Terry Crews was busting with man-ism on Friday, May 10, at the Anatole. As guests gathered in the Wedgwood Room for the VIP meet-and-greet, the former NFL player was the consummate man’s man as he talked with Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein. His lavender pocket square matched his lavender shirt with white curved collar. Over in another part of the room, Terry’s wife … [Read more...] about Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon
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JUST IN: 2019 Milestones Luncheon Speaker, Awardee Revealed
With some folks still trying to recover from Sunday’s “Surprise Storm,” about 80 Junior Leaguers held forth last night at Debbie and Nickey Oates’ home for the 2019 Milestone Luncheon reveal.Cutting right to the chase, Event Co-Chairs Alli Eagan and Connie O’Neill reported that the speaker for the annual fundraising event will be Golden Globe-winning actress Keri Russell. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Milestones Luncheon Speaker, Awardee Revealed
JUST IN: Jada Pinkett Smith To Be Keynoter At New Friends New Life Luncheon
Back in 1990 when future husband Will Smith was starring in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” Jada Pinkett Smith tried out for the role of his girlfriend, Lisa. She didn’t get the role. The reason? She was too short. Standing 5-feet tall, she may have missed out on the role, but she ended up marrying Smith in 1997 and being a towering force when it comes to taking a stand for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jada Pinkett Smith To Be Keynoter At New Friends New Life Luncheon
2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Guests Overcame Headwinds For The Golden Age Of Hollywood
Instead of holding the champagne reception for the 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea at the Ginsburg Family Plaza on Thursday, April 11, it was moved to the Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place overlooking White Rock Lake. To dress up the acreage of edible vegetation for photo opps befitting the Golden Age of Hollywood theme, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Linda Spina and … [Read more...] about 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Guests Overcame Headwinds For The Golden Age Of Hollywood
Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Marlee Matlin is no stranger to North Texas. The movie star has made a couple of appearances in the past year. Well known for winning an Academy Award for her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” and having lost her hearing at the age of 18 months, she has overcome another challenge – childhood abuse.In her book, “I’ll Scream Later” she told how she realized that being … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatters Categories Revealed
It’s hard to come up with a theme that’s creative, fun and challenging enough to get guests on board. Well, the one picked by 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Co-Chairs Sharla Bush and Terry Irby and Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum Linda Spina along with Honorary Chair Kristina Whitcomb for the 31st annual Women’s Council fundraiser — The Golden Age of Hollywood — is an award … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatters Categories Revealed
Business Council For The Arts Luncheon Honors Nine Individuals And Organizations With The 2018 Obelisk Awards
Twin trumpets sounded with a flourish, inviting an estimated 450 guests into lunch at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion in downtown Dallas on Friday, November 16. It was a fitting start to the 30th annual Obelisk Awards, which are presented by the Business Council for the Arts to herald individuals and institutions serving arts and cultural organizations in North Texas.Once … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Luncheon Honors Nine Individuals And Organizations With The 2018 Obelisk Awards
The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
The lobby of the Chantilly Ballroom's Wedgwood Room was jammed to the max for the Junior League of Dallas' Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 16. While second-generation actress/advocate Laura Dern had 'em lined up at one end of the room for a photo meet-and-greet, JLD legend (she'd just hate to be called that, but it's true) Lyda Hill was entering with hugs from oldtime … [Read more...] about The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Progress Made In Battling The Sex Trade
Before New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon keynote speaker Uma Thurman entered the Omni’s Fair Park Room, the near capacity crowd was happily just chatting and sipping coffee on Friday, November 9.But the moment the willowy blonde in black entered a side door, the meet-and-greet lined up on both sides of the sponsor backdrop. The VIP types like Honorary … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Progress Made In Battling The Sex Trade
JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration
Back in 1989, two births were taking place. The first commercial internet service providers were popping. On the local scene Mitch Jericho and Edith O’Donnell founded Big Thought to “cultivate creativity and imagination in the lives of young people throughout Dallas.” Both bouncing babies have grown in importance and reach over the past 30 years.To celebrate Big Thought’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration
MySweetWishList: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley,“Cattle Baron’s has raised more than $80 million for cancer research projects in North Texas since its inception forty-five years ago. Our wish is that the community will join us in our goal to eradicate cancer by becoming underwriters of the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball.“We plan to unveil the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball