One generation grew up with The Beatles and another had Elvis, but the tan types clutching surfboard types had the ever-loving Beach Boys on their eight tracks. From shake-it-up-baby (“Surfin’ USA”) to slowing dancing (“Surfer Girl”) tunes, the Beach Boys were the California kings of music thanks to “I Get Around”, “Good Vibrations”, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, “California Girls”, “In … [Read more...] about Vogel Alcove’s 29th Annual Arts Performance Event Will Be A Picnic With The Beach Boys
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JUST IN: Elizabeth Gambrell To Chair 2022 DSOL Presentation Ball With Sherwood Wagner As Honorary Chair
North Texans have hardly gotten used to writing 2021 when many are looking to 2022 for fundraising. One of those early birds is the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. Having had to cancel its 2021 Presentation Ball after a couple of hopeful postponements due to the pandemic, organizers have moved on with their eyes set on February 2022. It should be a great return with the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Elizabeth Gambrell To Chair 2022 DSOL Presentation Ball With Sherwood Wagner As Honorary Chair
VNA’s Celebrity Chef And Cocktails In The Kitchen Are Keeping It All In The Family With Friends
With the pandemic forcing most spring nonprofit events into a virtual state, VNA's 11th Annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser had an ace up its proverbial sleeve. The organization was a legendary champ at delivering cuisine thanks to its Meals on Wheels program. In keeping with the recent emphasis on homegrown products and talents, organizers smartly kept it all in a well-known … [Read more...] about VNA’s Celebrity Chef And Cocktails In The Kitchen Are Keeping It All In The Family With Friends
JUST IN: Decision Announced About The Dallas Museum’s Art Ball And Art In Bloom Events
While both the local and national groundhogs decreed this morning that we’re in for six more weeks of winter, the area fundraisers are also making decisions about the future. This one just arrived from the Dallas Museum of Art’s Eugene McDermott Director Agustin Arteaga, who had to make a very tough call for two of the Museum’s big fundraising events. Neither the Art Ball … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Decision Announced About The Dallas Museum’s Art Ball And Art In Bloom Events
Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue
As The Family Place’s CEO Paige Flink was juggling all types of media inquiries about her Friday’s announcement of retiring, she let a hint drop about the upcoming ReuNight. Yup, just as reported last September that the traditional Fall fundraiser was moving to the spring of 2021, but the deets were still to come. And what do you know? Spring 2021 is just around the … [Read more...] about Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Annual Savor The Symphony To Be A Hybrid Event
As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout is recovering from the initial slo-mo debut, some fundraisers are taking steps to edge out of the total virtual event world. One example is the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and its Savor The Symphony. Savor Chair Sharon Ballew is “taking the precautions necessary so it will be a hybrid event to be held as both a live and virtual … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Annual Savor The Symphony To Be A Hybrid Event
JUST IN: Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Of Horse Power Plans Revealed
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
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