When Leslie Ann Crozier rallied her troops for the first Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum and Dinner on Monday, May 7, at the Bush Institute, it was an interesting mix of people to lean about the advancements in treating the disease. The evening included everyone from people who have had family members and friends suffer from the disease like Event Co-Chair Katherine Wynne and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner
Celebrity
JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
There was a time when Earvin “Magic” Johnson was not the legendary point guard for the LA Lakers. Rather, he was just one of several children living with their folks in Lansing, Michigan, where his dad, Earvin Johnson Sr., worked two jobs — on the assembly line at General Motors and collecting garbage. His mom, Christine Johnson, was a school custodian during the day and took … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
JUST IN: Dallas Summer Musical Reveals Talent For 2018 Gala Including Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Shoshana Bean And “An Unknown”
With the sun setting in the west and the traffic crammed on Woodall Rodgers headed toward the sunset, the Dallas Summer Musical friends and funders were in the cool confines of Museum Tower high rise to hear about the “talent trifecta” that will be on stage at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday, November 3.2018 DSM Gala Co-Chairs John Clutts and Cara Owens with DSM … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Summer Musical Reveals Talent For 2018 Gala Including Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Shoshana Bean And “An Unknown”
JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate
After a two-year search, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will have a new music director. The news conference just broke up introducing Fabio Luisi as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s new music director designate for the 2019-2020 season. According to plan, the Italian-born conductor will assumed the title of Music Director in the 2020-2021 season.In addressing the attendees at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate
Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award
Ron Kirk had better make room for another accolade in his CV and a place in his trophy collection. On Friday, October 12, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth will present him with the H. Neil Mallon Award at the organization’s 35th Annual H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Hilton Anatole.Named after the late Dresser Industries chairman who founded today’s World … [Read more...] about Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award
JUST IN: Former First Lady Laura Bush To Serve As 2018 North Texas Giving Day’s Honorary Chair
The first of the five North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off get togethers just took place at Collin College’s Conference Center in McKinney. And, boy, do they know how to kick things off! In addition to revealing the ins and outs of the monster money-thon on Thursday, September 20, the Communities Foundation of Texas team announced that former First Lady Laura Bush will be the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former First Lady Laura Bush To Serve As 2018 North Texas Giving Day’s Honorary Chair
DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show To Feature Korshak Fashions And Honor Lela Rose With Fashion Notes Designer Award
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Lisa Loy Laughlin has just revealed plans for DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show. She’s arranged to have Amy Turner serve as event chair and Dianne Etheredge and her daughter Meagan Etheredge Sells as honorary co-chairs for the fundraiser at The Fairmont Dallas’ Venetian Room. Providing the fall … [Read more...] about DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show To Feature Korshak Fashions And Honor Lela Rose With Fashion Notes Designer Award
CitySquare Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With Reba McEntire Onstage For “A Night To Remember”
Change is afoot for CitySquare’s annual “A Night To Remember” fundraiser. Known for selling out with such on-stage talent at Steve Martin, Diana Ross, BB King, Hall and Oates, Clink Black, Vince Gill, Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, it is moving from its traditional digs at the Winspear to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.The reason? To celebrate CitySquare’s “30 years of … [Read more...] about CitySquare Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With Reba McEntire Onstage For “A Night To Remember”
Former “20/20” Anchor Elizabeth Vargas To Speak At The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy” Fundraiser
It’s not everyone who has Diane Sawyer and David Muir show up for their going away party. Well, “20/20” anchor Elizabeth Vargas did. After working at ABC for 21 years, she was the guest of honor at a party Monday, May 21, hosted by Senior Executive Producer David Sloan.Starting Monday the 55-year-old brunette will be “the face of the new A&E franchise, ‘A&E … [Read more...] about Former “20/20” Anchor Elizabeth Vargas To Speak At The Magdalen House’s “Leave A Legacy” Fundraiser
Fight Night Celebrates Its 30th With 19 Former Chairs, Marvelous Marvin Hagler And Some Bejeweled Flip-flops
Linda McMahon seemed pleased. As gowned and tuxedo'ed guests jammed the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Foyer to the max on Thursday, April 26, the president and CEO of The Real Estate Council was beaming about the success of Fight Night's 30th anniversary celebration. The party featuring boxing, great food, casino gaming and Vegas-style entertainment is always one of Dallas' … [Read more...] about Fight Night Celebrates Its 30th With 19 Former Chairs, Marvelous Marvin Hagler And Some Bejeweled Flip-flops
More Than 200 Lunched In NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard To “Dec My Room”
The weather was tailor-made for an outdoor lunch on Wednesday, April 18, and Room To Grow Co-Chairs Kim Bannister, Jamie Sanger and Andrea Weber along with NorthPark Co-Chairs Kristen Gibbins and Andrea Nayfa took full advantage of it. Among the sculptures in the shaded Neiman Marcus Courtyard at NorthPark Center, the ladies were joined by more than 200 of their pals to hear … [Read more...] about More Than 200 Lunched In NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard To “Dec My Room”