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Weather Woes: They Claim The Rain Cometh This Saturday

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North Texas seems to be in a “Weekend Weather Woes” cycle with rainy times hitting on a regular basis those days off. Hate to be a Debbie Downer, but some fundraising activities are gonna have to find a mighty big umbrella if their events are gonna take place on Saturday.Cristo Rey Dallas’ Cristo Clay will carry on. After all, clay can be shot any old time.But the … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: They Claim The Rain Cometh This Saturday

JUST IN: 2018 Dallas Symphony Gala Plans Announced Including A Diminutive Songbird With A “Wickedly” Big Voice

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And the news keeps rolling in! Despite the chilly weather, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra staff has been in overdrive. In addition to getting ready for new Dallas Symphony Association President/CEO Kim Noltemy’s officially taking over next week, preparing for Maestro Jaap van Zweden’s final victory tour season and the 4th Annual Soluna, they’ve already finalized plans for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Dallas Symphony Gala Plans Announced Including A Diminutive Songbird With A “Wickedly” Big Voice

MySweetWishList: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball

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According to 2018 Cattle Baron’s Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix,“Cattle Baron’s has raised more than $75 million for cancer research projects in North Texas since its inception 45 years ago.  We plan to reveal our plans for continuing this important battle in early February and our wish is that the community will join us in our goal to eradicate cancer by becoming … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball

Body Oak Cliff Founder Joel Pulis And Sheriff Lupe Valdez To Receive The Well Community’s First Founder’s Award At Recovery Live Benefit Concert

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The Well Community is adding a new element to its annual Recovery Live Benefit Concert on Thursday, November 30, at The Kessler. In the past, the fundraiser to help adults dealing with severe mental illnesses has just a great time with great music.But after four years, they decided to put some bells and whistles to the festivities. In addition to having WFAA’s Brett … [Read more...] about Body Oak Cliff Founder Joel Pulis And Sheriff Lupe Valdez To Receive The Well Community’s First Founder’s Award At Recovery Live Benefit Concert

Despite Ma Nature’s Threatening With Weather Woes, Cattle Baron’s Ball “Shot For The Stars” With Paddles Waving And Guests Partying

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Las Vegas oddsmakers thought they had all their bets covered on Saturday, October 21. The Astros were facing off against the Yankees in the 2017 American League playoffs, and the 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball was facing incredible odds to raise bunches of money for cancer research.While the Astros won the pennant in Houston and prepared to meet  the L.A .Dodgers in the … [Read more...] about Despite Ma Nature’s Threatening With Weather Woes, Cattle Baron’s Ball “Shot For The Stars” With Paddles Waving And Guests Partying

Insider Tips For Saturday’s 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s “Shooting For The Stars”

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If there are some gals MIA today, they’re over at Gilley’s Dallas. No, they’re not line-dancing and bar leaning. They’re in T-shirts, old jeans and sneakers ripping open boxes, schlepping carts around, setting up tables and getting ready for Saturday night’s 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball. After all, that's what CBB committee members do the day before the American Cancer Society … [Read more...] about Insider Tips For Saturday’s 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s “Shooting For The Stars”

Leukemia Texas’ Concert For A Cure At The Rustic Features Reckless Kelly—And Great Results For Fighting Leukemia

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As more than 400 people streamed into The Rustic's outdoor patio Thursday, September 28, for Leukemia Texas' fifth annual Concert for a Cure, the group's CEO, Mandy O'Neill, sat in a "cabana" at the back of the property reviewing notes with the chairs before taking off to supervise the festivities.Below her, guests like JB Hayes, Natalie Solis, Angela Nash with Billy Martin … [Read more...] about Leukemia Texas’ Concert For A Cure At The Rustic Features Reckless Kelly—And Great Results For Fighting Leukemia

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Dallas Symphony Gala

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With sweeping gowns and bow ties ranging from feathers to colorful prints, the 2017 Dallas Symphony Gala officially kicked off the mega-gala fundraising season on Saturday, September 16, at the Meyerson. Joining the leadership team of Co-Chairs Lisa and Clay Cooley was Honorary Chair Margaret McDermott.  In addition to being a lavish show of swell-egants, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Dallas Symphony Gala

Dallas CASA’s Young Professional Added Their “Voices For A Cause” At The Rustic With Brandon Rhyder For Fundraising

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While North Texas Giving Day had the phones ringing off the hook and the internet donations flowing on Thursday, September 14, the Dallas CASA Young Professionals held its second annual Voices for a Cause at The Rustic. While Signed Out and Brandon Rhyder filled the scene with music, Young Professionals President Jonathan Bassham couldn’t resist reminding guests that it wasn’t … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Young Professional Added Their “Voices For A Cause” At The Rustic With Brandon Rhyder For Fundraising

A Night To Remember’s Meet And Greet With Jennifer Hudson At The Winspear Was A Warm Get Together For CitySquare

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The Winspear green room was more like a hot house on the night of Saturday, September 9. With at least three portable mini-heaters blowing away, it would have made an orchid feel right at home.On the other hand, for guests preparing for CitySquare’s meet-and-greet with A Night To Remember concert headliner Jennifer Hudson, it was a bit toasty.The reason for the hot … [Read more...] about A Night To Remember’s Meet And Greet With Jennifer Hudson At The Winspear Was A Warm Get Together For CitySquare