North Texas seems to be in a “Weekend Weather Woes” cycle with rainy times hitting on a regular basis those days off. Hate to be a Debbie Downer, but some fundraising activities are gonna have to find a mighty big umbrella if their events are gonna take place on Saturday.Cristo Rey Dallas’ Cristo Clay will carry on. After all, clay can be shot any old time.But the … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: They Claim The Rain Cometh This Saturday
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2018 Art Ball Auction Item #8: First Time At Two X Two
Over the past 19 years Two x Two has become North Texas art aficionados’ version of a swel-legant “Brigadoon,” arising on one magical fall night with wonderment. But instead of the Scottish highlands, Two x Two takes place in a mesmerizing dome tent on The Rachofsky House grounds. And the tales that emerge from the occasion have become the stuff that become legendary with the … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #8: First Time At Two X Two
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #4: The Ultimate Cowboys Experience
It’s the newest star in North Texas special events… and it will always be a star thanks to Dallas Cowboys’ first couple Gene and Jerry Jones. In addition to being the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, The Star in Frisco has been designed for every type of partying.For the winning bid on this Art Ball auction package, there will be a VIP guided tour for 20 followed by … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #4: The Ultimate Cowboys Experience
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #2: A Year Of Highland Park Village Luxury
As dazzling as Highland Park Village may seem, this 2018 Art Ball auction package puts a whole new polish to its image and for the winner. Valued at more than $23,000, the nine totally different goodies in this one-of-a-kind offering will showcase the shopping mega at its finest.Fachini (Value: $5,000) — One private holiday lunch party at Highland Park Village’s Fachini … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #2: A Year Of Highland Park Village Luxury
2018 Art Ball Auction Item #1: Dior For The Day In Denver
With second homes in Aspen, Vail and Beaver Creek, Dallasites have become experts on the beauty of Colorado’s mountains. But some folks might not realize that Denver has gained quite a reputation for the masterpieces at its Denver Art Museum. For instance, “Dior: From Paris To The World,” showcasing more than 70 years of the House of Dior will call the Mile-High Museum home … [Read more...] about 2018 Art Ball Auction Item #1: Dior For The Day In Denver
Trinity River Audubon Center’s Scissor-tails And Cocktails Top Donors To Be Rewarded With A Bubbl Dallas Roundtrip Perk
Despite a recent memory-making afternoon, former head mistress of the formerly known Trinity River Trust Gail Thomas was in her garden burying a beautiful bird — “It’s the most beautiful bird I’ve seen” — in her backyard garden. The winged beauty had suffered an “air disaster" hitting the Thomases’ window. Gail was heartbroken that her home was the cause of the death of … [Read more...] about Trinity River Audubon Center’s Scissor-tails And Cocktails Top Donors To Be Rewarded With A Bubbl Dallas Roundtrip Perk
North Texas Food Bank’s Empty Bowls Moving To FIG Proved To Be The Victim Of A Perfect Storm Of Traffic Jamming
Ross Avenue and North Saint Paul Street was ground zero for a mega traffic jam just before 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2. The DART Pearl Street Station was getting back online after an incident earlier in the morning. North Ervay Street and San Jacinto were downsized to stop-and-go docey do due to an electrical short that had the stop lights stymied.And then there was the … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s Empty Bowls Moving To FIG Proved To Be The Victim Of A Perfect Storm Of Traffic Jamming
JUST IN: Gail And Gerald Turner To Serve As Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore Series Honorary Co-Chairs
More news has been reported about the upcoming Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore series that will include PCHPS Distinguished Speaker Luncheon featuring Jenna Bush Hager at Brook Hollow on Wednesday, April 11, the Historic Home Tour on Saturday, April 14, and the Classic Antique Car Show on Saturday, April 21, in Burleson Park.PCHPS … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gail And Gerald Turner To Serve As Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore Series Honorary Co-Chairs
North Texas’ Hope Lodge Plans And Designs Revealed As Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Jennifer And Richard Dix Ramp Up For $25M Goal
Brr! With the first kiss of winter’s chilly lips waking North Texas on Thursday, December 7, there were a heck of a lot of Lexuses and Mercedes headed to the former Dallas High School on Bryan Street. The drivers weren’t doing carpool duty. They were there to hear about the sneak preview of The Hope Lodge designed by Perkins And Will Dallas in their news digs in the former … [Read more...] about North Texas’ Hope Lodge Plans And Designs Revealed As Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Jennifer And Richard Dix Ramp Up For $25M Goal
MySweetWishList: Ability Connection
According to Ability Connection President and CEO Troy Greisen,“When it comes to gifts, many will put a smile on one’s face, but a gift to Ability Connection has the power to change the life of a child or adult with special needs. Ability Connection creates life change across the state of Texas. We serve over a thousand individuals with disabilities through education, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Ability Connection
32nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Carried On Despite Coinciding With Veterans Day Parade And A Couple Of Hiccups
When the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Dallas scheduled its 32nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon for Friday, November 10, at the Hyatt Regency, it was all systems-go without a hitch in sight.However, just weeks before the big award presentation the Veterans Day Parade leadership announced that instead of holding the parade on … [Read more...] about 32nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Carried On Despite Coinciding With Veterans Day Parade And A Couple Of Hiccups