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
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JUST IN: Trace Adkins To Perform At The Blue Jean Ball
Last year’s inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke’s Fastbreaks was such a great hit that it’s returning to Eddie Deen’s on Saturday, September 21.Country western fans/Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and Lisa and Clay Cooley are bringing multi-award winner Trace Adkins. Having sold 11M albums and generated more that 1B spins on Pandora, he loves being on the road. As Trace … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Trace Adkins To Perform At The Blue Jean Ball
Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
The Dallas Arboretum is just busting to break a Guinness Book of World Records this Saturday, and they need help to do it. At 11 a.m. the Easter Bunny is going to attempt to create the Largest Bunny Hop ever. To do this, he needs as many big and little folks to hop-hop-hop on board.But that’s not the only thing in store for Easter weekend at the Arboretum.It all starts … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
Lengthy Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon Had Some Guests Skipping The Lunch Part
This year’s Tutu Chic Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, November 27, was celebrating its 10th anniversary with a slight change. Organizers brought in Louis Murad and his team to handle the check-in, the live auction and call for cash at the Winspear benefiting Texas Ballet Theater.In the lobby an army of Nutcrackers, Pinocchios, Santas and angels filled … [Read more...] about Lengthy Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon Had Some Guests Skipping The Lunch Part
JUST IN: 2019 DSO Gala Will Be An Encore Fundraiser With Dasekes, A Bell And A Hall Duo
So, whoever said you can’t relive the past? They’re probably the same ones who are trying to squeeze into their high school prom dresses.Well, naysayers take note: The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is proving happily that the yesteryears are being resurrected with the players being smarter, more glamorous, and having traveled the world in gaining a world-renowned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 DSO Gala Will Be An Encore Fundraiser With Dasekes, A Bell And A Hall Duo
JUST IN: The Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Coming To Dallas And Tickets Just Went On Sale
At noon today NorthPark Center’s NorthCourt was filled with beautiful music and news. The occasion was the official kick-off of the second Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival.The Cliburn President/CEO Jacques Marquis told the crowd that for the first time, the event would be held in Dallas from Friday, May 31, to Saturday, June 8. During that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Coming To Dallas And Tickets Just Went On Sale
Dallas Summer Musicals Took A Well-Deserved Bow At “An Evening With The Best Of Broadway”
While politicos sparred about the future of Fair Park, the Park’s Music Hall was a memory maker for “An Evening With The Best Of Broadway” on Saturday, November 2.There were some who actually recalled how the Dallas Summer Musicals were known as the Starlight Operetta and had Charles Meeker as its first executive director. When he resigned in 1961 to oversee productions at … [Read more...] about Dallas Summer Musicals Took A Well-Deserved Bow At “An Evening With The Best Of Broadway”
MySweetWishList: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley,“Cattle Baron’s has raised more than $80 million for cancer research projects in North Texas since its inception forty-five years ago. Our wish is that the community will join us in our goal to eradicate cancer by becoming underwriters of the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball.“We plan to unveil the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
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