Before people even started putting on their makeup for today's Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children Luncheon at The Statler, word arrived that the event was cancelled. The reason the sold-out fundraiser won't take place? According to Dallas CASA's Rosanne Lewis, "The Statler lost air conditioning at 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning and has not been able to repair the issue. … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Today’s Cherish The Children Luncheon
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Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine
Unlike days of yore when ladies and their gents arrived together, today's couples are coming from different commitments for a mutual occasion. A perfect example of 2023 "dating" was the Ability Connection's Vine And Dine on Thursday, April 6, at Arlington Hall. While Event Co-Chair Debbie Francis was putting all the dots on the "i"s and crosses on the "t"s, she was also … [Read more...] about Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine
JUST IN: 2023 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Awards, Speaker And Presenting Sponsor Announced
On the heels of last week’s announcement of Myrshem George's succeeding Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle and Honorary Co-Chairs Kristina and Phil Whitcomb have just announced that they’ve locked down all types of developments. First of all, Pendery’s is returning as the presenting sponsor of the partying … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Awards, Speaker And Presenting Sponsor Announced
2023 Broadway Dallas Gala Can-Can-Canned The Moulin Rouge Night Away With A Party-Hearty Setting
Friday, April 1, may have been April Fool's Day, but Broadway Dallas wasn't fooling around. Well, maybe just a little. With "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" as the inspiration, 2023 Broadway Dallas Gala Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Gail Plummer glamorized Fair Park's Music Hall with staging that would have impressed "Moulin Rouge!" director Baz Luhrmann. Almost from the moment … [Read more...] about 2023 Broadway Dallas Gala Can-Can-Canned The Moulin Rouge Night Away With A Party-Hearty Setting
Savor The Symphony Will Boast An Evening Of Wining, Dining And Honoring Coquerel Family Wine Estates
North Texans have long been known for having wine cellars stocked with delicious masterpieces of the grape. And a handful like Norma Hunt and Kathryn and Craig Hall have even gone so far as to have their own California vineyards. A couple of those folks — Brenda and Clay Cockerell to be exact — will have their Coquerel Family Wine Estate honored at the Dallas Symphony … [Read more...] about Savor The Symphony Will Boast An Evening Of Wining, Dining And Honoring Coquerel Family Wine Estates
JUST IN: 2023 KidneyTexas’ Runway Report Returns To Brook Hollow For Season-Opener Of Fall Fashions
The 2023 Runway Report Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Venise Stuart just announced plans for KidneyTexas Inc.’s annual fundraiser at The Tea Party chaired by Christian Iles at Venise's home for the members. Joined by KidneyTexas President Nancy Greenbach, Venise has arranged for the fashion show, luncheon and live and silent auctions to take place on Tuesday, September 26, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 KidneyTexas’ Runway Report Returns To Brook Hollow For Season-Opener Of Fall Fashions
JUST IN: Philanthropist Lyda Hill To Serve As 2023 Zoo To Do Honorary Chair
2023 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Thai-Lan Tran and Steven J. Roth ending the week on a high note... a really high note. They’ve arranged to have that favorite philanthropist Lyda Hill to serve as their honorary chair for the annual Dallas Zoo fundraiser. Even before signing Warren Buffett’s The Giving Pledge in 2010, Lyda was known for her supporting North Texas non-profits. For … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Lyda Hill To Serve As 2023 Zoo To Do Honorary Chair
CASAblanca Had The Young Professional Types Grazing, Gaming And Glamming The Night Away
While the youngsters were over at Gilley's for the Junior Symphony Ball on Saturday, February 4, Dallas CASA's Young Professionals were fundraising and raising fun at the annual CASAblanca benefiting Dallas CASA. Thanks to Event Co-Chairs Anuka Dhakal, Brooke Donaldson and Melissa Wong, the good-looking crowd including Cristina and Michael Swartz, Kiana and Rob Calderin, … [Read more...] about CASAblanca Had The Young Professional Types Grazing, Gaming And Glamming The Night Away
JUST IN: Blue Ribbon Ball’s Presenting Sponsor, Honorary Co-Chairs And Citation Awardees Revealed
Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle have finalized plans for the Equest fundraiser at Texas Horse Park on Saturday, June 3, This year’s partying in the Al Hill Jr. Arena is being presented by Pendery’s with longtime Equest supporter Kristina and Phil Whitcomb serving as honorary co-chairs. The Whitcombs have firsthand knowledge … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Blue Ribbon Ball’s Presenting Sponsor, Honorary Co-Chairs And Citation Awardees Revealed
Dallas Service Forum “Royally” Celebrates It 45th Anniversary With Chef Darren McGrady
Back in 1977, there was no internet nor no seat belt requirements. CB radios were the rage and everyone seemed to have a “handle.” North Texans were getting stoked up about the Dallas Cowboys’ season that was leading up to winning the Super Bowl. Ironically, it was during that time that the area recorded the most freezes in 30 years, scoring 62 days of below-freezing … [Read more...] about Dallas Service Forum “Royally” Celebrates It 45th Anniversary With Chef Darren McGrady
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year