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Academy Of Country Music “Lifting Lives” Benefit Had Heavyweights On Stage And A Lightweight Red Carpet

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For modern country-western music worshipers, the 50th anniversary Academy of Country Music awards on Sunday, April 19, was the super-duper bowl. But on the Friday before, a scant 900 were to party for Garth Brooks’ ACM Lifting Lives benefiting Children’s Health and Cook’s Children. Why, there was even a chance to bid on a couple of Garth’s red pickups. Produced by ACM … [Read more...] about Academy Of Country Music “Lifting Lives” Benefit Had Heavyweights On Stage And A Lightweight Red Carpet

A ‘Verklempt’ Blythe Danner Helps Jump-Start The Ninth Annual Dallas International Film Festival

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The opening night celebration for the Dallas International Film Festival is always a memorable event. And the ninth annual one, held Thursday, April 9, at the historic Majestic Theatre downtown, was no exception. How could it have been anything but, with the beautiful and talented, Emmy-winning actress Blythe Danner walking the red carpet, then accepting her Dallas Star Award … [Read more...] about A ‘Verklempt’ Blythe Danner Helps Jump-Start The Ninth Annual Dallas International Film Festival

Get All “Goop”-ed Up For Blythe Danner’s Receiving The Dallas International Film Festival’s Dallas Star Award

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If you were one of the lucky ones to have scooped up something at last year’s “Goop” pop-up shop at Highland Park Village, then you’re all ready for Thursday night. What’s happening that deserves a show-and-swell in Gwyneth Paltrow fashion? Her mom, Blythe Danner, is gonna be in town to accept the Dallas Stars Award at the Dallas International Film Festival’s opening night … [Read more...] about Get All “Goop”-ed Up For Blythe Danner’s Receiving The Dallas International Film Festival’s Dallas Star Award

Dallas Film Society Reveals Dallas Star Awardees And 165 Films For Upcoming 2015 Dallas International Film Festival

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The Dallas Film Society just revealed the recipients of the Dallas Star Award and the Texas Avery Animation Award, as well its complete lineup for the upcoming Dallas International Film Festival presented by AutoNation. From Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 19, the annual film festival will feature “165 films representing 32 countries” including 17 premieres of which … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society Reveals Dallas Star Awardees And 165 Films For Upcoming 2015 Dallas International Film Festival

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Unite Forever Gala

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There was a lot of hoopin' and hollerin' taking place at AT&T Cowboys Stadium for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' Unite Forever Gala. UWMD CEO Jennifer Sampson's damn-the-torpedoes-full-speed-ahead effort paid off! With the likes of Bushes, Perots, Joneses, Dedmans, Stabauchs, Aikman (and his cute date), Hunts and Forbes 500-type CEO's in the crowd, success … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Unite Forever Gala

Round Robin November 8: An Evening Of Hope Gala And Hollywood Domino Dallas

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The Dallas North Tollway was pretty ugly, Saturday, November 8. In the rear view mirror the lights were a blanket of white lights. Ahead was a stagnant sea of red lights. Still fundraising covered the area north of the Bush and in the shadow of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Hope’s Door The Stonebriar Westin was busy, busy, busy. There was a wedding in one area. The Toyota … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 8: An Evening Of Hope Gala And Hollywood Domino Dallas

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: First Night

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Just the day before opera lovers were lunching at the Dallas Opera's First Sight with fabulous food and fashion. Friday, October 24, the crowd had gussied up with the most amazing gowns for the Dallas Opera’s First Night and the season's opening night. The evening was headlined with perfect weather, gents just made to suit for tuxedos and models standing on platforms showing … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: First Night

MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight/First Night

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According to First Sight/First Night Co-Chair Lynn McBee, “The season opening of the Dallas Opera has to be one of the most thrilling times of year in the city! Nicholas Even and I are really excited to be co-chairs of the First Sight/First Night events. “The season opens with a stunning fashion show, First Sight Fashion Show and Luncheon, featuring styles by … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight/First Night