The moment you entered Eddie Deen's Ranch at Downtown Dallas on Saturday, September 29, you just knew the inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke's FastBreaks was going to be a big success. Hundreds of guests, many of them in their 20s, were milling about enjoying the reception, which soon would be followed by Deen's Texas barbecue, a live auction, and then a raucous, … [Read more...] about Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Blue Jean Ball
Needless to say, there were no flowing couture gowns nor cummerbunds at the inaugural Blue Jean Ball on Saturday, September 29, at Eddie Deen’s. Instead the gathering was strictly boots, blue jeans and boosters for Luke’s Fastbreaks T-shirts program.The crowd ranged from FastBreaks founder Luke Lange’s age group to the fundraising vets like Blue Jean Ball Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Blue Jean Ball
Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie And Teal Griffeth’s Love Story Is The Stuff That Arabian Nights Are Made Of
Sometimes a friend’s setting you up on a date works… sometimes it doesn’t. In the case of Annie and Teal Griffeth, it worked bigtime and Equest is one of the beneficiaries.Backstory: Before Teal shipped out to Afghanistan, a friend introduced him to an artist friend — Annie — who had attended high school with the buddy in Hawaii. Over the next seven years, Teal served as a … [Read more...] about Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie And Teal Griffeth’s Love Story Is The Stuff That Arabian Nights Are Made Of
JUST IN: Tucker Enthoven To Chair 2020 Crystal Charity Ball
With the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball just three weeks away, plans are already underway for 2020. 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy revealed that Tucker Enthoven “has agreed to serve as the 2019 Ball Chairman-Elect and the 2020 Ball Chairman.”According to Pat, “Tucker’s extensive experience in the Dallas community, her proven fundraising skills, intellect, generous and kind … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tucker Enthoven To Chair 2020 Crystal Charity Ball
Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center
Before Chef Graham Dodds announced his departure from The Statler, one of the last big whoop-ti-dos that he orchestrated was the Friends of Wilkinson Center's Fifth Annual Spirit of Taos on Saturday, September 29. Here's a report from the field:Balloon arrangements and a sea of colorful cacti set the perfect backdrop for the 5th Annual Spirit of Taos presented by the … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center
2018 ReuNight Countdown Is Underway To Raise Paddles For The Family Place
With The Family Place's 2018 ReuNight just hours away, Co-Chairs Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss and Honorary Chair James Dondero are still adding goodies for the live auction including "Echo Chamber" (2018) valued at $12,000 donated by London-based artist Adam Ball.According to Adam, "I’ve recently worked with laboratories, chemists, and pharmacists to access images I couldn’t … [Read more...] about 2018 ReuNight Countdown Is Underway To Raise Paddles For The Family Place
2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #3: One&Only East Africa Experience
One of the big hits of the recent 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball was the One&Only dream getaway to far off exotic places. Somehow the 2018 ReuNight Co-Chairs Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss have managed to offer The Family Place fundraiser's own tailor-made One&Only trip to East Africa with such take-alongs as cashmere knit wraps, personalized bags and Akola jewelry. Check out all … [Read more...] about 2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #3: One&Only East Africa Experience
2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #2: Argentina Dove Hunt
This 2018 ReuNight live auction package was put together for the person, who loves hunting in exotic places but also demands luxury surroundings at the end of the day. And to prepare the winner of this adventure, 2018 ReuNight Co-Chairs Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss have provided some "must haves" to make the experience above and beyond. Check out the details below! Argentina Dove … [Read more...] about 2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #2: Argentina Dove Hunt
2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #1: Moto Package
The Family Place’s ReuNight will once again hold forth with a very limited number of one-of-a-kind luxury items for its annual fundraiser on Thursday, November 8. And true to form, they will be sipping, dining and bidding at one of North Texas' newest venues — Haas Moto Museum and Sculpture Gallery — that has already become an international centerpiece for biker enthusiasts. … [Read more...] about 2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #1: Moto Package
2018 Runway Report Featured Fashions As Well As Facts About The Reality Of Kidney Disease
There’s this fella. Let’s call him Steve. He’s a big guy… a really big guy who checks in at over six feet tall. While he’d done his share providing security for highfalutin fundraisers, his day job was as a policeman until he recently retired. And while Steve’s size was intimidating to some, his ear-to-ear smile has provided many of North Texas’ finest and most generous with a … [Read more...] about 2018 Runway Report Featured Fashions As Well As Facts About The Reality Of Kidney Disease
19th Annual Mission Ole Celebrates Dias De Los Muertos With Haunting Faces And Lively Auction/ Raffle Items
If getting away to Mexico is just a little out of reach for your schedule, this Saturday’s Mission Ole benefiting Trinity River Mission just might be the answer. Held at Chicken Scratch and The Foundry, it’s an open-air affair tailor made for an evening where blue jeans, boots and vests are the attire to cozy up around fire pits with mariachis playing in the background and … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Mission Ole Celebrates Dias De Los Muertos With Haunting Faces And Lively Auction/ Raffle Items