And the announcements and bargains keep rolling in. The Dallas Arboretum is the latest one to be busting with news. Once again The 12 Days of Christmas will be returning with its 25’-high Victorian gazebos thanks to Reliant from Saturday, November 9, thru Saturday, December 31.But new this year will be The Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Family Christmas Village made up of … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Blooming With News About August And Early Christmas Special Deals
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KDC Joined The 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Into NorthPark Center With A “Mooving” Bison
NorthPark Center was in the final stages of moving in the 2019 Parade of Playhouses this past Friday morning. And wouldn’t you know it, just when it seemed like the 17 mini-mansions were all in place, Dallas CASA CEO Kathleen LaValle and NorthPark’s Lona Crabb decided that the CASA Critter didn’t seem quite right just east of the SouthCourt. Instead, it would be so much better … [Read more...] about KDC Joined The 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Into NorthPark Center With A “Mooving” Bison
Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
On Tuesday, May 28, Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar admitted that there had been a drizzle on the grounds' 66 acres. But by 4:10 p.m., there was only sunshine trying to break through the clouds and no wet stuff.In the Boswell Family Garden about 30 folks including Veta Boswell and her daughter Kama Koudelka and Nancy and Robert Pierce with their sons … [Read more...] about Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
With sun in the sky, it appeared that the Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen’s poolside dinner at Gail Fischer’s estate on Thursday, May 23, might be a tad bit toasty. Still cuisine queen Cassandra insisted that it was all in the timing.Following cocktails in the palatial mansion and the sun setting on cue, guests found the evening breeze provided the perfect … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
2019 Parade Of Playhouses Brings On Board A Grand Marshal And A Whataburger Bonus
The annual Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center is a parade in reverse. Instead of the parade highlights floating by, it’s the viewers that are in motion. And this year’s crop of 17 custom-designed mini-cottages and activities benefiting Dallas CASA will have NorthParkers in motion checking out the entries from Friday, July 12, thru Sunday, July 28. But there have been some … [Read more...] about 2019 Parade Of Playhouses Brings On Board A Grand Marshal And A Whataburger Bonus
Visionary Women Luncheon Awardee Michelle Kinder Reflected The Values Of Juliette Fowler Communities Founder
The Omni Dallas Hotel proved how versatile it was on Friday, May 3. While hundreds of Visionary Women Luncheon guests gathered for the Juliette Fowler Communities fundraiser, at least one hotel guest stood out in an elevator for her unique scent that made passersby think of the heyday of Woodstock. She was headed for the Fan Expo over at the Convention Center.While older … [Read more...] about Visionary Women Luncheon Awardee Michelle Kinder Reflected The Values Of Juliette Fowler Communities Founder
JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
Just ask Jan and Fred Hegi about their kids and they shine like a supernova. Not only will they tell you that their sons, Brian Hegi and Peter Hegi, are the best sons in these parts, but they have the most incredibly wonderful daughters-in-law in Libby (aka Mrs. Brian) Hegi and Amy (aka (Mrs. Peter) Hegi.Too sweet to believe? It only gets worse. Amy and Hegi are … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
Sunday's devastating storm with its 70 MPH winds brought down trees, power lines and life in general for North Texas. Particularly hard hit was Dallas proper and the Park Cities. For some it was the loss of electricity for a few hours; for others, it's still lights out. From hundreds of stoplights and major retail centers to entire neighborhoods, it's been a rude awakening of … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Headliners Revealed Including A Bunny, A Skip And A Garden & Gun CEO
When Karen and Craig Goodman opened their art-filled home for tonight’s party for guests to learn about the Women's Council of the Dallas Aboretum's 2019 Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon details, they had no idea that there would be an unscheduled surprise.Being chaired by Regina Bruce and Joni Krieg, the evening get-together was simply billed as the authors’ … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Headliners Revealed Including A Bunny, A Skip And A Garden & Gun CEO
Southern Savour Supper Patrons Found Refuge In Sherwood Wagner’s Bedroom From Pouring Rains
As drenched North Texans tried their best to rise above the swamp-like conditions, all types of scenarios were underway on Wednesday, April 24. Arriving passengers at Love Field discovered their vehicles on the lowest level of the parking garage A had become stagnant submarines.On the other hand, fundraisers rose to the occasion. Philanthropist Sherwood Wagner was … [Read more...] about Southern Savour Supper Patrons Found Refuge In Sherwood Wagner’s Bedroom From Pouring Rains
Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark
On Wednesday, April 17, Room To Grow Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristi Bare admitted that the night before she had had second thoughts about moving the Dec My Room fundraiser the next day. Originally scheduled at NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard, they had heeded weather warnings and moved it indoor to the Center’s South Court.Now, as guests like … [Read more...] about Despite Threatening Storms, Room To Grow Luncheon Was Fashionably Bright In NorthPark