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Fashions Fluttered In The Season’s First Black-Tie Gala For The Dallas Symphony Orchestra

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While the corny-dog crowd strolled the Midway and the exhibitions on the second day of the 2019 State Fair of Texas, the beautiful butterfly people clustered at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, September 14. The gathering of the North Texas black-tie set was for the 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala, with cool-guy violinist Joshua Bell on stage with the Dallas … [Read more...] about Fashions Fluttered In The Season’s First Black-Tie Gala For The Dallas Symphony Orchestra

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Dallas Symphony Gala

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Using Dallas Symphony Gala Co-Chair Barbara Daseke as his muse, event producer Todd Ficus filled the Meyerson with fluttering faux butterflies and whimsical wonder for the fall season's first black-tie gala on Saturday, September 28. Adding to the occasion the guests arose to the occasion with ladies in fabulous gowns and the gents stealing a bit of the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Dallas Symphony Gala

DSO Gala After-Party Kicks Off Plans Among The Contemporary Types At Neiman Marcus NorthPark

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While Jill Stuart, Veronica Beard and Marc Jacobs were present in merchandise only in NorthPark's Neiman Marcus on Thursday, August 29, there were about 100 of their fashionable types sipping champagne in the Contemporary Department. And they didn't appear to be in a hurry to get home to watch the Cowboys play Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The occasion was the Dallas Symphony … [Read more...] about DSO Gala After-Party Kicks Off Plans Among The Contemporary Types At Neiman Marcus NorthPark

MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala

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According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs Barbara and Don Daseke, On Saturday, September 28, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center will be bustling with the beautiful music and incredible philanthropy of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala. This year’s event will feature world-famous violinist Joshua Bell, one of the brightest stars in classical music … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala

JUST IN: 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Plans Revealed

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The first black-tie gala of the 2019 fall season is set. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala that is traditionally one of the area’s fashion feasts will take place on Saturday, September 28, at the Meyerson. This year’s DSO fundraiser will have Barbara and Don Daseke returning to the role of co-chairs with Nancy Bierman in charge of underwriting. Serving as honorary co-chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Plans Revealed

A Slim And Trim Art Ball Had All The Form And Function For Dallas Museum Of Art Fundraising

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As riders on scooters rolled along the sidewalk from Klyde Warren Park to Ross Avenue, they encountered highly fashionable moving obstacles as guests at the 2019 Art Ball arrived on Saturday, April 27, at the tented gala benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art. Organizers disclosed that attendance for the 54th annual bash at the art museum would be around 365. Hearing this one … [Read more...] about A Slim And Trim Art Ball Had All The Form And Function For Dallas Museum Of Art Fundraising

TAG’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Returns To The Arboretum To Run For The Roses

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Last year’s Think Ahead Group’s 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Party at the Dallas Arboretum was such a first-class finish that they’re returning Saturday, May 4. While some guests took in the sunshine and played jenga on the grounds of The Camp House, others were inside singing as one of their own played Billy Joel tunes. And while the Kentucky types may think they’re the … [Read more...] about TAG’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Returns To The Arboretum To Run For The Roses

JUST IN: 2019 DSO Gala Will Be An Encore Fundraiser With Dasekes, A Bell And A Hall Duo

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So, whoever said you can’t relive the past? They’re probably the same ones who are trying to squeeze into their high school prom dresses. Well, naysayers take note: The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is proving happily that the yesteryears are being resurrected with the players being smarter, more glamorous, and having traveled the world in gaining a world-renowned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 DSO Gala Will Be An Encore Fundraiser With Dasekes, A Bell And A Hall Duo

JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Back in 1989, two births were taking place. The first commercial internet service providers were popping. On the local scene Mitch Jericho and Edith O’Donnell founded Big Thought to “cultivate creativity and imagination in the lives of young people throughout Dallas.” Both bouncing babies have grown in importance and reach over the past 30 years. To celebrate Big Thought’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration

MySweetWishList: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball

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According 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley, “Cattle Baron’s has raised more than $80 million for cancer research projects in North Texas since its inception forty-five years ago.  Our wish is that the community will join us in our goal to eradicate cancer by becoming underwriters of the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball. “We plan to unveil the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball