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First Ladies’ Bruncheon Had Guests Tipping Their Hats To People And Organizations Fighting Domestic Violence

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Belo Mansion was the site of a heady experience on the morning of Saturday, October 5, for Genesis Women's Shelter and Support's third annual First Ladies' Bruncheon. Thanks to Event Chair Effie Dennison, Event Planning Co-Chairs Vickie Bates and Charlotte Berry and their committee of 50, the ballroom was filled with ladies wearing beautiful hats to salute the people and … [Read more...] about First Ladies’ Bruncheon Had Guests Tipping Their Hats To People And Organizations Fighting Domestic Violence

Despite A Chill In The Wind, 2019 Art In Bloom’s Double Feature “Joie Des Fleurs” Debuted

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Springtime’s Dallas Museum of Art’s fundraiser Art in Bloom has always provided an opportunity for silks and breezy looks to step out. Event Chair Eleanor Bond had decided to change things up a bit. After all, it was the 20th anniversary of the Dallas Museum of Art fundraiser. Instead of the luncheon and lecture taking place on a Monday, she arranged for two sessions on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Despite A Chill In The Wind, 2019 Art In Bloom’s Double Feature “Joie Des Fleurs” Debuted

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Art In Bloom

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Who would have thought that the end of March would have felt like the first of January? With weather dropping nearly 30 degrees from the day before, Dallas Museum of Art League’s Art in Bloom’s held a back-to-back Joie des Fleurs on Sunday, March 31, at the Dallas Museum of Art. While the ladies wore their prettiest spring outfits, some of the gents opted for turtle … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Art In Bloom

2019 Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #4: First Time At Two X Two

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Don’t believe the title for this Art Ball 2019 Form And Function live auction package. It’s beyond perfect for Two X Two vets as well as newbie art lovers. From the perfect makeup for the luxury evening of fundraising, $20,000 worth of shopping at Hudson Yards’ Forty Five Ten and two places at the Headington Companies table, nothing has been left out. BTW, you might … [Read more...] about 2019 Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #4: First Time At Two X Two

Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages

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The Dallas Arboretum is just busting to break a Guinness Book of World Records this Saturday, and they need help to do it. At 11 a.m. the Easter Bunny is going to attempt to create the Largest Bunny Hop ever. To do this, he needs as many big and little folks to hop-hop-hop on board. But that’s not the only thing in store for Easter weekend at the Arboretum. It all starts … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages

New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home

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For a couple of days, Mother Nature went to brutalize Chicago, leaving North Texas in spring-like conditions. Perhaps it was that reason that the class of 2019 Crystal Charity Ball new members and executive committee were in cottons and silks. Nary a boot or wool was in the 2014 CCB Chair Robyn Conlon’s Highland Park home for the annual get-to-know-you brunch on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home

MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 3

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Santa, Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer are just finishing up their deliveries and your day of celebrating has just begun... that is, unless you have munchkins, who have been up for a couple of hours. While you transition from filling the living room with torn gift wrap and unraveled ribbons to holiday feasting in the dining room, MySweetMusic will provide some musical … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 3

2019 Art in Bloom: Joie des Fleurs Kicks Off At Sixty Vines With Details Of The Dallas Museum Of Art League Fundraiser

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Between the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball's theme focused on New Orleans and 2019 Art In Bloom's Joie des Fleurs' brunch that conjures up thoughts of the Crescent City's Brennan's, it appears that New Orleans has become a suburb of North Texas. To get things rolling along for the Dallas Museum of Art League's March fundraiser, Art in Bloom Chair Eleanor gathered the committee … [Read more...] about 2019 Art in Bloom: Joie des Fleurs Kicks Off At Sixty Vines With Details Of The Dallas Museum Of Art League Fundraiser

2nd Annual First Ladies Bruncheon Recognized The People Leading The Charge Against Domestic Violence

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With a tip of the hat and fascinator, hundreds of women and men attended the second annual First Ladies Bruncheon that provided words of inspiration and wisdom on Saturday, September 22. Benefiting Genesis Women's Shelter, the event co-chaired by Shanika Davis and Effie Dennison recognized area leaders for their championing the issue of domestic violence. The timing couldn't … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual First Ladies Bruncheon Recognized The People Leading The Charge Against Domestic Violence

2019 Art In Bloom’s “Joie Des Fleurs” Will Be Moving To Sunday Brunching With Françoise Weeks

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There’s been a change in the Dallas Museum of Art League’s usual Art in Bloom. Usually held on a Monday, when the Dallas Museum of Art is closed, 2019 Art In Bloom Chair Eleanor Bond and Honorary Chair Beverly Freeman opted to move it to Sunday, March 31, with a New Orleans-inspired theme — Joie des Fleurs — with live jazz entertainment.   Ah, but difference … [Read more...] about 2019 Art In Bloom’s “Joie Des Fleurs” Will Be Moving To Sunday Brunching With Françoise Weeks