Literacy Achieves is a Dallas nonprofit that helps non-English-speaking adults and their young children with English literacy and life skills. So, it made sense that the featured entertainment at its annual Wings of Spring fundraising gala presented by the Anthony Family Foundation would be, well, a little out of the ordinary. In fact, it was provided by something called the … [Read more...] about Raffles, Heads And Tails Spur Fundraising At Literacy Achieves’ Annual Wings Of Spring Bash
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World Adventurer Victor Vescovo Shared Past Tales And Future Undertakings At The Sage Society Supper
Oh, what a night the guests at The Charles C. Sprague Sage Society dinner had hearing about tales of faraway places and adventures few people have experienced. Taking place at "a local country club" on Tuesday, October 24, The Senior Source fundraiser's keynote speaker was "local boy" Victor Vescovo, who had conquered the depths of the sea and the world's tallest … [Read more...] about World Adventurer Victor Vescovo Shared Past Tales And Future Undertakings At The Sage Society Supper
‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past
The Dallas Historical Society adjusted its annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon at the Fairmont on Thursday, November 21, to streamline the presentation of the Dallas History Makers. Gone was the VIP reception. Instead, the awardees were part of the pre-luncheon reception in the lobby outside the Regency Ballroom with portraits of the recipients by Holt Haynsworth. Looking … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past
Skip’s Switcheroo Sparkles At The Senior Source’s Sage Society Supper
North Texas' favorite-son writer Skip Hollandsworth thought he was just going to give a talk for 30 ladies of The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society on Wednesday, May 1. But the day before his scheduled presentation at the society's 20th annual dinner at the Dallas Country Club, he checked out the guest list, with names on it like Bobby Lyle, Alina and Ruben … [Read more...] about Skip’s Switcheroo Sparkles At The Senior Source’s Sage Society Supper