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Can Do! Luncheon Patrons Learned Of A New Addition To The Wilkinson Center Annual Fundraiser

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Ellen and John McStay’s home on Beverly is a natural traffic stopper. But on Tuesday, May 1, the traffic was stop-and-drop for guests of the Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon patron party.As 2018 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Emilynn Wilson looked on, Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder gathered the guests including Ann and Bob Dyer, last year’s Can Do! Chair Beth … [Read more...] about Can Do! Luncheon Patrons Learned Of A New Addition To The Wilkinson Center Annual Fundraiser

Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award

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Ron Kirk had better make room for another accolade in his CV and a place in his trophy collection. On Friday, October 12, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth will present him with the H. Neil Mallon Award at the organization’s 35th Annual H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Hilton Anatole.Named after the late Dresser Industries chairman who founded today’s World … [Read more...] about Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award

Chick Lit Patron Party Had Guests Lined Up Outside Highland Park Village’s Dior To Meet Katie Holmes

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Not since Krispy Kremes opened their first location in North Texas had there been a lineup of folks trying to get into a retailer. But on Thursday, April 12, the most fashionable type were cooling their stilettos waiting to get past check-in at Highland Park Village’s Dior.Was it a 2-for-1 sale? A 75% off bargain? Nope. It was the 2018 Chick Lit Patron Party that Luncheon … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Patron Party Had Guests Lined Up Outside Highland Park Village’s Dior To Meet Katie Holmes

Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Patrons Celebrate Upcoming Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command Fundraiser

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The gently experienced clothes have been collected. Event producer Jan Strimple is putting together the finishing touches on the runway action. The reservations keep coming in. But on Monday, April 9, the 2018 Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Chair Lisa Singleton took time out to join The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command fundraiser patrons at the home of Margaret … [Read more...] about Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Patrons Celebrate Upcoming Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command Fundraiser

2018 Art Ball Patrons Enjoyed The “Horizon” View From KPMG Plaza

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Overlooking the big Hall Hole (aka Future Home of Hall Arts Residences) and with a perfect view of the figures of Steinunn Thorarinsdottir's Paths, 2014,  climbing exterior wall of Halls Arts, the 2018 Art Ball patrons like Jennifer and John Eagle, Catherine Rose, Laura and Walter Elcock, Agustin Arteaga and Carlos Gonzalez-Jaime, Lisa and John Runyon, Lynn McBee, Missy … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Patrons Enjoyed The “Horizon” View From KPMG Plaza

Cherish The Children Patron Party Had Furniture On The Dining Room Table And A “Rose” In The Living Room

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The streets between Armstrong and Lomo Alto were a tad bit tight on Thursday, April 5. With the Crystal Charity Ball ladies having a reception for their advisory board members and beneficiaries on one corner and Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Co-Chair Aubrey and John Labanowski hosting the luncheon fundraiser patron party a block over.Luckily, the Cherish the Children … [Read more...] about Cherish The Children Patron Party Had Furniture On The Dining Room Table And A “Rose” In The Living Room

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Art Ball Patron Party

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April appears to be the beautiful month of the year thanks to all the visual art taking place. Whether it’s the works of art at Art Fair or the fields of blue bonnets throughout North Texas, the region is just downright gorgeous. One of the most outstanding displays of April beauty is the Dallas Museum of Art’s Art Ball with the guests appearing to be moving … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 Art Ball Patron Party

Art In Bloom Patron Party Had Floral Pretties Coming Alive And A Sneak Peak of “Flowers – An Exhibition”

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The 2018 Art in Bloom sponsors and host committee were feted on Friday, March 23, and had a sneak peak of the "Flowers – An Exhibition" and "Power of Flowers" dressings. And to their wonderment, some of the floral pretties came alive. Even Art in Bloom keynoter Michael "The Flower Guy" De Feo was on hand along with his wife Li De Feo. Here's a report from the field:Art in … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patron Party Had Floral Pretties Coming Alive And A Sneak Peak of “Flowers – An Exhibition”

Children’s Cancer Fund Patron Party Annual Gala Guests Found Their Way To The Festivities In The Backyard With Staubachs And A Romo

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It was just a few past 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, when Children’s Cancer Fund Executive Board President Becky Lewis walked into Cornelia and Ralph Heins’ stately Highland Park mansion for the Children's Cancer Fund's Annual Gala patron party. The house appeared to be void of any people. She looked around a little baffled when another guest asked, “Was I wrong that the party … [Read more...] about Children’s Cancer Fund Patron Party Annual Gala Guests Found Their Way To The Festivities In The Backyard With Staubachs And A Romo

It Was A Perfect Evening For Children’s 50th Anniversary Family Night At Six Flags Patrons At Amy And Corey Prestidges’ Home

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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

Callier Cares Luncheon Patrons Learned That The Relationship Between Callier Center And The Award Recipient Went Back Decades

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While Tuesday, March 20, may have been the first day of spring despite the weather not topping the 60s, it was also the first time that Dr. Ken Altshuler had made any public appearances since the death of his wife, Ruth Sharp Altshuler, this past December.But this was a special occasion for an organization that was near and dear to the couple. It was the Callier … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Patrons Learned That The Relationship Between Callier Center And The Award Recipient Went Back Decades