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JUST IN: Tutu Chic’s Honorary Co-chairs Announced

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While Santa’s elves may be taking the summer off, those Munson gals (Merry Munson Wyatt, Kathryn Munson Beach and Meg Munson McGonigle) have been hard at work preparing for December’s Tutu Chic Fashion Show and Luncheon. Not only have they lined up Stanley Korshak to once again provide the fashions for the December 5th Texas Ballet Theater fundraiser, they’ve landed … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tutu Chic’s Honorary Co-chairs Announced

Dallas Film Society Board Of Directors Has Change Of Leadership And Adds Three Guys And A Gal

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Leave it to the Dallas Film Society to make some summertime blockbuster news. First DFS President/CEO Lee Papert reports that Lynn McBee is turning over her role as Board Chairman to Dallas producer/ Post Asylum CEO Don Stokes.Joining Don on the board of directors will be Jim Nugent as treasurer, Terry Schpok as secretary, Tara Lewis as assistant secretary and treasurer and … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society Board Of Directors Has Change Of Leadership And Adds Three Guys And A Gal

Mark Craig To Receive 2013 Methodist Health System Folsom Leadership Award On September 24

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Despite having just retired as Highland Park United Methodist Church's senior minister, Mark Craig certainly hasn't dropped out of sight. His friends and fans just won't let him disappear. And with good reason. For the past 40 years, he has been an integral part of the Dallas community. From his days at Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano back in the 1980’s to … [Read more...] about Mark Craig To Receive 2013 Methodist Health System Folsom Leadership Award On September 24

TACA Lexus Party On The Green Is On!

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You've probably been sitting by your computer wondering if the TACA Lexus Party On The Green was still going to take place. Oh, come on! You just know you already knew the answer. Besides you've been too busy to sit and wonder. But just to let you have the ultra-official word about tonight's eat-athon/drink-athon/party-athon at the Mansion, here is the latest from … [Read more...] about TACA Lexus Party On The Green Is On!

Make-Believe-Benefactor: Allan McBee

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“This year, if I had $1 million, I would give it  to the Dallas Film Society. The Dallas International Film Festival and the Society’s year-round programming really help to promote the city of Dallas to the film industry and by highlighting local venues, it also raises the visibility of all that Dallas has to offer not only to the visitor but also to her own citizens. Its … [Read more...] about Make-Believe-Benefactor: Allan McBee

Make-Believe-Benefactor: Sally Blanton

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"Wednesday's Child! Because these are the forgotten kids. The ones discarded, abandoned, ignored and abused. The little ones who are the most scared, the most lonely, the most confused and most innocent of all precious children. I wish everyone could witness how they are scooped up by strange and scary policemen and put in a strange car....then to a stranger place, because of … [Read more...] about Make-Believe-Benefactor: Sally Blanton

Make-Believe-Benefactor: Yvonne Crum

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"If I had the MBM... I would do like my friend Pam Poyner Wood and her husband Dean ... they paid off layaway items that people had at their local stores in the town where they live. What a wonderful trend ... one that I hope continues.. For all of the people that are moaning and groaning about people waiting till the last minute to shop and the stores being so crowded ... … [Read more...] about Make-Believe-Benefactor: Yvonne Crum

Make-Believe-Benefactor: David Griffin

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“For me, $1 million would be wisely spent on the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. The Institute is a cultural gem – for 30 years it has been a haven for the minds of Dallas to come together and celebrate the humanities. Dallas needs the Institute – it is a place that nurtures the mind and nurtures the soul. From the annual MLK Jr. Symposium, to the Festival of Ideas, … [Read more...] about Make-Believe-Benefactor: David Griffin

Make-Believe-Benefactor: Colin Duchin

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"My Answers I know that you said one...North Texas Food Bank...and...Big Thought... "Why... "North Texas Food Bank...Hunger is unacceptable.  We are a culture of Consumati...fat on greed and full of fat...there is no excuse for any child to try to sleep with hunger pains needling their belly. "Big Thought...Unfortunately the idiotic onslaught and demonetization with … [Read more...] about Make-Believe-Benefactor: Colin Duchin

Make-Believe-Benefactors: Sandy and Steve Watson

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“We would love to endorse the check to the Dallas Summer Musicals for what they do for our children in the Dallas Ft. Worth Metroplex. With their education and outreach programs including Kids Club, Seats for Kids, Stage Right, Discover Theatre, DSM Academy of Performing Arts, and now High School Musical Theatre Awards, DSM has made a wonderful and positive impact on our … [Read more...] about Make-Believe-Benefactors: Sandy and Steve Watson

Make-Believe-Benefactor: Sarah Novakov

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"I am writing you today to let you know why the Alzheimer's Association is so deserving of a million dollars! If you would like to know the reason, it is plain and simple. Not only was my beautiful grandmother diagnosed with Alzheimer's, but I saw her live with the horrible disease first-hand for over a decade. But whoever is reading this, just know that you could be next and … [Read more...] about Make-Believe-Benefactor: Sarah Novakov