With less than a month to go, 2025 Mad Hatter's Chair Sara Friedman and Women's Council for the Arboretum President Therese Rourk just gathered the maddest of the Hatter crowd at NorthPark's ME+EM for the announcement of the 2025 Mad Hatter's Luncheon judges and categories. With the crowds filling NorthPark to check out the 2025 Fleurs de Villes Artiste cellphone … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Judges Announced For Women’s Council Of Dallas Arboretum’s Mad Hatter’s Luncheon
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JUST IN: Both A Ribbon-Cutting And A Groundbreaking Took Place Thanks To Mother Nature Behaving
There are times ... very few times ... when Mother Nature is a good old gal, and today was one of those rarities for a couple of North Texas non-profits. With clear skies and temperatures just barely touching the 80s, school kids were in high spirits, closing their lockers for the spring break ahead. But they weren’t the only ones celebrating. Ironically, one group was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Both A Ribbon-Cutting And A Groundbreaking Took Place Thanks To Mother Nature Behaving
George W. Bush Presidential Museum Will Celebrate Presidents Day With Free Admission And Extended Hours
Everybody loves a freebie. That's why Monday, February 17, is going to be a lovefest. Not only will it be a federal holiday, there's going to be a free deal for the entire family. In celebration of Monday being Presidents Day, North Texas' own Georg W. Bush Presidential Museum is "offering free admission to all visitors plus extending its hours from 9 a.m. to 8 … [Read more...] about George W. Bush Presidential Museum Will Celebrate Presidents Day With Free Admission And Extended Hours
Day At The Races Letters Are Signed, Sealed And Galloping With Details And Perks
As cold as the divisional play-off games were over the weekend, think about the 3-year-old thoroughbreds going through their paces in the cold vying for a starting gate at the 2025 Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, at Churchill Downs. Luckily, you won’t have to do any running around the track to get ready for the big day, or even take your jet to Louisville, Kentucky. No, … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Letters Are Signed, Sealed And Galloping With Details And Perks
2025 MLK Parade To March Saturday Missing The Arctic Blast That’s Sent Monday’s Inaugural Parade Indoors
Starting Saturday, North Texas nights are going to be in a deep freeze until next Friday. But this is going to seem like beach weather, compared to what our neighbors way up north will experience. The arctic blast is going to be so bone-chilling that Monday's 60th Inaugural Ceremonies in Washington D.C. have been moved inside the U.S. Capitol to the Rotunda and the parade will … [Read more...] about 2025 MLK Parade To March Saturday Missing The Arctic Blast That’s Sent Monday’s Inaugural Parade Indoors
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
Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s A Writer’s Garden Patrons Queued Up Along Preston Road
It should have been no surprise that the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's 18th Annual A Writer's Garden patron party on Tuesday, November 12, would be a draw. After all, it was held at Kathy and Larry Helm’s lovely Highland Park home. It soon became obvious that the draw of the party, sponsored by Sheila and Tom Leslie, was going to be a bit overwhelming for the … [Read more...] about Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s A Writer’s Garden Patrons Queued Up Along Preston Road
North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
Heeding the weather warnings about the coming arctic blast due to arrive Sunday, everyone from window box gardeners to landscaping crews have been taking measures to protect tender vegetation today. Vine-covered walls are now draped in covers. As one homeowner put it, "I'm not going to pay to have our plants replaced." The Dallas Arboretum is encouraging area … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
North Texas’ First Big Chill Of 2025 Is Charging Down To This Neck Of The Woods
If anyone thought the first days of the New Year had been brisk, be prepared for what's around the corner. Next week will make this week look like a day at the beach. The big change will start Sunday morning with temperatures in the 60s. But by afternoon a strong cold front will shove those numbers to the the lower 40s. As for night time, the drop to the 20s will start … [Read more...] about North Texas’ First Big Chill Of 2025 Is Charging Down To This Neck Of The Woods
Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner Was A Welcomed Post-Election Relief
Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Circle is the top drawer level of philanthropists who provide $25,000 annually to support the 14-acre park on the banks of Turtle Creek that has been a gathering place for residents since 1892. The Luminary Dinner was created to celebrate the donors' generosity and to salute one of their own. While past honorees have included Pat and … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s Luminary Dinner Was A Welcomed Post-Election Relief
MySweetWishList: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
According to Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Therese Rourk, “Celebrating its 27th anniversary, A Woman’s Garden is the only public garden in the nation conceived, constructed and maintained by the funding efforts of women. “Ablaze with color in every season, A Woman’s Garden sits majestically as a living testament to the passion and vision of the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum