Cecile B. DeMille couldn’t have topped Laurie Harrison’s production for the Dallas Children Theater 35th anniversary fundraiser at her Volk Estate on Thursday, April 26. Sure, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton may have made scandalous headlines with their “Cleopatra” shenanigans back in the 1960s, but they didn’t have three-year-old Humperdinks lounging on the lawn making … [Read more...] about Laurie Harrison Turned Dallas Children’s Theater 35th Anniversary Into An Occasion Fit For Cleopatra
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Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
In the past, the Junior Cattle Baron’s has fallen during spring break with kiddos fighting cancer taking a time-off and future Cattle Baronesses to attend the festivities sponsored by the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center. But this year, it didn’t and CBB Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix, JCBB Mother Hen Lisa Ogle, Co-Chair Mary Corrigan and their CBB team (Merrick … [Read more...] about Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball
The Cattle Baronesses are known for their fundraising to battle cancer and for being great lookers. But once a year, they play second fiddle in the looks department when the Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball convenes. This year it took place thanks to the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center for Disney on Ice’s “Dare To Dream” performance with a pre-party in the Jack Daniels … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball
It Was A Perfect Evening For Children’s 50th Anniversary Family Night At Six Flags Patrons At Amy And Corey Prestidges’ Home
The evening of Wednesday, March 21, was so perfect — with 70-degree weather, just the slightest hint of a breeze and the sky looking like it had just washed in from Capri — that even the area valets almost felt guilty for taking tips for fetching cars.At Amy and Corey Prestidge’s home, the lacquered eggplant walls of the entry hall were backstaging it compared to the … [Read more...] about It Was A Perfect Evening For Children’s 50th Anniversary Family Night At Six Flags Patrons At Amy And Corey Prestidges’ Home
Dallas CASA’s 23rd Parade Of Playhouses To Be Presented By Crest Dallas Cadillac/Infiniti And Have The Return Of Old Favorites
Spring is the time of year when the housing market flourishes like the flowers at the Dallas Arboretum. It’s also when homebuilders start plotting, planning and building the adorable mini-mansions for Dallas CASA’s 23rd Annual Parade of Playhouses.Once again the “parade” will get underway at NorthPark Center. But this year’s it going to take place around the Fourth of … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 23rd Parade Of Playhouses To Be Presented By Crest Dallas Cadillac/Infiniti And Have The Return Of Old Favorites
A Gentle Reminder: Beware Greenville Avenue Starting Friday Afternoon
After recovering from the daylight saving time adjustment this past weekend, there's another challenge this weekend for those living on the east side of "the pond (i.e. Central Expressway)." The backbone of East Dallas roads known as Greenville Avenue will be flooded with green. People, floats and pets will be fill the roadway starting early in the morning for the 39th Annual … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Beware Greenville Avenue Starting Friday Afternoon
February Canine Companions For Independence Matriculation And Graduation Ceremony Had Cheers, Tears And Woofs From SRO Crowd
Ed Kinkeade’s wife Melissa Kinkeade nudged him to keep his talk on Friday, February 16, at the Canine Companions for Independence South Central Graduation and Puppy Matriculation ceremony short. Thank heaven, Ed turned a deaf ear to his wife.The overflow crowd of two-, three- and four-legged creatures filled Texas’ only CCI Training Center in Irving for the program … [Read more...] about February Canine Companions For Independence Matriculation And Graduation Ceremony Had Cheers, Tears And Woofs From SRO Crowd
The Dallas Zoo’s Residents And Staffers Are All Set For Next Week’s “Wild Adventures Spring Break Camps”
Spring break is just around the corner. For the kids it’s freedom from classrooms and desks. For parents, it’s what to do with the youngsters. Some families will hit the slopes, but loads of others will be doing stay-cations because responsibilities (i.e. jobs) won’t let the parents get away.Not to worry. The Dallas Zoo has set up “Wild Adventures Spring Break Camps” from … [Read more...] about The Dallas Zoo’s Residents And Staffers Are All Set For Next Week’s “Wild Adventures Spring Break Camps”
Starting March 6, Nasher Prize Celebration Month Sets In Motion The Excitement For The Presentation To Prize-Winner Theaster Gates
The Nasher Sculpture Center folks really know how to set the wheels in motion for the 2018 Nasher Prize Laureate presentation to Theaster Gates on Saturday, April 7. During the Nasher Prize Celebration Month, organizers have arranged for all types of free activities in celebration of the American artist including free general admission and family activities during spring break … [Read more...] about Starting March 6, Nasher Prize Celebration Month Sets In Motion The Excitement For The Presentation To Prize-Winner Theaster Gates
JUST IN: After-School All-Stars North Texas Hits A Home Run With 2017 World Series MVP Jose Altuve For Third Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
While this spring’s nonprofit events seemed to be ladies-only when it comes to celebrity draws (Kristin Chenoweth, Katie Holmes, Chrissy Metz, Hilary Swank, etc.), it’s not the case. The After-School All-Stars North Texas' Third Annual Rising Stars Luncheon that was such a hit last year with Dak Prescott has scored another super-duper athlete — Jose Altuve!Please, oh, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: After-School All-Stars North Texas Hits A Home Run With 2017 World Series MVP Jose Altuve For Third Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
Nasher Sculpture Center’s 2018 Great Create Artists Revealed
One of the ultimate most favorite family events is the Nasher Sculpture Center’s The Great Create. It not only turns the Center’s lush grounds into a colorful playground with food and music for kids, it also has pop-up workshops with some of the area’s most outstanding artists.This year’s Co-Chairs Macey and Steve Davis, Nicole and Justin Small and Meredith and Scott … [Read more...] about Nasher Sculpture Center’s 2018 Great Create Artists Revealed