In this time when everything from shopping to auctions have gone online, the Kappa Alpha Theta Dallas Alumnae Chapter tried something different last year for a fundraiser — a bingo party. The “numbers game” wasn’t necessarily new. In fact it was ages old. But over the years its popularity had waned a bit with the advent of electronic games and other high-tech … [Read more...] about The Dallas Theta Alumnae And Their Pals Are Game To Take A Chance At Brook Hollow
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Tablescapes Reception Sparkled With Diamonds, Danielle Rollins And Donated Raffle Goodies
Bishop Lynch grad Danielle Rollins was back in town on Wednesday, September 19, for the 2018 Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes reception at Eiseman Jewelers. Despite not being a Kappa, the nationally recognized lifestyle expert felt right at home with blonde keyholders Tablescapes Co-chairs Sandy Ammons and Peggy Meyer. And while Kappa sister/Co-Chair Kris Terry wasn’t able to make … [Read more...] about Tablescapes Reception Sparkled With Diamonds, Danielle Rollins And Donated Raffle Goodies
Equest Style Show Patron Party Had Some Unexpected High-Flying Guests
The Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show is a little gem in the world of fashion fundraisers. It’s the type of group and event that Emily Post would use as an example of being strictly top drawer and proper. So, the patron party at Highland Park Village's Escada salon on Wednesday, September 19, had all the initial appearances of being business as usual, with its … [Read more...] about Equest Style Show Patron Party Had Some Unexpected High-Flying Guests
Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
Some of the black-tie guests got a bit of sticker shock when they arrived at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, September 15, for the Dallas Symphony Gala 2018. In addition to the parking ticket, they were told, “That’ll be $25.” Traditionally, upper-echelon formal events in Dallas that charge $500 per person provide complimentary parking. Some were caught off guard; … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Filled Neiman Marcus Downtown With A Four-Floor Flourish Of Fashions And Faces
Before the doors of Neiman Marcus Downtown opened on Friday, September 14, a sales associate told a friend, “Today there’ll be partying, but there will be no sales.” But like Brigadoon, the NM flagship for one day became a four-floor fashion extravaganza — the Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show. No doubt, sales would follow.To kick things off, the ground … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Filled Neiman Marcus Downtown With A Four-Floor Flourish Of Fashions And Faces
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
The mother of all North Texas fundraising fashion shows — The Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show — kicked off with something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue on Friday, September 15, at Neiman Marcus Downtown.The old was the tradition of Crystal Charity Ball partnering up with Neiman Marcus for the 45th time to raise funds for Dallas … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
1st Sight 1st Night Patrons Fashionably Gathered Among NorthPark’s CH Carolina Herrera Fashions
There was no doubt that a grand scene was taking place in between NorthPark’s Neiman’s Court and Nordstrom’s Court on Wednesday, September 12. Right in front of CH Carolina Herrera was “The Fabric of Opera” — a dazzling exhibition of Dallas Opera costumes.And the timing couldn’t have been more perfectly in sync with the First Sight First Night patron party inside … [Read more...] about 1st Sight 1st Night Patrons Fashionably Gathered Among NorthPark’s CH Carolina Herrera Fashions
Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Is Heading North With A Very Popular Elf For Its 30th Anniversary
With Christmas nearing, Jacque Marvin, Kristin Mitchell and Andrea Nayfa and their new best elf friend in the entire world — Santa — have put together big plans for the 30th Anniversary of Breakfast with Santa Spectacular. The annual fundraiser for the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas will be taking place on Sunday, December 2.And hold on to your … [Read more...] about Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Is Heading North With A Very Popular Elf For Its 30th Anniversary
Patron Partiers Get An Update On The Meadows Museum’s Inaugural Masterpiece Gala—And A Goody Bag Including Some Spanish Cosmetics
When around 65 people gathered at SMU's Meadows Museum on Tuesday, September 11, for a patron party to promote the museum's upcoming fundraising gala, many of them were drawn to a commercial display at one end of the room for Natura Bissé cosmetics.If the display seemed a little out of place at a museum dedicated to Spanish art, it actually wasn't. It seems that Natura … [Read more...] about Patron Partiers Get An Update On The Meadows Museum’s Inaugural Masterpiece Gala—And A Goody Bag Including Some Spanish Cosmetics
Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Kicked Off The 2018 Women Distinction Luncheon At Regina Montoya’s And Paul Coggins’ Home
Earlier in the day the hint maven Heloise provided tip on how to clean the U.S. flag. It was especially timely since the day was September 11. She recommended different types of cleaning the flag. A Boy Scout who had earned his badges 30+ years ago protested. The Stars and Stripes were never to be cleaned. They were to be retired.In attending the Girl Scouts of Northeast … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Kicked Off The 2018 Women Distinction Luncheon At Regina Montoya’s And Paul Coggins’ Home
The Dallas Opera Lovers Officially Welcome Back Ian Derrer As General Director
Lynn and Allan McBee's charming, 99-year-old home in Highland Park with its family photos and heirlooms was matched only by the charm of The Dallas Opera's new General Director Ian Derrer on the evening of Thursday, September 6.The gathering of around 60 folks, including Mary McDermott Cook, Alice Bass, Carrie Ellen Adamian and James Wiley, was to officially welcome … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Lovers Officially Welcome Back Ian Derrer As General Director