With The Family Place’s 2021 ReuNight at the Nasher Sculpture Center less than a month away, Co-Chairs Kristen Sanger and Lisa Singleton are already ahead of schedule. With the limit on seating being 130, they’ve already got 100 guests with reservations. No, not hesitation type "reservations," but rather places at the tables in the Center’s gorgeous sculpture garden. And what … [Read more...] about Wolfgang Puck’s Team Cooked Up A Yummy Get Together For 2021 ReuNight’s Tasting
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AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
For months leading up to the 2021 AWARE Affair: Celebrate the Moments — Alzheimer’s Myths Unveiled, one of the highlights was to be the evening’s surroundings. It was to be held on Friday, April 16, just after Easter at the Arboretum for guests to “joyfully meander along the tree lined paths.” But when the big day came, North Texas was drenched by hours of rain followed by a … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
North Texans Prepare To Chill Out As Weather Guessers Hint At Record-Breaking Temperatures
You just thought winter was finished impacting North Texas. Tuesday is gonna change your mind when a dry, cold front arrives on the doorstep just after noon. What is a dry, cold front? It’s dry because the front that’s overnighting in Colorado right now will not be accompanied by any rain. But don’t be deceived by noontime Tuesday, when the temperature will be 68 … [Read more...] about North Texans Prepare To Chill Out As Weather Guessers Hint At Record-Breaking Temperatures
2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Was Whimsically Out Of Africa Without Being Wildly Outrageous
The cards didn’t look stacked in favor of Women’s Council of the Arboretum President Kay Weeks and 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey. Since last March the pandemic had squashed most in-person events including last year’s Mad Hatter’s fundraiser for the Dallas Arboretum. With fingers crossed and arms vaccinated, Jolie and Kay decided to create a scaled-down version … [Read more...] about 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Was Whimsically Out Of Africa Without Being Wildly Outrageous
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Thursday’s 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea didn’t look like any of its predecessors. Women’s Council President Kay Weeks and Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey played by the COVID-19 rules, but they put their own spin on the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser — fewer guests, an afternoon start and a seated tea in Rosine Hall and the surrounding terrace instead of a luncheon under a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea
JUST IN: Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Sold Out And Park Place Motorcars Has Come On Board As Presenting Sponsor
With the 2021 Mad Hatter's Tea just a week away, a double-edged sword of news just arrived. First the not-so-good news: If you had your hat all glued together but had delayed in locking down your reservation, it's too late. The Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's fundraiser on Thursday, April 15, is so sold-out! Confidentially, Mad Hatter's Chair Jolie Humphrey … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Sold Out And Park Place Motorcars Has Come On Board As Presenting Sponsor
Sunday Will Be A Day To Celebrate Easter, The End Of Passover And The First Hopeful Holiday
Sunday is going to be especially important to two religious groups. For Christians, it will be Easter Sunday; for those of the Jewish faith, it will be the end of Passover. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it will mark the first official holiday in which people can take a collective sigh of relief that just perhaps the worst of the pandemic may be over. While the day … [Read more...] about Sunday Will Be A Day To Celebrate Easter, The End Of Passover And The First Hopeful Holiday
JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s “Out Of Africa — Into The Garden” Categories And Judges Announced
With hat designers warming up their glue guns, they can finally get to work on their clients' hats for this year's Mad Hatter's hat competition. 2021 Mad Hatter’s Chair Jolie Humphrey just revealed the judges and categories for this year's "Out of Africa — Into the Garden" theme. The announcement was made just minutes ago at Sundowner Cocktail Hour at Northwood Club … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s “Out Of Africa — Into The Garden” Categories And Judges Announced
Mother Nature Gets It Right Tonight At The Dallas Arboretum’s Corporate Donor Reception
The Dallas Arboretum grounds were in all their glory overlooking White Rock Lake for the Arboretum's Corporate Donors cocktail buffet. Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar had managed to negotiate with Mother Nature to have such a beautiful night for guests like Craig Davis, Robin Carreker, Garrison Elfird, Patty Sullivan and Jim Ryan to wander the Jonsson Garden surrounded by … [Read more...] about Mother Nature Gets It Right Tonight At The Dallas Arboretum’s Corporate Donor Reception
JUST IN: Jason Brown To Succeed Retiring Dallas City Homes President Karen Brooks-Crosby
Dallas City Homes (DCH) got its start back in 1989. Its purpose was “to positively transform dis-invested neighborhoods and preserve housing affordability.” Since then it has “developed or preserved the affordability of more than 2,400 apartments and participated in the construction, renovation or development of more than 350 homes for sales.” The results have been such … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jason Brown To Succeed Retiring Dallas City Homes President Karen Brooks-Crosby
Celebrate The Kick-Off Of 2021 Spring With Sunshine, Sunglasses, Shopping And Selfies
Every now and then Mother Nature takes pity on North Texas and lets the good times roll. Just in time for the official start of spring tomorrow, Mom is providing not just one beautiful weekend but two! While this Saturday and Sunday might require a sweater instead of a halter top, it will be the perfect time to venture out and reacquaint yourself with the great outdoors … [Read more...] about Celebrate The Kick-Off Of 2021 Spring With Sunshine, Sunglasses, Shopping And Selfies