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JUST IN: 25th Annual Tablescapes Deets Revealed With Keynoter Ray Booth, Honorary Chair And Awardee

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It seems like it’s been ages since the third floor atop Highland Park Village's Chanel and Starbucks has been under construction to create the so-very-exclusive Park House. Goodness, airline security should have such vetting of guests. Woe to the poor soul who should break the house rules.Well, leave it to the Dallas Chapter of the Kappa Kappa Gammas to pass muster and hold … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 25th Annual Tablescapes Deets Revealed With Keynoter Ray Booth, Honorary Chair And Awardee

Colta Ives And Carolyne Roehm Charmed A Sold-Out Crowd At The Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon

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Just having one of the speakers for the 12th Annual Writer's Garden Symposium and Luncheon in the Dallas Arboretum's Rosine Hall on Wednesday, November 14, would have been pretty spectacular. But Women's Council President Linda Spina and  Luncheon Chair Michelle Mew had renowned art historian/landscape designer Colta Ives and lifestyle doyenne Carolyne Roehm as the … [Read more...] about Colta Ives And Carolyne Roehm Charmed A Sold-Out Crowd At The Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 ReuNight

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For the past couple years, The Family Place fundraiser has staked claims on some of the newest spots in North Texas for its annual ReuNight — Forty Five Ten with Donna Karan in 2016 and The Statler with a photogenic llama in 2017. This year ReuNight Event Co-Chairs Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss revved up their engines and parked the dinner and live auction at Bobby Haas’ newly … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 ReuNight

JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration

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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

MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 1

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Tis Christmas Eve with North Texans scurrying all over the place. Some are heading to churches; some are making last purchases; some are traveling to holiday escapes; some are settling down to being at home with family and friends.And then there are those who are trying to get the little ones to bed, so gifts can be wrapped and stockings filled.If you're one of those … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 1

MySweetWishList: The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! Luncheon And Art Sale

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According to The Stewpot Executive Director Brenda Ewing Snitzer,“This holiday season, The Stewpot Alliance, an auxiliary support group of The Stewpot, has a goal to fill the seats of each and every table at the 2019 annual Soup’s On! Luncheon and Art Sale.“For Jill Tiernan and Lindsay Billingsley, accepting the invitation to chair the 11th annual Soup’s On! … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! Luncheon And Art Sale

MySweetWishList: 2019 Art Ball

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According to Art Ball 2019 Co-Chairs Lindsey Collins and Amanda Shufeldt,“We recently announced Art Ball 2019, themed ‘Form & Function: A Celebration of Craftsmanship Throughout the Collection,’ will be held Saturday, April 27, at the Dallas Museum of Art. Proceeds from the 54th annual Art Ball will directly support the DMA’s commitment to presenting diverse … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2019 Art Ball

Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception

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With the 2018 Obelisk Awards Luncheon less than a month away, the class of 2018 awardees were honored by the Business Council for the Arts leadership with a reception on Wednesday, October 17, at the Thompson and Knight offices at One Arts Plaza. Here is a report from the field:Business Council for the Arts (BCA) hosted an evening reception on Wednesday, October 17, … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception

‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala

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If your idea of a good time is blending fine art, dance, and music with great food, all in the name of a worthy cause, you should have been at the inaugural Masterpiece Gala at the SMU Meadows Museum on Saturday, October 13.Called "The Color of Dreams," the classy event was inspired by the art of Salvador Dali, whose Surrealist paintings were on display at the museum (and … [Read more...] about ‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala

Art Ball 2019 Is Touted At Announcement Party At Catherine And Will Rose’s Masterpiece Home

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Over in one corner, Lynn McBee had buttonholed John Suhgrue. Not far away, Kelli and Allen Questrom were marveling at Dallas' very pleasant weather, having just returned from a spell in Colorado. And Dianne and Mark LaRoe were lamenting having missed the Dallas Opera's recent First Sight event, since Dianne's mother had arrived that day at D/FW Airport.Those were a few … [Read more...] about Art Ball 2019 Is Touted At Announcement Party At Catherine And Will Rose’s Masterpiece Home