After simply eons spent holding its annual Dine by Design with loads of beautifully decorated tables for members-only at Northwood Club, the Northwood Woman's Club is on the move. Club President Phyllis Farragut's really ramped up the event by relocating to Galleria Dallas with professional designers (Garden Gate Floral Design, Swoon, Gary Riggs Home and Marquee Event Rentals), … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club”s “Dine By Design” Is Moving On Up To Galleria Dallas With Public Viewings
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JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes $12.9M In Grants To 416 Organizations And Programs
Texas Women’s Foundation’s calculators have been smoking after calculating the distribution of grants during the Foundation’s past fiscal year (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021). The total amount distributed was a whopping $12.9M to 416 grantees, with 283 organization receiving $10.8M of the amount. The remaining $2.1M were "invested in programs that advance its [TWF’s] mission … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Distributes $12.9M In Grants To 416 Organizations And Programs
MySweetOpportunity: Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Exhibit
According to Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Co-Chair Andrea Cheek, “To formally kick-off our Centennial, the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) will honor its impressive history and current-day projects with an exhibit at the 2021 Texas State Fair. The exhibit will include historical documents, memorabilia and photos to showcase 100 years of JLD’s ‘Legacy of Leadership, … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Exhibit
Dallas Arboretum And North Texas Food Bank Are Getting Downright Buggy Come September
Despite trucks spraying areas to eliminate West Nile mosquitoes, bugs aren’t all bad. In fact, North Texas non-profits are promoting bugs for good this September. Over at the Dallas Arboretum, the Autumn at the Arboretum’s signature display "Bugtopia" running from Saturday, September 18 through Sunday, October 31, will “come alive with larger-than-life insect topiaries, … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum And North Texas Food Bank Are Getting Downright Buggy Come September
LRO’s Charming Cottage Makes An Early Move-In At NorthPark For Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses
This morning LRO Residential’s Les Owens was at NorthPark just as the stores opened, but his priority wasn’t to shop. It was to polish up his latest entry for Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouses in the Macy's Court. This year he had used his years of experience building residences in Devonshire, Bluffview, Preston Hollow and the Park Cities to produce an enchanting … [Read more...] about LRO’s Charming Cottage Makes An Early Move-In At NorthPark For Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses
Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition
Despite umbrellas being the accessory du jour at the Arboretum this morning, guests were not deterred from attending the welcome of two special programs — the return of ZimSculpt and the inaugural Black Heritage Celebration — that will officially begin Saturday. Because of the rainy weather, the event had been moved indoors to Rosine Hall with VIPs attending … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition
NorthPark Launches 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Exhibition Complete With QR Codes For Donating
Despite the Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at NorthPark Neiman Marcus being canceled due to COVID-19, the CCB-ers and NorthParkies weren’t going to let that slow down the drive to raise funds for Dallas County children’s charities. So the NorthPark team suggested an exhibition. Not of fashions that might have been on the runway. Not of the CCB … [Read more...] about NorthPark Launches 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Exhibition Complete With QR Codes For Donating
Six North Texas Area Museums Announce Safe Re-Emergence Plans For In-Person Visits
While many are facing the opening of schools online and in-person, there are other openings that deserve merit. They are the Dallas museums that have gone dark for the safety of their guests and staffers due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ever concerned about the reopening of their world-class collections, they hesitated to open their doors until they were sure that a safe protocol … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Area Museums Announce Safe Re-Emergence Plans For In-Person Visits
MySweetEssential: Dallas Historical Society
According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, The Dallas Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, collection, and exhibition of Dallas and Texas history to educate and inspire present and future generations. Formed in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society is committed to preserving the history of the region and … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas Historical Society
2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage
It was months ago when the Dallas Museum of Art League's Art in Bloom on Monday, March 2, was a flourishing event just days before the COVID-19 shut down most fundraising activities. Held in the DMA, more than 300 guests like Jan Grant, Peggy Shuman, Eleanor Casey, Monica Cooley, Erin Taylor, Emily Maduro, Beverly Freeman, Tara Freeman, Susan Fisk, Sandy Secor, Barbara Harris, … [Read more...] about 2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage
Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
Leap Day had all types of nonprofits taking full advantage of the extra day. While a couple of Alzheimer’s fundraisers were taking place, the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame at the Omni sort of put a crimp into the Art in Bloom patron party at Gigi Potter Salley’s and Roy Salley’s University digs. It seems that AinB Honorary Chair Amy Warren had to miss out on … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly