After years of culinary chefs holding court in the VNA with tours of the kitchen and presentations in the main room, its Celebrity Chef fundraiser went for a different feel — barbecue. On Thursday, April 4, longtime supporters found the difference from the moment they stepped out of their cars at the VNA Haggerty Kitchen. Instead of heading to the main … [Read more...] about VNA’s 2024 Celebrity Chef Aaron “Ultimate BBQ Pitmaster” Franklin Was Smoking Hot
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Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”
Unlike years past, when Family Gateway held its Gateway to Opportunity featuring such speakers as former First Lady Laura Bush, her daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, Chris Gardner, Daymond John and Magic Johnson as the keynote speakers, the organization helping families affected by homelessness is shifting its fundraising directions. Instead of a luncheon, … [Read more...] about Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”
Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
Jane Seymour and Christy Cashman have a lot in common. Besides both being actresses, producers and writers, they both understand the process of coping with grief. Jane, who has been a part of the Forefront Living Foundation fundraising efforts in 2018 and 2021, also produced a 2014 documentary, "Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me," about the singer's long, public battle with … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame Had A “Big Ball In Cowtown” For Skeeter Hagler And Four Other 2024 Inductees
This year's Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and fundraiser at Fort Worth's Billy Bob's Texas, presented by top sponsor Norris Foundation and JJ and Bobby Norris, was a true crowd-pleaser. In addition to legendary charro Tomas Garcilazo, sixth-generation cattleman Dave Scott III and rodeo world champion Fallon Taylor, there were two more inductees — different but … [Read more...] about Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame Had A “Big Ball In Cowtown” For Skeeter Hagler And Four Other 2024 Inductees
Preservation Park Cities Launches “The Houses Of The Park Cities” Highlighting The Area’s Historic Architecture
If you've finished reading "Capote's Women" and "The King of Diamonds" and aren't ready yet to start "Rulebreaker," then Preservation Park Cities has a perfect perusal. Quietly going on sale last month, "The Houses of the Park Cities: An Architectural Guide to the Historic Houses of Highland Park and University Park, Texas" by R. Lawrence "Larry" Good was officially … [Read more...] about Preservation Park Cities Launches “The Houses Of The Park Cities” Highlighting The Area’s Historic Architecture
Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Talks Perseverance, Teamwork At After-School All-Stars’ 7th Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
The After-School All-Stars North Texas non-profit invariably seems to draw a healthy crowd to its yearly Rising Stars Luncheon. This year's 7th annual edition of the luncheon on Wednesday, March 27, kept up the tradition — and then some. The 2024 event at Brook Hollow Golf Club lured around 250 to enjoy the club's famous pecan-crusted chicken and a keynote Q&A with Micah … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Talks Perseverance, Teamwork At After-School All-Stars’ 7th Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
JUST IN: Kappas Are “Keyed” Up to Celebrate Tablescapes’ 30th Anniversary With Herrera’s Wes Gordon
Area weather guessers were betting that North Texas would be ground zero for getting slammed with the usual nasty elements (i.e., hail, wind, lightning, loads of rain, etc.) by 4 p.m. Thursday. But they didn't know that the Kappa Kappa Gamma Dallas Alumnae had an "in" with Mother Nature. That resulted in ideal conditions Thursday to announce plans for Tablescapes 30th … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kappas Are “Keyed” Up to Celebrate Tablescapes’ 30th Anniversary With Herrera’s Wes Gordon
Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Perhaps the Community Partners Of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon should have been renamed Chic Lace, what with Co-Chairs Cathy James and Lisa Ogle and keynote speaker Rita Wilson all dolled up in various styles and brands of lace at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 22. Going against the lacy trend was NBC 5 Morning Co-Anchor Laura Harris, who would interview Rita and was … [Read more...] about Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Community Partners of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon was far from "Sleepless in Seattle" thanks to keynote speaker/multi-talented and ever-adorable Rita Wilson. Taking place on Friday, March 22, the full-fledged fundraiser kicked off with a VIP reception in the Anatole's Wedgwood Room with a crowd that included everyone from gal pals (Tricia George, Cindy … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Pat Green To Take The Senior Source’s Jub Jam XIII Stage For A Fundraiser Of “Miles and Miles Of You”
Once again music is going to be riding high for The Senior Source with the Jub Jam XIII taking place on Friday, May 31, with The Ticket's George Dunham and the other Morning Musers: "Junior" Craig Miller and "The Great Gordo" Gordon Keith, as well as The Bird Dogs and pals Bobby Duncan, Michael Padgett, Isaac Hoskins and Gabe Lee. Taking place at the legendary Longhorn … [Read more...] about Pat Green To Take The Senior Source’s Jub Jam XIII Stage For A Fundraiser Of “Miles and Miles Of You”
DIFFA Patron Preview Party Guests “Eyeballed” 30 Of The Luxury Items That Will Up For Bids At Gala
The weather on the evening of Wednesday, March 20, was chamber of commerce perfect for the 2024 DIFFA Patron Preview Party at The Eye across the street from The Joule. Guests had the opportunity to "eyeball" 30 of the luxury jackets that will be up for bids at the 2024 House of DIFFA: Royalty Untamed Gala on Saturday, April 27, at the Sheraton Dallas. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about DIFFA Patron Preview Party Guests “Eyeballed” 30 Of The Luxury Items That Will Up For Bids At Gala