Back in the 1980s, Dorothy and Lawrence Herkimer were recipients of the Texas Discovery Garden's Flora Award for their "commitment to community service, education and the advancement of the environment and quality of life." Now, nearly four decades later, the Flora Award is once again celebrating a member of the Herkimer family. 2022 Flora Award Chair Cara French has … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Marilyn Weber Will Be Honored With 2022 Flora Award At Texas Discovery Gardens
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JUST IN: 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Debs Announced
Maybe it was because of the Dallas Mavs' televised, teeth-gnawing showdown with the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, or maybe it was due to the upcoming Memorial Day extended holiday, but tonight's Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball announcement of the crop of 2023 debs at Stanley Korshak was a slim one, with seven of the 24 debs-to-come, Dallas Symphony … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Debs Announced
JUST IN: Cara French To Chair The Texas Discovery Gardens’ 2022 Flora Award Dinner
North Texas fundraising vet Cara French was no sooner named to chair the 2022 Flora Award Dinner than she announced plans for The Texas Discovery Gardens fundraiser. The former Cattle Baron’s and Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon chair has picked Thursday, November 10, for the black-tie dinner at The Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park. And before summer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cara French To Chair The Texas Discovery Gardens’ 2022 Flora Award Dinner
2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 48 Debs Bowed In A Return To Elegant Fundraising
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League organizers’ timing had waltzed around the pandemic. In 2020 the Presentation Ball’s final deb had scarcely taken her bow on the Meyerson stage when the pandemic more or less shut down major in-person fundraising. A year later and, despite the arrival of vaccinations, it was still too soon for the next Ball to take place. But this year, … [Read more...] about 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 48 Debs Bowed In A Return To Elegant Fundraising
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Venise Stuart and 2022 DSOL Presentation Ball Chair Elizabeth Gambrell had their work cut out for the mega fundraiser at the Meyerson on Saturday, February 12. When the 2021 white-tie-and-tails gala benefiting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra had to be canceled due to the pandemic, some of the 2021 debs simply came on board for the 2022 … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball
“Yellowstone’s” Kevin Costner And His Modern West Band To Celebrate Emily’s Place’s 20th Anniversary
When Academy Award-winning director/actor/singer Kevin Costner was in these parts back in 2015 for New Friends New Life, the crowd at the meet-and-greet was so overwhelming that he seemed to be swallowed up by the gals in attendance. To provide a better chance for one and all to get a gander at him, organizers had him relocated upon the stage in the room, where with a boyish … [Read more...] about “Yellowstone’s” Kevin Costner And His Modern West Band To Celebrate Emily’s Place’s 20th Anniversary
JUST IN: 2022-2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Officers Announced
Before the final Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball deb gown had been gently put away into storage, the 2022-2023 DSOL board leadership was announced. 2021-2022 DSOL Board President Venise Stuart announced that Cynthia Beaird will succeed her as president and Nancy Labadie will serve as president-elect for the 2022-2023 term. Chairing the 2023 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022-2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Officers Announced
JUST IN: Donna Arp Weitzman And Herb Weitzman To Co-Chair 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
The 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala’s details have just been revealed. Traditionally the first of the fall season’s formal events, the black-tie fundraiser will take place at the Meyerson on Saturday, October 1. Co-Chairing the Gala will be author Donna Arp Weitzman and her commercial real estate icon husband, Herb Weitzman. According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Donna Arp Weitzman And Herb Weitzman To Co-Chair 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
RESCHEDULED: An Event To Remember
Slated to take place on Saturday, February 19, the third annual An Event To Remember has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, May 7, to benefit the Dallas and Northeast Texas Alzheimer's Association. According to Dallas and Northeast Texas of Alzheimer's Association Manager of Relationship Events Nicole Garrison, "The date change is being made out of an abundance … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: An Event To Remember
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Peace, Love, London
While 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Tucker Enthoven had high hopes for her “Majestic Britannia” theme gala, her valiant effort fell victim to COVID preventing the gathering from taking place. But 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers picked up the British vibe and added her own spin. Instead of the “majestic” feel of Windsors grandeur, Leslie opted for “Peace, Love, London” saluting … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Peace, Love, London