Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award is presented annually to honor “outstanding citizens and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to community service, education and the environment." In the past such recipients have included Lindalyn Adams, Allie Beth and Pierce Allman; Ruth Altshuler; Laura and George W. Bush; Mary Anne Cree; Barbara Hunt Crow; Nancy and Bob … [Read more...] about JUST IN: It’s “Fair” To Say Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award Honoree Is A True Texas Icon
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Kathryn And Craig Hall To Receive 2021 H. Neil Mallon Award At Dinner Featuring Madeleine Albright As Keynote Speaker
Each year the World Affairs Council Dallas/Fort Worth’s H. Neil Mallon Award is presented “to individuals who have excelled at promoting the international focus of North Texas.” In the past its awardees have included L. Frank Pitts, R. Richard Rubottom, Ebby Halliday-Acers and Maurice Acers, Robert Crandall, David G. Fox, Robert Strauss, Annette Strauss, Stanley Marcus, … [Read more...] about Kathryn And Craig Hall To Receive 2021 H. Neil Mallon Award At Dinner Featuring Madeleine Albright As Keynote Speaker
Acosta, Hunt, Luce And Perpall To Be Inducted As 2022 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Laureates
The Dallas Business Hall of Fame class of 2022 has been announced for induction on the evening of Saturday, February 26, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas to benefit Junior Achievement Dallas. Making up the Laureates-to-be quartet are Carcon Industries President/CEO Arcilia Acosta, Hunt Sports Group Chair Clark Hunt, Texas 2036 Founder Tom Luce and The Beck Group CEO Fred … [Read more...] about Acosta, Hunt, Luce And Perpall To Be Inducted As 2022 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Laureates
Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
With exactly four months until Dallas Summer Musicals’ 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway takes place, Event Co-Chairs Cindy and Scott Collier and Sara Lee and Stan Gardner are celebrating. The reason? The fundraising event that isn't until Saturday, November 20, at the Music Hall with a full performance of “Hamilton” on stage is already sold out. In addition … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
Blonde Kim Hext’s track record for throwing a fundraising party is pretty impressive. There was the 2018 Zoo To Do that at the last minute had to fall back for Plan B when rain made the outdoor event a no-go. But when the Plan B hotel 'fessed that it wasn’t going to live up to its commitment, Kim pulled things together for a great old night at another venue with guests posing … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Is Reaping Format Changes Adding Claire Babineaux-Fontenot To The Menu
After a monumental 18 months of overwhelming challenges, North Texas Food Bank is ramping up its annual Harvest fundraiser. Instead of a graze-around evening at an open-air venue, 2021 Co-Chairs Kathryn and Craig Hall and Honorary Chair Liz Minyard are thinking big with a message for a couple of reasons. First, NTFB’s incredible work during the pandemic continues. … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Is Reaping Format Changes Adding Claire Babineaux-Fontenot To The Menu
JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
It was just seven years ago when Dr. Bobby B. Lyle was having a jolly good time being the recipient of Methodist Health System Foundation's 2014 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award. Besides being the evening’s honoree, he was thoroughly enjoying his two friends, Linda and Mitch Hart, at the podium with “little Bobby.” There the ever buttoned-up Mitch had a monkey (aka Little … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Philanthropists Diane And Hal Brierley
There's been all that talk about how New Yorkers and Californians are up and moving to North Texas. For all new arrivals, Diane and Hal Brierley are the perfect role models to have. They moved to the area from the East Coast back in the 1980s with their entrepreneurial spirit and invested in the community by supporting countless non-profits. One category in particular was the … [Read more...] about AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Philanthropists Diane And Hal Brierley
Dickey’s 80th Anniversary Party Is In Need Of First Responders For Its Opening Act
For eight decades North Texas' own Dickey’s has been serving up all type of barbecue. On Thursday, October 28, it's going to celebrate its 80th anniversary with a party at The Rustic. And like any celebration, there will be loads of food, drinks, friends and music. That last one has The Dickey Foundation searching for just the right source for the opening band. Instead … [Read more...] about Dickey’s 80th Anniversary Party Is In Need Of First Responders For Its Opening Act
La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Returned With Bowing Duchesses, White-Tie Escorts And Bare-Back Beauties
Looking over the black-tie crowd in the foyer of the Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom on Saturday, June 5, La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Co-chairs Michaela Dyer and Kim Quinn were grateful that the weather hadn’t interfered with any of the week’s activities. True, the night before the Fiesta Under the Stars had had its issues with air conditioning and valet parking. But that was … [Read more...] about La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Returned With Bowing Duchesses, White-Tie Escorts And Bare-Back Beauties
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas
As proof that life has returned to North Texas’ in-person fundraising activities, Saturday, June 5, was rocking and rolling with everything from the Equest Gala at Texas Horse Park, Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Big Dance at the Meyerson and La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas bowing at the Hilton Anatole. This year’s La Fiesta had 40 Duchesses and their … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas