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Abraham Salum Spiced Up Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Luncheon With A South American Taste

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2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy is a true lover of travel. She’s probably already booked a seat on the first trip to the moon. With that wanderlust gene, it was simple for her to pick her theme for the Dallas County children’s fundraiser — “South American Mosaic.”For the annual CCB Midpoint Luncheon at Salum Restaurant on Wednesday, May 29, where the committee … [Read more...] about Abraham Salum Spiced Up Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Luncheon With A South American Taste

SPCA’s 2019 Paws Cause Had Two-Legged Critters Partying For Four-Legged Types

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As the 2019 Paws Cause guests like Russell Dealey and Gigi Potter-Salley arrived at Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center on Sunday, January 27, they were immediately greeted by SPCA of Texas "mas-cat" Scooter and "mas-dog" Snip. But that was only the beginning of the night with the Rees-Jones Center's residents purr-fectly set up to try out for adoptions and steal hearts, as well … [Read more...] about SPCA’s 2019 Paws Cause Had Two-Legged Critters Partying For Four-Legged Types

Soup’s On! Guests Supped Up And Heard Regina Calcattera’s Story For The Good Of The Stewpot Alliance

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According to one Soup's On! Luncheon vet chef, this year's venue was a vast improvement over last year’s fundraiser, when “there were no bowls. The staff seemed like they didn’t know what was going on, as if it was their first day.”Not so this year. Chief Chef Brian Luscher praised the professionalism of the Hilton Anatole staff and how they were all smiles and greeting … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Guests Supped Up And Heard Regina Calcattera’s Story For The Good Of The Stewpot Alliance

Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Provided Updates, Awards On The Way To December Success

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With the sweltering heat on Wednesday, May 30, it was a little wishful thinking to imagine the chilly temperatures of December. But that was exactly what was on the minds of more than 50 women at Salum. It was the Crystal Charity Ball’s “Midpoint Luncheon,” where the year’s chair reports on how things are going for the annual fundraiser for Dallas children's nonprofits.As … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Provided Updates, Awards On The Way To December Success

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon

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While most folks were packing their bags and heading out of town for summer getaways, the Crystal Charity Ball gals were holding their Midpoint Luncheon on Wednesday, May 30, at Salum.The reason for the annual gathering is to take an accounting for the December fundraiser. This year 2018 CCB Chair Emanuelson applied her internal working theme “Downton Abbey” … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon

10th Annual Soup’s On! Honored Founders And Chef Brian Luscher With The Story Of A Mother And Daughter Surviving Their Worst Nightmare

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This year’s Soup’s On! Luncheon benefiting The Stewpot Alliance was moved and moving. Instead of returning to the Omni or Reunion Station, Event Co-Chairs Kelly Garlock and Allison Salas Fasy "moved" the chefs and hundreds of guests east to the refreshed Statler, just a couple of blocks away from The Stewpot on Monday, January 29.To commemorate its tenth anniversary, the … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Soup’s On! Honored Founders And Chef Brian Luscher With The Story Of A Mother And Daughter Surviving Their Worst Nightmare

Family Gateway’s Raffle Offers Courtside Seats, Movie Audience VIP Status And Fashionable Designs And Pampering

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Talk about variety! That’s exactly what the Gateway to Opportunity raffle line up offers to benefit Family Gateway. There are just five items, but run the gamut from sports to self-indulgence. Here is the lineup:Start off the evening with Abraham Salum’s team preparing dinner for four of you at Salum’s. But make it early because you’ll want to get to the … [Read more...] about Family Gateway’s Raffle Offers Courtside Seats, Movie Audience VIP Status And Fashionable Designs And Pampering

TACA Custom Auction Gala Package #2: Farm-To-Table Dinner

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This annual favorite TACA Custom Auction Gala package is the one that has some of Dallas’ top art-loving types sipping and supping in the Lavon Farm pasture on a Sunday afternoon. Instead of the usual highest bid winning, it’s open season with paddles being raised throughout the black tie gathering at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek on Friday, September 23.This year’s … [Read more...] about TACA Custom Auction Gala Package #2: Farm-To-Table Dinner

Lexus Party On The Green Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Something Old, Something New, Something Edible, Something Drinkable

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Tierney Kaufman Hutchins was just 21 years old when Lynn and Allan McBee co-chaired the very first Party on the Green for TACA. Now, 10 years later she’s chairing the 10th anniversary of the fundraiser at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. And guess who she’s tapped for honorary co-chairs. Yup, Lynn and Allan.In addition to chairing the event and holding down her … [Read more...] about Lexus Party On The Green Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Something Old, Something New, Something Edible, Something Drinkable