The North Texas Food Bank is shaking things up a bit for its 20th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. For ages it was held at the Meyerson around the lunchtime hour, attracting legions of downtown Dallas office workers. No matter how cold or wet it was, the guests bundled up to check out the dozens of soup stations set up by area restaurants and chefs, the silent auction and pop-up … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls Is Headed North For Evening Souping
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ProtectHER Awards—And A Zany ‘Waiter’ Act—Enliven New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner
On the ground floor of the strikingly modern Hunt Consolidated building in downtown Dallas, the movers and shakers were out in force on the evening of Thursday, November 8. They'd gathered for New Friends New Life's 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner, an important occasion for a consequential group of top sponsors—and an event that turned out to be leavened with some unexpected … [Read more...] about ProtectHER Awards—And A Zany ‘Waiter’ Act—Enliven New Friends New Life’s 20th Anniversary Platinum Dinner
It’s Time To Cookie Up For Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas
Dump the plans to diet. Sure, the holidays may have inched up the waistlines, but there are always Spanx to save those sugary sins.Prepare yourselves for chomping down cookies in honor of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. On Friday, January 11, the annual Girl Scout cookie sell-ethon will be underway until Sunday, February 24.And while there will be the … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Cookie Up For Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas
MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 3
Santa, Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer are just finishing up their deliveries and your day of celebrating has just begun... that is, unless you have munchkins, who have been up for a couple of hours.While you transition from filling the living room with torn gift wrap and unraveled ribbons to holiday feasting in the dining room, MySweetMusic will provide some musical … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 3
A Birthday Supper That Dr. Watson Would Have Killed For
Back in the olden days, Sunday night TV viewing was murder. Families would gather around the old boob tube and watch Raymond Burr as Perry Mason in the 1960s, The NBC Mystery Movie ("McCloud," "Columbo," "MacMillan and Wife" and "Hec Ramsey") in the early 1970s and Angela Lansbury in “Murder She Wrote” in the 1980s and 1990s. They provided more twists and turns than the Batman … [Read more...] about A Birthday Supper That Dr. Watson Would Have Killed For
The Stewpot Alliance’s Plans For 11th Annual Soup’s On! Announced At KPMG Plaza
In addition to revealing that author Regina Calcaterra would be the featured speaker at the 11th Annual Soup's On! Luncheon and Art Show, Event Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Jill Tiernan announced at the kick-off party at KPMG Plaza on Thursday, October 23, that The Stewpot Alliance fundraiser would be moving to a new location. Here's a report from the field:The … [Read more...] about The Stewpot Alliance’s Plans For 11th Annual Soup’s On! Announced At KPMG Plaza
Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd
Jus before the work week got underway, the cars were headed toward 3015 at Trinity Groves on Sunday, October 21, for "A Taste of West Dallas." With Chef Sharon Van Meter at the helm, the fundraiser for West Dallas' Wesley- Rankin Community Center had already scored a home run with its sold-out status. Here's a report from the field:It was a sold out crowd at World Master … [Read more...] about Wesley-Rankin Community Center Served Up “A Taste Of West Dallas” For A Sold-Out Crowd
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner
Over the summer Brook Hollow Golf Club’s ballroom had undergone some refreshing and on Wednesday, October 17, the new look was spectacular. And it could not have looked more beautiful with three rows of tables topped with candles and white floral arrangements extending halfway from the center of the room. The occasion for such beauty was the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner
Despite The Wet Streets, The 2018 ReuNight Kick-Off Party Shone At Stanley Korshak
North Texas was starting to suffer from days of being waterlogged. It just seemed like the area was the bull’s eye for rain. And if there’s one thing besides an ice storm that can create traffic havoc, it’s slippery streets and drivers who play bumper cars.That’s why the 2018 ReuNight kick-off party at Stanley Korshak on Wednesday, October 17, had a bit of a delayed start. … [Read more...] about Despite The Wet Streets, The 2018 ReuNight Kick-Off Party Shone At Stanley Korshak
Teatime With Darren McGrady At The Brain Performance Institute Provided Food For Thought
The Brain Performance Institute and Bank of Texas Outstanding Women Leaders program joined forces on Wednesday, October 17, to present High Tea with Eating Royally’s Darren McGrady, former personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and Princes William and Harry. The event was about more than tea and crumpets. The underlying theme was the importance of finding ways to … [Read more...] about Teatime With Darren McGrady At The Brain Performance Institute Provided Food For Thought
Helpful Hints For Surviving A Chat With A Turkey
Have you ever been seated next to a person whose conversation talents flatlined? Or, perhaps you yourself have had “one-of-those-days” and you’re out of chat fuel. Author/TV personality Barbara Walters wrote “How to Talk to Practically Anyone About Anything.” It became the bible for those who chit chat.As a public service for the holiday feasting up ahead, may we provide … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints For Surviving A Chat With A Turkey