According to 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris, "Contribution Tickets and Silent Auction are both very important parts of the fund-raising efforts for this year’s Crystal Charity Ball and have been an integral component of the $171 million raised in the last seventy years. "We are so fortunate to have very generous partners provide unique and valuable goods … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Contribution Tickets And Silent Auction
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Singer Cory Morrow Brought More Than Entertainment To Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children
When Austin-based singer Cory Morrow agreed to trek up to North Texas to perform for Dallas CASA's Champion of Children on Thursday, October 27, he had a double purpose. In addition to entertaining the crowd at The Rustic, the father of four boys and a daughter was well aware of the need for Dallas CASA's mission "of getting kids out of bad situations." Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Singer Cory Morrow Brought More Than Entertainment To Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Considered one of the fun events leading up to the annual Crystal Charity Ball, the Circle of Angels dinner on Tuesday, October 25, in the Pecan Room at Old Parkland appeared to suffer from the season's valet challenges. In trying to enter the Old Parkland grounds, luxury vehicles were waiting in the valet lineup for 15 to 20 minutes as evening traffic stalled along Maple … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
How To Look Like You’re An Old Pro When It Comes To Thanksgiving’s Cutting Edge Duties
One of the challenges of Thanksgiving besides a Cowboys' win is how to carve up the guest of honor — the turkey. While some battle with carving knife and fork in hand like a Tyrannosaurus Rex tearing apart a hapless Brontosaurus, others have fine-tuned the art so it's simple and no fingers are lost in the project. For those who dread the process or are new to the … [Read more...] about How To Look Like You’re An Old Pro When It Comes To Thanksgiving’s Cutting Edge Duties
Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
The Dallas Arboretum looked as if it was going through a seasonal transition on the evening of Friday, October 21. While displays of gourds looked right at home around the grounds as Halloween approached, an installation of Christmas decorations could be glimpsed hidden behind panels. But on this night, the main attraction was the three-part Ruby Red Gala chaired by … [Read more...] about Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
The weather couldn't have been more ideal on Monday, October 17, for the 2023 Sweetheart Ball tea. Taking place at Ola Fojtasek's Volk Estate home, the decision was made to hold the presentation by UT Southwestern's heart disease specialists in the home because of the upper 60-degree temperature chilling with brisk breezes made the outside terrace not so user friendly. On a … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
2022 Chrysalis Ball Magically Overcame A Challenge In Raising Funds For Boys And Girls Clubs Of Collin County
Despite the main entertainer having to cancel due to illness, the 2022 Chrysalis Ball Enchanted Masquerade didn't slow down the fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County (BGCCC), thanks to such supporters as Presenting Sponsor Ryan plus Capital One, Toyota, Hilti North America and others. Greeting guests like Board Chair Tortsen Seifert and his wife Kristin … [Read more...] about 2022 Chrysalis Ball Magically Overcame A Challenge In Raising Funds For Boys And Girls Clubs Of Collin County
JUST IN: 2023 Celebrity Chef Fundraisers Will Have A “Yen” For Chinese Cuisine Thanks To Chef Martin Yan
While Chinese food is yummy whether it’s takeout or dine-in, it’s a total mystery for most DIY-ers. Luckily 13th Annual Celebrity Chef Co-Chairs Effie and Brian Dennison and Michelle Chase and Elliot Zimmer are helping to solve that dilemma. They’ve arranged to have TV personality/cookbook author/restaurateur/YouTube host Chef Martin Yan as the celebrity du jour on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Celebrity Chef Fundraisers Will Have A “Yen” For Chinese Cuisine Thanks To Chef Martin Yan
Friends Of Wilkinson Center Brought Together Sounds, Supper And Auctions For 2022 Spirit Of Taos
From boots to wide-brim fedora hats, the Friends of Wilkinson brought Taos to the Ninth Annual Spirit of Taos on Friday, October 14, at On the Levee. Spirit Co-Chair Shannon Hanberry and Ashley White left nothing to chance with Ernesto's Music Mariachi Band greeting guests at the door and The Jimmy Stadler Band packing the dance floor. In addition to the supper, silent … [Read more...] about Friends Of Wilkinson Center Brought Together Sounds, Supper And Auctions For 2022 Spirit Of Taos
Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
The Crystal Charity Ball’s Husbands Party is unlike other events put on by the 70-year-old Dallas County children’s fundraising organization. As one vet described the annual gathering, “It’s casual, laid back and fun.” Last year’s Husbands event at Café Momentum was indeed all that — until it came time to fetch the cars at evening's end. It seems that the garage above the … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking
Talk about scrambling your eggs! That was the recipe for the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s launch announcement for its Luminary Circle Dinner on Thursday, October 6. Put another way, it was an "accidental" scrambling of two separate events. At 4:30 p.m., a private gathering took place at Arlington Hall to honor Reuben Naranjo, who was retiring after 44 years of tending and … [Read more...] about The Case Of The Baffling Luminary Dinner Announcement Hijacking