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Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve

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North Texas is preparing for the start of a new decade with loads of entertainment and fireworks Tuesday night. Two of the top celebrations will be taking place in downtown Dallas — Reunion Tower Over the Top Fireworks Show and Dallas NYE Party on the Plaza. Needless to say, it’s gonna be a big turnout. For those taking mass transit, DART and Coors Light are partnering up to … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve

Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center

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Due to Sunday night’s tornadic tear up, attendance at this week’s fundraisers has been a bit off. And, of course, today’s drizzle doesn’t help. However, tomorrow morning promises to be warmer and drier for the Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure around the NorthPark neighborhood. However, anyone who has tried to drive in North Dallas knows that it’s been a bit of a … [Read more...] about Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center

Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks

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Poor Olivia and Jeff Kearney. The Fort Worth couple had the best of intentions to head east to Dallas in time for Luke’s FastBreaks’ (LFB) 2019 Blue Jean Ball on the evening of Saturday, September 21. But first, they were waylaid by SMU fans leaving Fort Worth following the Ponies' win over TCU at Cowtown's Amon G. Carter Stadium. Then, after overcoming that slo-mo traffic … [Read more...] about Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show Patrons Celebrated Equest’s Horsepower At Etro

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It was no wonder that the Equest mini-ambassadors didn’t make it to the Equest Style Show and Luncheon patron party at Highland Park Village’s Etro on Wednesday, September 11. The parking lot was so jammed that it was the topic du jour. Even the use of the valet services had been slo-mo. One guest recalled how s/he had waited 30 minutes for their car to be found earlier in the … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show Patrons Celebrated Equest’s Horsepower At Etro

And The Celebration of Dallas’ “Dior: From Paris To The World” Continued Creating A Traffic Jam

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The sidewalk along North Harwood was a true mix of opposites on the evening of Tuesday, May 14. As young people in t-shirts and shorts on scooters zoomed from Klyde Warren Park to Ross Avenue, the VIP set was stuck in a traffic jam trying to make it to the Dallas Museum of Art's "Dior: From Paris To The World" reception in the tent adjacent to the museum. But then what … [Read more...] about And The Celebration of Dallas’ “Dior: From Paris To The World” Continued Creating A Traffic Jam

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dior: From Paris To The World VIP Reception

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A little thing like a traffic jam couldn't dissuade the guests along North Harwood on Tuesday, May 14, from attending the invite-only VIP reception for the Dallas Museum of Art's mega-hit "Dior: From Paris To The World." It was well worth the wait. Not only getting a look at the galleries of House of Dior fashions that had been years in the making, but the people … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dior: From Paris To The World VIP Reception

Change Of Plans: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Champagne Reception “Tastefully” Moved

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Despite the expected overnight march of a coolish front headed to North Texas, Dallas Arboretum Women's Council President Linda Spina was all smiles at the patron party tonight at Tucker and Rich Enthoven's estate. She reported that along with 2019 Mad Hatter's Co-Chairs Sharla Bush and Terry Irby, they've adjusted plans to address the change of temperatures for Thursday's … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Champagne Reception “Tastefully” Moved

Insider Tip: Saturday’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Preparations

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After the last few days of wet, thunderous weather, Mother Nature is showing her Irish genes with sunshine predicted for the 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday along Greenville Avenue. Having the best seat on the route will be Grand Marshal/outgoing Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. Unfortunately, the temperatures are not going to be exactly conducive for wearing … [Read more...] about Insider Tip: Saturday’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Preparations

Despite The Wet Streets, The 2018 ReuNight Kick-Off Party Shone At Stanley Korshak

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North Texas was starting to suffer from days of being waterlogged. It just seemed like the area was the bull’s eye for rain. And if there’s one thing besides an ice storm that can create traffic havoc, it’s slippery streets and drivers who play bumper cars. That’s why the 2018 ReuNight kick-off party at Stanley Korshak on Wednesday, October 17, had a bit of a delayed start. … [Read more...] about Despite The Wet Streets, The 2018 ReuNight Kick-Off Party Shone At Stanley Korshak

Be Warned: Trick Or Treaters Are Not Invincible

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Wednesday is sounding like sort of a downer for the class of 2018 trick or treaters. The temps are gonna struggle to reach the lowest 70s and they’ll be dampened by a chance of drizzle. Dadgummit, all of these factors will provide a challenge for folks behind the wheel as munchkins scurry around neighborhoods searching for treats. With that said, please be even more … [Read more...] about Be Warned: Trick Or Treaters Are Not Invincible