According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Venise Stuart, “We are kicking off an exciting year ahead for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League! We are 76 years old with a proud history of music, fundraising and fun! Over the last several years we have contributed to the Dallas Symphony $21 million which goes towards the community and educational outreach … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League
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Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine
WFAA's "Daybreak" Co-Anchor Kara Sewell’s only challenge in life may seem getting up way too early at 1:30 a.m. weekdays. But there’s a person in Kara's life who has provided a greater-than-usual incentive to co-chair the 13th Annual Vine And Diner fundraiser for Dallas’ Ability Connection. It was her Aunt Penny, who was born developmentally delayed. As a child she suffered … [Read more...] about Kara Sewell And Kimber Westphall Clonts Have Personal Reasons To Co-Chair 2021 Vine And Dine
Arboretum’s Food And Wine Festival’s VIP Is Sold Out And General Admission Is Getting Close
Sorry if you had your heart set on being part of the VIP-ers at the Arboretum’s Fourth Annual Food And Wine Festival: A Gatsby Garden Soiree on Thursday, June 10. It’s sold out! And no wonder. After all, what would one expect when Knife Dallas’ Chef John Tesar and Carte Blanche’s Chef Casey La Rue will be ruling the VIP Experience? But never fear — there are still … [Read more...] about Arboretum’s Food And Wine Festival’s VIP Is Sold Out And General Admission Is Getting Close
2021 ReuNight Auction Nears With Getaways Far-And-Wide And Great Sports Plus Some Bling And Art On The Bloc
It’s just 48 hours until The Family Place’s 2021 ReuNight gets underway in the garden of the Nasher Sculpture Center. And wouldn’t you know it — the rain is to end Wednesday afternoon, so the grounds will be green and spectacular for Thursday evening. What will also be outstanding besides the seated supper served up by the Wolfgang Puck Catering team will be the breathtaking … [Read more...] about 2021 ReuNight Auction Nears With Getaways Far-And-Wide And Great Sports Plus Some Bling And Art On The Bloc
Sold-Out Savor The Symphony At The Ritz Was A Gathering Of Music-Loving Friends
Before Savor the Symphony officially got started Thursday night at The Ritz, the size of the crowd was already impressive. According to organizers the fundraising event had achieved sold-out status quickly due to the pandemic’s limiting the attendance to less than 140. Another person laughed it was also because people were just wanting to get out and see … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Savor The Symphony At The Ritz Was A Gathering Of Music-Loving Friends
February 11 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
While the weather is the top topic of today, the musical chairs of fundraising developments are still taking place. Canceled Klyde Warren Park’s “Klyde Warren Park Food and Wine Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 1 Going Virtual Callier Center for Communication Disorders’ Callier Cares Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 19 Rescheduled Attitudes … [Read more...] about February 11 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
VNA’s Celebrity Chef And Cocktails In The Kitchen Are Keeping It All In The Family With Friends
With the pandemic forcing most spring nonprofit events into a virtual state, VNA's 11th Annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser had an ace up its proverbial sleeve. The organization was a legendary champ at delivering cuisine thanks to its Meals on Wheels program. In keeping with the recent emphasis on homegrown products and talents, organizers smartly kept it all in a well-known … [Read more...] about VNA’s Celebrity Chef And Cocktails In The Kitchen Are Keeping It All In The Family With Friends
2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online Auction Kicks Off Friday Morning With More Than 250 Goodies
When the 2020 Cattle Barons’ Ball was canceled, it only meant that the in-person whooping and hollering were scotched. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the 2020 CBB silent and live auction arose for one mammoth online auction that kicks off Friday morning at 9 a.m. Oh, the joys of bidding and checking updates on the monitor from your keyboard without having to … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online Auction Kicks Off Friday Morning With More Than 250 Goodies
2020 Côtes Du Coeur Chefs And Menus Revealed At Sub-Zero, Wolf And Cove Showroom
Just days before COVID-19 started impacting area fundraisers, the American Heart Association of Dallas was carrying on with it 2020 Côtes Du Coeur pre-event activities. On Sunday, March 1, an invitation-only crowd gathered at the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom Cotes to hear Lead Chef Richard Chamberlain and some of the participating chefs announce their menus for the … [Read more...] about 2020 Côtes Du Coeur Chefs And Menus Revealed At Sub-Zero, Wolf And Cove Showroom
May 15 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual
With officials handing out mixed signals about the status of the North Texas reopenings, pity the poor nonprofits that are trying to juggle cacti for fundraising activities. The new round of changes involving May, June and even October events include the following: Rescheduled Equest Women’s Auxiliary’s Luncheon and Style Show scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, at … [Read more...] about May 15 Updates On Reschedules, Postponements And Going Virtual
April 9 Updates Of Cancellations And Reschedules
It’s been nearly a week since nonprofits were reporting painful changes in their spring fundraisers. With fingers crossed, it was hoped that the COVID-19 event victimizations were over. Alas, they weren’t. But the good news is that there was just one cancellation and two rescheduled to report today. Canceled Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Dallas Wine Opener scheduled for … [Read more...] about April 9 Updates Of Cancellations And Reschedules