According to Resource Center’s Youth First program volunteer Elise Matthews, “I started volunteering with Youth First about four years ago when I was early in the process of coming out. It took me almost 30 years to come to terms with my queerness because I grew up in a very conservative area where there wasn’t any kind of queer representation. I spent years hating myself … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Resource Center Youth First’s Back-To-School
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JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”
The 2021 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Rebecca and Philip Silvestri have just announced the plans and honorees for the 33rd annual Business Council for the Arts fundraising luncheon. On Wednesday, November 17, the following recipients will be honored at The Fairmont Dallas: Art Partnership Large — Toyota nominated by Debbie Storey of AT&T Performing Arts Center … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall, ‘The first Cattle Baron’s Ball was a full-fledged Texas barbecue under the chairmanship of Patti Hunt and Jacque Wynne, who founded the event to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. “More than 500 guests attended the western-themed event in 1974, which … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
MySweetOpportunity: Friends Of The Katy Trail’s 23rd Annual Katy Trail 5K
According to Friends of the Katy Trail Operations Director Lauren Whitson, “From health nut to beer gut, the 23rd Annual Katy 5K presented by Michelob Ultra is the run for everyone! Friends of the Katy Trail’s largest fundraiser of the year is back and we’re looking forward to seeing our energetic crowd on the evening of Thursday, September 9. “What sets this 5K … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Friends Of The Katy Trail’s 23rd Annual Katy Trail 5K
2021 Humble Beginnings Luncheon To Celebrate Dallas’ “Come Together” For Austin Street Center
Austin Street Center is using its 21st Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon “Come Together” to “celebrate the way in which the Dallas community rallied to support its neighbors over the past 18 months, including the Center which provides safe shelter and basic necessities for the city’s most vulnerable homeless.” Taking place on Friday, October 15, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, … [Read more...] about 2021 Humble Beginnings Luncheon To Celebrate Dallas’ “Come Together” For Austin Street Center
Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
With exactly four months until Dallas Summer Musicals’ 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway takes place, Event Co-Chairs Cindy and Scott Collier and Sara Lee and Stan Gardner are celebrating. The reason? The fundraising event that isn't until Saturday, November 20, at the Music Hall with a full performance of “Hamilton” on stage is already sold out. In addition … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
Blonde Kim Hext’s track record for throwing a fundraising party is pretty impressive. There was the 2018 Zoo To Do that at the last minute had to fall back for Plan B when rain made the outdoor event a no-go. But when the Plan B hotel 'fessed that it wasn’t going to live up to its commitment, Kim pulled things together for a great old night at another venue with guests posing … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Philanthropists Diane And Hal Brierley
There's been all that talk about how New Yorkers and Californians are up and moving to North Texas. For all new arrivals, Diane and Hal Brierley are the perfect role models to have. They moved to the area from the East Coast back in the 1980s with their entrepreneurial spirit and invested in the community by supporting countless non-profits. One category in particular was the … [Read more...] about AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Philanthropists Diane And Hal Brierley
Dickey’s 80th Anniversary Party Is In Need Of First Responders For Its Opening Act
For eight decades North Texas' own Dickey’s has been serving up all type of barbecue. On Thursday, October 28, it's going to celebrate its 80th anniversary with a party at The Rustic. And like any celebration, there will be loads of food, drinks, friends and music. That last one has The Dickey Foundation searching for just the right source for the opening band. Instead … [Read more...] about Dickey’s 80th Anniversary Party Is In Need Of First Responders For Its Opening Act
Equest Anniversary Gala Celebrated With A Royal Congrats And Granny Fearing’s Fried Chicken
It’s not every year that a North Texas non-profit celebrates its 40th anniversary. And 2021 Equest Gala Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker saddled up and galloped ahead to make Equest's 40th anniversary a really big deal on Saturday, June 5, in the Al Hill Jr. Family Arena at Texas Horse Park. Their goal was to haul in $500K for the … [Read more...] about Equest Anniversary Gala Celebrated With A Royal Congrats And Granny Fearing’s Fried Chicken
JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2021 Runway Report Celebrates The Kindness Of An Orphan
Born in Germany on October 21, 1940, when the country was occupied by the Nazis and before the U.S. entered World War II, Helga Feldman had a childhood that was spent in an orphanage until “a beloved aunt rescued her and brought her to America, where Helga lived the American dream.” As a grownup she got a job and received a call one day from a gentleman who worked across the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2021 Runway Report Celebrates The Kindness Of An Orphan