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JUST IN: Uma Thurman To Replace MIA Mandy Moore At New Friends New Life Luncheon

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There are times when bad news results in great news. This is one of those times.Remember back in August when it was announced that Mandy Moore would be the keynote speaker for the New Friends New Life 2oth Annual Luncheon on Friday, November 9? Word has just arrived that Mandy won’t be able to be at the podium. Evidently, word has it that “she could in no way get out of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Uma Thurman To Replace MIA Mandy Moore At New Friends New Life Luncheon

Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #21: Grey Goose And Film*

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The Sundance Film Festival is considered the Super Bowl of film festivals with legendary filmmakers and upcoming change makers previewing, discussing and just plain hanging out in Park City, Utah. The 19th-century silver mining boomtown becomes the place to see and be seen. The winner of this 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction package along with three pals will be part of … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #21: Grey Goose And Film*

Sold-Out Alert!: Dallas Women’s Foundation 33rd Annual Luncheon

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It's never easy to break bad news, but if you had your heart set on attending the 33rd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, November 7, at Hilton Anatole benefiting Dallas Women's Foundation, you're out of luck ... that is, if you don't register on the "hopeful list."Tonight at Lisa and Peter Kraus's marvelous Bluffview house that was bulging over with guests, Dallas Women's … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Dallas Women’s Foundation 33rd Annual Luncheon

Actress Jane Seymour To Join 2018 Each Moment Matters Honorees For Presbyterian Communities And Service Foundation Fundraiser

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Each Moment Matters Chair Fredye Factor and Honorary Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristina and Clark Hodges have announced that actress/artist Jane Seymour will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Presbyterian Communities and Services Foundation fundraiser.In addition to the former Bond girl/Dr. Quinn being at the podium on Thursday, October 4, at the Hilton Anatole, … [Read more...] about Actress Jane Seymour To Join 2018 Each Moment Matters Honorees For Presbyterian Communities And Service Foundation Fundraiser

2018 Dallas Symphony Gala Plans Revealed With A Flutter Of Lepidopteras

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While DFW International was buzzing with folks returning from summer sojourns on Thursday, August 16, Children at Risk plans were being revealed at The Network Bar. Over at Highland Park Village Theatre, producer/actress Libby Hunt and her husband David Hunt were hosting a private screening of “Undocumented” complete with director Justin Malone, who will be back in town with … [Read more...] about 2018 Dallas Symphony Gala Plans Revealed With A Flutter Of Lepidopteras

JUST IN: 2018 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Plus Details For Annual Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon

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In the past, the annual Obelisk Awards sculptures have been designed and created by longtime glass artist Jim Bowman. Last year Jim and his wife/artist Mary Lynn Devereux-Bowman announced that they were relocating to North Carolina and the 2017 Obelisk creations would be Jim’s swan song.2018 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Victoria and Hunter McGrath along with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Plus Details For Annual Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Obelisk Awards Presentation And Luncheon

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According to Obelisk Awards Presentation And Luncheon Co-Chairs Victoria and Hunter McGrath,Please join us, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger, for the 30th Anniversary Obelisk Awards Presentation and Luncheon on Friday, November 16, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion.The annual fundraiser benefiting Business … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Obelisk Awards Presentation And Luncheon

Thanks To Support From Governor’s Office And Good Pitch Local, Dallas CASA Ramps Up Its Helping Young Victims Of Sex Trafficking

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Don’t you just know the Dallas CASA team is doing double high-fives. Thanks to two recent developments, Dallas CASA will be better able to assist young victims of sex trafficking.First, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office provided a $61,000 grant “to create a pilot training program that will educate Dallas CASA volunteers on advocating for victims of human sec trafficking, a growing … [Read more...] about Thanks To Support From Governor’s Office And Good Pitch Local, Dallas CASA Ramps Up Its Helping Young Victims Of Sex Trafficking

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon

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According to Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Lael Brodsky and Tricia Miller,"We invite you to join us for a real blockbuster event on October 30 at Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon!  We are thrilled to feature Ava DuVernay, writer, producer and director whose work includes the award-winning Selma and 13th.  Most recently, she … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon

Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon Kicked Off Mother’s Day Weekend With Academy Award Winner/ Loving Daughter Hilary Swank

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The Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 11, at the Hilton Anatole was the perfect kick-off to the Mother’s Day weekend. Among the estimated 1,600 in attendance, mothers and their offspring like Gail Turner with daughter Jessica Turner-Waugh and Ashlee Kleinert doing double duty as mother of Connie Kleinert Bbikan and daughter of Nancy Ann Hunt were spotted throughout … [Read more...] about Genesis 25th Annual Luncheon Kicked Off Mother’s Day Weekend With Academy Award Winner/ Loving Daughter Hilary Swank

JUST IN: 2018 Milestones Luncheon To Have Laura Dern As Keynoter And Salute Jeanne Phillips As Sustainer Of The Year

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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