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2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage

Jul 9, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It was months ago when the Dallas Museum of Art League's Art in Bloom on Monday, March 2, was a flourishing event just days before the COVID-19 shut down most fundraising activities. Held in the DMA, more than 300 guests like Jan Grant, Peggy Shuman, Eleanor Casey, Monica Cooley, Erin Taylor, Emily Maduro, Beverly Freeman, Tara Freeman, Susan Fisk, Sandy Secor, Barbara Harris, … [Read more...] about 2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage

A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You

Feb 18, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While it may seem ages away, fall fundraising is underway. Folks are queuing up sponsors, patron party locations and even new fundraising events. Created back in January 2013, the MSC Calendar’s sole purpose was to help get the word out and let others know that North Texas nonprofits are staking their territory for a certain date. The hope was to prevent fundraising … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You

Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon

Mar 18, 2019 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Marlee Matlin is no stranger to North Texas. The movie star has made a couple of appearances in the past year. Well known for winning an Academy Award for her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” and having lost her hearing at the age of 18 months, she has overcome another challenge – childhood abuse. In her book, “I’ll Scream Later” she told how she realized that being … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon

Teatime With Darren McGrady At The Brain Performance Institute Provided Food For Thought

Nov 23, 2018 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The Brain Performance Institute and Bank of Texas Outstanding Women Leaders program joined forces on Wednesday, October 17, to present High Tea with Eating Royally’s Darren McGrady, former personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and Princes William and Harry. The event was about more than tea and crumpets.  The underlying theme was the importance of finding ways to … [Read more...] about Teatime With Darren McGrady At The Brain Performance Institute Provided Food For Thought

SOLD-OUT And WAIT LIST Alerts: The Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon

Oct 24, 2018 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

If you had promised Carolyne Roehm to break bread with her at The Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon and haven't gotten your ticket, you're gonna disappoint Carolyne big time. The fundraiser on Wednesday, November 14, at the Dallas Arboretum with Carolyne and art historian/landscape designer Colta Ives is sold out. Not wanting to disappoint folks, Event Chair … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT And WAIT LIST Alerts: The Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon

JUST IN: Book-Loving Charlene Howell To Receive Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award

Aug 1, 2018 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

May Dickson Exall was quite a gal. Born in McKinney 159 years ago this month, she was a woman who would have been right at home in the 21st century. While still a teenager, she attended Vassar and “lived in various places in Texas, including Clarksville and Galveston, before moving to Dallas in 1883.” It was there that she met the widower Col. Henry Exall, who had earned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Book-Loving Charlene Howell To Receive Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award

JUST IN: Artscape’s Great Contributor To Art Award To Be Presented To Martha Stewart On May 11

Apr 16, 2018 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

On Friday, May 11, the need for cloning may be necessary around lunchtime. While the Genesis Women’s Shelter’s luncheon with Hilary Swank will be underway at the Anatole, First Lady of Lifestyle Martha Stewart will be at the  Dallas Arboretum for the Artscape Luncheon. Event Chair Kaki Hopkins just revealed that in addition to being the keynote speaker, Martha will receive the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Artscape’s Great Contributor To Art Award To Be Presented To Martha Stewart On May 11

Sunshine Returns To The Area With Southern Charmer James Farmer For The Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Luncheon

Apr 25, 2017 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite North Texas taking a thunderous beating the night before, sunshine and friendly temperatures were on hand Wednesday, March 29, for the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club. And what else would one expect with author/gardener/floral and interior designer/cook/garden-to-table lifestyle expert James Farmer as the keynote … [Read more...] about Sunshine Returns To The Area With Southern Charmer James Farmer For The Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Luncheon

Attorneys Serving The Community Luncheon Provided Food For Thought Thanks To Speakers Steve Pemberton And Cynt Marshall

Jul 27, 2016 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

There were a lot of lawyers MIA on Friday, June 10. Nearly a thousand to be exact. The cause for non-billing hours was the Attorneys Serving the Community annual luncheon at the Hilton Anatole benefiting Dallas CASA. It was a remarkable gathering thanks especially to keynote speaker Steve Pemberton, who not only understood the need for Dallas CASA but rose above his childhood … [Read more...] about Attorneys Serving The Community Luncheon Provided Food For Thought Thanks To Speakers Steve Pemberton And Cynt Marshall

Brenda West Cockerell Launches “In Grandma’s Garden” With Book Signing At De Boulle

Jul 22, 2016 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Art-loving Brenda West Cockerell tried her hand at writing with the results being "In Grandma's Garden." To mark the occasion, a book signing was held on Saturday, June 4, but not at a bookstore. Nope. Try de Boulle. Here's a report from the field: On Saturday, June 4, philanthropist Brenda West Cockerell released her first children’s book entitled “In Grandma’s Garden” with … [Read more...] about Brenda West Cockerell Launches “In Grandma’s Garden” With Book Signing At De Boulle

Change Of Plans: Author Dave Eggers Will Be Signing Books Before His Talk At The 20th Annual Highland Park Literary Festival

Feb 24, 2016 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Dave Eggers’ first book, “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius”, received kudos when it was published back in 2000 when he was just 30. He became the darling of the literary crowd because the book told of his topsy-turvy life’s journey up to that time — childhood in spiffy Lake Forest, the deaths of both of his parents from cancer within 32 days, moving to California, his … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Author Dave Eggers Will Be Signing Books Before His Talk At The 20th Annual Highland Park Literary Festival

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