While costume parties may be rather passe in these times, it may be because all have taken a backseat to DIFFA Dallas' annual House Of DIFFA gala that every year manages to shock and awe with its creativity, both on the stage and in the audience. And this year's theme "Dreamstate" on Saturday, May 3, kept the "Wow!" reputation firmly in place at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in … [Read more...] about House Of DIFFA’s “Dreamstate” Was Showstopping Both On The Stage And In The Audience
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We Regret: The Fourth Of July 2025 Tragedy Is A Horrific And Humbling Lesson
It was a week ago tonight that many kicked off 2025's long Fourth of July weekend. Some headed to airports and highways for annual get-togethers; some settled back to chill in movie theaters; some just lazed poolside to fine-tune tans; and some took comfort knowing their youngsters were safe at well-known camps throughout the region, where many of the parents had made such … [Read more...] about We Regret: The Fourth Of July 2025 Tragedy Is A Horrific And Humbling Lesson
Day At The Races Ponied Up With Chapeaus Galore, A Bargain Necklace And A Sparkling Birthday Cake
While North Texas patios swelled with the sunglass set, pet owners filled sidewalks with their better furry halves and families took advantage of picture-perfect settings on the weather-friendly afternoon of Saturday, May 3, nearly 400 chapeau'd ladies and dashing dudes gathered for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's (TCPC) Day At The Races presented by Truist at Arlington … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Ponied Up With Chapeaus Galore, A Bargain Necklace And A Sparkling Birthday Cake
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2025 Day At The Races
While Fall's Halloween is a showcase for all types of creative outfits, Spring certainly doesn't take a back seat. And Saturday, May 3, was a slam-bang of dapper dudes and dazzling dolls dominating the afternoon at Turtle Creek Park's 2025 Day At The Races, while DIFFA Dallas' House Of DIFFA's "Dreamstate" guests prepared for a night of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2025 Day At The Races
MySweetSchoolDaze: Young Women’s Preparatory Network
According to Young Women’s Preparatory Network Board Of Directors Chair Dr. Sharonda Pruitt, “This back-to-school season, I am asking our local community to join Regina Bruce, Dr. Carla Russo and the Lone Star Monarchs in collecting school supplies for underserved girls in Dallas County. “Thanks to MySweetCharity’s MySweetSchoolDaze campaign, you can help ensure that … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Young Women’s Preparatory Network
Centerstage 41 Literally “Takes A Bow” For DTC’s Talents, Philanthropy And Legacy Over The Decades
Returning to the chairmanship of the Dallas Theater Center's fundraiser Centerstage 41, Hamilton A Sneed had a cornucopia of plans for the evening at Fashion Industry Gallery on Friday, May 2. They included tapping the DTC's treasure of talents as well as handing out accolades to the right people, like theater person extraordinaire Joel Farrell and philanthropists Linda Custard … [Read more...] about Centerstage 41 Literally “Takes A Bow” For DTC’s Talents, Philanthropy And Legacy Over The Decades
Visionary Luncheon Patrons Learned How T. Boone Pickens’ Philanthropy Lives On
While Sparktacular was sparkling for SPARK! along Beverly Drive on Thursday, May 1, just a couple of blocks away North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee Co-Chair/2025 Visionary Luncheon Co-Chair Dan Hunt had opened his home for the Retina Foundation's fundraiser patrons. If nothing else, it was a treat just surveying the home with a global feel, thanks to everything … [Read more...] about Visionary Luncheon Patrons Learned How T. Boone Pickens’ Philanthropy Lives On
Sparktacular Sparkled With Creativity As Grown Up Kids Raised Funds For 10-Year-Old SPARK! Dallas
As if the streets around Dan Hunt's house for the Retina Foundation's patron party weren't already overflowing with valets parking cars on Thursday, May 1, Leigh and Bryce Williams' home nearby also was having cars lining up for blocks for SPARKtacular, a fundraiser for SPARK! Dallas. And just like SPARK! Dallas, where creativity has inspired kids for 10 years, the evening was … [Read more...] about Sparktacular Sparkled With Creativity As Grown Up Kids Raised Funds For 10-Year-Old SPARK! Dallas
Fearful Weather Was Replaced By Sunshine For SAWA Fashion Show Patron Party
The day’s weather had been a true gullywasher. The two questions of the afternoon of Wednesday, April 30, were, “Would the weather clear up?” and “Would anyone slated to attend the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show patron party show up?” Patron party hosts Jennifer and David Lancashire knew that their fabulous Old Preston Hollow mansion could easily handle … [Read more...] about Fearful Weather Was Replaced By Sunshine For SAWA Fashion Show Patron Party
Erin Mathews Is Honorary Chairing Partners Card and Honorary Co-Chairing DSO Gala With Ruth Ruhl
Residential real estate go-to-gal Erin Mathews is going to be very busy in the last quarter of 2025. In addition to closing deals on all types of mansion-sweet-mansions, the word is that she's going to be honoring some heady fundraisers with her support. In addition to being the honorary chair for The Family Place's 2025 Partners Card from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, … [Read more...] about Erin Mathews Is Honorary Chairing Partners Card and Honorary Co-Chairing DSO Gala With Ruth Ruhl
MySweetCharity Pollster Results: Everyone Isn’t All That Fired Up For 4th Of July Dazzling Hoopla
With the Fourth of July week kicking off this past weekend with all types of hoopla including the Klyde Warren Park Independence Day Celebration Saturday night, the MySweetCharity pollsters conducted a survey. And, no, it didn't deal with political views. Rather, it was conducted among a group that in no way or fashion could ever participate in anything that involved a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Pollster Results: Everyone Isn’t All That Fired Up For 4th Of July Dazzling Hoopla