As the first brisk morning of fall 2022 filled North Texas, the Dallas Arboretum was already starting to bulge with cars lining up for parking on Tuesday, October 18. But a few cars were directed over to A Tasteful Place where the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's A Writer’s Garden VIP reception was taking place with the big draw being a photo opp with A Writer’s … [Read more...] about Lady Fiona Carnarvon Delighted A Writer’s Garden Guests With Her Tales Of Highclere Living
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A Slight Brouhaha Over A Snapshot Interrupted A Writer’s Garden Patron Party’s Protocol
With British Royals showing the decorum of pomp and circumstance still top of mind following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, there should have been a stiff upper lip for North Texas events ... especially with one of the Brits’ upper crust in attendance. So the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s A Writer’s Garden’s timing was right on target with its Royal Noble and … [Read more...] about A Slight Brouhaha Over A Snapshot Interrupted A Writer’s Garden Patron Party’s Protocol
JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
And the good news keeps rolling in for area non-profits. This time it’s Bank of America North Texas’ Dallas President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth President Mike Pavell spreading the joy to the tune of $900K with a focus on community needs such as "affordable housing, community revitalization, small business and the arts." According to Jennifer, “Dallas non-profits … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
JUST IN: 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade Cancelled Due To Thunderous Storms
Due to the wet, thunderstormy weather, the 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade in downtown Dallas this morning has been cancelled. As disappointing as it is for the Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade organizers, participants and sponsors, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Gen. CSM (Ret) Gary Littrell is encouraging folks to donate to the National Medal of Honor Museum being … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade Cancelled Due To Thunderous Storms
Family Gateway’s “Stronger Together Breakfast” Patron Party Was A “Stretto” Delight
Within the Preston Hollow neighborhood, three of the neighbors were holding parties making the winding narrow roads sidelined with cars on Thursday, October 13. One of the locations stood out, though. While tall hedges and brush hid more than two acres from prying eyes, to the left at the entrance was a silver spaceship and across the way was a lineup of … [Read more...] about Family Gateway’s “Stronger Together Breakfast” Patron Party Was A “Stretto” Delight
Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
Have you ever had somebody owe you some money and wondered if they were ever going to pay it back? And when they did, wasn’t there a sigh of relief? Well, back on Sunday, March 13, the powers-that-be borrowed an hour out of your day when Daylight Saving Time began. This Sunday you’re getting that hour back at 2 a.m., with interest — a beautiful day with temperatures in … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
2022 Celebrating Women Patron Party Celebrated The Return Of In-Person Fundraising
Had it really been 10 years since Claire and Dwight Emanuelson hosted the 2012 Celebrating Women Luncheon patron party — and the luncheon's star attraction, Rob Lowe — at their former estate in Highland Park? Karen and Donald Key could scarcely believe it, either. That sent Karen on a hunt through her phone's photos to prove that she'd indeed been there with Lowe that … [Read more...] about 2022 Celebrating Women Patron Party Celebrated The Return Of In-Person Fundraising
JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
Please don’t tell Mother Nature that North Texas is having the best weather ever today. You just know she can't take a compliment. Regardless, the blue skies are only enhanced with temperatures in the 70s, and practically no wind. It's simply a marvelous time to be out and about. One group that is having a double dose of appreciation on this day is Klyde Warren Park. With … [Read more...] about JUST IN: On A Picture Perfect Day, Marinelle and Kip Sowden Celebrate Klyde Warren Park With $1M For Its Children’s Park
City Of Dallas Is Trash Talking With Changes For Future Pickups And Fee Increases
For folks living in Dallas, the city's Sanitation Department is making some changes. One is just a change of date; the other one you’ll probably not be so keen on. The change of pickup dates is to “optimize collection routes to improve efficiency of recycling and garbage collection.” The new collection schedule starts the week of Monday, December 5. While garbage and … [Read more...] about City Of Dallas Is Trash Talking With Changes For Future Pickups And Fee Increases
Parade of Playhouses Closing Party Had A Surprising Reveal Of One Playhouse Winner
This year's Parade of Playhouses' closing party at Design Within Reach on Thursday, September 22, had an added surprise for the Dallas CASA fundraiser supporters like HKS's Erin Halliday, Kay Curtis, Barrie Mounger and Dora Figueroa, Corgan's Warren Mortensen, OmniPlan's Mike Hellinghausen and KDC's Mike Rosamond and Toby Grove. It was a touching story about one of the … [Read more...] about Parade of Playhouses Closing Party Had A Surprising Reveal Of One Playhouse Winner
JUST IN: Arboretum’s Mary Brinegar Celebrates Her 75th Birthday With A Surprise Announcement
One might say that Mary Brinegar’s life is all about roots. In addition to serving as the CEO/president of the Dallas Arboretum, where she’s seen roots take hold to produce acres of magnificence, her own life has roots that span generations of community involvement. Her great-grandfather William Stiles was one of the founders of SMU; her grandfather R.L. Thornton was among … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Arboretum’s Mary Brinegar Celebrates Her 75th Birthday With A Surprise Announcement