There's a reason why dessert is served at the end of a meal. Or, why a mint is placed on the pillow before going to sleep. It's to finish off the moment on a sweet note. Alas, such was not the case at a non-profit's otherwise stellar fundraising luncheon at the Hilton Anatole today. As the event finished up just a minute or two past one, guests headed to their cars. Some … [Read more...] about We Regret: Fundraiser’s Anatole Guests Paid Dearly With Time And $$ For “Complimentary Self-Parking”
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Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
Mea Culpa: This post was supposed to be published on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. But the internet gremlins hijacked the post. Drat! Our apologies to the DFW business- and art-loving community. The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) "Cheers To Change" open house showing off its new digs had all the elements of guests no-showing on the night of Thursday, May 30. In … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
Equest’s Blue Ribbon Gala Hope Unbridled At The Anatole Despite A Naughty Party Pooper
On Saturday, April 27, Calvert Collins-Bratton declared that April had become the spring version of October when it came to fundraising. And right she was as she co-chaired Equest's Blue Ribbon Gala with her childhood friend/horse-loving Melissa Oates at the Hilton Anatole. Across North Texas, valets, caterers and venues were in overdrive with guests having to change in … [Read more...] about Equest’s Blue Ribbon Gala Hope Unbridled At The Anatole Despite A Naughty Party Pooper
2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Announcement Was Nearly Golden Perfection
While the announcement of the Crystal Charity Ball's Ten Best Dressed is a longtime favorite to find out who will be honored at the luncheon fashion show in the fall, it's also important to keep the facts straight — especially this year, when it's celebrating its 50th anniversary. But more about that later. As guests arrived at Neiman Marcus NorthPark's third floor for the … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Announcement Was Nearly Golden Perfection
MSC Calendar Is Back In Dating Mode After Something Called DMARC Tripped Up Submissions
Here’s the situation: MySweetCharity was concerned that the 2024 spring fundraising season was looking rather slack. It really hit home when died-in-the-wool events weren’t appearing on the MSC Calendar. In reaching out to some of the Calendar listing vets to say their events were MIA, they swore they had provided the info. Seriously, they were way too professional and … [Read more...] about MSC Calendar Is Back In Dating Mode After Something Called DMARC Tripped Up Submissions
2023 Runway Report Was Filled With Touching Honors, Surprises, Oops And A Crown Toppler
As guests arrived for KidneyTexas Inc.'s 2023 Runway Report at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, September 26, Crissy Perham sat quietly in a room adjacent to the ballroom. Lying on the floor next to her was Dutchie, her rescue dog. Crissy told how Dutchie was so sensitive and caring for others, actually sensing when an act of kindness was needed. The same could have been said of … [Read more...] about 2023 Runway Report Was Filled With Touching Honors, Surprises, Oops And A Crown Toppler
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report
KidneyTexas Inc.'s 2023 Runway Report may have returned to Brook Hollow on Tuesday, September 26, after a two-year getaway at the Meyerson, but the fall season's first fashion show was a combination of expected presentations and some unplanned and surprising moments. Thanks to KidneyTexas President Nancy Greenbach, Runway Report Chair Venise Stuart and Honorary Chair … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report
Designer Adam Lippes Swapped NY Fashion Week For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
While memories of the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show featuring Dolce and Gabbana’s amazingly unconventional fashions for a morning and an afternoon presentation at Neiman Marcus NorthPark still were serving as luncheon fodder, the 2023 CCB Fashion Show did a 180° turn on Friday, September 8. Returning to its NM Downtown home turf for the multi-level … [Read more...] about Designer Adam Lippes Swapped NY Fashion Week For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts
2023 Rising Stars Luncheon had a lot going for it. Not only did it benefit After-School All-Stars North Texas (ASAS), it was honoring longtime supporter Gina Betts as well as having North Texas true-[Mavs] blue German transplant Dirk Nowitzki on stage for a chat with Voice of the Dallas Mavs Mark Followill. While past ASAS events had been held at Brook Hollow and Northwood, … [Read more...] about Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal
The 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal was literally picture perfect on Tuesday, April 11, at Betsy and Jim Sowell's estate with magnificent art on the walls for nearly 170 guests like past ball chairs (Caren Kline, Christie Carter, Claire Emanuelson, Pat McEvoy and Tucker Enthoven). Even the beautiful grounds were an artist's inspiration with gorgeous hydrangea trees in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Came Off Without A Hint Of The Day’s Wet Challenges
When Michelle Collins offered her home to her friend/2023 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Angie Kadesky for the annual CCB Advisory Board reception, she didn't realize what lay ahead. Little did any of the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board guests at the Collins’ home on Thursday, March 9, have a clue of the challenges confronting her in hosting the evening’s cocktail … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Came Off Without A Hint Of The Day’s Wet Challenges