The only thing better than the temperatures getting a wee bit more user-friendly is bargains. And since most folks have over-indulged over the holidays in the gift-giving department, the Dallas Arboretum and the Dallas Zoo have specials to warm your credit cards. Like Brigadoon and Santa, the Dallas Arboretum’s Christmas village has disappeared. But that doesn’t mean that … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Welcome 2022 With Credit-Card Friendly Discounts
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The Writer’s Garden’s Trio Of Authors “Rose” Above And Beyond For The Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
From decor to dress to discussions, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's 15th Annual A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon lived up to its "Everything's Coming Up Roses" theme on Tuesday, November 16. Presenting a trio of authors — G. Michael Shoup, Bettie Bearden Pardee and Susan Sully — Women's Council President Lisa Loy Laughlin, Event Chair Sandy Ammons … [Read more...] about The Writer’s Garden’s Trio Of Authors “Rose” Above And Beyond For The Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
Bigger-Than-Lifesize Butterfly Fluttered In To Cover For MIA 2021 Flora Awardee Big Tex
As congestion grew throughout the streets in the glow of sunset, a group of young people gathered on the Texas Discovery Garden’s Circular Lawn on Thursday, November 11. They were in the final stages of planning for a wedding that would take place over the weekend. Inside the Garden’s Grand Hall, 2021 Flora Award Co-Chairs Sarah Freeman, Rita Klein and Nancie … [Read more...] about Bigger-Than-Lifesize Butterfly Fluttered In To Cover For MIA 2021 Flora Awardee Big Tex
Flora Award Patron Party Celebrated Awardee Big Tex In Absentia With Corny Dogs And Funnel Cakes
On Thursday, November 4, as the drive-home traffic played cha-cha-cha along Lakeside Drive, Ann and Bob Dyer’s mansion was setting up a spread that would have brought a smile to Big Tex. Just a week away from the annual Texas Discovery Garden’s 2021 Flora Award supper, the Dyers were hosting the fundraiser’s patron party with a mix of State Fair fare including corny dogs and … [Read more...] about Flora Award Patron Party Celebrated Awardee Big Tex In Absentia With Corny Dogs And Funnel Cakes
2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Celebrating Its “Dallas” Roots For The Arboretum’s Woman’s Council Fundraiser
The Mad Hatters are going down to their roots for the Dallas Arboretum’s Women’s Council fundraiser. Last night Women’s Council President Lisa Loy Laughlin and 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Claire Catrino announced the theme for the 2022 show-and-amaze event at the Arboretum would be “Dallas.” The announcement was made at Stanley Korshak for a crowd that overwhelmed the valet … [Read more...] about 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Celebrating Its “Dallas” Roots For The Arboretum’s Woman’s Council Fundraiser
MySweetWishList: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
According to Dallas Arboretum Board Chair Jim Ryan, “The holidays are about giving, and we invite your company, service organization, church group and family to give your time to volunteer at Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant. We’ve added even more exhibits, including an expanded Christmas Village and a new 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree, and we need … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
Dallas Arboretum Honors Presidential Daughter Luci Baines Johnson With Its Great Contributors Award
If a person's character can be glimpsed in an instant with the smallest of gestures, some attendees at a Dallas Arboretum event recognizing Luci Baines Johnson were treated to a revelation about the guest of honor on Tuesday, October 26. It happened midway through an outdoor reception for Luci — the daughter of former President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird Johnson … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Honors Presidential Daughter Luci Baines Johnson With Its Great Contributors Award
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Great Contributors Dinner
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is world-renowned for its natural beauty thanks to its native plants making all visitors feel right at home in its natural setting of native plants. So one just might consider Lady Bird Johnson’s daughter Luci Baines Johnson is just like the Center — she makes everyone feel right at home just being with … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Great Contributors Dinner
Postponed Garden Concert Turned Out To Be A TX-OU Respite For Longhorn Fans
Following Oklahoma’s football win over Texas at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, October 9, some Longhorn fans found a way to recover from the heartbreaking loss by attending a late-afternoon Garden Concert at Dan Patterson’s bucolic home in East Dallas. Along with co-hosts Mary McDermott Cook, Diane and Hal Brierley and Marena and Roger Gault, Dan commiserated with guests as they … [Read more...] about Postponed Garden Concert Turned Out To Be A TX-OU Respite For Longhorn Fans
JUST IN: The Antique Rose Emporium’s Michael Shoup To Replace Bill Welch At A Writer’s Garden
The Writer’s Garden lineup of speakers has been tweaked. It seems that "due to a family situation," Professor and Texas AgriLife Extension Service Horticulturist Dr. Bill Welch will be unable to be at the Women’s Council of the Arboretum’s fundraiser on Tuesday, November 16, at Rosine Hall. But luckily, Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Lisa Loy Laughlin and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Antique Rose Emporium’s Michael Shoup To Replace Bill Welch At A Writer’s Garden
Cattle Baron’s Underwriters Party At A Splendiferous Estate Was Why It Pays To Sponsor
If the 2020/2021 Cattle Baron's Ball Underwriters' get-together on Saturday, October 2, is any indication of what CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall have in store for their mega fundraiser at Gilley's, then it's going to be a blowout. The underwriters enjoyed a mini-version of the legendary ball thanks to its taking place at Melissa and Joe Pastora's magnificent … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Underwriters Party At A Splendiferous Estate Was Why It Pays To Sponsor