It’s hard to imagine that it was two years ago that North Texas lost a person who stretched his artistic muscles. Donald Fowler was a lover of music, storytelling and creativity. With all the entrepreneurial spirit of an oil wildcatter, he applied his talents and reached out way beyond the traditional artistic trends. After a 15-year effort, his musical "Creep" about Jack … [Read more...] about “A Celebration Of Donald Fowler” Is Scheduled For A One-Night Performance At On The Levee
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JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Heading Back To The Ewings’ Spread For the 10th Time
When the late author Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can’t go home again,” he underestimated 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Nancy Gopez and Kris Johnson. What has been one of the worst-kept secrets around — where the 2022 fundraiser for the American Cancer Society of North Texas research will take place — is finally out in the open. The first hint of the location was the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Heading Back To The Ewings’ Spread For the 10th Time
JUST IN: Tonight’s Performance Of “Hamilton” At Fair Park’s Music Hall Was Canceled Due To COVID Concerns
COVID-19 is still providing some "hiccups" for North Texas non-profits. While the Dallas Summer Musical's "2021 Evening With The Best Of Broadway" fundraiser featuring "Hamilton" took the spotlight on Saturday evening, the DSM's performance of the Tony-award-winning musical at Fair Park's Music Hall proved to be a disappointment tonight. Not because of the quality of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tonight’s Performance Of “Hamilton” At Fair Park’s Music Hall Was Canceled Due To COVID Concerns
Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
Back in 1941, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney amazed moviegoers with their spunk and ability in "Babes On Broadway" to rally their friends to create a production to send orphaned children on a country holiday. Today North Texas' version of Garland and Rooney pulled off a 21st century version at AMC NorthPark 15 to help pediatric patients at Children's Health. In just 11 days, … [Read more...] about Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
The 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball theme may have been “Double Down Against Cancer” on Saturday, October 23, but the look of the night at Gilley’s was definitely arm raising. From high roller bidders like David Stickland and former CBB Chair Amy Turner to cowbell-ringing baronesses like Madison Strode, chefs Dean Fearing and Richard Chamberlain and the Andrews Distributing Main … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
The Concilio Kicks Off Its 40th Anniversary With Dancing, Treats, Mural Coloring And An Announcement
Postponing its annual Big Dreams Gala this year due to vaccination activities was a hard one for The Concilio. The original plan was to use it as the kickoff for the organization's 40th anniversary. Instead they decided to celebrate with a birthday party on Saturday, October 16, at Kiest Park. In addition to dancing, treats and creating a mural for The Concilio office, there … [Read more...] about The Concilio Kicks Off Its 40th Anniversary With Dancing, Treats, Mural Coloring And An Announcement
Dallas CASA Headed To The Rustic For Its Champion Of Children Fundraiser With Bob Schneider On Stage
Just in case COVID restrictions tightened up, Dallas CASA organizers decided to play it real safe for its annual Champion of Children fundraiser on Thursday, October 14. Instead of a seated supper in a hotel ballroom with a speaker, they staked claim on The Rustic's outdoor setting with singer Bob Schneider on stage to the delight of the hundreds of guests who partied the night … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Headed To The Rustic For Its Champion Of Children Fundraiser With Bob Schneider On Stage
Grovel Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
If you had your heart set on two-stepping back into the Texas swing of major fundraising at the 2021 Cattle Baron Ball presented by Texas Oncology, you’re running out of time. CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall have just sent word that there are only two tables left for the American Cancer Society of North Texas’s fundraiser at Gilley’s on Saturday, October … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
UPDATE ALERT: Dallas CASA’s Champion for Children
Even though the torrential storms hadn't hit the DFW neighborhood earlier today, Dallas CASA CEO/President Kathleen LaValle and her crew aren't taking any chances with their Champions for Children fundraiser at The Rustic Thursday night. Instead of building a ho-hum ark, they're "erecting a tent over the seating area," and all systems are go come rain or shine with Austin … [Read more...] about UPDATE ALERT: Dallas CASA’s Champion for Children
All For The Hall Patron Party Had Perfect Skies For An Overwhelming Turnout Of Boots, Beauts And Barbecue
A half hour before the barbecue and country-music performance was scheduled to get underway in their beautiful backyard, Anne and Steve Stodghill’s estate was well fortified for the "All for the Hall Dallas" patron party on Tuesday evening, September 21. Between State Troopers and security types in black cowboy hats, the property’s perimeter and interior were as secure as the … [Read more...] about All For The Hall Patron Party Had Perfect Skies For An Overwhelming Turnout Of Boots, Beauts And Barbecue
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Dallas Patron Party
When Anne and Steve Stodghill have folks over for a backyard barbecue, they’re not going to just light up the grill and have a tub filled with ice and beer. That’s just not the Stodgie way. That why when they opened their place for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's “All for the Hall Dallas” patron party on Tuesday, September 21, more than 200 showed up, and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Dallas Patron Party