celebrates Juneteenth With Free Admission and Activities
June is a month of freedom. While the 80th celebration of D-Day has recalled the Allied troops making history on the shores of Normandy, this coming Wednesday will honor the day when more than 250,000 enslaved black people in Texas were officially freed by executive decree in 1865. To commemorate this historic occasion, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum will … [Read more...] about Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum Celebrates Juneteenth With Free Admission and Activities
JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
Thursday night as the skies took a break from the waves of blinding rain, the Business Council for the Arts held its “Cheers To Change” open house on the 10th floor of The Stack building overlooking Deep Ellum. While BCA CEO Stacie Adams greeted guests like BCA Chair of the Board Joel Austin, TRG Collaboration Officer Rhonda Contreras, Mary Pat Higgins and Evan Singer, BCA … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
Forest Forward Breaks Ground On Phase 1 With Shovels, Area Leaders And Unbridled Enthusiasm
Thanks to a crowd of area leaders like Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Senator Royce West, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Dallas City Council Member Adam Bazaldua, South Dallas Concert Choir, the Lincoln High School Band and longtime advocates for Forest Forward, the enthusiasm for the groundbreaking on Thursday, April 4, for Phase 1 — the revival of the Forest Theater — was … [Read more...] about Forest Forward Breaks Ground On Phase 1 With Shovels, Area Leaders And Unbridled Enthusiasm
Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
Jane Seymour and Christy Cashman have a lot in common. Besides both being actresses, producers and writers, they both understand the process of coping with grief. Jane, who has been a part of the Forefront Living Foundation fundraising efforts in 2018 and 2021, also produced a 2014 documentary, "Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me," about the singer's long, public battle with … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Perhaps the Community Partners Of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon should have been renamed Chic Lace, what with Co-Chairs Cathy James and Lisa Ogle and keynote speaker Rita Wilson all dolled up in various styles and brands of lace at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 22. Going against the lacy trend was NBC 5 Morning Co-Anchor Laura Harris, who would interview Rita and was … [Read more...] about Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Community Partners of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon was far from "Sleepless in Seattle" thanks to keynote speaker/multi-talented and ever-adorable Rita Wilson. Taking place on Friday, March 22, the full-fledged fundraiser kicked off with a VIP reception in the Anatole's Wedgwood Room with a crowd that included everyone from gal pals (Tricia George, Cindy … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Grovel Alert: Family Compass 2024 North Star Luncheon
While many are in other parts for spring break as scary weather approaches North Texas, there are two camps — either they have their reservations for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, or they’re shutting their eyes realizing they hadn't due to being sidetracked by spring break. Well, stop slathering on the sunscreen for your morning sun worship and/or catching the day's … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass 2024 North Star Luncheon