While Dallas CASA's Parade of Playhouses entered its final days of eye-catching and head-turning at NorthPark, their builders and sponsors were being celebrated at Design Within Reach across the way from Eataly Thursday night. For the Design Within Reach crew, it was an especially big night because the event was the company's first one of its kind allowed since the … [Read more...] about Design Within Reach Hosts Closing Party For Parade Of Playhouses Just Days Before The Raffle Ends
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A Writer’s Garden Reveal Party Included An Author With “Twisted Retribution” On The Table
While The Writer’s Garden Reveal Party on Wednesday, June 16, at Donna and Herb Weitzman’s home may have caused a bit of a backup on Lovers Lane with cars trying to drop off guests, the news was not limited to the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s fundraiser authors (Bettie Bearden Pardee, Susan Sully and Dr. Bill Welch). As the flow of guests like Bettina Hennessey, … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Reveal Party Included An Author With “Twisted Retribution” On The Table
WOKC’s 40th Celebration Gala Reveal Was Brimming With News At Museum Tower’s Great Lawn
Mother Nature has been having a fit of a time trying to get the weather right for North Texans. First, she drenched the area with rain accompanied by lightning and thunder for weeks. Then on Wednesday, June 9, the old gal replaced the wet stuff with rising temperatures and humidity that made North Texas steam like Houston. But even these muggy conditions didn’t stop the Wipe … [Read more...] about WOKC’s 40th Celebration Gala Reveal Was Brimming With News At Museum Tower’s Great Lawn
JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden 2021 Plans Revealed That “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”
Despite the heat, everything was literally coming up roses at Donna and Herb Weitzman’s marvelous Volk Estates home this evening. With more than 100 guests arriving for the announcement of plans for the 15th Annual A Writer’s Garden 2021, the backup along Lovers Lane was parking-lot status for a while. But once inside the house, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden 2021 Plans Revealed That “Everything Is Coming Up Roses”
2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers Grazed In Freshly Coiffed Grounds With “Weighty” Conversations
Anne Stodghill admitted that she and husband Steve Stodghill had been so busy with activities like his 60½ birthday party that had folks from around the country at Gilley’s on Saturday, May 22, that they showed up at Holly and Stubbs Davis’ home on Sunday, May 29, with hot dogs and buns for their annual Memorial Day get-together. Only problem was, they were a day early. No … [Read more...] about 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers Grazed In Freshly Coiffed Grounds With “Weighty” Conversations
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Was Highlighted By Sneakers, Burgers And Accolades
As 50 Crystal Charity Ball committee members arrived for the CCB Midpoint Luncheon at the Katy Trail Ice House on Wednesday, June 2, there was a slight audio issue. The music over the PA system was playing some tune that was peppered with a word that rhymes with “luck.” A quick word to management changed the next song on the playlist to something that was more G-rated. But … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Was Highlighted By Sneakers, Burgers And Accolades
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
With pandemic restrictions easing, the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball committee held its annual Midpoint Luncheon to update one and all on the progress made so far for the yearlong fundraising for Dallas County children’s nonprofits. With the threat of rain being delayed, the site of the luncheon was a perfect pick — the ever-popular Katy Trail Ice House. The outdoor … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
2022 DSOL Debutante Announcement Was Streamlined And So Were Hemlines
2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Chair Elizabeth Gambrell had quite a challenge the evening of Thursday, May 27. With 49 gals making up the 2022 class of DSOL debs, the reveal gathering at Stanley Korshak had all the chances of being an all-nighter rollout. But then Elizabeth was an old hand at presentations, having co-chaired La Fiesta des las Seis … [Read more...] about 2022 DSOL Debutante Announcement Was Streamlined And So Were Hemlines
JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up
Hot off the presses, or perhaps it should be hot off the patio of Museum Tower, the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Celebration Gala plans were just announced at the high-rise, with sponsorship surprises at every turn. There was no doubt that the gala's goal was to make money for Wipe Out Kids' Cancer founded by Cindy Brinker four decades ago. But Announcement Party Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutante Announcement
Despite loads of folks leaving town early for Memorial Day weekend, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Presentation Ball announcement party of the debutante class of 2022 filled Stanley Korshak’s couture salon to the max on Thursday, May 27. With only a few of the 49 debs not able to make the announcement, the rest had their families on hand plus … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutante Announcement
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon
After a tough 18 months of fundraising thanks to the pandemic, Northwood Woman’s Club members managed to provide more than $257K in scholarships for students and grants for non-profits. But the doling out of the checks wasn’t the only item on NWC's annual “Give It Away” luncheon on Thursday, May 27, at Northwood Country Club. There was that naughty ringing cellphone … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon