According to Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (WCDABG) President Venise Stuart, We are deeply saddened by the Coronavirus Pandemic and offer our well wishes to all during this fearful time. In light of the situation, we are redirecting our yearlong hard work to meet our end goal of raising money for A Woman’s Garden and canceling the Mad Hatter’s … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s 2020 Mad Hatter’s Tea
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The McCaslands, The Olsons And The Late Sue Ringle Were Honored At The Arboretum’s Great Contributor Gala
The Cowboys may have been playing the Bears on Thursday, December 5, on TV, but according to the crowds lining up at the Arboretum, nobody was watching. So much was going at the 66-acre wonderland. Folks were queued up to wander the beautiful grounds with its holiday decorations and nighttime lighting; young people in long gowns and suits made their way to A Tasteful Place for … [Read more...] about The McCaslands, The Olsons And The Late Sue Ringle Were Honored At The Arboretum’s Great Contributor Gala
Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
Following the 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show at the Winspear Opera House on Tuesday, December 3, one guest wondered aloud, “Who was that guy with the microphone?” But more about that later. Before the guests in their stellar stilettos took their places on the Skokos Stage for the Texas Ballet Theater fundraiser, they sipped flutes of champagne in the lobby. While … [Read more...] about Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Heading Up And Moving North To The Star With Dierks Bentley
Despite the skies pounding North Texas with all types of headline-making wet and windy stuff, the 2020 Cattle Baronesses are making big noise themselves tonight. Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall have just seconds ago announced plans for the American Cancer Society fundraiser “Just Livin’ #Take Cancer By The Horns.” And, boy, are these ladies … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Heading Up And Moving North To The Star With Dierks Bentley
With Likes Of Ann-Margret, Ed Sullivan And Raquel Welch, The Family Place Was A Starry ReuNight
The trees had scarcely had time to change from summer-colored crepe myrtles to fall's golds, browns and oranges before, lo and behold, winter was on the doorstep. Just before a frigid blast hit, though, The Family Place’s ReuNight was taking advantage of a beautiful evening at the Mansion on Turtle Creek’s Lawn on Wednesday, November 6. Family Place CEO Paige Flink reported … [Read more...] about With Likes Of Ann-Margret, Ed Sullivan And Raquel Welch, The Family Place Was A Starry ReuNight
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Blossomed With “Flowers” At Tables And On The Runway
The weather on Monday, November 4, couldn't have been more perfect for a "flower." In this case, it was the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's "Fashion Notes" at the Ritz honoring local designer Patti Flowers. As the crowed of 300+ gathered for the Mystery Notes reception, the talk of the day was still about those recovering from the October 24th tornado. Jeweler Richard … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Blossomed With “Flowers” At Tables And On The Runway
4th Annual Grow The Grove Celebrated Liza And Will Lee’s Contributions To The Community
Grow the Grove Co-Chairs Karen and Mark Carney managed to pick the perfect couple to salute for the fourth annual Cristo Rey Dallas fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, at Sixty Five Hundred. It was none other than Liza and Will Lee, who have had a great impact in both the educational and healthcare arenas. Here's a report from the field: Cristo Rey Dallas hosted its 4th … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Grow The Grove Celebrated Liza And Will Lee’s Contributions To The Community
JUST IN: 2020 Equest Gala Chair Elizabeth Fischer Reveals Plans For “An Evening In Old Hollywood”
With all the hoop-la about “Knives Out,” "A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood,” “Frozen” and “The Good Liar,” the Equest team is capitalizing on the love of films for the Equest 2020 Gala. But they’re reaching back into the days when Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, William Powell and Myrna Loy were ruling Hollywood’s Golden Age to create “An Evening In Old Hollywood” on Saturday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Equest Gala Chair Elizabeth Fischer Reveals Plans For “An Evening In Old Hollywood”
2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Will “Shine” With Blonde Co-Chairs Jamie O’Banion And Holly Pellham
After brunette Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s successful chairing of the 2019 Children’s Cancer Fund gala, the blondes are taking over the 32nd annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala — "Together We Shine." Returning to the Hilton Anatole on Friday, April 17, the mega-fundraising evening will be co-chaired by buddies Jamie O’Banion and Holly Pellham Davis with former Cattle Baron’s … [Read more...] about 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Will “Shine” With Blonde Co-Chairs Jamie O’Banion And Holly Pellham
Grovel Alert: 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon
Former Cattle Baron’s Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Anne Stodghill have temporarily closeted their cowboy boots and pulled out their stilettos to raise money for the Texas Ballet Theater’s point shoes. The gals, who are co-chairing the TBT’s Tutu Chic Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, December 3, at the Winspear, just sent word that there are just two tables left for the Stanley … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball at Gilley's Dallas on Saturday, October 19. And, a heckuva lot of folks took full advantage of it to celebrate this year's theme, "True Grit," and to raise another big pile of money for the American Cancer Society. While past CBB Chairs like Founder Jacque Wynne, Mary Martha Pickens, Olivia … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s