While some spring event planners are taking a wait-and-see stand due to the recent coronavirus, fall fundraisers are moving right ahead in the hope that things will have calmed down. One of those positive groups is Klyde Warren Park's team that just announced plans for its annual Park And Palate. In the past it's been a two-part food and wine get together with an seated … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Park And Palate Evolves Into Party In The Park In October And Food And Wine Festival In May 2021
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JUST IN: 2020 Equest Gala Chair Elizabeth Fischer Reveals Plans For “An Evening In Old Hollywood”
With all the hoop-la about “Knives Out,” "A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood,” “Frozen” and “The Good Liar,” the Equest team is capitalizing on the love of films for the Equest 2020 Gala. But they’re reaching back into the days when Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, William Powell and Myrna Loy were ruling Hollywood’s Golden Age to create “An Evening In Old Hollywood” on Saturday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Equest Gala Chair Elizabeth Fischer Reveals Plans For “An Evening In Old Hollywood”
2019 ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox And Natalie Lorio Officially Launched The Annual Fundraiser At Korshak
North Texas nonprofits were up against all types of challenges on Thursday, October 10. There were after-school activities and traffic that moved as slow as a sloth. Adding to the mix was the season’s first norther that was escorted by threats of hail and 60 MPH wind. While most would have hunkered down, the fundraisers held forth. Over at Stanley Korshak, the second floor … [Read more...] about 2019 ReuNight Co-Chairs Melinda Bell, Catherine Cox And Natalie Lorio Officially Launched The Annual Fundraiser At Korshak
Fashions Fluttered In The Season’s First Black-Tie Gala For The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
While the corny-dog crowd strolled the Midway and the exhibitions on the second day of the 2019 State Fair of Texas, the beautiful butterfly people clustered at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, September 14. The gathering of the North Texas black-tie set was for the 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala, with cool-guy violinist Joshua Bell on stage with the Dallas … [Read more...] about Fashions Fluttered In The Season’s First Black-Tie Gala For The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
More than one "first" was celebrated when The Dallas Opera presented its gala First Night event on Friday, October 12, at the Winspear Opera House. Not only was "The Flying Dutchman" presented to kick off the Opera's 62nd season—the first time the renowned work by Richard Wagner had been staged by The Dallas Opera since 1994. But the performance also marked the debut of Ian … [Read more...] about All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
The moment you entered Eddie Deen's Ranch at Downtown Dallas on Saturday, September 29, you just knew the inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke's FastBreaks was going to be a big success. Hundreds of guests, many of them in their 20s, were milling about enjoying the reception, which soon would be followed by Deen's Texas barbecue, a live auction, and then a raucous, … [Read more...] about Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
Dallas businessman Thomas Hartland-Mackie was surrounded by friends and well-wishers on Thursday, September 20, at The Bomb Factory. There, about 550 people had gathered for an evening event called "Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Homeless Recovery." The well-wishing was well-deserved, as Thomas and his wife, Nasiba, not only chaired but also underwrote all costs for the … [Read more...] about Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
The Dallas Opera Lovers Officially Welcome Back Ian Derrer As General Director
Lynn and Allan McBee's charming, 99-year-old home in Highland Park with its family photos and heirlooms was matched only by the charm of The Dallas Opera's new General Director Ian Derrer on the evening of Thursday, September 6. The gathering of around 60 folks, including Mary McDermott Cook, Alice Bass, Carrie Ellen Adamian and James Wiley, was to officially welcome … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Lovers Officially Welcome Back Ian Derrer As General Director
Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson Stars At Dallas Habitat For Humanity’s Inaugural Dream Builders Dinner
When 400 people turned up for Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity's inaugural Dream Builders Dinner at Belo Mansion on Thursday, October 19, Mary Martha Pickens and her husband, John Pickens, were among them. Longtime active Habitat supporters, the Pickenses brought a whole table-full of their Bible-study pals from Highland Park United Methodist Church with them. Which made … [Read more...] about Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson Stars At Dallas Habitat For Humanity’s Inaugural Dream Builders Dinner
Under Blue Skies Equest Gala Patron Party Ponied Up For Guests At Ashley Tatum’s And Newt Walker’s Terrace Overlooking Exall Lake
Just blocks away from the AWARE Patron party, Ashley Tatum and Newt Walker took full advantage of the clear skies following the early morning storms on Wednesday, March 29. Their fabulous terrace overlooking Exall Lake had loads of Equest supporters including two miniature equine ambassadors — Cisco and Dare — that accommodated one and all for photos and pats on the … [Read more...] about Under Blue Skies Equest Gala Patron Party Ponied Up For Guests At Ashley Tatum’s And Newt Walker’s Terrace Overlooking Exall Lake
JUST IN: 2017 Equest Gala Plans Announced For Field Of Dreams With Kathy And Jeromy Fielder As Co-Chairs
Despite last night’s dreary, wet weather, the horse-loving Equest crowd headed over to Samuel Lynne Galleries. The draw was not a new exhibition on horses. Rather it was the kick-off reception for the 2017 Equest Gala. Upstaging the art on the walls were the Equest mini-ambassadors, Cisco and Dare. It was the pair's first visit to the gallery and vice versa. On hand to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 Equest Gala Plans Announced For Field Of Dreams With Kathy And Jeromy Fielder As Co-Chairs