Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Haddow Shirley have been in overdrive herding their committee to raise funds for American Cancer Society research and treatments in North Texas. The 100 ladies have been selling everything from bricks for Hope Lodge to mega-sponsorships.But they’ve just revealed the co-chairs for 2020. They will be two tall … [Read more...] about Diana Hamilton And Heather Perttula Randall To Co-Chair 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Parade Of Playhouses
It was move-in day for the Dallas CASA’s 2019 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center. While a group of moms with strollers did their workout routine at points in the center, the final mini-mansions were being polished up for the exhibition that will continue through Sunday, July 28.https://youtu.be/yUTJgQ1GP3UHowever, there was one playhouse that had to be herded … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Parade Of Playhouses
The Dallas Opera Has A Hot Bargain Going On Sale Monday
Get those credit cards warmed up for Monday’s special offering. The Dallas Opera is celebrating ten years of calling the Winspear Opera House home-sweet-home with a sweetheart deal. For 2019-2020 season, single tickets starting at $25 will be up for grabs on Monday here!And what a season it will be. Kicking off on Friday, October 18, the 63rd International “Standing … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Has A Hot Bargain Going On Sale Monday
Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
On Tuesday, May 28, Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar admitted that there had been a drizzle on the grounds' 66 acres. But by 4:10 p.m., there was only sunshine trying to break through the clouds and no wet stuff.In the Boswell Family Garden about 30 folks including Veta Boswell and her daughter Kama Koudelka and Nancy and Robert Pierce with their sons … [Read more...] about Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Some folks thought that the final rain showers had fallen on Thursday, May 23, and would leave pleasant weather conditions in their wake. Wrong. Instead, it was as if June's humidity and temps had arrived early, creating a need for icy drinks, sheer sundresses and the doffing of suit jackets.Turns out, they all were hallmarks of the Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
The Warren Center Kicks Off Its Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night With A “Bachelor” And Later A Cowboy
The Warren Center's 26th Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night Kick Off Party on Thursday, May 23, at The Star could have stopped with having Jake (aka "the Bachelor" and "Dancing With The Stars") Pavelka on board, but there was still more news after the last guests boarded their four-wheelers home. Little did they know that another hunky fellow would be hosting the fundraiser on … [Read more...] about The Warren Center Kicks Off Its Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night With A “Bachelor” And Later A Cowboy
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
With sun in the sky, it appeared that the Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen’s poolside dinner at Gail Fischer’s estate on Thursday, May 23, might be a tad bit toasty. Still cuisine queen Cassandra insisted that it was all in the timing.Following cocktails in the palatial mansion and the sun setting on cue, guests found the evening breeze provided the perfect … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
2019 Cattle Baron’s Are Game For A Poker Night Fundraiser At Crozier Hall
Built in 1907, the three-and-half story public school at 2218 Bryan Street went by many names — Main High School in 1916, Bryan Street High School in 1917, Dal-Tech High School in 1928, Crozier Technical High School in 1942 and Business Magnet School in 1976 — before it was closed in 1995. In 1996 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. But it just sat … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Are Game For A Poker Night Fundraiser At Crozier Hall
A Passing: H. Ross Perot Sr.
H. Ross Perot Sr., the self-made Dallas billionaire-businessman, patriot and philanthropist who died Tuesday at age 89, was among the most consequential Texans of the last century. Besides running twice, in 1992 and 1996, as an independent and then a third-party presidential candidate, he founded two successful computer-services firm and gave away millions of dollars to causes … [Read more...] about A Passing: H. Ross Perot Sr.
Rising Temperatures Can Result In Heat Stroke And Its Hottie Cousin Heat Exhaustion
Parts of North Texas are under a heat advisory with the triple-digit temperatures in the days ahead. While kids will be playing in the spray fountain at Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden, there are others who may become victims of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. But what's the difference between the two?Parkland Memorial Hospital’s Chief of Emergency Services and … [Read more...] about Rising Temperatures Can Result In Heat Stroke And Its Hottie Cousin Heat Exhaustion
Sold-Out Alert!: Les Femmes Du Monde Summer Series Event With Paula Lambert
Some folks think that nothing happens in North Texas during the summer. Well, Les Femmes du Monde just shot that thinking to pieces. Les Femmes President Martha Cox just revealed that their Summer Series event on Thursday, July 18 is sold out.The reason is largely due to the hostess and the location. That cheese-loving Paula Lambert is opening her Turtle Creek home for the … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Les Femmes Du Monde Summer Series Event With Paula Lambert