With North Texas in recovery mode following Sunday's straight line winds and tornadoes, fundraising activities were shouldering on. While the full committee of The Sweetheart Ball wasn't able to attend the New Member Tea on Thursday, October 24, at Michal Powell's home due to some members tackling home repairs/rebuilding, the vast majority were on hand to meet the new members … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease
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2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
Broadway darling Kristin Chenoweth is barely 4’11”, but when she entered the Anatole’s Wedgewod Room just past 11 a.m. on Friday, October 11, she was a true starburst of energy and shine. Her presence was for the 20th anniversary of Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon. But before the diminutive blonde Broadway babe arrived for the … [Read more...] about 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
JUST IN: The Sweetheart Ball’s Five New Members Announced
The Sweetheart Ball annually provides incredible funding annually for UT Southwestern Medical Center’s cardiology research thanks to its membership. 2020 Sweetheart Ball Chair Anita Arnold just reported that five new members have been announced, including Tucker Enthoven, Pat McEvoy, Maryann Mihalopoulos, Capera Ryan and Trisha Wilson. According to Anita, “We are fortunate … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Sweetheart Ball’s Five New Members Announced
Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown
There’s always a bit of nerves/anxiety behind the scenes for a big event … or even a little one. But on the days leading to the legendary Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 13, the edge was a little greater than decades before. After all, longtime NM vets like production queen Sandy Marple and fashion czar/emcee Ken … [Read more...] about Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown
A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
No one would have suspected that the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command had had an overnight nightmare on Tuesday, May 7. But, as guests arrived at the Winspear Opera House for the 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, the ladies and gents of the local Salvation Army were still recovering from their computers being cruelly hacked the day … [Read more...] about A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern
Many of the ladies who had attended the 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, October 25, headed north to Lisa and Kenny Troutt’s estate. The occasion was to introduce The Sweetheart Ball new members, hear about plans for the 37th annual fundraiser and to learn about new developments in UT Southwestern's cardiology program that has been supported by … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern
Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Filled Neiman Marcus Downtown With A Four-Floor Flourish Of Fashions And Faces
Before the doors of Neiman Marcus Downtown opened on Friday, September 14, a sales associate told a friend, “Today there’ll be partying, but there will be no sales.” But like Brigadoon, the NM flagship for one day became a four-floor fashion extravaganza — the Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show. No doubt, sales would follow. To kick things off, the ground … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Filled Neiman Marcus Downtown With A Four-Floor Flourish Of Fashions And Faces
Rolls-Royces And Maseratis Queued Up At The Crespi Estate For The 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Cocktail Party
One would have thought it was a meet-and-greet for Beyonce and Jay Z on Thursday, September 13. Rather it was the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Cocktail reception. The lineup of Rolls-Royces, Maseratis and luxury SUVs on Walnut Hill just west of the Dallas North Tollway had North Texas well-heeled and uber-well-dressed types momentarily cooling their … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royces And Maseratis Queued Up At The Crespi Estate For The 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Cocktail Party
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner
Some crummy old construction along Preston Road couldn’t keep guests from attending the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner hosted by Ralph Babb and Comerica at the Dallas Country Club on Thursday, September 6. The occasion signaled the CCB’s Fall fundraising festivities for the 2018 eight Dallas children’s nonprofits (After-School All-Stars North Texas, Booker T. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner
10 Best Dressed Plus Hall Of Famer And Honorary Chair Revealed For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon
Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the delivery trucks queued up, gobbling up Neiman Marcus Downtown’s valet parking on Wednesday, March 21. Their timing was a bit of a challenge for the valets accepting the vehicles of the Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed announcement guests. At times the head valet looked like a skilled conductor as he directed traffic, trying to … [Read more...] about 10 Best Dressed Plus Hall Of Famer And Honorary Chair Revealed For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon