Area weather guessers were betting that North Texas would be ground zero for getting slammed with the usual nasty elements (i.e., hail, wind, lightning, loads of rain, etc.) by 4 p.m. Thursday. But they didn't know that the Kappa Kappa Gamma Dallas Alumnae had an "in" with Mother Nature. That resulted in ideal conditions Thursday to announce plans for Tablescapes 30th … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kappas Are “Keyed” Up to Celebrate Tablescapes’ 30th Anniversary With Herrera’s Wes Gordon
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Erykah Badu To Be Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s The Big Dance
One of North Texas' favorite toe-tapping, highfalutin fundraisers has just hit the boards with news. Dallas Black Dance Theatre's (DBDT) "The Big Dance" Co-Chairs Tiffaney D. Hunter and Ebonie Hughey Jackson announced that in celebration of the DBDT's Dallas Black Dance Academy's (DBDA) 50th anniversary year, the event will take place on Saturday, June 1, at the … [Read more...] about Erykah Badu To Be Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s The Big Dance
JUST IN: KidneyTexas’ The Runway Report’s Silver Jubilee Anniversary Leadership And Plans Revealed
Where were we all 25 years ago? Most folks were preparing for the end-of-the-world with 1999 turning over to 2000. Would computers go haywire with the change of the 1900s to 2000s? It was a time when social media was in its kindergarten days, and New York's Twin Towers would soon crumble. But locally, a couple of non-profits gave birth to fundraisers to support … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas’ The Runway Report’s Silver Jubilee Anniversary Leadership And Plans Revealed
JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee
As all North Texas non-profits were trying to beat the Easter Bunny with news, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation (BSWDF) held a ladies lunch yesterday at a "local country club." But it wasn't just any gals in attendance. The group was made up of the past Celebrating Women Luncheon chairs (Pam Busbee, Christie Carter, Laura Downing, Tucker Enthoven, Fredye Factor, Ola … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Collin County Kick Off Chrysalis Gala 20th Anniversary Plans With Area Mayors On Board
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County have just "marked the beginning of an exciting journey leading up to its grand gala event" — the 20th Chrysalis Ball Gala's "Cirque du Soiree, A Curiously Unexpected Evening." Gala Co-Chairs Lorie Medina and Melethia Tuggle have revealed a heady group of honorary co-chairs including Mayor Elisa Beasley of Pilot Point, Mayor David … [Read more...] about Boys And Girls Clubs Of Collin County Kick Off Chrysalis Gala 20th Anniversary Plans With Area Mayors On Board
Luminary Dinner Double-Celebrated At Salum’s 18th Anniversary And Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Top Donors
As part of his commemorating the 18th anniversary of his Salum Restaurant, Chef Abraham Salum hosted the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Luminary Dinner for its top donors. Despite the wet and cold night, the turnout amazed organizers with the number of guests doubling last year's inaugural dinner. Returning this year were 2022 Honorary Co-Chairs Pat and Charles McEvoy, who … [Read more...] about Luminary Dinner Double-Celebrated At Salum’s 18th Anniversary And Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Top Donors
MySweetWishList: 2024 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to the 2024 Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show Co-Chairs Brooke Shelby and Samantha Wortley: “Since its inception 40 years ago, by founders Rusty Duvall and Janet Evans, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show has raised more than $15 million for research in Texas, including UT Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2024 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show
JUST IN: Hamilton Sneed To Chair Dallas Theater Center’s Centerstage 40: A Brand New Day
Leave it to the Dallas Theater Center folks to upstage others when it comes to a special occasion. It’s going to celebrate its 40 years of Centerstage fundraising as well as 65 years of DTC production by holding Centerstage 40: A Brand New Day. The night will take place at the Fashion Industry Gallery on Saturday, May 4, with a “cocktail reception highlighting many of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hamilton Sneed To Chair Dallas Theater Center’s Centerstage 40: A Brand New Day
Bryan’s House Luncheon Celebrated Area Champions With Inspiring Mickey Rowe Message For Youngsters
Celebrating its 35 years of supporting youngsters with health challenges ranging from the early days of AIDs to today's mental disabilities, the Bryan's House Luncheon on Monday, October 30, at a "local country club" had all the elements of inspiration, with unique auction items like an Andre Yabin jacket, deserving awards and keynoter Mickey Rowe, who truly understands the … [Read more...] about Bryan’s House Luncheon Celebrated Area Champions With Inspiring Mickey Rowe Message For Youngsters
MySweetWishList: Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
According to Dallas Arboretum Board Member, donor and volunteer Pierce Noble, “The holidays are about giving, and our wish for the community is to give to help children have access to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Children’s Adventure Garden is a magical eight-acre scientific garden that teaches … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
JUST IN: Louise And Guy Griffeth To Be Honored At The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
For three decades The Senior Source has held its Spirit of Generations Luncheon to honor an individual or group of individuals who "have contributed significantly in thoughts, words and deeds to all generations of the greater Dallas community. " For its 30th anniversary, the 2024 Spirit of Generations Luncheon on Friday, March 1, will honor a couple of sweethearts — … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Louise And Guy Griffeth To Be Honored At The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon