Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. And April of 2019 tested the patience and flexibility of event planners almost daily thanks to the weather. Originally, Klyde Warren Park President Kit Sawers had locked down the place, the people and all the details for the announcement of the annual October Park And Palate on Wednesday, April 17.But thanks to weather forecasts, … [Read more...] about Annual Park And Palate Details Announced For Klyde Warren Park’s October Fundraiser
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Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball
While the British may boast of the Royal Ascot’s stiff-upper-lip finery and class, 2019 Sweetheart Ball Chairman Lisa Troutt transformed Brook Hollow Golf Club into an homage to the Sport of Kings benefiting the cardiology research and programs at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas on Saturday, April 6.It made such perfect sense. Lisa's … [Read more...] about Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball
Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves
With the strong hint that North Texas was going to be the victim of a spring cold blast, Wings of Spring organizers were not taking any chances for the annual fundraiser for Literacy Achieves — a nonprofit adult literacy program — on the evening of Monday, April 1.Instead of holding the event's supper in Temple Emanu-El's open-air courtyard, it was moved to a big meeting … [Read more...] about Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves
Jr. Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Traded In Stetsons For Mouse Ears As A Late Season Windy Chill Blew In
While the turnout may not have been as expected for the Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball at American Airlines Center around noon on Sunday, March 31, there was a very good and real reason. The wind chill registered a temperature in the 40s, a drop of nearly 25 degrees from the day before. So, many parents who had weathered their children’s battle against cancer opted to stay … [Read more...] about Jr. Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Traded In Stetsons For Mouse Ears As A Late Season Windy Chill Blew In
Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #6: Art-Filled Birthday Party At The DMA
Birthdays are always memory makers. But what about a truly one-of-a-kind celebration surrounded by friends and world-famous art? If your paddle is the last one standing at the Art Ball 2019 Form And Function live auction, you just need to pick out your 14 BFFs and the date.Then prepare for partying it up with access to four floors of the Dallas Museum of Art. And it … [Read more...] about Art Ball 2019 Form And Function Auction Item #6: Art-Filled Birthday Party At The DMA
2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School
While the seated dinner crowd was being wined and dine at the Dallas Arboretum's A Tasteful Place for the 2019 Food and Wine Festival, Dallas After School's Recess guests were channeling their inner child on Friday, March 22.It was hard to imagine that it had been less than eight years since Recess had started at the late Faye Briggs' estate, with the main focus on the … [Read more...] about 2019 Recess Was Big-Kid Fun And Games And Fundraising For Dallas After School
Genesis Young Leaders Literally Monkeyed Around For The Sixth Annual Masquerade
Donning masks and their best party attire, Genesis Young Leaders brought the circus to Sixty Five Hundred on Saturday, February 23, for their annual "Masquerade." With all types of three-ring entertainment including acrobats and a spider monkey named Jelly, the 800 guests were the big act of the night dancing to Taylor Pace Orchestra. Here's a report from the field:Genesis … [Read more...] about Genesis Young Leaders Literally Monkeyed Around For The Sixth Annual Masquerade
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Proves That Stealing Is Okey-Dokey And Yummy
There is absolutely nothing wrong with stealing. At least, that’s true when it comes to good ideas. Decades ago Tincy Miller proved just that when she attended Atlanta’s Piedmont Driving Club deb presentation and got the idea of having a similar event to benefit the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The result was the mega-successful Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Gala … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Proves That Stealing Is Okey-Dokey And Yummy
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Ambassadors Reception
The Mansion on Turtle Creek was buzzing with eagles, both legal and philanthropic, on Wednesday, January 30, with the Eagle Society downstairs and the Baker Botts attorneys in the upstairs dining rooms. But it was NorthPark’s 2019 Ambassadors that nested in the Mansion Restaurant for an evening of dining and getting to know each other, as well as the beneficiaries of the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Ambassadors Reception
SPCA’s 2019 Paws Cause Had Two-Legged Critters Partying For Four-Legged Types
As the 2019 Paws Cause guests like Russell Dealey and Gigi Potter-Salley arrived at Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center on Sunday, January 27, they were immediately greeted by SPCA of Texas "mas-cat" Scooter and "mas-dog" Snip. But that was only the beginning of the night with the Rees-Jones Center's residents purr-fectly set up to try out for adoptions and steal hearts, as well … [Read more...] about SPCA’s 2019 Paws Cause Had Two-Legged Critters Partying For Four-Legged Types
JUST IN: Miltenberger Family To Receive The Inaugural Annette G. Strauss Community Service Award At Family Gateway’s 2nd Annual Day To Play
Wednesday’s brief break from the gray, rainy days of February was just a refreshing reminder that sunny, user-friendly times are up ahead. Knowing that 2nd Annual Day to Play Tri-Chairs Jen Fahrenbruch, Jennifer Hull and Mandy Main and Honorary Chair Stephen Hipp have just revealed plans for the Family Gateway fundraiser.First, let’s get the housekeeping done. The date … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Miltenberger Family To Receive The Inaugural Annette G. Strauss Community Service Award At Family Gateway’s 2nd Annual Day To Play