After a two-year hiatus, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon's Chic Boutique should have been brimming with a double dose of fashions at the Meyerson on Tuesday, May 3. But to reduce the thousands of clothes that had been received during 2021 Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext's year (that suffered from pandemic cancellation) and then for 2022 Fashion … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s Fashion Show Filled The Meyerson With Clothes On Racks And The Runway
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2022 North Star Luncheon Was A “Smart” Lesson On How To Write Your Own Narrative
Family Compass’ 2022 North Star Luncheon’s VIP reception sponsored by Mary Bowman Campbell got underway in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 25. Everyone was able to have time talking to featured speaker Elizabeth Smart. Over the years the young girl, who had attracted national attention for being kidnapped from her bedroom and held captive for … [Read more...] about 2022 North Star Luncheon Was A “Smart” Lesson On How To Write Your Own Narrative
Genesis Luncheon’s Michael Bolton Branded Domestic Violence As A Human Rights Issue
As the crowd of Genesis Luncheon VIPs gathered just outside the Anatole's Wedgwood Room, the Chantilly Ballroom was in the final stages of setting up. But even after that last piece of silverware was in place, the staff stood in place. For on the stage was Michael Bolton singing “Beautiful World.” As his voice filled the room, the staff was mesmerized for their own private … [Read more...] about Genesis Luncheon’s Michael Bolton Branded Domestic Violence As A Human Rights Issue
JUST IN: Shelle Sills To Serve As 2022 ReuNight Honorary Chair For The Family Place Fundraiser
And the news keeps rolling in. 2022 ReuNight Co-Chairs Marisa Howard, Roni Proter Kelly and Maxine Trowbridge are checking things off their “Must Have List” for The Family Place fundraiser on Thursday, May 12, at the Nasher Sculpture Center’s gardens. The latest check mark is by the honorary chair. That will be luxury retail consultant Shelle Sills. In addition to her … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Shelle Sills To Serve As 2022 ReuNight Honorary Chair For The Family Place Fundraiser
“Yellowstone’s” Kevin Costner And His Modern West Band To Celebrate Emily’s Place’s 20th Anniversary
When Academy Award-winning director/actor/singer Kevin Costner was in these parts back in 2015 for New Friends New Life, the crowd at the meet-and-greet was so overwhelming that he seemed to be swallowed up by the gals in attendance. To provide a better chance for one and all to get a gander at him, organizers had him relocated upon the stage in the room, where with a boyish … [Read more...] about “Yellowstone’s” Kevin Costner And His Modern West Band To Celebrate Emily’s Place’s 20th Anniversary
The Family Place Returns To The Nasher Sculpture Gardens For ReuNight’s “An Evening In Provence”
2022 ReuNight Co-Chairs Marisa Howard, Roni Proter Kelly and Max Trowbridge have announced The Family Place’s fundraiser will return on Thursday, May 12, to the Nasher Sculpture Center’s exquisite Sculpture Gardens, the site of last year’s home-run event. With “An Evening in Provence” serving as this year’s theme, Wolfgang Puck Catering will be creating a yummy cocktail … [Read more...] about The Family Place Returns To The Nasher Sculpture Gardens For ReuNight’s “An Evening In Provence”
Genesis’ New South Dallas Outreach Center And Thrift Store Ribbon-Cutting Proved To Be Timely
Just as the ribbon-cutting for Genesis Women's Shelter's new Outreach Center And Benefit Thrift Store on South Lancaster was taking place last Friday, an Amber Alert was issued on newscasts. A toddler had been kidnapped by her non-custodial father, who had a history of domestic violence allegations. It seems that the day before Lancelot Dawkins had been released from jail on … [Read more...] about Genesis’ New South Dallas Outreach Center And Thrift Store Ribbon-Cutting Proved To Be Timely
JUST IN: Advocate Elizabeth Smart To Keynote Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Toni McReynolds and Erin Pope just announced to an invitation-only crowd at NorthPark’s Diptyque the people and organizations that will be part of the Family Compass fundraiser presented by North Dallas Bank and Trust with Sara Losinger serving as honorary chair. The featured speaker will be Elizabeth Smart, who made headlines in June 2002 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Advocate Elizabeth Smart To Keynote Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
JUST IN: Multi-Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Michael Bolton To Keynote 2022 Genesis Luncheon
Michael Bolton is known for many things — award-winning singer/songwriter/collaborator, actor, producer and tabloid fodder due to his relationship with "Desperate Housewives" star Nicolette Sheridan (he's her former fiancée). But what many aren't aware of is Bolton’s philanthropy. When Detroit was staggering from its dramatic economic downturn, he directed “American … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Multi-Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Michael Bolton To Keynote 2022 Genesis Luncheon
Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
In many ways, the Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards For Excellence overcame historic challenges to take place. First, there was the postponement of the original November 2020 date due to the pandemic and the plan to hold an evening event the following February in the DHS’s beautifully renovated home at Fair Park’s Hall of State. Then just a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon To Be Held During Child Abuse Prevention Month
As you start preparing your 2022 calendar, make plenty of room for fundraising events. The North Texas non-profits are bursting with plans to get back in the fundraising saddle. One of the latest to arrive on the schedule is Family Compass’ 2022 North Star Luncheon. With a mission to “build healthy families and a strong North Texas community by preventing child … [Read more...] about Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon To Be Held During Child Abuse Prevention Month