2023 Mad Hatter's Tea Co-Chairs Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn had assembled a team to make the the 35th Women's Council of the Arboretum fundraiser a blowout. The theme was regally in keeping with the times — "Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon A Celebration of English Elegance." Ironically, the Thursday, April 20, date of the event created a slight issue preventing some … [Read more...] about 35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
While the Brits were gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III (aka Princess Diana’s ex) across the pond, the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was in high fiddle for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea that wasn’t. Actually, the Women’s Garden fundraiser co-chaired by gal pals Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn was a luncheon. But who’s gonna grouse about such sundry little … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Four-Year-Old Super Hero Hank Taylor Rightly Declared 2023 Family Night At Six Flags Was “His Night”
As perfect as the weather was for Family Night at Six Flags, it was even more outstanding for four-year-old Hank Taylor. In addition to having the entire park to party with Tweety Bird, Foghorn Leghorn and Sylvester the Cat, Hank and his family were celebrating a year since his last chemo treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma. The little fellow had earned quite a reputation for being … [Read more...] about Four-Year-Old Super Hero Hank Taylor Rightly Declared 2023 Family Night At Six Flags Was “His Night”
(Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
Pooch Parade Chair Barney Betts is howling over plans for Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park. His human companions/Event Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and sons Jack Betts and Logan Betts have just confirmed that come rain or shine, the 50+ year-old tradition with food trucks, music, games, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Recognition Wall will officially start at … [Read more...] about (Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
JUST IN: Texas Ballet Theater’s 2023-2024 Season Dazzles With Beauty, Rubies, Fairies And A Vampire
There are probably a lot of folks with aching necks this morning after last night’s Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) reveal at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The reason for the sore muscles was due to the more than 150 guests craning their necks looking up at the mammoth light board above the bar revealing TBT’s 2023-2024 season. TBT Executive Director Vanessa Logan was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Ballet Theater’s 2023-2024 Season Dazzles With Beauty, Rubies, Fairies And A Vampire
Easter In Turtle Creek Park And Its Pooch Parade Return With Food Trucks, Entertainment, Pets And The Betts
It’s not every day one receives an email from a formerly homeless fellow by the name of Barney. He reported that after a three-year hiatus, Easter in Turtle Creek Park is returning on Sunday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Organized by Turtle Creek Park Conservancy, the 50+ year-old, family-oriented celebration is renowned for attracting more than 5,000 people from all over the … [Read more...] about Easter In Turtle Creek Park And Its Pooch Parade Return With Food Trucks, Entertainment, Pets And The Betts
Texas Independence Day Celebrations Have North Texans Fundraising “With Valor And Swagger”
While newcomers to these parts may not know Texas history, anyone who made it through the state’s grade and/or junior-high schools can tell why Texas is called the Lone Star State. And besides their own birthday, the next most important date to a diehard Texas is March 2 (aka Texas Independence Day), when the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed creating the Republic of … [Read more...] about Texas Independence Day Celebrations Have North Texans Fundraising “With Valor And Swagger”
Children’s Superheroes Come In All Forms — Parents, Doctors, Nurses, Window Washers And Mi Cocina
Leone was a typical 3-year old last year — adorable, outgoing and showing a real personality. But then a checkup showed that something was up with the toddler. With an abnormal amount of white blood cells showing up in his tests, he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Within 24 hours, Leone was admitted to Children’s where he underwent a port implant and began … [Read more...] about Children’s Superheroes Come In All Forms — Parents, Doctors, Nurses, Window Washers And Mi Cocina
Get Thee To Shakespeare Dallas’ 10th Annual Bard’s Birthday Bash And Pub Crawl
If William Shakespeare were still around today, he would be turning 458 on April 26. But just because The Bard is writing in the after-life doesn’t mean that the Shakespeare Dallas company isn’t going to celebrate the occasion. In fact, they’re going to hold their 10th Annual Bard’s Birthday Bash and Pub Crawl a couple of days early on Saturday, April 23. From 2 p.m. to 7 … [Read more...] about Get Thee To Shakespeare Dallas’ 10th Annual Bard’s Birthday Bash And Pub Crawl
Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
Two years ago North Texans realized that the COVID invasion was at the doorstep when the annual St. Patrick’s Day 2020 Greenville Avenue Parade was canceled. After another year of the avenue falling victim to pandemic protocols, the Greenville Avenue Parade is returning this Saturday with the avenue greening up with shamrocks and more kisses than the Blarney Stone could … [Read more...] about Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
DIFFA/Dallas Returns To Fundraising With “House Of DIFFA – Extravaganza” For Its 30th Anniversary
It was back in March 2020 when the pandemic swept the world into a historic state of social distancing. While some non-profits pivoted to virtual fundraising, DIFFA/Dallas organizers probably realized that its legendary “over-the-top fundraising event” needed to be seen and experienced in-person. Now that the North Texans are emerging from their masks, it has been … [Read more...] about DIFFA/Dallas Returns To Fundraising With “House Of DIFFA – Extravaganza” For Its 30th Anniversary