Kristin Chenoweth is more than the adorable, Tony Award-winning sweetheart of Broadway. She’s also an upfront-type gal from Oklahoma with a wicked sense of humor. For instance, in her book “A Little Bit Wicked,” she recalled when meeting NBC chief Jeff Zucker, who axed her show after a few episodes, she tells him: ‘Hey! Thanks for canceling my show, you party-pooper.’”But … [Read more...] about Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker
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JUST IN: Chef Dean Fearing To Serve As 2019 Harvest’s Chief Chef
Last night 2019 Harvest Co-Chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton gathered the North Texas Food Bank at Smita and Dr. Bharat Sangani's fabulous W Dallas Residences condo for an official kick-off celebration and the reveal of big news about the event on Friday, September 20.This year’s chief chef will be none other than that guitar-strumming, “ritzy” Dean Fearing. And if anybody … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Chef Dean Fearing To Serve As 2019 Harvest’s Chief Chef
Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
Sunday's devastating storm with its 70 MPH winds brought down trees, power lines and life in general for North Texas. Particularly hard hit was Dallas proper and the Park Cities. For some it was the loss of electricity for a few hours; for others, it's still lights out. From hundreds of stoplights and major retail centers to entire neighborhoods, it's been a rude awakening of … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Surprise Storm Brought Trees And Power Down, But Neighbors Rose To The Occasion
JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Co-Chairs Julie Bagley and Julianna LeBlanc have just revealed the merchants that will be providing the fashions on the runway at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, October 1.Thanks to Presenting Sponsor Highland Park Village, the show will feature clothes from Etro, Akris, Carolina Herrera, St. John, Market and Hadleigh’s.So, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Highland Park Village Merchants Announced For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
Dallas-based The Meadows Foundation has been playing Santa Claus. It was just revealed that it has awarded $2,734,800 in grants to 30 Texas nonprofits and public entities. The following ten North Texas organizations received grants:Civic And Public AffairsNorth Texas Asset Funders Network, Dallas — $15,000 toward promoting economic opportunity and financial security … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation Awards Ten Grants To North Texas Nonprofits And Public Entities
JUST IN: Dolce&Gabbana Fashions Will Be On The Dallas Opera’s First Sight Runway
Word has just arrived that The Dallas Opera’s 2019 First Sight/First Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext have landed big news for the First Sight Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Winspear Opera House. The fashions on the runway will be from the "acclaimed international design house" of Dolce&Gabbana.According to Kim, “I am delighted that The Dallas Opera will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dolce&Gabbana Fashions Will Be On The Dallas Opera’s First Sight Runway
JUST IN: Jada Pinkett Smith To Be Keynoter At New Friends New Life Luncheon
Back in 1990 when future husband Will Smith was starring in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” Jada Pinkett Smith tried out for the role of his girlfriend, Lisa. She didn’t get the role. The reason? She was too short. Standing 5-feet tall, she may have missed out on the role, but she ended up marrying Smith in 1997 and being a towering force when it comes to taking a stand for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jada Pinkett Smith To Be Keynoter At New Friends New Life Luncheon
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announcement Had An Uninvited Guest Take His Check Back
While the rains continued throughout North Texas on Wednesday, April 24, so did the fundraising activities. Even the fabulous mansions lining Armstrong Parkway were challenged. Not only were the manicured grounds squishy but the walkways leading from the street to the front doors were flowing. Valets with umbrellas tried to keep up with the arriving guests for the 2019 Crystal … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announcement Had An Uninvited Guest Take His Check Back
JUST IN: Mother Nature [Unfortunately] Brings Neighbors Together
There are many among the North Texas community who have hunkered down as the skies turned ferociously against them. Weather guessers’ broadcasting of predictions became reality as funnels dropped down from the clouds.Sure, it wasn't as devastating as the storms hitting our neighbors in Oklahoma and Kansas, but it was still brutal.Imagine! These folks in Kaufman, Van … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mother Nature [Unfortunately] Brings Neighbors Together
JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Be 2019 North Texas Giving Day Honorary Co-Chairs
Jessica Nowitzki and her husband former NBA Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki just think he’s retired from the limelight. Instead they will be a part of one of the country’s biggest fundraising programs — Communities Foundation of Texas’ 2019 North Texas Giving Day.Jessica and Dirk will serve as the honorary co-chairs of the 18-hour marathon fundraiser benefiting thousands of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Be 2019 North Texas Giving Day Honorary Co-Chairs
Opportunities Avail For Getting Your New BFF This Week
Not only does Memorial Day commemorate those lost their lives serving in the U.S. military, it also kicks off summer activities, vacations and super-duper sales. Perhaps the best deal is in the BFF category — pets!For instance, the Dallas Animal Services is waiving all the fees to adopt a dog until Friday, May 31. That means, you get a pooch pal that is neutered/spade, … [Read more...] about Opportunities Avail For Getting Your New BFF This Week