Leave it to the Dallas Historical Society to set a mighty fine exhibition when the State Fair brings throngs of folks to Fair Park. Knowing how folks love sports, they are showcasing a collection of memorabilia that would set fans' hearts fluttering — Texas Sports Legend. From championship rings and belts, a Heisman Trophy to an Olympic unitard, all types of sports and champs … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society Has A Touchdown With Texas Sports Legends At The Hall Of State During The Fair
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Dallas Children’s Theater’s “Knights And Princesses Dream Ball” Had A “Young” Co-Chair Help Exceed The Evening’s Goal
Inside the dimly lit theater at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, children as well as adults dressed up as “knights” and “princesses” were scurrying around the room, laughing and chatting and waving swords around and having their photos taken onstage. Even Dallas Children's Theater Executive Artistic Director Robyn Flatt and DTC board member Yvonne Crum had donned royal … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Theater’s “Knights And Princesses Dream Ball” Had A “Young” Co-Chair Help Exceed The Evening’s Goal
Kershaw’s Challenge’s Dallas Deets Revealed For November 6 “Live Benefit Concert”
In this time when sports lovers shudder at new “problems” for professional athletes, it’s nice to know that Dallas has produced one whose only problem is that there’s just not enough of him to go around. The chap is former Parkie/present L.A. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw. He and his high school sweetheart/wife Ellen must have been made by Mattel. They’re just too good … [Read more...] about Kershaw’s Challenge’s Dallas Deets Revealed For November 6 “Live Benefit Concert”
Texas Trailblazer Awardee Harold C. Simmons Is Honored With Joe Torre Going To Bat For The Family Place
The Texas Trailblazer Award Luncheon VIP reception in the Anatole’s Carpenter Ballroom was filled with those who love baseball and hate abuse. While featured speaker Joe Torre stood his ground with a big smile posing for photos with guests, others had a cup of coffee and a chat to catch up before the luncheon benefiting The Family Place. One of the big topics was Saturday … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Awardee Harold C. Simmons Is Honored With Joe Torre Going To Bat For The Family Place
Despite The Death Of His Brother, Joe Torre Made It To The Texas Trailblazer Award Patron Party To Support The Family Place
Despite the death of his big brother, Frank, the previous Saturday, and the funeral Monday, Joe Torre was on hand to meet and greet the Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon patrons on Tuesday, September 16. Benefiting The Family Place, the cause was one that was very near and dear to both Joe and Frank — domestic abuse. The Terrace Ballroom at Le Méridien Dallas, The … [Read more...] about Despite The Death Of His Brother, Joe Torre Made It To The Texas Trailblazer Award Patron Party To Support The Family Place
Texas TrailBlazer Award Luncheon’s Joe Torre Has Just Lost The Man Who Taught Him To Stand Up Against Domestic Abuse
Joe Torre's big brother Frank Torre played a very big part in Joe's childhood. It was Frank who kicked their abusive father out of the household. As Joe tells it,"Although I did not get physically abused myself, I grew up in fear because my mom did. I was shy and dad would make fun of me. Whenever I saw his car in the driveway, I didn’t want to go home. One winter, when I … [Read more...] about Texas TrailBlazer Award Luncheon’s Joe Torre Has Just Lost The Man Who Taught Him To Stand Up Against Domestic Abuse
MySweetCharity Opportunity: CARE Breakfast
According to the CARE Annual Breakfast Chair Shirley Cohn, “The annual CARE Breakfast is crucial to supporting the mission of CARE and its programs that serve those within our community suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies. “We are thrilled to have Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, and his wife, Ellen, as honorary co-chairs, and former Boston … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: CARE Breakfast
Kershaw’s Challenge Sets Date For Fundraising Concert
Dallas’ own sweetheart Clayton Kershaw will be on Jimmy Kimmel tonight. It airs at 10:35 p.m. on WFAA after the 10 o'clock newscast. But that’s not the really big news. That involves Kershaw’s Challenge. He and his equally adorable wife Ellen will host their inaugural fundraising concert in Dallas on Thursday, November 6. More deets will follow as they are finalized. In … [Read more...] about Kershaw’s Challenge Sets Date For Fundraising Concert
Laura And George W. Bush To Serve As Distinguished Chairs For 14th Annual Texas Trailblazer Luncheon
And the big, boldface names just keep coming in for The Family Place’s 14th Annual Texas Trailblazer Luncheon. Co-Chairs Stephanie and Travis Hollman, Carol Seay and Stephanie Seay just reported that former first couple Laura and George W. Bush have signed on as the “Distinguished Chairs” for the Wednesday, September 17th fundraiser at the Anatole. But then what would … [Read more...] about Laura And George W. Bush To Serve As Distinguished Chairs For 14th Annual Texas Trailblazer Luncheon
Baseball Royals Michael Young And Cristina Barbosa To Co-Chair Dallas Children’s Theater’s Knights And Princesses Dream Ball
Former Texas Ranger Michael Young and his wife Cristina Barbosa will be part of royalty on Saturday, September 20. But instead of Buckingham Palace with Kate, William, Harry and George, it will be the Dallas Children’s Theater for its Knights and Princesses Dream Ball. Cristina and Michael will serve as honorary co-chairs, along with their children Mateo, Emilio and … [Read more...] about Baseball Royals Michael Young And Cristina Barbosa To Co-Chair Dallas Children’s Theater’s Knights And Princesses Dream Ball
Dodger Pitcher Clayton Kershaw Makes $215M News Two Weeks Before Attending Voice Of Hope Dinner With Fellow Good Guys
It's a bit amusing when California folks take note of our hometown talent. Hey, Hollywood and the sky above aren't the only places where there are stars. That’s what happened Wednesday night. It made the network news. It set the sports analysts spinning all types of opinions. Was Highland Park wunderkind Clayton Kershaw really worth $215M to the LA Dodgers? Heck, no! Not if … [Read more...] about Dodger Pitcher Clayton Kershaw Makes $215M News Two Weeks Before Attending Voice Of Hope Dinner With Fellow Good Guys