It pays to have talent in your gene pool. And 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey tapped that element in her family to support the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s fundraiser on Thursday, April 15. Her mom is well-known artist Barbara Elam, whose work has been “included in over 250 national exhibits and a few international exhibits,” as well as being displayed … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey Used Connections To Create A Commemorative Silk Scarf For Annual Fundraiser
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Blizzard Recovery Continues With A Soupy Event Postponed A Week For The Sake Of Its Clients
As the temperatures are rising and the sun is shining, North Texans are in a state of either recovering or trying to recover from last week's historic frigid blast. Too many still don't have water; others are mopping up the aftermath of broken pipes. Ironically, store shelves are pretty dry. Luckily, 18-wheelers are charging non-stop down roads to fill the empty … [Read more...] about Blizzard Recovery Continues With A Soupy Event Postponed A Week For The Sake Of Its Clients
The Sun Has Returned Along With A Break In The Freezing Temperatures Today To Help Start North Texas’ Recovery
As North Texans start the process of recovering from the past week’s brutal arctic blast, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It's called the sun and it's starting to defrost neighborhoods. Grocery stores and gasoline stations are preparing to receive 18-wheelers bearing product. At this time, eggs, milk and meat products are pretty scant. Gas stations are hit-or-miss with … [Read more...] about The Sun Has Returned Along With A Break In The Freezing Temperatures Today To Help Start North Texas’ Recovery
Mike Shaw’s Ice Bubbles Recipe Makes The Freezing Temps Warm The Heart
To celebrate this snowy and cold Presidents Day, here’s a little experiment that you might want to try — making ice bubbles. It's not every winter that North Texans have the right frigid environment to create these little works of art. But thanks to the incredible freezing temperatures and Minnesota-based photographer/physics and astronomy professor Dr. Mike Shaw, you'll know … [Read more...] about Mike Shaw’s Ice Bubbles Recipe Makes The Freezing Temps Warm The Heart
JUST IN: Decision Announced About The Dallas Museum’s Art Ball And Art In Bloom Events
While both the local and national groundhogs decreed this morning that we’re in for six more weeks of winter, the area fundraisers are also making decisions about the future. This one just arrived from the Dallas Museum of Art’s Eugene McDermott Director Agustin Arteaga, who had to make a very tough call for two of the Museum’s big fundraising events. Neither the Art Ball … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Decision Announced About The Dallas Museum’s Art Ball And Art In Bloom Events
Change Is Good’s Out-Of-This-World T-Shirt Entries Are Due This Sunday
For any youngster planning to submit their entry for the Change Is Good T-shirt competition, time's a-wasting and you need to get those markers out. Now for the good news: Community Partners of Dallas Communications and Development VP Joanna Clarke just sent a hint to help you score points with the judges: “This year the Change Is Good mascot, Piggy, is launching into outer … [Read more...] about Change Is Good’s Out-Of-This-World T-Shirt Entries Are Due This Sunday
A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
As the holidays neared, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum served up a feast for the eyes and tastebuds at its annual A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon on Tuesday November 17. Because of the COVID-19 requirements, the accessories of the day were masks that complemented outfits and face shields that showcased faces. Some guests like Vaughan Gross, Pat … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Goes On Hiatus For A Second Year In A Row
For only the second year in its history, the Greenville Avenue's St. Patrick's Day Parade will not be filling Upper and Lower Greenville with celebrants. It was last year's cancellation that was a turning point for many North Texans when organizers called off the annual parade due to something called COVID-19. This decision was a hard hit for the Greenville Avenue Area … [Read more...] about Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Goes On Hiatus For A Second Year In A Row
The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations
It goes without saying that 2020 established a sorrowful record of deaths since COVID-19 invaded our lives. Within that brief time, coronavirus has become the third leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 343,000 victims and 27,000+ in Texas to date. The daily tallies have almost numbed the mind to the magnitude of the losses. In addition to the pandemic’s … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations
Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself
Trevor Rees-Jones is certainly no newcomer to the Park Cities. As a youngster growing up at 3615 Centenary in University Park, he played at the Caruth family’s nearby farm that is today’s home for luxury homes and Communities Foundation of Texas. The future Eagle Scout/Dartmouth grad/oil giant told a group at Communities Foundation of Texas back in 2014 that he and his friends … [Read more...] about Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself
NorthPark Is Both An In-Person And A Virtual Wonderland Of Sights, Sounds And Activities For Kids Of All Ages
NorthPark may be known for its shopping experiences throughout the year, but during the holidays it becomes a wonderland of activities. Just this past weekend families came from near and far to watch, listen and in some cases participate in the fun. For instance, Friday night's free Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Mobile Concert by The Concert Truck in the Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about NorthPark Is Both An In-Person And A Virtual Wonderland Of Sights, Sounds And Activities For Kids Of All Ages