Back in the 1970s, a mighty war was underway in Dallas. It pitted the Times Mirror-owned Dallas Times Herald against the locally owned Dallas Morning News. One of the battle grounds was in society coverage, where a former Dallas debutante and member of the Junior League of Dallas raised the bar to new heights. Her name was Janet DeSanders. In addition to having more connections … [Read more...] about A Passing: Janet DeSanders
Society
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes Executed Perfect Texas Dips And Conquered Tricky Steps
Maybe it was the glorious weather. Or, perhaps it was that golden moon hovering over the Meyerson. But the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Deb Ball seemed to relax past stringent rules on Saturday, February 7. Before the first wave of guests gathered in the Meyerson’s lower lobby, the 40 debs in magnificent white ballgowns with long gloves were posing with their … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes Executed Perfect Texas Dips And Conquered Tricky Steps
How About Spending Saturday Evening With “Ethel Merman, Mother Teresa. . . And Me”?
Just from the title, you can’t help but be intrigued what kind of person wrote and lived — “Ethel Merman, Mother Teresa. . . and Me.” But when you hear the author’s last name, your mind wanders to world-class liqueurs. Enough of the teasing. The author is Tony Cointreau, the heir to the French liqueur family, and, boy, has he lived a life worth reading and hearing … [Read more...] about How About Spending Saturday Evening With “Ethel Merman, Mother Teresa. . . And Me”?
From Birthdays To Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes, Dallas Knows How To Dress Up For Fun And Fundraising
Saturday, February 8, formal wear was abounding all over Dallas. There were some folks who were black-tie party hopping, with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League as the evening's goal. For instance, Carolyn Tillery, who has just stepped aside from her Beverly Drive editor’s duties, had to stop by Brook Hollow for John Clutts’ black tie birthday party hosted by Dr. Sami … [Read more...] about From Birthdays To Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes, Dallas Knows How To Dress Up For Fun And Fundraising
Queenie Recalls The Night That A Portly Chap Souped It Up Much To The Chagrin Of The Serving Staff
It’s not often, but occasionally Queenie will join the elves in the cocoa-sipping room for their afternoon break. At these times the old gal will recall something from her past days of yore. Today was one of those recollection days. As she settled into her overly cushy throne, she told of attending a débutante presentation dinner decades ago. The debs were all in … [Read more...] about Queenie Recalls The Night That A Portly Chap Souped It Up Much To The Chagrin Of The Serving Staff
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debs, Honor Guards And Parents Celebrated With Bows And Funds For DSO
When it comes to herding, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League ladies make Rowdy Yates look like a tinhorn. They didn't just have to work the logistic of coordinating a full slate of activities for the 46 DSOL debs throughout the year concluding with an entire weekend of events. Oh, no! That would have been a snap. But add in the parents, step-parents, grandparents and an … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debs, Honor Guards And Parents Celebrated With Bows And Funds For DSO
Crystal Charity Ball’s “Le Grand Bal Parisien” — C’est Très Magnifique
Marie Antoinette wasn't all that bad. If only she'd had advisers like the Crystal Charity Ball gals to whisper in her ear, "Think charity instead of vanity," she might have kept her wits and wigged head. Luckily the CCB ladies used all the beauty, glamour and "awe" factor to raise more than $4M for children's charities Saturday night at the Hilton Anatole. In fact they even … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s “Le Grand Bal Parisien” — C’est Très Magnifique
Neiman Marcus Downtown Was A Four-Floor Extravanganza For Sold-out Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show & Luncheon
While all 540 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show & Luncheon guests and Neiman Marcus Downtown staffers were checking their hems and making sure that not a split end was in sight, many of the CCB 10 Best Dressed were in flips-flops and very casual attire. Why one was actually doing the runway walk-through wearing a crown of curlers (sorry, can't tell because she'd kill … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Downtown Was A Four-Floor Extravanganza For Sold-out Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show & Luncheon
Glorious Gals, Gems And Gents Wanderlusted In High-Power Auction At Dallas Museum Of Art’s 2012 Art Ball
Thanks to Mother Nature, last year's Dallas Museum of Art gala proved rather challenging with plans to have an outdoor dinner and auction. This year's Art Ball Co-chairs Merry Vose and Julie Hawes took a deep breath and decided not to trust the temperamental weather maker and took over the entire DMA for the April 14 ultra-black-tie gala, "Wanderlust."Ah, success! It … [Read more...] about Glorious Gals, Gems And Gents Wanderlusted In High-Power Auction At Dallas Museum Of Art’s 2012 Art Ball
The Billiard Ball Ran The Table With Fabulous Flappers, Families And Fun At The Ritz-Carlton
So often when a gala is held, the ladies take over the helm and the gents' main responsibility is hand holding and check writing. Ah, but last Saturday's Billiard Ball not only broke that traditional relationship, it also had a mix of guests that resulted in a great time at the Ritz-Carlton and raised funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas.First, let's start with … [Read more...] about The Billiard Ball Ran The Table With Fabulous Flappers, Families And Fun At The Ritz-Carlton
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Organizers Don’t Shilly-Shally Around For The 26th Annual Debutante Presentation
Everything had gone smoothly for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League during the days leading up to the mega-fundraising presentation ball Saturday night at the Meyerson. However, Ball Chair Lillie Young, co-chairs Sharon Popham and Annell Williams and deb coordinator extraordinaire Barbara Paschall Averitt were not letting up. There was definitely not going to be an encore … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Organizers Don’t Shilly-Shally Around For The 26th Annual Debutante Presentation