The late W.C. Fields once shared these words of advice about scene stealers: "Never work with children and animals." That theory proved true to form at the Callier Cares Luncheon at "a local country club" on Monday, April 7. Only in this case, the munchkin only stole the hearts of the 300 in attendance, with nary a complaint in the room. From the morning's VIP gathering in a … [Read more...] about A Little Scene Stealer Hijacked The Callier Cares Luncheon To Everyone’s Delight
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2024-2025 DSOL Efforts Pay Off With $1.3M+ For DSO Education And Outreach Programs
Making her grand finale as 2024-2025 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League president, Dixey Arterburn sprung a surprise on guests at the DSOL's spring tea. During the tea at Anne Seanor's home, Dixey presented the three following awards: The Ovation Award to Marena Gault The Maestro Award to Barbara Averitt The Heart Of Gold Award To Anne Seanor But then she topped … [Read more...] about 2024-2025 DSOL Efforts Pay Off With $1.3M+ For DSO Education And Outreach Programs
Denim and Diamonds To Honor Jack Matthews With Annette Strauss Community Service Award
Fall is just six months away and as folks have their bags packed for summer getaways, those with long-term planning in mind are looking to the third and fourth quarters of 2025. Already Family Gateway has its sights set on Saturday, November 8, at Gilley's Dallas for the Denim and Diamonds fundraiser with Alex and Gowri Sharma serving as honorary co-chairs. In … [Read more...] about Denim and Diamonds To Honor Jack Matthews With Annette Strauss Community Service Award
JUST IN: The Eugene And Margaret McDermott Foundation Gifts $500K To TACA
At Wednesday's TACA Silver Cup Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the plan was to honor 2025 Silver Cup recipients Gayle Halperin and Jim Nugent. While it was a glorious honor, the spotlight shifted to the announcement that The Eugene And Margaret McDermott was gifting an "historic $500K gift" to TACA. The "largest single-year gift" to TACA in its 57-year history, it "will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Eugene And Margaret McDermott Foundation Gifts $500K To TACA
Room To Grow Luncheon Fashionably Moves To NorthPark’s SouthCourt For Neiman’s Presentation
Despite April showers non-stopping North Texas on Wednesday, April 2, the 7th Annual Room To Grow Luncheon Co-Chairs Ashley O'Malley and Heather Winn, along with the NorthPark Center and Neiman Marcus crew, had seamlessly put Plan B into action. Instead of guests being surrounded by sculptures and the NorthPark landscaping, they were right at home with the Hammering Men and … [Read more...] about Room To Grow Luncheon Fashionably Moves To NorthPark’s SouthCourt For Neiman’s Presentation
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon
The 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon crowd was seeing red in their keynote speaker on Friday, March 28. It was the red jumpsuit that America's sweetheart Hoda Kotb wore for the Community Partners of Dallas event at the Hilton Anatole. With a non-stop blinding smile and arms open for longtime fans and new very best friends forever, Hoda was no doubt added to more than a thousand … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Chick Lit Luncheon
Healing Hands Luncheon Keynoter Dr. Renaisa Anthony Discussed Need For Healthcare Equity
While just the day before the Grant Halliburton Foundation had taken up the Omni Dallas Hotel’s Trinity Ballroom for its 2025 Beacon Of Hope Luncheon, HHM Health’s 2025 Healing Hands Luncheon was a more intimate gathering in the hotel's Dallas Ballroom on Wednesday, March 26. As guests including Honorary Chair Barclay Berdan, Kristi and Bill Francis, Jeremy Besser, Regina … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Keynoter Dr. Renaisa Anthony Discussed Need For Healthcare Equity
Beacon Of Hope Celebrated Vanita’s Mission, The Boldings’ Moving Forward And Drew’s Commitment To Healing
2025 Beacon Of Hope Luncheon guests celebrated a family's rise from the devastating loss of a child, a son, a brother by the name of Grant Halliburton, who had inspired them to help prevent others from going through a similar ordeal. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Tuesday, March 25, the event saw all ages gathered to better understand how to cope and handle … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope Celebrated Vanita’s Mission, The Boldings’ Moving Forward And Drew’s Commitment To Healing
St. Philip’s Celebrated 25th Destiny Award Luncheon With Dr. J And Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The 25th anniversary is a big deal. And for St. Philip's School And Community Center, its Destiny Award Luncheon's 25th anniversary was celebrated with two legendary role models, Julius "Dr. J" Erving and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, as the keynoters at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, March 6. Adding to the standouts of the day were longtime supporters of St. Philip's, local … [Read more...] about St. Philip’s Celebrated 25th Destiny Award Luncheon With Dr. J And Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Had A Big Showing For Nicole Small
It was a standout crowd that gathered at the Arts District Mansion for the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon on Thursday, March 6, to honor Nicole Small, sponsored by Texas Woman's University Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership with Presenting Sponsor Luther King Capital Management. In addition to past Leadership Awardees Abby Williams, Lucy … [Read more...] about Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Had A Big Showing For Nicole Small
The Senior Source’s 2025 Spirit Of Generations Awardee Elaine Agather Is A Dynamo Of Two Cities
While historians like Dr. Evelyn Montgomery may recall that the Cast Iron Forest kept Fort Worth and Dallas separated, there are those who haven't let anything hold them back from being a part of both cities. On Thursday, February 27, Elaine Agather championed that role at The Senior Source's Spirit of Generations Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Dallasites may think of … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s 2025 Spirit Of Generations Awardee Elaine Agather Is A Dynamo Of Two Cities