Celebrating the 26th anniversary of Literacy Achieves, Wings Of Spring Co-Chairs Melissa and Wilson Aurbach have announced that former WFAA investigative reporter Byron Harris will be honored with the 2023 Marnie Wildenthal Literacy Legacy Award at the organization's annual fundraiser on Thursday, March 30. According to Literacy Achieves CEO Dionne Kirby, "Naming all the … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Journalist Byron Harris To Be Honored At Literacy Achieve’s Wings Of Spring Dinner
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Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 2023 Big Night Fundraiser At The Factory
Big Thought’s “Big Night 2023” is less than a month away and all the big elements are in place. Taking place at The Factory in Deep Ellum on Saturday, March 4, the fundraiser boasts leadership including Event Co-Chairs Lynn and Allan McBee and Christa and Ketric Sanford with Honorary Co-Chairs Sasha and DeMarcus Lawrence and Donna Wilhelm. Serving as host for the night … [Read more...] about Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 2023 Big Night Fundraiser At The Factory
Destiny Award Luncheon Will Have A “Sterling” Conversation For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
And the announcements keep pouring in boding for a very busy spring fundraising season. The latest to arrive is about the 2023 Destiny Award Luncheon. Co-Chairs Kacy and Carter Tolleson and Honorary Co-Chairs Diana and Todd Maclin have revealed the details for the St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s 2023 fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 3. With this … [Read more...] about Destiny Award Luncheon Will Have A “Sterling” Conversation For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
JUST IN: Award-Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Will Be In-Person For 30th Annual Genesis Luncheon
When it comes to determination, Genesis Women’s Shelter may lead the list in delivering their fundraising efforts. The most recent example is Academy Award-winning Nicole Kidman. It was about three years ago that the non-profit announced plans to have the actress be their keynote speaker for the 27th Annual Genesis Luncheon chaired by Leigh Anne Haugh. Nicole was ideal … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Will Be In-Person For 30th Annual Genesis Luncheon
MySweetWishList: Junior League Of Dallas’ 2023 Milestones Luncheon
According to Junior League of Dallas (JLD) 2023 Milestones Luncheon Co-Chairs Elizabeth Gambrell and Heather McNamara, “The Junior League of Dallas’ wish this holiday season is for the community to make plans to attend the 2023 Milestones Luncheon, which will be held Friday, April 14, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. “We are excited to welcome acclaimed author Rob Lowe as our … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Junior League Of Dallas’ 2023 Milestones Luncheon
JUST IN: 2023 Celebrity Chef Fundraisers Will Have A “Yen” For Chinese Cuisine Thanks To Chef Martin Yan
While Chinese food is yummy whether it’s takeout or dine-in, it’s a total mystery for most DIY-ers. Luckily 13th Annual Celebrity Chef Co-Chairs Effie and Brian Dennison and Michelle Chase and Elliot Zimmer are helping to solve that dilemma. They’ve arranged to have TV personality/cookbook author/restaurateur/YouTube host Chef Martin Yan as the celebrity du jour on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Celebrity Chef Fundraisers Will Have A “Yen” For Chinese Cuisine Thanks To Chef Martin Yan
JUST IN: Actor, Author And Producer Rob Lowe To Keynote Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
Recently a gaggle of gals were talking about people who never seem to age. And still another group of folks compared notes on people who have overcome their youthful escapades to be role models for their children. In both cases, the name of Rob Lowe was at the tip-top of the list. True on both counts. When the actor was the keynoter for the 2012 Celebrating Women … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Actor, Author And Producer Rob Lowe To Keynote Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
JUST IN: “SwitHeart” Loretta Swit Is Bringing Her Animal-Loving “Hotlips”To 2022 Fur Ball
It was back in 1972 when CBS took a chance on launching a TV series based on a book that had had success when it was turned into a movie. Still it was a risky venture for a comedy-drama taking place during the Korean War while the Viet Nam engagement had politicos and protesters at odds. What’s more, it involved a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that was mired in the mud most of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “SwitHeart” Loretta Swit Is Bringing Her Animal-Loving “Hotlips”To 2022 Fur Ball
Rene Syler Is Returning To North Texas To Chat With 2022 Celebrating Women’s Featured Guest Patricia Arquette
When the Celebrating Women Luncheon returns to an in-person format on Friday, October 21, at the Hilton Anatole, it will also be a homecoming of sorts for the person on stage chatting with featured guest/award-winning actress Patricia Arquette. While she wasn’t born in Dallas, Rene Syler not only was a familiar face as an anchor at WFAA (1992 to 1997) and KTVT (1997 … [Read more...] about Rene Syler Is Returning To North Texas To Chat With 2022 Celebrating Women’s Featured Guest Patricia Arquette
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Chick Lit Luncheon
According to 2022 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Errika Flood-Moultrie and Renita Joyce Smith, “We cannot wait for the community to join us for our 16th annual Chick Lit Luncheon, presented by Dr. Robert and Lara Tafel, on Friday, September 30, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. “This year’s luncheon will feature entrepreneur, supermodel and Emmy Award-winner Tyra Banks. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Chick Lit Luncheon
JUST IN: Actress/Domestic Violence Survivor Christina Ricci To Keynote Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon
If someone is asked to describe actress Christina Ricci, they tend to describe a child dressed in black with long, dark braids and a scowl on her face. That’s because she was Wednesday Addams in the 1991 movie “The Addams Family” and the 1993 movie “The Addams Family Values.” Unlike other child actors, Christina has continued working in the film industry, transitioning … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Actress/Domestic Violence Survivor Christina Ricci To Keynote Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon