Just like in a serious novel or movie, author Harry Hunsicker's appearance for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's recent "The Write Stuff" Member Series came complete with its own dramatic subplot. It involved an emergency of sorts and a quick exit, stage right. But, more about that later. Hunsicker, who's written nine crime thrillers, had shown up at Turtle Creek Park's … [Read more...] about Author Harry Hunsicker Told “The Write Stuff” Guests His Latest Book Was Inspired By “L.A. Confidential”
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Soup’s On! Luncheon Celebrated The Stewpot’s 50th Anniversary Year With Nicholas Kristof And A $100K Match
As the The Stewpot's Soup's On! chefs gathered in The Thompson kitchen on Monday, January 27, and rows of salads were being prepped, Chief Chef Brian Luscher recalled how as a young eager beaver he had arrived in Dallas but couldn't get a checking account for lack of the required paperwork. Telling the nine Soup's On! chefs (Chef Jeff Bekavac of Goodwins, Chef J. Chastain of … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Luncheon Celebrated The Stewpot’s 50th Anniversary Year With Nicholas Kristof And A $100K Match
JUST IN: 2025 Chick Lit Individual Tickets Now On Sale And Raffle Packages Revealed
When it was announced that Hoda Kotb was "retiring" from her days at NBC, it became pretty obvious that Hoda's idea of retirement didn't fit the usual definition. As she told "People's" Lizzie Hyman, she "made a schedule because I really wanted to have something going on [the] day" of her retirement. She went on to reveal, "I’m going to be doing a huge dive into wellness. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Chick Lit Individual Tickets Now On Sale And Raffle Packages Revealed
Dallas CASA’s 2025 Cherish The Children Luncheon To Honor Regina Montoya And Paul Coggins
After the wheels have stopped spinning for the Dallas CASA Young Professionals' CASAblanca, word has arrived that North Texas community leaders Regina Montoya and Paul Coggins will be honored with the Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award. Taking place at a luncheon on Friday, April 11, the Cherish The Children fundraiser will be held at the Arts District Mansion and … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 2025 Cherish The Children Luncheon To Honor Regina Montoya And Paul Coggins
JUST IN: Guess Who’s Coming To 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon? Perhaps Your New BFF?
2025 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Alison Malone and Kelley Schadt have just announced plans for the 19th Annual Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser presented by Lara and Dr. Robert Tafel. In addition to landing “pretty-in-pink” Kameron Westcott serving as the honorary chair, and Toyota Motor North America receiving the 2025 Paige McDaniel Partners for Children … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Guess Who’s Coming To 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon? Perhaps Your New BFF?
DHS 2024 History Maker Luncheon Celebrated Honorees Looking To The Future Inspired By The Past
With a chill in the air, North Texans were briskly heading to fundraising luncheons on Thursday, November 22, as the countdown for Thanksgiving got underway. While The Salvation Army Of North Texas held its “Doing The Most Good Luncheon” at the Hilton Anatole, the Dallas Historical Society’s (DHS) History Maker Luncheon saluted a wide variety of leaders and organizations at The … [Read more...] about DHS 2024 History Maker Luncheon Celebrated Honorees Looking To The Future Inspired By The Past
“The Stodge” Is Going To Chat It Up With Author Harry Hunsicker On The Murder, He Wrote
One of the oldest professions is... no, not that one... storytelling. Whether it's cave artwork about a hunt, the "Illiad" by Homer, Charles Dickens' Victorian novels dealing with social injustice or 21st century biographies by Walter Isaacson and Doris Kearns Goodwin, storytelling has not just survived, it's thrived. Today, it is available in oral sharing, print versions, … [Read more...] about “The Stodge” Is Going To Chat It Up With Author Harry Hunsicker On The Murder, He Wrote
JUST IN: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Kicked Off At Tiffany’s Newest Gem
When Tiffany Co-Founders Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young established the legendary jewelry brand — Tiffany — in New York City back in 1837, Neiman Marcus Co-Founders Herbert Marcus and his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman hadn't even been born yet, let alone planted their roots for the luxury retailing store in North Texas. Those were the early days of youthful Dallas. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Kicked Off At Tiffany’s Newest Gem
A Writer’s Garden Was A Blooming Delight With Stefani Bittner And Martyn Lawrence Bullard Presenting
With the walls of the Dallas Arboretum's Rosine Hall covered in an array of floral images, the 2024 A Writer's Garden guests had the perfect setting on Wednesday, November 13, for the annual Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser. In addition to a reception, a luncheon and a lively auction, speakers Stefani Bittner and Martyn Lawrence Bullard shared design tips and … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Was A Blooming Delight With Stefani Bittner And Martyn Lawrence Bullard Presenting
The Senior Source’s Sage Dinner’s Featured Speaker Ken Hersh Shared “What Was On His Mind”
The Senior Source's 2024 Charles C. Sprague Sage Society Dinner scored a trifecta speaker on Wednesday, October 23, with George W. Bush Presidential Center President/CEO, Texas Rangers Board Member and best-selling author Ken Hersh. Taking place at "a local country club," Event Co-Chairs Beth and Chuck Thoele announced a $15,000 match for the evening that included Mike Massad, … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s Sage Dinner’s Featured Speaker Ken Hersh Shared “What Was On His Mind”
Dallas Kappas Celebrated Tablescapes 30th Anniversary With A Stellar History And QR Codes
It was a little over 30 years ago when the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma came up with adding an event leading up to their annual Kappa Home Tour. They had heard of a successful Fort Worth fundraiser featuring tables decorated by a variety of people sponsored by the Fort Worth Kappas and the Pi Phis. The Home Tour co-chairs met with the Fort Worth Kappas, who … [Read more...] about Dallas Kappas Celebrated Tablescapes 30th Anniversary With A Stellar History And QR Codes