It was back in 1968 that pop art icon Andy Warhol claimed, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” That same year, Evelyn and Lou Cohen gave birth to Andrew Joseph “Andy” Cohen, who has uber-expanded Warhol’s 15-minute theory into the hour-long Real Housewives franchise transforming unknowns into temporary knowns.On Friday, April 12, Cohen brought his … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen Gets Real About Loving Fame, Friends And The Housewives Franchise At Chick Lit Luncheon
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Community Partners Of Dallas To Make The Call Friday Afternoon For Saturday’s YCP Field Day
With Saturday’s forecast being up for grabs, the Community Partners of Dallas organizers have just sent word that they’ll decide whether their annual yCPD Field Day will be outdoor fun and games or indoors with friends, food and fundraising activities at The Rustic.Just imagine the fun if it's just drizzle, with campers competing in the sloppy conditions! But if it's … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas To Make The Call Friday Afternoon For Saturday’s YCP Field Day
JUST IN: Judge Rosemarie Aquilina Of Larry Nassar Trial To Be Champion Of Children’s Keynote Speaker
With just a couple of weeks left in the spring fundraising season, news is filling the air with results of the past months and plans for the fall.Dallas CASA has landed quite a speaker for its Champion of Children Award Dinner — Michigan circuit court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina. Last year she made national headlines for her actions in the trial of former USA Gymnastics team … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Judge Rosemarie Aquilina Of Larry Nassar Trial To Be Champion Of Children’s Keynote Speaker
JUST IN: 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Hands Over A Check For $315,000 To The Stewpot
While the area around the Dallas Museum of Art was backed up tonight for the by-invitation-only reception for “Dior: From Paris To The World,” with close to 700 high-level DMA members and top folks from Neiman Marcus, Christian Dior and PNC in attendance, the Preston Hollow hood was equally abuzz.The reason: The Stewpot Alliance was in-house at Mary and Mike Terry’s house … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Soup’s On! Luncheon Hands Over A Check For $315,000 To The Stewpot
Housing Crisis Center Receives Grant For Legal Services Support
Housing Crisis Center CEO Kelvin Brown just came on board in January and he already knows how to start the week on a great note. It seems that the Texas Bar Foundation has provided a $7,500 Legal Services grant to “help support the services provided to individuals in imminent danger of becoming homeless through offering free legal advice and direction.”According to Kelvin, … [Read more...] about Housing Crisis Center Receives Grant For Legal Services Support
2019 Thrift Studio Preview Party Was Filled With Bargains Galore To Benefit Dwell With Dignity
Kimberly Schlegel Whitman proved herself as the double-duty champ for North Texas fundraisers on Thursday, April 4. Looking as if she had no cares in the world, the 2019 Thrift Studio honorary chair patiently posed for cellphone shots at the Thrift Studio VIP party for 500 guests that started at 6 p.m. in the Design District benefiting Dwell with Dignity.No sooner had … [Read more...] about 2019 Thrift Studio Preview Party Was Filled With Bargains Galore To Benefit Dwell With Dignity
Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas
There's always a backstory. And when it comes to a capital campaign, it's a story that has been years in the making. Such was the case with the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge coming to North Texas.Plans were announced in October 2012 by then-Baylor Health Care System President/CEO Joel Allison that “Baylor had been selected as not only the location of the newest Hope … [Read more...] about Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas
Day To Play Patrons Gathered Around The Pool To Be Thanked And Updated On Family Gateway Fundraiser
Mother Nature was playing nice on Wednesday, April 3, for Family Gateway at Sallie and Cavan Groves' home. The Day to Play patrons were able to gather poolside to hear from Day to Play Co-Chairs Jen Fahrenbruch, Jennifer Hull and Mandy Main about plans for the upcoming kid-friendly fundraiser on Saturday, April 27, as well as a new Kicks of Kids shoe drive. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about Day To Play Patrons Gathered Around The Pool To Be Thanked And Updated On Family Gateway Fundraiser
Ability Connection’s “Vine And Dine” To Benefit 1in5 And Honor DeeDee And Jim Lee
Back on June 15, 1953, the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Dallas County was established. Initially it provided a “sheltered workshop” for adults with cerebral palsy. By 1957 it had grown to offer a daycare and pre-school classes for youngsters with cerebral palsy. Over the years, the services and facilities grew as did the need. In 2011, UCP had grown to such a degree … [Read more...] about Ability Connection’s “Vine And Dine” To Benefit 1in5 And Honor DeeDee And Jim Lee
JUST IN: Ben Lange To Receive Inaugural After-School All-Stars Champion Award
In addition to having New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees as the keynote speaker at its Rising Stars Luncheon fundraiser on Thursday, May 9, at Brook Hollow, After-School All-Stars of North Texas is launching the After-School All-Stars Champion Award.The first recipient of the new award is business executive/philanthropist Ben Lange, who has served as chairman of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ben Lange To Receive Inaugural After-School All-Stars Champion Award
Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Strongly suggest that you take a break from dying your Easter eggs, if you haven’t gotten your tickets to Monday’s North Star Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club.Event Co-Chairs Susan Jenevein and Candace Winslow just sent word that the Family Compass fundraiser featuring a conversation with former WFAA anchor Gloria Campos is nearly filled to capacity.During … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon