Equest has been making the rounds throughout Dallas for the past couple of years for its annual gala fundraiser. For this reason, many folks haven’t made the trek down to Texas Horse Park since Equest’s newest facility — the Al Hill Jr. Arena — was built. Change is in the wind. 2021 Equest Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker are herding the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Of Horse Power Plans Revealed
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September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
The changes of plans continue to keep the “datekeepers” busy adjusting and re-adjusting their calendars. The good news is that on today’s Update is not only are no cancellations, there are a couple organizations are looking to 2021 for in-person activities. The almost-as-good news is that some groups are adjusting to the new world of virtual eventing. If you haven’t tried … [Read more...] about September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
The recent COVID-19 cases have been rising and falling and rising like a hyper cheerleader since September started. But most folks are too busy trying to adjust to the new world of education. Pity the parents who are having to make the Solomon decision on how to school their youngster(s) and/or whether extra-curricular activities are all systems go or no-go. In the meantime, … [Read more...] about September 21 Update: Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
Canceled Event SOS: Wilkinson Center’s Spirit Of Taos
According to Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder, On behalf of the Friends of Wilkinson Center and Friends President Caitlin Morris Hyatt, it is with a heavy heart that I announced the cancellation of our 2020 Spirit of Taos fundraiser. With the health and well-being of our supporters our highest priority, the event originally scheduled for Saturday, … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Wilkinson Center’s Spirit Of Taos
August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
On the boot heels of 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s cancellation, more notices of change of plans are coming in with September appearing to be the hardest hit. Here's today's rundown of developments: Canceled Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s Annual Hope Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, September 24 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazer party scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
July 31 Updates: At Home, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
While the most of the remaining August and September fundraisers are going virtual, the months of September and October are taking on a downright lean look. How lean? Well, here is a comparison of October 2019 with October 2020 as of today. Here is today’s update: At Home Nasher Sculpture Center's The Great Create scheduled for Sunday, September 13, will take … [Read more...] about July 31 Updates: At Home, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Kicks Off With A Reception In 3525’s Turtle Room
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld wanted to get the ball rolling before summer hit. Why, they even launched the energy before the spring breaks wiped out the North Texas neighborhoods. So, on Wednesday, March 4, Andy and Paul hosted the kickoff for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra fundraiser at 3525’s Turtle Room. While the grand … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Kicks Off With A Reception In 3525’s Turtle Room
July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals
With COVID-19 cases passing the 1,000 mark for the sixth day, North Texas nonprofits are adjusting upcoming fundraising events mindful of the social distancing restrictions. Unfortunately, a couple had to cancel their activities resulting in hits to their income. Here are today’s updates: Cancellations The Family Place’s Sneaker Soiree scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals
July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules
With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to grow in hospitals, changes are taking place in the North Texas fundraising world with many heading onto 2021. Every one of these changes has been a tough call, but all are being made for the safety of their supporters and staffs. Canceled Readers 2 Leaders' Lanes 2 Literacy scheduled for Thursday, October 1 Ability … [Read more...] about July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules
Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
Leap Day had all types of nonprofits taking full advantage of the extra day. While a couple of Alzheimer’s fundraisers were taking place, the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame at the Omni sort of put a crimp into the Art in Bloom patron party at Gigi Potter Salley’s and Roy Salley’s University digs. It seems that AinB Honorary Chair Amy Warren had to miss out on … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
2020 is definitely requiring flexibility. While many fundraising events are juggling schedules and locations to meet the ever-changing COVID-19 conditions, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall decided “to embrace our roots.” And they aren’t talking about the follicle types. For years, the American Cancer Society mega-fundraiser was held … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations