What better place to reveal the Junior Achievement of Dallas' 2025 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame laureates than the splendiferous estate of Amanda and 2023 Laureate Brint Ryan on Friday, October 8. In addition to the announcement that Allie Beth Allman, Curt Farmer and Dale Petroskey would be formally inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 22, at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Dallas Class of 2025 Revealed At Amanda And Brint Ryan’s Estate
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Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon Served Up A Full Agenda Of Speakers And Reminder Of Mission
On Monday, October 30, Preservation Park Cities held its annual Distinguished Speakers Luncheon at "a local country club" for a crowd that included former First Lady Laura Bush. In addition to the discussion with interior designer Cathy Kincaid and architect Wilson Fuqua, PPC President Amy Beale reminded the group of the organization's mission to "preserve and promote the … [Read more...] about Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon Served Up A Full Agenda Of Speakers And Reminder Of Mission
Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine
Unlike days of yore when ladies and their gents arrived together, today's couples are coming from different commitments for a mutual occasion. A perfect example of 2023 "dating" was the Ability Connection's Vine And Dine on Thursday, April 6, at Arlington Hall. While Event Co-Chair Debbie Francis was putting all the dots on the "i"s and crosses on the "t"s, she was also … [Read more...] about Ability Connection Celebrated Its 1953 Roots With News Of A Headquarters Move At Vine And Dine
2023 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Was A Fashionable Sweetheart Of A Fundraiser
Dwight Emanuelson was juggling an important business meeting and being on hand for the 2023 St. Valentine's Day Fashion Show and Luncheon on Monday, February 13, at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Somehow he magically attended the champagne reception, greeting his wife and fellow Co-Chair Claire Emanuelson with gal pal Pam Perella, all the while looking bright-eyed and … [Read more...] about 2023 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Was A Fashionable Sweetheart Of A Fundraiser
JUST IN: 2023 St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Awardees And Designers Revealed
Wednesday afternoon as a white Rolls Royce convertible was leaving Highland Park Village, a flurry of other luxury vehicles was pulling in for the 2023 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show Kick-Off Party at Veronica Beard. While waiting for the reveal of details for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas fundraiser, ladies like Jennifer Dix, Kim Quinn and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 St. V-Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Awardees And Designers Revealed
JUST IN: It’s “Fair” To Say Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award Honoree Is A True Texas Icon
Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award is presented annually to honor “outstanding citizens and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to community service, education and the environment." In the past such recipients have included Lindalyn Adams, Allie Beth and Pierce Allman; Ruth Altshuler; Laura and George W. Bush; Mary Anne Cree; Barbara Hunt Crow; Nancy and Bob … [Read more...] about JUST IN: It’s “Fair” To Say Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award Honoree Is A True Texas Icon
Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself
Trevor Rees-Jones is certainly no newcomer to the Park Cities. As a youngster growing up at 3615 Centenary in University Park, he played at the Caruth family’s nearby farm that is today’s home for luxury homes and Communities Foundation of Texas. The future Eagle Scout/Dartmouth grad/oil giant told a group at Communities Foundation of Texas back in 2014 that he and his friends … [Read more...] about Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones’ Saving “The Most Important House In Texas” Has Some History Itself
JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
Just ask Jan and Fred Hegi about their kids and they shine like a supernova. Not only will they tell you that their sons, Brian Hegi and Peter Hegi, are the best sons in these parts, but they have the most incredibly wonderful daughters-in-law in Libby (aka Mrs. Brian) Hegi and Amy (aka (Mrs. Peter) Hegi. Too sweet to believe? It only gets worse. Amy and Hegi are … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
Flora Award Patron Party Hits Pay Dirt With Announcement Of Allie Beth And Pierce Allman As 2018 Awardees
As the clouds starting unloading tear drops, the Texas Discovery Gardens' 2018 Flora Award patron party patrons were nicely ensconced in Karen and Stephen Jones's old digs. While Flora awardees Allie Beth and Pierce Allman posed for photos with 2018 Co-Chairs Laura Chancellor Black and Kelly Cantu Dees, Pierce was asked how he remembered his wife's name. Simple! It's on … [Read more...] about Flora Award Patron Party Hits Pay Dirt With Announcement Of Allie Beth And Pierce Allman As 2018 Awardees
JUST IN: Allie Beth And Pierce Allman To Receive Texas Discovery Gardens’ 35th Flora Award
It’s been 35 years since Texas Discovery Gardens held its first Flora Award Gala to “recognize outstanding citizens who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, natural resource education, protection of the environment and quality of life.” Over the years local favorites (Crows, Hunts, Halliday, Millers, Meadows, etc.), international types (Gloria Vanderbilt … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Allie Beth And Pierce Allman To Receive Texas Discovery Gardens’ 35th Flora Award
JUST IN: Allie Beth Allman, Mark Craig And Paul Rasmussen Join Methodist Health System Foundation Board Of Trustees
And you thought the rain and people heading out of town for summer were going to stop the action in Dallas. Au contraire! Methodist Health System Foundation President/CEO April Box Chamberlain just sent word that the Foundation's board of trustees have added three to their ranks. And their names are so familiar. The three newbies are residential real estate … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Allie Beth Allman, Mark Craig And Paul Rasmussen Join Methodist Health System Foundation Board Of Trustees