It appears that Saturday, October 1, is going to be a very busy night. The black-tie crowd will be fundraising at the Meyerson for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala and the Hyatt Regency Downtown Dallas for the SPCA’s Fur Ball. But for those whose tuxedos are on sabbatical, there’s another event whose very name brims with non-stuffy festivities. It the 2022 CitySquare … [Read more...] about CitySquare’s Block Party To Celebrate What Started Only As A Vision To Overcome Poverty
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2022 Spirit Of Taos Is Gonna Be On The Levee With Beauties, Beaus And Boots For Wilkinson Center
As part of the Wilkinson Center’s celebrating 40 years of helping area residents to transform their lives, Friends of Wilkinson Center President Ellen Estee has just sent word about the Ninth Annual Spirit Of Taos fundraiser. Co-chairing the ever-popular night will be 2022 Spirit Of Taos Co-Chairs Shannon Hanberry and Ashley White, who have arranged for the … [Read more...] about 2022 Spirit Of Taos Is Gonna Be On The Levee With Beauties, Beaus And Boots For Wilkinson Center
Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Annual Gala Is Showing The “Love Local”
Even though the pandemic reduced operation of the Dallas Public Library’s in-person visits for more than two years, online services and activities and construction carried on to provide new locations like Forest Green and Vickery Park and to renovate the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library’s sixth floor. This past May 4th all branch locations and the Central Library returned to … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Annual Gala Is Showing The “Love Local”
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Had A Million Surprises And A Gold Ribbon Inspiration
As crowded sidewalks led to SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium for The Podcast Live's Jamie Golden and Knox Mccoy and other stayed on couches to watch the 2022 White House Correspondents Dinner, hundreds of the black-tie optional types … finally … headed to the Arts District Mansion for the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer's 40th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 30. Like many others the … [Read more...] about Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Had A Million Surprises And A Gold Ribbon Inspiration
Just Say YES Celebration Debuted New Name, Touching Awards And An Inspiring Keynote Address
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Just Say YES provided a night of surprises for its "Celebration! A Night Of Hope And Connection" at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Thursday, April 28. From a name refreshening, a surprise award, swag bags for guests and a memorable talk by keynote speaker Mike Singletary, the night was a memory maker ... and a money maker, thanks to a $50,000 … [Read more...] about Just Say YES Celebration Debuted New Name, Touching Awards And An Inspiring Keynote Address
JUST IN: Marilyn Weber Will Be Honored With 2022 Flora Award At Texas Discovery Gardens
Back in the 1980s, Dorothy and Lawrence Herkimer were recipients of the Texas Discovery Garden's Flora Award for their "commitment to community service, education and the advancement of the environment and quality of life." Now, nearly four decades later, the Flora Award is once again celebrating a member of the Herkimer family. 2022 Flora Award Chair Cara French has … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Marilyn Weber Will Be Honored With 2022 Flora Award At Texas Discovery Gardens
JUST IN: Jeanne L. Phillips To Receive World Affairs Council’s 39th H. Neil Mallon Award
Two past members of the President George W. Bush administration will be in the spotlight for the World Affairs Council's 2022 H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Fairmont Dallas on Wednesday, November 9. Dinner Co-Chairs Stephanie and Hunter Hunt and Ashlee and Chris Kleinert have just announced that the Honorable Jeanne L. Phillips will be this year’s awardee with Dr. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jeanne L. Phillips To Receive World Affairs Council’s 39th H. Neil Mallon Award
JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob
It was January 2019 that Children’s Medical Center became Whitesboro's Jacob Pletan’s “new far-away home” after being diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 15. As he wrote this past February, “I have had around $3 million dollars of medical treatment to take care of me. And yet, unlike a celebrity spending $3 million, not much was gotten nor is noticeable with this expenditure. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob
Texas Women’s Foundation Didn’t Just Fiddle Around In Inspiring Guests With Uplifting Messages
At first glance, the Texas Women's Foundation's Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration may have seemed like a serious sit-down on Tuesday, April 26, at the Dallas Omni Hotel. However, the operative word was "celebration," which it was with music, dancing and laughter, plus a good shot of inspiration courtesy of keynote speaker Radha Agrawal and the 2022 Maura Women Helping … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Didn’t Just Fiddle Around In Inspiring Guests With Uplifting Messages
‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
2022 Great Adventure Hunt’s “Fun And Games” Netted A Whopping $280,000 For ChildCareGroup
One of North Texas' most fun and challenging fundraising events took place after a two-year hiatus on Friday, April 22, at The Statler. With 2022 Great Adventure Hunt Co-Chairs Rebecca Acuna and Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia serving as ringleaders for the hundreds of competitors, the brainteasing was literally on top of everyone's mind. Plus, the night hauled in … [Read more...] about 2022 Great Adventure Hunt’s “Fun And Games” Netted A Whopping $280,000 For ChildCareGroup