It was months ago when the Dallas Museum of Art League's Art in Bloom on Monday, March 2, was a flourishing event just days before the COVID-19 shut down most fundraising activities. Held in the DMA, more than 300 guests like Jan Grant, Peggy Shuman, Eleanor Casey, Monica Cooley, Erin Taylor, Emily Maduro, Beverly Freeman, Tara Freeman, Susan Fisk, Sandy Secor, Barbara Harris, … [Read more...] about 2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage
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New Friends New Life Luncheon’s Cyntoia Brown-Long To Shine The Light On Sex Trafficking And Criminal Justice Reform
Looking to better times, New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Jane A. Rose and Jessica Turner-Waugh and Honorary Co-Chairs Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell have just announced the speaker for the fundraiser on Friday, September 18, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. It is a woman who has suffered through the repercussions of sex trafficking and the need for criminal justice … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Luncheon’s Cyntoia Brown-Long To Shine The Light On Sex Trafficking And Criminal Justice Reform
Scars Are Proudly Worn For Heart Disease Survivors At Dallas Go Red For Women Luncheon
Before noon on Friday, February 28, the Omni Dallas Hotel’s Trinity Ballroom lobby was filled with women in red. In the crowd was a blonde in a red dress with v-neckline displaying a vertical scar extending from her collar bone south. It belonged to American Heart Association Dallas VP Meredith O’Neal, who was a living testament to the good accomplished by funds raised at the … [Read more...] about Scars Are Proudly Worn For Heart Disease Survivors At Dallas Go Red For Women Luncheon
Get Up And Get Doing – Go Fish
Recently there’s been a rumor or two floating about the possibility of beef being in short supply. Like most rumors nowadays, it will probably result in a panic run on meat. On the other hand, it might not be a bad time to go in the other direction and try a fish dish like salmon. What’s that? Cooking salmon is probably too complicated and would result in a fishy smell … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing – Go Fish
A Passing: Roger Horchow
It was just a simple year ago when the Dior exhibition was dazzling North Texans at the Dallas Museum of Art. Among the crowd was a stately white-haired widower with azure blue eyes in suit and tie. He was sharp as a finely honed knife despite being just past the 90-year mark. He chatted seamlessly with DMA Eugene McDermott Director Agustín Arteaga. A few days earlier he had … [Read more...] about A Passing: Roger Horchow
March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Because of the weekend announcements of adjustments both county and statewide about the changes in everyday life, you just knew that organizers would change their plans for upcoming fundraisers. Read the updates and look for a surge of reschedules! Canceled Dallas Black Dance Theatre performances and Academy classes through Thursday, April 30 Big Thought’s 8th … [Read more...] about March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Partners For Children Award Recipient Revealed
Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele have just sent word about the recipient of the 2020 Partners for Children Award at the sold-out Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser on Friday, March 27. It will be the ever-generous and philanthropic Moody Foundation. According to CPD President/CEO Paige McDaniel, “The Moody Foundation is a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Partners For Children Award Recipient Revealed
Sold-Out Alert!: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon Plus News About Special Perk For $3,500+ Sponsors
The Community Partners of Dallas team just revealed they're ahead of schedule for the Chick Lit Luncheon fundraiser on Friday, March 27, at the Hilton Anatole. It's already sold out! And that includes sponsorships. For those who have locked down a sponsorship package of $3,500 and above, there is definitely a special perk included — the sponsor party! So, what is so … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon Plus News About Special Perk For $3,500+ Sponsors
Cherish The Children Luncheon To Honor Beverly Levy And Have Author Liz Murray As Speaker
It was just six years ago that Dallas CASA Executive Director Beverly Levy retired. Over her 21 years with the organization she brought “her unique blend of care and nurturing, relationship-building and relentless cheerleading to the role” of providing court-appointed special advocates for children. Just one of the highlights of her tenure was the opening of the … [Read more...] about Cherish The Children Luncheon To Honor Beverly Levy And Have Author Liz Murray As Speaker
13th Annual Writer’s Garden Provided True Southern Hospitality With Bunny Williams And Rebecca Wesson Darwin
This year's A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon at the Dallas Arboretum on Tueseday, November 19, was a showcase of what makes southern lifestyles so popular. With floral arrangements and a dedicated-to-the south menu, it was the perfect setting for keynote speakers Bunny Williams and Rebecca Wesson Darwin to share their findings and benefit the Women's Council of … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Writer’s Garden Provided True Southern Hospitality With Bunny Williams And Rebecca Wesson Darwin
The ‘Sisters’ Had It All Together At Texas Women’s Foundation Annual Luncheon At The Anatole
The annual luncheon of the Texas Women's Foundation is always an inspiring, high-energy affair, and the 34th edition on Thursday, November 14, at the Hilton Anatole proved the rule. How could it have been otherwise, with TWF board member Cynt Marshall — renowned for her energetic onstage dance moves — and featured speaker Elaine Welteroth, a pioneering journalist, editor and … [Read more...] about The ‘Sisters’ Had It All Together At Texas Women’s Foundation Annual Luncheon At The Anatole