2020 is definitely requiring flexibility. While many fundraising events are juggling schedules and locations to meet the ever-changing COVID-19 conditions, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall decided “to embrace our roots.” And they aren’t talking about the follicle types. For years, the American Cancer Society mega-fundraiser was held … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
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Dallas Blooms Enhances “The Sounds [And Sights] Of Spring” With Topiaries, Tulips And Technology
As if the Dallas Arboretum's grounds in full regalia weren't enough, a press conference was held on Friday, February 28, to reveal that this year's Dallas Blooms will literally provide "The Sounds Of Spring." In addition to hundreds of thousands of blossoms and music-oriented topiaries, the Arboretum has been working with the Callier Center for Communication Disorders to assist … [Read more...] about Dallas Blooms Enhances “The Sounds [And Sights] Of Spring” With Topiaries, Tulips And Technology
We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
According to Austin Street Center CEO Dan Roby, Austin Street Center is excited to announce a new date for our 20th Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon featuring Tony and Grammy Award-Winning performer, Leslie Odom Jr. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, Austin Street Center’s spring signature luncheon, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, was postponed … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races
According to Turtle Creek Conversancy CEO/President Gay Donnell Willis, The annual Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser thrown by the Turtle Creek Conservancy is one of Dallas’ favorite spring parties, so when the announcement came from Churchill Downs that the Derby was moving to Saturday, September 5, Day at the Races swiftly followed suit! Day at the Races is the … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races
We’ve Rescheduled! – My Possibilities’ A Very Special Evening With Wayne Brady
According to My Possibilities Executive Director Michael Thomas, My Possibilities’ mission is to courageously and relentlessly pursue the full, untapped possibilities of our Hugely Important People, HIPsters, making every day count. Our special events help us raise the necessary funds to provide educational and vocational programming for our HIPsters. When COVID-19 put … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – My Possibilities’ A Very Special Evening With Wayne Brady
We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon
According to Genesis Women's Shelter And Support CEO Jan Langbein, As Mother’s Day approached, Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support was scheduled to host a sold-out luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, May 8 featuring Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman. The annual luncheon serves as our largest fundraiser, enabling Genesis to serve more than 3,700 … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon
We’ve Rescheduled! – Girls Inc. 50th Anniversary Virtual Gala
According to Girls Inc. Metropolitan Dallas CEO Beth Myers and 50th Anniversary Gala Co-Chairs Stacey Doré and Carrie Freeman Parsons, Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas was set to celebrate 50 years of transforming girls’ lives and inspiring them to be strong, smart and bold at a gala planned for Friday, May 1, that was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. We … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Girls Inc. 50th Anniversary Virtual Gala
Canceled Event SOS: Vogel Alcove’s 2020 Arts Performance Event
According to Vogel Alcove President/CEO Karen Hughes, We are heartbroken to announce the Vogel Alcove 2020 Arts Performance Event on Saturday, May 2, is cancelled as a result of the crisis our country is facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This cancellation is a very serious hardship for our mission. The Arts Performance Event is our largest funding source, attended by … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Vogel Alcove’s 2020 Arts Performance Event
A Passing: Donald Fowler
If there was ever a person whose life was filled with colorful and magical threads, it was Donald Fowler. He looked at each person and opportunity as a brilliant new thread to weave into his life’s tapestry. There was the thread of the theater. From acting to producing, Donald loved the boards. Just because he had no formal musical training, he didn’t let that deter him from … [Read more...] about A Passing: Donald Fowler
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
In addition to today being Cinco De Mayo, it’s also the long awaited North Texas Giving Tuesday Now. Since the gates officially opened at 6 a.m., more than $5.75M has been donated for more than 3,000 nonprofits. Some nonprofits even have matching fund challenges! Topping the leader board is North Texas Food Bank with a whopping $895,369 thanks to 2,366 gifts. As a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco De Mayo By Toasting North Texas Giving Tuesday Now With A Donation Of Time And/Or Money
A Passing: Roger Horchow
It was just a simple year ago when the Dior exhibition was dazzling North Texans at the Dallas Museum of Art. Among the crowd was a stately white-haired widower with azure blue eyes in suit and tie. He was sharp as a finely honed knife despite being just past the 90-year mark. He chatted seamlessly with DMA Eugene McDermott Director Agustín Arteaga. A few days earlier he had … [Read more...] about A Passing: Roger Horchow