The night of Saturday, April 13, was pure perfection for North Texas. The area's moderate temperatures filled patios and walkways with guests in shades and shorts. But over at Gilley's Dallas, Operation Kindness CEO Ed Jamison and Board Chair Scott Wilson were welcoming 200 guests to the Hope Gala — the annual spring fundraiser for Operation Kindness. The event featured an … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness’ Hope Gala Was A Time To Shine For Tail-Wagging Pups And Purr-fect Kittens
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Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves, whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. The 27-year-old non-profit quietly shuttered its West Dallas campus, for example, saying residents have been leaving the area due to a housing crunch. A new executive director, Vicki Keifer, took over in January after the … [Read more...] about Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella
Was it really, truly 40 years ago that North Texas' Dallas Children's Theater was born in 1984 as Robyn Flatt's brainchild? All she had was her dream, $500 and a heaping amount of determination. Thanks to Robyn and others who saw the importance of nurturing creativity in youngsters, North Texas kids have embraced the magic of the performing arts, including sensory-friendly … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella
Luminary Dinner Double-Celebrated At Salum’s 18th Anniversary And Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Top Donors
As part of his commemorating the 18th anniversary of his Salum Restaurant, Chef Abraham Salum hosted the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Luminary Dinner for its top donors. Despite the wet and cold night, the turnout amazed organizers with the number of guests doubling last year's inaugural dinner. Returning this year were 2022 Honorary Co-Chairs Pat and Charles McEvoy, who … [Read more...] about Luminary Dinner Double-Celebrated At Salum’s 18th Anniversary And Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Top Donors
2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
With Daylight Saving Time about to reset clocks back an hour later that night, Dallas Zoo residents were amazed at the crowd of 700 who turned out on Saturday, November 4, for the 32nd Zoo To Do 2023. Featuring the theme "Adventure Awaits," the zoo's biggest annual fundraiser was presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and Honorary Chair Lyda Hill. While the … [Read more...] about 2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
KidLinks 2024 Symphony Of Chefs Will Be A Yummy Musical Feast At SMU’s Armstrong Fieldhouse
14th Annual Symphony of Chefs Co-Chairs Beanie and Martin Newman and Honorary Chef Co-Chairs Private Chef/Consultant/Restaurateur Justin Box and Beckley 1115 Executive Chef and Owner Luke Rogers aren't letting the 2023 holidays slow down their plans for the KidLinks fundraiser. They've already arranged for the night of wining, dining and entertaining to take place at SMU's … [Read more...] about KidLinks 2024 Symphony Of Chefs Will Be A Yummy Musical Feast At SMU’s Armstrong Fieldhouse
11th Power Of Pie is Open For Thanksgiving Dessert Reservations To Benefit VNA
Gee, it's not even Halloween, but area hosts/hostesses and non-profits are already putting together plans for Thanksgiving. The smart ones, who enjoy supporting more than those at their dinner tables, are on board for the 11th Power Of Pie (POP) fundraiser for the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA). It's a delicious opportunity to support VNA's programs that help … [Read more...] about 11th Power Of Pie is Open For Thanksgiving Dessert Reservations To Benefit VNA
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
MySweetWishList: KidLinks’ 13th Annual Symphony Of Chefs
According to KidLinks Co-Executive Director Leigh Trevino, “Since our humble beginnings nearly forty years ago, KidLinks has impacted more than 410,000 children and caregivers nationally, and remains more dedicated than ever in championing healing, hope, and happiness for children and families. Through performing arts and digital media, therapeutic music initiatives, and … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: KidLinks’ 13th Annual Symphony Of Chefs
JUST IN: Gala|22 To Go ‘Modern Art Deco’ With Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham And Baritone Thomas Hampson On Stage With DSO
Gala|22 Co-Chairs Donna and Herb Weitzman have revealed the details for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra fundraiser sponsored by Capital One that will launch the formal fall season. Taking place on Saturday, October 1, at the Meyerson, the black-tie event will have a "modern art deco" theme with Todd Events providing furnishings with geometric detailing and lacquered, mirrored … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gala|22 To Go ‘Modern Art Deco’ With Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham And Baritone Thomas Hampson On Stage With DSO
Crystal Charity Ball Committee Swings Into The Final Days For Saturday Night’s “Peace Love London”
There is a misconception about the Crystal Charity Ball committee. In the countdown days leading up to the area’s legendary fundraiser for Dallas County children’s charities, some folks actually think the ladies are at spas resting up for the big black-tie, sold-out hoopla at the Hilton Anatole. So very wrong! By today they had taken over many of the conference rooms on the … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Committee Swings Into The Final Days For Saturday Night’s “Peace Love London”