While Oscar de la Renta co-designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia were surrounded by guests, over on a couch in the living room of Gretchen and George Seay's glorious mansion sat Laura's "boyfriend" Linus Adolfsson, enjoying the music just an arm's-length away from the pianist. Earlier in the evening he had been happily settled in a wooden chair on the porch at the front door, … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A “Seay” And Be Seen Feast Worthy Of An Oscar
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2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters Overcame Traffic Hassles To Enjoy “Swexan” Hospitality
With the 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball less than four weeks away, the CBB underwriters were honored at the elegant Hotel Swexan on Thursday, September 5. The only problem was getting there. In addition to the usual drive-home, there was the addition of the Katy Trail 5K gobbling up a lane along Turtle Creek Boulevard and heading to the finish line near the Harwood District … [Read more...] about 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters Overcame Traffic Hassles To Enjoy “Swexan” Hospitality
Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
While Dallas CASA's 2024 Parade Of Playhouses was nearing an end at NorthPark Center, there was a gathering to celebrate the builders, designers and teams who had volunteered their time, talents and materials to create the fundraising showcase of 13 munchkin-friendly houses. Taking place at the center's Breadwinners on Thursday, June 27, the crowd included such longtime … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
MySweetOpportunity: Bullock State History Museum Gala
According to Bullock State History Museum Board Member Lisa Cooley, “Opened in 2001 as the official history museum of the State of Texas, the Bullock State History Museum engages the broadest possible audience to interpret the continually unfolding story of Texas through meaningful educational experiences. And what a story we Texans have to tell-particularly as we experience … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Bullock State History Museum Gala
2024 Rhapsody Gala Was Cyndi Lauper Just Having Fun Onstage With The Turtle Creek Chorale
Dallas' legendary Turtle Creek Chorale had a date with a girl for its annual Rhapsody Gala on Saturday, June 1. And she wasn't just any gal. She was the girl who for decades has been having fun with song and music — Cyndi Lauper. And what fun the fundraiser co-chaired by Grace Cook, Sheilon King, Tara Lewis and Whitney Strauss at the Omni Dallas Hotel was. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about 2024 Rhapsody Gala Was Cyndi Lauper Just Having Fun Onstage With The Turtle Creek Chorale
The 16th Annual Day At The Races Was Off And Running To The Photo Finish Line
The 16th Annual Day At The Races (DATR) presented by Truist Bank was a little like the Kentucky Derby's photo finish — a scramble to the finish line. With the VIP reception of Turtle Creek Conservancy's signature fundraiser at Turtle Creek Park starting at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the crowd was ready to break from the gate. But in this case it wasn't a starting gate. … [Read more...] about The 16th Annual Day At The Races Was Off And Running To The Photo Finish Line
Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum And Awards Celebrated With Today’s Leaders And Tomorrow’s Leaders
When one hears the word "forum," they usually think of something akin to a combination of a church service and a required class. But leave it to the Texas Women's Foundation to use the recipe of music, dancing, awards and conversations with leaders to inspire and broaden the scope of multi-generations. That's exactly what happened at the Texas Women's Foundation Leadership … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum And Awards Celebrated With Today’s Leaders And Tomorrow’s Leaders
2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
Mental Health Is Focus Of Latest Communities Foundation Fundraising Campaign With Matching Gifts
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation is teaming up with Communities Foundation of Texas to match donations, dollar for dollar, to North Texas non-profits focusing on mental health. A total of $120,000 in matching funds from the Bhatia Foundation will be available for those making their donations using the CFT's North … [Read more...] about Mental Health Is Focus Of Latest Communities Foundation Fundraising Campaign With Matching Gifts
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Community Partners of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon was far from "Sleepless in Seattle" thanks to keynote speaker/multi-talented and ever-adorable Rita Wilson. Taking place on Friday, March 22, the full-fledged fundraiser kicked off with a VIP reception in the Anatole's Wedgwood Room with a crowd that included everyone from gal pals (Tricia George, Cindy … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed And Hall Of Famer Announced
Tonight was buzzing all across North Texas. Besides patron parties taking place for the 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon and Friday’s Genesis Luncheon, the reveal of the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show’s 10 Best Dressed got underway at Neiman Marcus NorthPark sponsored by IBC Bank. But this year it featured only eight of the BD-ers and the 2024 Hall of Famer. The reason was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed And Hall Of Famer Announced