Mother Nature and Klyde Warren Park’s President Kit Sawers must have cut some kind of deal. After a number of event washouts in the previous months, the cantankerous old weather witch had allowed a break in stormy threats for Park And Palate’s Dinner in the Park presented by Republic National Distributing Company on Saturday, October 5. Only the night before, the Dallas Arts … [Read more...] about Park And Palate’s Dinner In The Park Was A Feast Under A Beautiful Sky At Klyde Warren Park
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Park And Palate’s 2019 Dinner In The Park
The stars were in perfect alignment for Park and Palate’s Dinner in the Park benefiting Klyde Warren Park on Saturday, October 5. Event Co-Chairs Brooke Hortenstine and Missy Wyszynski and Underwriting Co-Chairs Piper and Mike Wyatt had arranged for an evening that included a three-course dinner by Chef Kent Rathbun followed by a performance by Tony Award winner Stephanie J. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Park And Palate’s 2019 Dinner In The Park
Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
The two K’s must have cut some kind of deal with Ma Nature. Friday’s high is going to be in the 50s, with an 80% chance of rain. But on Saturday, when Klyde Warren Park Impresario Kit Sawers and Big Man Chef Kent Rathbun will be holding the Fifth Grand Taste at Klyde Warren Park, it’s going to warm up to the upper 60s (aka sweater and barbecue temperatures) with only an itty … [Read more...] about Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
Annual Park And Palate Details Announced For Klyde Warren Park’s October Fundraiser
Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. And April of 2019 tested the patience and flexibility of event planners almost daily thanks to the weather. Originally, Klyde Warren Park President Kit Sawers had locked down the place, the people and all the details for the announcement of the annual October Park And Palate on Wednesday, April 17. But thanks to weather forecasts, … [Read more...] about Annual Park And Palate Details Announced For Klyde Warren Park’s October Fundraiser
Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #1: Kenya Safari Adventure At Segera Retreat And Angama Mara
For the true lover of travel, Africa just never gets old. Whether venturing into a new sanctuary or seeing the amazing wildlife in its natural habitat, there are always new discoveries. And perhaps the gem of African excursions is Kenya. The winning bidder of this remarkable Art Ball 2019 Form And Function live auction package will have a place of honor in his/her passport for … [Read more...] about Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #1: Kenya Safari Adventure At Segera Retreat And Angama Mara
JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park’s Saturday Food Truck Rally Postponed Due To Pending Weather
The Mother Nature roller coaster continues to provide ups and downs for fundraisers. While the Midwest is experiencing the "Bomb Cyclone" with snow, ice and freezing weather, North Texas is headed for a couple of challenging days, too. With temps hitting everything from the 40s to the 70s, Saturday morning is going to be the real game-changer, with some experts suggesting a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park’s Saturday Food Truck Rally Postponed Due To Pending Weather
JUST IN: Dallas Park Board Votes To Change “Oak Lawn Park” To “Turtle Creek Park”
The Turtle Creek Conservancy has been lobbying to have the name of Oak Lawn Park (formerly known as Robert E. Lee Park) changed to Turtle Creek Park. The reason given was that since the Oak Lawn renaming, there has been a decrease in the scheduling of weddings and donations that support the maintenance of the 20-acre park that includes Arlington Hall. On the other hand, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Park Board Votes To Change “Oak Lawn Park” To “Turtle Creek Park”
North Texas Giving Day Booster: White Rock Lake Conservancy
One of the White Rock Lake Conservancy’s largest fundraisers of the year, North Texas Giving Day, is Thursday, September 20. This day of online giving helps the Conservancy fulfill its mission, to bring in private donations that help maintain and restore White Rock Lake Park in accordance to the City of Dallas’ master plan. Private funding for critical updates to White … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: White Rock Lake Conservancy
JUST IN: 2018 A Writer’s Garden Will Be Blooming With Carolyne Roehm And Colta Ives
The 2018 A Writer’s Garden program was just revealed by Event Chair Michelle Mew at Barbara Hunt Crow’s home to an invitation-only crowd that included Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Linda Spina, Venise Stuart and Donna Darling. The annual Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser will return to the Arboretum’s Rosine Hall on Wednesday, November 13, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 A Writer’s Garden Will Be Blooming With Carolyne Roehm And Colta Ives
A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Back in the early 1900s young women were limited in their opportunities. If they were born into families of wealth and standing, they made their debuts, married well, had children and tended to the family's prominence within the community. If they were what-would-eventually-be-called "middle class," they would attend school and/or get a job until they married a respectable … [Read more...] about A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Plans For 2018 Day At The Races Benefiting Oak Lawn Park’s The Conservancy Announced At Uptown Starpower
The Kentucky Derby may be held elsewhere, but that doesn't mean North Texans don't "run for roses" themselves for fundraising. First out of the gate with plans for the Saturday, May 5, horse race was The Conservancy at Oak Lawn Park [formerly known as Lee Park] with a kick off party at Uptown's Starpower on Thursday, March 8. Here's a report from the field: The race has … [Read more...] about Plans For 2018 Day At The Races Benefiting Oak Lawn Park’s The Conservancy Announced At Uptown Starpower