Mother Nature played hardball with North Texas fundraisers on Saturday, April 21. Like a tease, she threatened showers, hail and end-of-the-world conditions that had back-up plans kicking into play. All day the clouds hovered, and still no deluge. Then the weather radar boded a dumping right around the time that most of the big deal events were to take place.Over at the … [Read more...] about Art Ball Chair Rebecca Fletcher Didn’t Let Mother Nature Spoil Her “Horizon: Now. New. Next”
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Art Ball
Well, leave it to the Dallas Museum of Art to once again sally forth with beautiful people in glorious gowns and overcome anything that Mother Nature throws at 'em. With the old lady of weather woes threatening rain, thunder and all their cousins, 2018 Art Ball Rebecca Fletcher and her troops prepared for the challenge by tenting the outdoor terrace leading to the "Horizon: … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Art Ball
JUST IN: 5th Annual Harvest Taps Stephan Pyles As Honorary Chair And Moves To The Arboretum
Just in time to get on fall plans, the plans for the Fifth Annual Harvest were just revealed with changes in place. And what changes they are!Co-Chairs Maggie Cooke Kipp and Melinda Knowles along with Event Advisors/Co-Founders Kristi Bare and Nancy Gopez have arranged for man of all talents (chef, author, philanthropist, educator) Stephan Pyles to serve as honorary … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 5th Annual Harvest Taps Stephan Pyles As Honorary Chair And Moves To The Arboretum
JUST IN: 2018 Kappa Tablescapes Plans Announced
While the summer heat may starting to roar, the 2018 Kappa Tablescapes gals already have plans for the fourth-quarter holiday feastings. Tonight the “key ladies” like Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Chapter President Amanda Barringer, past Tablescapes chairs Cynthia Beaird and Kay Weeks gathered at Natalie Lorio’s Park Cities home-glorious-home to learn the details about the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Kappa Tablescapes Plans Announced
Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
In the past, the Junior Cattle Baron’s has fallen during spring break with kiddos fighting cancer taking a time-off and future Cattle Baronesses to attend the festivities sponsored by the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center. But this year, it didn’t and CBB Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix, JCBB Mother Hen Lisa Ogle, Co-Chair Mary Corrigan and their CBB team (Merrick … [Read more...] about Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball
The Cattle Baronesses are known for their fundraising to battle cancer and for being great lookers. But once a year, they play second fiddle in the looks department when the Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball convenes. This year it took place thanks to the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center for Disney on Ice’s “Dare To Dream” performance with a pre-party in the Jack Daniels … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #8: First Time At Two X Two
Over the past 19 years Two x Two has become North Texas art aficionados’ version of a swel-legant “Brigadoon,” arising on one magical fall night with wonderment. But instead of the Scottish highlands, Two x Two takes place in a mesmerizing dome tent on The Rachofsky House grounds. And the tales that emerge from the occasion have become the stuff that become legendary with the … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #8: First Time At Two X Two
Savor The Symphony Chair Kim Hext Taps Diane And Hal Brierley As Honorary Co-Chairs
Blonde Kim Hext is a busy gal. In addition to co-chairing the Zoo To Do this fall with her husband Greg Hext, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Mari Epperson has managed to get her to chair the DSOL’s Savor The Symphony on Thursday, May 3.Now, don’t go getting Savor The Symphony confused with Savor or Symphony of Chefs. This three-course, wine-paired dinner … [Read more...] about Savor The Symphony Chair Kim Hext Taps Diane And Hal Brierley As Honorary Co-Chairs
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #6: Bespoke Chef’s Dinner At Bullion
When Chef Bruno Davaillon left the Rosewood Mansion, a lot of well-heeled taste buds went hungry for the Frenchman’s cuisine. Little did they know that there would be an oasis up ahead on the second level of the 400 Record (formerly known Belo Tower). Correctly called Bullion, it’s easy to spot from the street thanks to its exterior of dazzling gold scales.And the … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #6: Bespoke Chef’s Dinner At Bullion
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #2: A Year Of Highland Park Village Luxury
As dazzling as Highland Park Village may seem, this 2018 Art Ball auction package puts a whole new polish to its image and for the winner. Valued at more than $23,000, the nine totally different goodies in this one-of-a-kind offering will showcase the shopping mega at its finest.Fachini (Value: $5,000) — One private holiday lunch party at Highland Park Village’s Fachini … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #2: A Year Of Highland Park Village Luxury
Grovel Alert: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy Is Heading For A Perfect Strike At Bowl And Barrel
Shonn Brown is right at home in a court room. But put her in an alley and she knows the gutter all too well. Whoa! Before going too far, the alley mentioned is a bowling alley.Still despite not scoring a “turkey” let alone 300, Shonn is joining her husband Clarence Brown in co-chairing the Lanes 2 Literacy on Thursday, April 5, benefiting Readers 2 Leaders at Bowl and … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy Is Heading For A Perfect Strike At Bowl And Barrel