Thanks to just a couple of drops of rain last night, window wipers and umbrellas were put into action. But that didn’t deter the Junior Leaguers of Dallas like Pam Busbee, Kristi Hoyl, Linda Perryman Evans, Margo Goodwin, Paige McDaniel, Lisa Loy Laughlin and Joanna Clarke from gathering at Regen Fearon’s Preston Hollow home. As if the home that used to belong to Ginny … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Milestones Luncheon To Have Laura Dern As Keynoter And Salute Jeanne Phillips As Sustainer Of The Year
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CitySquare Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With Reba McEntire Onstage For “A Night To Remember”
Change is afoot for CitySquare’s annual “A Night To Remember” fundraiser. Known for selling out with such on-stage talent at Steve Martin, Diana Ross, BB King, Hall and Oates, Clink Black, Vince Gill, Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, it is moving from its traditional digs at the Winspear to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.The reason? To celebrate CitySquare’s “30 years of … [Read more...] about CitySquare Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With Reba McEntire Onstage For “A Night To Remember”
JUST IN: Barrier-Breaking Ava DuVerney To Be On Stage With Michele Norris At Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon
On the heels of the Dallas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner last Thursday night, Dallas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson Thompson announced the plans for the Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, October 30.Co-chairing the fundraiser that will take place at the Hilton Anatole will be Lael Brodsky and Tricia Miller, along with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Barrier-Breaking Ava DuVerney To Be On Stage With Michele Norris At Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: Genesis Women’s 2018 Jane Doe And HeRO Awardees Announced
With Easter and Passover in the rear view mirror, the next destination on the “special day calendar” is Mother’s Day. And when it comes to Mother’s Day, the Annual Genesis Luncheon is timed to be nearby. It’s already been announced that Hilary Swank will be the keynoter for the 25th Annual Genesis Luncheon on Friday, May 11, at the Anatole. But now Genesis Women’s Shelter And … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Genesis Women’s 2018 Jane Doe And HeRO Awardees Announced
Grovel Alert: 2018 Chick Lit Luncheon
If you were still putting your table together for the Community Partners of Dallas' Chick Lit Luncheon with Katie Holmes chatting it up with PaperCity's Christina Geyer at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, April 13, you’re running out of time big time! Tables have been gobbled up, so a few individual tickets are now available at $250 per person.The time to act is now! * … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2018 Chick Lit Luncheon
Shout Out For The 30th Anniversary Obelisk Awards Nominations
It was just 30 years ago that art-loving entrepreneur Ray Nasher added a new twist to his Business Council for the Arts. It was called the Obelisk Awards that would “recognize companies and leaders in business and the arts for their invaluable contributions supporting the arts and culture in North Texas.”Word just arrived about plans for the 30th anniversary Obelisk Awards … [Read more...] about Shout Out For The 30th Anniversary Obelisk Awards Nominations
League Of Women Voters Of Dallas’ 22nd Annual Susan B. Anthony Luncheon Honors Ruel Hamilton And Others In Getting The Vote Out
With such elected officials as State Rep. Helen Giddings and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins in attendance, the League of Women's Voters of Dallas held its annual 22nd Susan B. Anthony Luncheon with a major turnout at Lakewood Country Club on Thursday, February 8. In addition to honoring Ruel Hamilton and others, it provided an opportunity encourage a voter turnout for the … [Read more...] about League Of Women Voters Of Dallas’ 22nd Annual Susan B. Anthony Luncheon Honors Ruel Hamilton And Others In Getting The Vote Out
JUST IN: It’s Oscar Time For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon
It’s double Oscar time in these parts. Come Sunday night a lot of folks are going to be tuning into the 90th Academy Awards to see which movie of the year will be the best — “Darkest Hour,” “Dunkirk,” “The Post,” “Lady Bird,” “Phantom Thread,” “Call Me By Your Name,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,” “Get Out” or “The Shape of Water.”And speaking of “shape” and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: It’s Oscar Time For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon
Presidents’ Day Cometh Monday And Bringeth A Three-Day Holiday Weekend
Presidents’ Day is one of those tricky Monday holidays. It didn’t start out that way. In 1885 it was held on February 22 in recognition of George Washington and officially called “Washington’s Birthday.” In 1971 it was changed in name and date as part of Uniform Monday Holiday Act to Presidents' Day and held on the third Monday in February. The idea was to allow for a … [Read more...] about Presidents’ Day Cometh Monday And Bringeth A Three-Day Holiday Weekend
Starting March 6, Nasher Prize Celebration Month Sets In Motion The Excitement For The Presentation To Prize-Winner Theaster Gates
The Nasher Sculpture Center folks really know how to set the wheels in motion for the 2018 Nasher Prize Laureate presentation to Theaster Gates on Saturday, April 7. During the Nasher Prize Celebration Month, organizers have arranged for all types of free activities in celebration of the American artist including free general admission and family activities during spring break … [Read more...] about Starting March 6, Nasher Prize Celebration Month Sets In Motion The Excitement For The Presentation To Prize-Winner Theaster Gates
JUST IN: Jeannette “The Glass Castle” Walls To Keynote Jonathan’s Place’s 7th Annual “A Chance To Soar Luncheon”
After last year’s gangbuster fundraiser featuring Olympian Simone Biles on stage and Dirk Nowitzki in the audience, Jonathan Place’s 7th Annual A Chance To Soar Luncheon organizers decided they needed bigger digs for the event on Tuesday, April 3.According to Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Graham Frye, “We’ve already sold so many tables that we had to move to a larger venue … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jeannette “The Glass Castle” Walls To Keynote Jonathan’s Place’s 7th Annual “A Chance To Soar Luncheon”