After months of having their wives, sisters, mother and female whatevers MIA, the husbands, boyfriends... you get the drift... missing in action thanks to toiling for the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball, the men folk had their moment in the glory... or rather the moonlight on Tuesday, October 23, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate.On the heels of the CCB Circle of Angels dinner … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ladies Fete Their Gents With Grazing And An Unplanned Shattering Moment
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Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd
Jus before the work week got underway, the cars were headed toward 3015 at Trinity Groves on Sunday, October 21, for "A Taste of West Dallas." With Chef Sharon Van Meter at the helm, the fundraiser for West Dallas' Wesley- Rankin Community Center had already scored a home run with its sold-out status. Here's a report from the field:It was a sold out crowd at World Master … [Read more...] about Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd
Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
Inside a private meeting room at Gilley's Dallas, country music legend Charlie Daniels was sipping coffee from an orange Tennessee Volunteers cup and cutting up with guests at the 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball's VIP meet-and-greet.When a group including Andrea Nayfa, Joanna Clarke, Nancy Gopez, Dawn Greiner, Meghann O'Leary, Julianna LeBlanc, Rachel Michell and Taryn … [Read more...] about Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball
It takes a lot in these parts to break a record. But leave it to 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix to do just that. On Saturday, October 20, they not only scored the highest amount — $4.8M — at the 45th CBB, they had a passel of gorgeous folks having a heck of a good time pushing the bid paddles to new heights. From … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Date And Venue Set
2019 Cattle Baron’s Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley have hardly had time to settle in their saddles and they’re already announcing some plans. Mark Saturday, October 19, for the 46th Cattle Baron’s Ball. It will be returning to Gilley’s to raise funds for cancer research and treatments in North Texas.And rest assured that it won’t conflict with the Red River … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Date And Venue Set
Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Voices For A Cause Had “No Bad Days” At The Rustic
With the fall weather making the reappearance of sweaters and boots, Dallas CASA's Young Professionals' Third Annual Voices For A Cause was a sellout at The Rustic on Thursday, October 18. As if the food and friends weren't enough, Ray Johnston and his band uploaded the fun to a new level. Here's a report from the field:Dallas CASA Young Professionals hosted Voices for a … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Voices For A Cause Had “No Bad Days” At The Rustic
2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall
Sunday morning event planners may have questioned the move of the 2018 Zoo To Do's "Safari Soiree" from the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, October 13. But it was definitely the right move that, despite a lot of diligent foresight, still required a lot of scrambling.As a refresher: the morning of the event was a first-class collision of lightning, thunder, lost electricity and the … [Read more...] about 2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall
Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center
Before Chef Graham Dodds announced his departure from The Statler, one of the last big whoop-ti-dos that he orchestrated was the Friends of Wilkinson Center's Fifth Annual Spirit of Taos on Saturday, September 29. Here's a report from the field:Balloon arrangements and a sea of colorful cacti set the perfect backdrop for the 5th Annual Spirit of Taos presented by the … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center
19th Annual Mission Ole Celebrates Dias De Los Muertos With Haunting Faces And Lively Auction/ Raffle Items
If getting away to Mexico is just a little out of reach for your schedule, this Saturday’s Mission Ole benefiting Trinity River Mission just might be the answer. Held at Chicken Scratch and The Foundry, it’s an open-air affair tailor made for an evening where blue jeans, boots and vests are the attire to cozy up around fire pits with mariachis playing in the background and … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Mission Ole Celebrates Dias De Los Muertos With Haunting Faces And Lively Auction/ Raffle Items
Harvest Reaped The Benefits Of A Generous Bride To Overcome Weather Woes
After suffering through a typical Texas summer, the sound of raindrops on roofs and being bounced about on windshields was gratifying for the landscape and monthly water bills.On Friday, September 21, Chef Stephan Pyles was glued to his cellphone in the Dallas Arboretum's Camp House monitoring the weather gameplan. While Oklahoma was being drenched and weather guessers were … [Read more...] about Harvest Reaped The Benefits Of A Generous Bride To Overcome Weather Woes
Weekend Update: Kites Are Down And Out, But “Change Is Good” Is A Go
The reality of a rainy weekend is really setting in. The Saturday's 2018 Trinity River Kite Festival has been canceled due to possible flood conditions.On the other hand, Community Partners of Dallas' Change Is Good is definitely taking place on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Brook Hollow. Luckily, the event annually has loads of indoor activities with food, face painting, … [Read more...] about Weekend Update: Kites Are Down And Out, But “Change Is Good” Is A Go