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”
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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
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
Healing Hands Luncheon’s David Kwong Had Brainiacs On Board For The Fun And Others Just Plain Puzzled
The night before David "The Enigmatist" Kwong was to bring his sleight-of-hand Trans World Creation bag of tricks for the Healing Hands Luncheon at the Dallas Arts District Mansion on Tuesday, March 19, he dined with Luncheon Co-Chair Christy Berry and husband Robby Berry and Co-Chair Nancy Scripps and husband Ryan Scripps. Was it at the Mansion? The Ritz? Al's? Le Bilboquet? … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon’s David Kwong Had Brainiacs On Board For The Fun And Others Just Plain Puzzled
Erykah Badu To Be Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s The Big Dance
One of North Texas' favorite toe-tapping, highfalutin fundraisers has just hit the boards with news. Dallas Black Dance Theatre's (DBDT) "The Big Dance" Co-Chairs Tiffaney D. Hunter and Ebonie Hughey Jackson announced that in celebration of the DBDT's Dallas Black Dance Academy's (DBDA) 50th anniversary year, the event will take place on Saturday, June 1, at the … [Read more...] about Erykah Badu To Be Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s The Big Dance
JUST IN: Multi-Talented Jim Keyes To Receive the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
The 2024 Folsom Leadership Award will be presented to multi-talented business and civic leader, philanthropist, author, artist, musician and commercial pilot Jim Keyes. According to Folsom Award Co-Chairs Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, Lottye and Bobby Lyle and Carolyn and David Miller, the event will take place at a fun and elegant dinner on Friday, May 17, in the Hilton Anatole's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Multi-Talented Jim Keyes To Receive the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella
Was it really, truly 40 years ago that North Texas' Dallas Children's Theater was born in 1984 as Robyn Flatt's brainchild? All she had was her dream, $500 and a heaping amount of determination. Thanks to Robyn and others who saw the importance of nurturing creativity in youngsters, North Texas kids have embraced the magic of the performing arts, including sensory-friendly … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella