North Texas fundraising vet Cara French was no sooner named to chair the 2022 Flora Award Dinner than she announced plans for The Texas Discovery Gardens fundraiser. The former Cattle Baron’s and Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon chair has picked Thursday, November 10, for the black-tie dinner at The Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park. And before summer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cara French To Chair The Texas Discovery Gardens’ 2022 Flora Award Dinner
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Kappas Kicked Off Tablescapes At “Key Sister” Lela Rose’s Salon In Highland Park Village9
The color of the crowd spilling out of Highland Park Village’s Lela Rose salon was largely blue on Tuesday, April 19. That’s due to the Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Chapter’s 2022 Tablescapes Co-Chairs Susan Glassmoyer and Victoria Snee hosting the official kick-off gathering at the Dallas base of operations of 2022 Tablescapes featured speaker Lela Rose. 2022 … [Read more...] about Kappas Kicked Off Tablescapes At “Key Sister” Lela Rose’s Salon In Highland Park Village9
Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren't going to let the pandemic restrictions and February's ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection fundraiser. So, they just moved their "A Night In Napa" to Thursday, April 14. But instead of heading west to California's Napa Valley, they brought Napa to The Hall on Dragon complete with … [Read more...] about Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection
JUST IN: Grant Halliburton Kicks Off 13th Annual The Hope Party With “Don’t Stop Believing” Theme
The Hope Party Co-Chairs Jennifer Burns and Diana Hamilton kicked off the 13th annual Grant Halliburton fundraiser last night. Hosted by Hall Arts Hotel, the announcements took place in the hotel's Flora Room overlooking the Dallas Arts District with a crowd that included Melissa and Ross Martin, Catherine New, Miles Parker, Reed Robertson, Cara French and Halliburton's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Grant Halliburton Kicks Off 13th Annual The Hope Party With “Don’t Stop Believing” Theme
Genesis Luncheon’s Michael Bolton Branded Domestic Violence As A Human Rights Issue
As the crowd of Genesis Luncheon VIPs gathered just outside the Anatole's Wedgwood Room, the Chantilly Ballroom was in the final stages of setting up. But even after that last piece of silverware was in place, the staff stood in place. For on the stage was Michael Bolton singing “Beautiful World.” As his voice filled the room, the staff was mesmerized for their own private … [Read more...] about Genesis Luncheon’s Michael Bolton Branded Domestic Violence As A Human Rights Issue
Lillian And Steve Watanabe Retired From Hawaii to Create Eagle Oak Retreat For Vets And First Responders
Many folks retire and head to the island state of Hawaii, with its beautiful surroundings. But upon retiring from their business, Lillian and Stave Watanabe decided to leave Hawaii in 2020, and they ended up in Italy. No, not that Italy. Rather, Italy, Texas, just down the road from Waxahachie. There they had the opportunity to buy a 65-acre ranch “surrounded by oak … [Read more...] about Lillian And Steve Watanabe Retired From Hawaii to Create Eagle Oak Retreat For Vets And First Responders
JUST IN: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Breaks Both Net $$$ And Attendance Records
Sure, it’s Friday the 13th, but there’s still nothing “gross” about ending the week with a record-breaking net amount. And this time it's for the recent Mad Hatter’s Tea’s “Dallas” on Wednesday, April 20, that despite the hat-walloping breezes hauled in “just under $207,000 with more donations coming in.” According to Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Breaks Both Net $$$ And Attendance Records
Genesis Women’s Shelter Luncheon’s Featured Speaker Michael Bolton Surprised Patron Party’s Guest
The Genesis Luncheon patron party was a surprise party in reverse on Wednesday, April 13. Most totally understood the plan of the night. It was being hosted by Rusty and Bill Duvall. But Rusty explained that it was due to Bill's partnership with Fin Ewing and Cameron Doan. It seems that a while back the three men had commandeered the Project Shelter Golf Tournament fundraiser … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter Luncheon’s Featured Speaker Michael Bolton Surprised Patron Party’s Guest
Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Boot Scootin’ Boogie-ing Its 45th Anniversary Honoring The Late Charley Pride
While the spring fundraising season for many will be winding down by Memorial Day, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre will be in overdrive on Saturday, June 4, at the Meyerson to close out its 45th anniversary season. Anyone who has ever attended DBT’s “The Big Dance” knows all too well that it’s an amazing presentation of music and dance. And with Co-Chairs Helen Giddings … [Read more...] about Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Boot Scootin’ Boogie-ing Its 45th Anniversary Honoring The Late Charley Pride
2022 Soup’s On! Luncheon’s Secret Ingredient Was “Peanut Butter” Thanks To A Helping Of “Curry”
Leave it to those charging-ahead sisters Thella Bowens and Carolyn Jefferson to turn out people with zeal for The Stewpot Alliance's "Soup's On!" fundraiser on Tuesday, April 12. Their recipe for success was the area's most giving chefs sharing and souping their yummies in addition to having a hit-out-of-the-park speaker/FitMenCook founder/peanut butter loving Kevin Curry at … [Read more...] about 2022 Soup’s On! Luncheon’s Secret Ingredient Was “Peanut Butter” Thanks To A Helping Of “Curry”
JUST IN: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris Announces “Splendido Italiano” As The Ball’s Theme
Tuesday’s notice from 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris and 2022 CCB Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix about the event’s developments flourishing with "Italian flavor" was dismissed as merely in keeping with the Fashion Show’s featured designer, Dolce And Gabbana. But tonight proved all that was simply an Easter egg of what Susan had in mind for the theme of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris Announces “Splendido Italiano” As The Ball’s Theme