The Warren Center's 26th Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night Kick Off Party on Thursday, May 23, at The Star could have stopped with having Jake (aka "the Bachelor" and "Dancing With The Stars") Pavelka on board, but there was still more news after the last guests boarded their four-wheelers home. Little did they know that another hunky fellow would be hosting the fundraiser on … [Read more...] about The Warren Center Kicks Off Its Annual Fantasy Football Draft Night With A “Bachelor” And Later A Cowboy
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Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon
Terry Crews was busting with man-ism on Friday, May 10, at the Anatole. As guests gathered in the Wedgwood Room for the VIP meet-and-greet, the former NFL player was the consummate man’s man as he talked with Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein. His lavender pocket square matched his lavender shirt with white curved collar. Over in another part of the room, Terry’s wife … [Read more...] about Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon
JUST IN: 2019 Milestones Luncheon Speaker, Awardee Revealed
With some folks still trying to recover from Sunday’s “Surprise Storm,” about 80 Junior Leaguers held forth last night at Debbie and Nickey Oates’ home for the 2019 Milestone Luncheon reveal.Cutting right to the chase, Event Co-Chairs Alli Eagan and Connie O’Neill reported that the speaker for the annual fundraising event will be Golden Globe-winning actress Keri Russell. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Milestones Luncheon Speaker, Awardee Revealed
JUST IN: Dallas Historical Society’s 2019 Awards For Excellence Recipients Announced
Despite a full plate of activities including arrangements for its 100th anniversary celebration in three years and the current renovation of the Hall of State, the Dallas Historical Society team has lined up the 2019 Award For Excellence recipients. The class of 2019 will be include the following: Arts Leadership - Joan Davidow, supporter of local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Historical Society’s 2019 Awards For Excellence Recipients Announced
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
Andy Cohen Gets Real About Loving Fame, Friends And The Housewives Franchise At Chick Lit Luncheon
It was back in 1968 that pop art icon Andy Warhol claimed, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” That same year, Evelyn and Lou Cohen gave birth to Andrew Joseph “Andy” Cohen, who has uber-expanded Warhol’s 15-minute theory into the hour-long Real Housewives franchise transforming unknowns into temporary knowns.On Friday, April 12, Cohen brought his … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen Gets Real About Loving Fame, Friends And The Housewives Franchise At Chick Lit Luncheon
Sold-Out 2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Live Auction Offers Everything From Emmys To Elephants
For the spring season’s grand finale of black-tie fundraising and lively auctions, the American Heart Association of Dallas’ sold-out Côtes du Coeur is going to pop the cork this Saturday at the Omni Dallas Hotel.Event Co-Chairs Laura and Eric Hutto have arranged to have the event start with a reception in the foyer letting the 1,100 guests check out the silent auction … [Read more...] about Sold-Out 2019 Cotes Du Coeur’s Live Auction Offers Everything From Emmys To Elephants
JUST IN: NorthStar Luncheon Guest Is “Stabilized”
Today the agenda for the NorthStar Luncheon benefiting Family Compass didn’t go quite as planned at the Dallas Country Club. At first, it all was running right on schedule and promoting its mission of helping neglected and abused children. The highlight of the event was a conversation with former WFAA anchor/Wednesday’s Child mama Gloria Campos and former WFAA anchor Jeff … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NorthStar Luncheon Guest Is “Stabilized”
Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Strongly suggest that you take a break from dying your Easter eggs, if you haven’t gotten your tickets to Monday’s North Star Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club.Event Co-Chairs Susan Jenevein and Candace Winslow just sent word that the Family Compass fundraiser featuring a conversation with former WFAA anchor Gloria Campos is nearly filled to capacity.During … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Little Patty Heaton Is Bringing Her Big Message To Buckner International’s “Hope For Children” Fundraiser
Little Patty Heaton (she’s just 5’2”) had all the signs of going into the journalism business. Her dad, Chuck Heaton, was a sportswriter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Her brother, Michael Heaton, wrote a column entitled “Minister of Culture” at the Plain Dealer. Why, she even edited news film at Cleveland’s ABC affiliate in college and did a stint at People Magazine.But … [Read more...] about Little Patty Heaton Is Bringing Her Big Message To Buckner International’s “Hope For Children” Fundraiser
Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
When Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP Joanna Clarke decided to hold the annual 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon in the Hilton Anatole’s Trinity Ballroom, it was rather a daunting challenge. The room is a huge. So huge that many fundraising types quake at the idea of holding events there.But Paige and Joanna took up … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon