Over the decades, the Cattle Baron’s Ball has been the strongest frontliner for cancer research and treatments. From that first get-together back in 1974 — when the entertainment was a neighborhood band and a guest hopped up on stage to sing along and the take was $56,000 — it’s been raising seven-figure funds and eyebrows annually. BTW, that guest was none other than Charlie … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
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Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair
While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red carpet leading to the Winspear Opera House for its 10th anniversary. The dinner for The Dallas Opera's First Night event on Friday, October 10, was a sell-out, and as many as 2,000 were … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Winspear Opera House, Winspears were on the red carpet as well on stage for the Dallas Opera's 1st Night black-tie fundraiser on Friday, October 18. While Ellen and Don Winspear were in their best formal outfits for the red carpet and seated dinner in the venue’s adjacent tent, four-legged cheetah Winspear made his operatic debut on … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night
2019 Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honored Multi-Generational Girl Scout Standouts
It was a sea of green for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas' 2019 Women of Distinction celebration at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 18. In addition to keynote speaker Victoria Arlen, accolades were paid for the two Women of Distinction, the Man Enough to be a Girl Scout, the two Young Women of Distinction and the Lifetime Achievement Awardee, whose mother founded … [Read more...] about 2019 Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honored Multi-Generational Girl Scout Standouts
Les Femmes Du Monde Annual Woman Of The Year Gala Fetes Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott
The annual Woman of the Year Gala presented by Les Femmes du Monde usually attracts a pretty decent crowd. Back in 2014, for example, more than 120 guests showed up for the Gala at Harlan Crow's library. And, last year and in 2016, the Dallas Country Club was packed for the event. But on Thursday, October 17, a mere 40 guests gathered at The Tower Club to honor Texas First Lady … [Read more...] about Les Femmes Du Monde Annual Woman Of The Year Gala Fetes Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott
Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 25th Anniversary Of Tablescapes Was A Feast For The Eyes And Dining
Those Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae have always been known for taste and timing and this year's 25 anniversary of the organization's fundraiser Tablescapes lived up to that reputation on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15. After a Monday night of viewing and grazing at Tablescapes by Candlelight sneak preview of the dozens and dozens of table settings throughout the … [Read more...] about Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 25th Anniversary Of Tablescapes Was A Feast For The Eyes And Dining
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes
For the 25th anniversary of Tablescapes fundraiser, the Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae had the “key” to success on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, at the Dallas Country Club. Co-Chairs Anne McPherson, Kim Purnell and Stacey Walker arranged for a trio of folks to top the days’ activities including Tablescapes Founder Louise Griffeth as honorary chair and the 2019 … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes
Jada Pinkett Smith Highlights Sex-Trafficking Issues At New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon
Shelly Slater and Christa Sanford, co-chairs with their husbands of the 2019 Annual Luncheon for the New Friends New Life anti-sex-trafficking group, both were wearing colorful Abi Ferrin scarves when they took the stage at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 11. Their fashion choices made sense, since Abi is employing formerly trafficked women — who are now being helped … [Read more...] about Jada Pinkett Smith Highlights Sex-Trafficking Issues At New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: 2020 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Announced With A Return To The Meyerson
Almost as soon as the announcement of plans was made for the 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show, a great number of the guests picked up their cars from the Stanley Korshak valets and set their GPSs for Christopher Martin’s Gallery in the Design District. That’s where 2020 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Lunch Chair Nikki Webb was revealing plans for North … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show And Luncheon Plans Announced With A Return To The Meyerson
JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Kicked Off With Ellen McStay As Honorary Chair And Margot Perot Service Award Going To Carol Seay
Since the Sunday, October 27th tornadoes swept through North Texas leaving a trail of destruction, homeowners, shop owners and, yes, nonprofits are pulling themselves together to move forward. Tonight, with a full moon overhead, two nonprofits originally scheduled to kick off their fundraising efforts the days after the onslaught held their events. First on the schedule was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Kicked Off With Ellen McStay As Honorary Chair And Margot Perot Service Award Going To Carol Seay
JUST IN: Peggy Meyer To Chair 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Jill Tananbaum As Underwriting Chair
While it may seem way too cold to be out, the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon past chairs couldn’t resist getting together for lunch today at Park House. The big news was who would be chairing the 2020 fundraiser in October. It will be blonde Peggy Meyer, who did double duty in 2018 by co-chairing the Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Peggy Meyer To Chair 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Jill Tananbaum As Underwriting Chair