The sun had just set in the backyard of Anne and Steve Stodghill in Dallas' Preston Hollow neighborhood on Monday, September 9, when the neo-traditional country band Midland took the stage. Best known for their five-times-platinum hit, "Drinkin' Problem," the Dripping Springs-based trio were outfitted in their trademark retro/Laurel Canyon/cowboy duds, and bantering like the … [Read more...] about Country Band Midland Supported All For The Hall Dallas With A Backyard Show In Preston Hollow
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2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed
As The Sweetheart Ball committee gathered yesterday at 1996 Ball Chair Alinda Wikert's home, the battle against heart disease ramped up with news. 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne congratulated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge for "the successful and beautiful 2023 Sweetheart Ball" for providing "a record-breaking $2.7M for cardiovascular research" at UT Southwestern … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed
MySweetPhoto Gallery Alert!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
After a couple of years of adjusting to the pandemic with a brunch and a cocktail gathering at Neiman Marcus NorthPark, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show headed back to its home turf of Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 8. Taking over 3½ floors of NM's flagship, it may have been back to the hallowed grounds, but it was with … [Read more...] about MySweetPhoto Gallery Alert!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists
One North Texas philanthropy vet described the black-tie crowd entering Brook Hollow Golf Club on Saturday, April 29, this way: “This is the honey pot!” The Sweetheart Ball actually was sweet, and rightly so, since the fundraiser's purpose was something everyone has a vested interest in: cardiology research and treatment at UT Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball
For decades The Sweetheart Ball has raised funds for North Texas researchers in their efforts to battle heart disease. On Saturday, April 29, 280 guests in black tie and gowns celebrated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge's fundraising leadership with the ball at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Instead of a battlefield, the Club was transformed into an exquisite garden setting from … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Sweetheart Ball Patron Party
Despite a late spring chill coupled with the threat of rain, nothing could hold back The Sweetheart Ball patrons from attending the cocktail reception on Friday, April 28. In addition to supporting Ball Chair Amy Prestidge’s fundraising for heart disease research, the setting for the party was a sight to behold. Thanks to family connections that included Amy’s dad being … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Sweetheart Ball Patron Party
Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
The weather couldn't have been more ideal on Monday, October 17, for the 2023 Sweetheart Ball tea. Taking place at Ola Fojtasek's Volk Estate home, the decision was made to hold the presentation by UT Southwestern's heart disease specialists in the home because of the upper 60-degree temperature chilling with brisk breezes made the outside terrace not so user friendly. On a … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea
The Sweetheart Ball has no website, no social media, no office. What it has is a committee of women who have volunteered to raise millions of dollars for the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Some have had family members who have succumbed to the disease; others have had loved ones saved thanks to developments resulting from their fundraising … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea
JUST IN: Four New Members Join The 41-Year-Old Sweetheart Ball Committee
2023 Sweetheart Ball Chair Amy Prestidge has just announced the new members of the organization that raises funds for UT Southwestern Medical Center. The new members include Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, Diane Byrd, Claire Emanuelson and Lori Jones. Since being established in 1981 by Laura Bayoud Hunt, the Sweetheart Ball’s one-night, black-tie gala has provided … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Four New Members Join The 41-Year-Old Sweetheart Ball Committee
Dolce & Gabbana’s Designs For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows Served Up Food For Talk
The last time there was this much excitement over a fashion event it was for the late Karl Lagerfeld’s 2013 “Chanel Métiers d’Art” at Fair Park, which had the sartorial set licking their lusciously plumped lips over an extravaganza that included Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley, actress Lily Collins joy-riding a mechanical bull and shipped-in models and notables like Hamish … [Read more...] about Dolce & Gabbana’s Designs For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows Served Up Food For Talk