The 2023 Cattle Baron's Ball baronesses have donned their turquoise T-shirts and are prepping Southfork for Saturday night’s shindig. In addition to the committee of 100 volunteers on hand schlepping and arranging all types of goodies, some of the former CBB chairs — Cindy Turner (2000), Amy Turner (2005), Olivia Kearney (2006), Tanya Foster (2008), Kristi Hoyl (2010), Jennifer … [Read more...] about 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Baronesses Are Gearing Up For An “Iconic” Sold-Out Fundraiser
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Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts
2023 Rising Stars Luncheon had a lot going for it. Not only did it benefit After-School All-Stars North Texas (ASAS), it was honoring longtime supporter Gina Betts as well as having North Texas true-[Mavs] blue German transplant Dirk Nowitzki on stage for a chat with Voice of the Dallas Mavs Mark Followill. While past ASAS events had been held at Brook Hollow and Northwood, … [Read more...] about Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts
Texas Ballet Theater Took Over The Perot Museum To Reveal Its Dazzling 2023-2024 Season
Tuesday, March 28, was a day/night to be reckoned with. From the morning lunches (Dallas Service Forum's "A Royal Affair" and NM Downtown's "Women's History Month Panel") and KidneyTexas' spring tea at Runway Report Chair Venise Stuart's home to the slam-bang theater of a night that included patron parties (i.e., Children's Cancer Fund Gala's patron party at Jamie and Melbourne … [Read more...] about Texas Ballet Theater Took Over The Perot Museum To Reveal Its Dazzling 2023-2024 Season
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
Not even rain nor a shorthanded parking staff could prevent the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Dallas (SAWA) from celebrating the past SAWA Fashion Show chairs and SAWA presidents on Wednesday, February 8, at Neiman Marcus Downtown's Zodiac Room. The idea was hatched by 2023 SAWA President Jennifer Dix and 2023 SAWA Fashion Show Chair Kim Quinn, but … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Sparkled Plenty At Jennifer And David Lancashire’s Estate
As large as North Texas’ Preston Hollow hood is, still when two parties are taking place a block away, it can get too close for comfort. So, when the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party kicked off at Jennifer and David Lancashire’s homestead at 7 on Thursday, November 4, the curbless roads were already looking like a cozy parking lot. But when Preston … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Sparkled Plenty At Jennifer And David Lancashire’s Estate
Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
The Omni Dallas Hotel was the scene of a near-perfect storm on Friday, October 28, with Family Gateway holding its “Stronger Together Breakfast” in the Trinity Ballroom followed by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ “2022 Women of Distinction Luncheon” at 11:30 a.m. If all things went according to plan, the changing of the guard would go unhindered. But things nearly got … [Read more...] about Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Considered one of the fun events leading up to the annual Crystal Charity Ball, the Circle of Angels dinner on Tuesday, October 25, in the Pecan Room at Old Parkland appeared to suffer from the season's valet challenges. In trying to enter the Old Parkland grounds, luxury vehicles were waiting in the valet lineup for 15 to 20 minutes as evening traffic stalled along Maple … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Once Out Of “The Stall,” The Equest Fashion Show Ponied Up With A Sold-Out Success
It seems that Brook Hollow had made some changes to its two-lane entry. Now one lane was dedicated to “members only,” and the other was for guests. But having only one lane open for the Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 4, caused a bit of an unexpected challenge. One guest was seen parking at a store across Harry Hines and then walking over … [Read more...] about Once Out Of “The Stall,” The Equest Fashion Show Ponied Up With A Sold-Out Success
JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Vets And Newbies Returned To Southfork With A New Layout And Sunny Skies
Nearly 100 women evacuated Dallas for Parker this morning. Left behind were families, stilettos and makeup. But it’s only temporary. The gals are members of the 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee and are in high drive at Southfork Ranch for Saturday’s “Ranches, Rubies and Ropers” fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer society’s research and treatment efforts in North … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Vets And Newbies Returned To Southfork With A New Layout And Sunny Skies
A Jaguar Trapped In The Ritz Driveway Didn’t Hamper DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Dinner
While the Ritz Carlton porte-cochere can be a bit of a challenge for guests and valets, an unexpected “oop’s” really derailed the most patient on the evening of Thursday, January 27. It seems a guest driving a sleek Jaguar sedan had headed into the hotel with keys in pocket. As the Jaguar turned into an oversized paperweight reducing the two-lane drive to one, staff was sent … [Read more...] about A Jaguar Trapped In The Ritz Driveway Didn’t Hamper DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Dinner
2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Celebrating Its “Dallas” Roots For The Arboretum’s Woman’s Council Fundraiser
The Mad Hatters are going down to their roots for the Dallas Arboretum’s Women’s Council fundraiser. Last night Women’s Council President Lisa Loy Laughlin and 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Claire Catrino announced the theme for the 2022 show-and-amaze event at the Arboretum would be “Dallas.” The announcement was made at Stanley Korshak for a crowd that overwhelmed the valet … [Read more...] about 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Celebrating Its “Dallas” Roots For The Arboretum’s Woman’s Council Fundraiser