The Dallas Opera is abuzz with activity today. Sure, it’s Ian Derrer’s first official day on the job as TDO General Director/CEO, but there’s still more! While Dr. Kern Wildenthal’s serving as TDO Interim General Director/CEO since former General Director/CEO Keith Cerny’s departure in December concluded Friday, he and his wife Marnie Wildenthal are staying close to opera … [Read more...] about 2018 First Sight/First Night Chairs And Plans Announced For The Dallas Opera Fundraiser
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JUST IN: 2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Kim And Greg Hext Announce Plans For Safari Soirée With Some New Events And Faces
2018 Zoo To Do (Z2D) Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext weren’t going to let the threat of thunder, lightning and hail hold them back last night at the Dallas Zoo. They were bound and determined to share plans for the Zoo's annual mega fundraiser. And, boy, were there plans.This year’s Z2D’s theme is Safari Soirée and it will return to the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, October … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Kim And Greg Hext Announce Plans For Safari Soirée With Some New Events And Faces
Art Ball Chair Rebecca Fletcher Didn’t Let Mother Nature Spoil Her “Horizon: Now. New. Next”
Mother Nature played hardball with North Texas fundraisers on Saturday, April 21. Like a tease, she threatened showers, hail and end-of-the-world conditions that had back-up plans kicking into play. All day the clouds hovered, and still no deluge. Then the weather radar boded a dumping right around the time that most of the big deal events were to take place.Over at the … [Read more...] about Art Ball Chair Rebecca Fletcher Didn’t Let Mother Nature Spoil Her “Horizon: Now. New. Next”
Equest After Dark Gala Guests Had A Blast At The Bomb Factory With Bubbles, Baubles And Beads
Surrounded by bootleggers and baubled babes, Equest Development Director Christine Volkmer looked downright relieved on Friday, April 20. For the first time in recent years, she wasn’t worried about having guests bused to Texas Horse Park or having to face torrential storms. The decision was made to hold the raise-the-roof Equest Gala fundraiser at The Bomb … [Read more...] about Equest After Dark Gala Guests Had A Blast At The Bomb Factory With Bubbles, Baubles And Beads
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #9: Director’s Trip To The United Arab Emirates
With the 2018 Art Ball just hours away, the final live auction package is tailor-made for those with a rarefied bucket list. It combines far-away place, friends and fabulous one-of-a-kind experiences.Five couples will attend "Abu Dhabi Art" in November plus so much more. In addition to having the Eugene McDermott Director Agustín Arteaga accompany the group through the … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #9: Director’s Trip To The United Arab Emirates
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #6: Bespoke Chef’s Dinner At Bullion
When Chef Bruno Davaillon left the Rosewood Mansion, a lot of well-heeled taste buds went hungry for the Frenchman’s cuisine. Little did they know that there would be an oasis up ahead on the second level of the 400 Record (formerly known Belo Tower). Correctly called Bullion, it’s easy to spot from the street thanks to its exterior of dazzling gold scales.And the … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #6: Bespoke Chef’s Dinner At Bullion
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #4: The Ultimate Cowboys Experience
It’s the newest star in North Texas special events… and it will always be a star thanks to Dallas Cowboys’ first couple Gene and Jerry Jones. In addition to being the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, The Star in Frisco has been designed for every type of partying.For the winning bid on this Art Ball auction package, there will be a VIP guided tour for 20 followed by … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #4: The Ultimate Cowboys Experience
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #2: A Year Of Highland Park Village Luxury
As dazzling as Highland Park Village may seem, this 2018 Art Ball auction package puts a whole new polish to its image and for the winner. Valued at more than $23,000, the nine totally different goodies in this one-of-a-kind offering will showcase the shopping mega at its finest.Fachini (Value: $5,000) — One private holiday lunch party at Highland Park Village’s Fachini … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #2: A Year Of Highland Park Village Luxury
A Sneak Peak Of The Dreamy 2018 Art Ball Live Auction Items To Be Shared In The Days Ahead
If you've got your best duds picked out and your spots at the Dallas Museum of Art's 2018 Art Ball all set, then you're just about ready for Saturday, April 21.In the meantime, you have just two weeks to get your paddle-lifting arm in shape. The reason? You're gonna want to be getting Christie's Americas President Brook Hazelton's attention when the nine live auction … [Read more...] about A Sneak Peak Of The Dreamy 2018 Art Ball Live Auction Items To Be Shared In The Days Ahead
2018 Turtle Creek Tour Of Homes Includes Five Fabulous Residences And A Post-Tour Get Together At Paula Lambert’s New Digs
There’s the high life and then there’s the Turtle Creek high-living lifestyle. And this time of year, Turtle Creek is just drop-dead gorgeous with the fountain between Lemmon Avenue and North Hall Street, the blooming beds of flowers that would have pleased Monet and the all-polished-up mansions of the sky bordering Turtle Creek Boulevard.To support the preservation of … [Read more...] about 2018 Turtle Creek Tour Of Homes Includes Five Fabulous Residences And A Post-Tour Get Together At Paula Lambert’s New Digs
2018 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Followed The Tradition Of Bowing Debutantes Plus A Shout-Out Of Love
One might have thought that The Dallas Theater Center had moved across the street to the Meyerson when the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball took place there on Saturday, February 17. But, more about that later.Before the evening of bowing and dancing got underway for the 1,060 guests, hints of a formal pep rally were simmering. Meyerson ushers found … [Read more...] about 2018 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Followed The Tradition Of Bowing Debutantes Plus A Shout-Out Of Love