For a couple of days, Mother Nature went to brutalize Chicago, leaving North Texas in spring-like conditions. Perhaps it was that reason that the class of 2019 Crystal Charity Ball new members and executive committee were in cottons and silks. Nary a boot or wool was in the 2014 CCB Chair Robyn Conlon’s Highland Park home for the annual get-to-know-you brunch on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home
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Dallas Theta Alumnae Chapter Scored Bingo With Fundraiser And National Founders Award
The Kappa Kappa Gammas had the elegant two-day Tablescapes in October at the Dallas Country. The Chi Omegas were hosting the three-day Chi Omega Christmas Market shopping extravaganza at the Centennial Hall at Fair Park from November 14-17. The Kappa Alpha Thetas took over Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, November 13, to play Theta And Friends Bingo.Unlike the Kappas in … [Read more...] about Dallas Theta Alumnae Chapter Scored Bingo With Fundraiser And National Founders Award
‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala
Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell looked happy. Pausing outside the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole, where the 33rd annual La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala was about to get underway on Saturday, June 9, the couple was impressed by how many people had shown up for the event."It's our biggest crowd ever—1,030!" said Elizabeth, who was co-chairing the … [Read more...] about ‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala
Kathy And Harlan Crow’s Estate Became A Fiesta Under The Stars That Electra Waggoner Would Have Envied
Thanks to two Highland Park policemen, the lineup of cars queuing up on Preston Road leading to Kathy and Harlan Crows' estate was as civilized as a White House state dinner on the evening of Friday, June 9.But then, what would one have expected for the La Fiesta Under the Stars event? Having celebrated the La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas fundraising week leading up to the … [Read more...] about Kathy And Harlan Crow’s Estate Became A Fiesta Under The Stars That Electra Waggoner Would Have Envied
Libby Hunt Opened Her Home-Sweet-Home For The La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Duchesses And Escorts Mothers’ Get Together
While the Go Red For Women Luncheon patrons were filling Ann and Bob Dyer’s home overlooking Turtle Creek, the 2018 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas duchess and escort moms were quite at home at Libby Hunt’s Volk Estate mansion on Thursday, February 22.Despite the damp chill of the night and the bumper car accidents throughout North Texas, the Hunt home was the perfect place … [Read more...] about Libby Hunt Opened Her Home-Sweet-Home For The La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Duchesses And Escorts Mothers’ Get Together
2017 Crystal Charity Ball Hit The Mountain Tops Of Fundraising With Fabulous Fashions, Feasting And Faces At “An Evening In The Alps”
The munchkins wandering through the Anatole toward the hotel’s Peppermint Park must have thought the Crystal Charity Ball’s “An Evening In The Alps” was part of the Park layout on Saturday, December 2. So did their parents, as they shot photos of the kids standing in front of the snowy hill scene with red sleigh tilted picture-perfect on the upper level of the Chantilly … [Read more...] about 2017 Crystal Charity Ball Hit The Mountain Tops Of Fundraising With Fabulous Fashions, Feasting And Faces At “An Evening In The Alps”
JUST IN: 2018 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Duchesses, Escorts And Details Revealed
The 2018 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas details including the 40 duchesses, escorts and beneficiaries were revealed at announcement reception last night at Belo Mansion.La Fiesta Co-Chairs Anne Besser and Elizabeth Gambrell and their committee have selected the gala theme to be “Exploring Colores de Espana” to “highlight the art, architecture and breathtaking colors … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Duchesses, Escorts And Details Revealed
Jewelry Designer Jorge Adeler’s His-And-Hers Package Of Historic Note Added To The Array Of Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Items
Unlike other fundraisers, the Crystal Charity Ball has no live auction with that arm-raising competition. Heavens, no! Instead, they have a glamorama silent auction of luxury items that would impress the most persnickety Black Card holder. In preparation for the sleek bidding, the CCB committee sends out a fabulous book containing the goodies to guests.This year Silent … [Read more...] about Jewelry Designer Jorge Adeler’s His-And-Hers Package Of Historic Note Added To The Array Of Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Items
2017 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Team Handed Out A Whopping $462,750 To 15 Park Cities Non-Profits
As the sun was slowly switching place with a perfect full moon on Thursday, September 7, the North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest underwriters were gathering at Mud Hen to celebrate the upcoming Friday, September 15 fundraiser. Across town in Highland Park Village’s Mockingbird Room, there were more happy faces. The occasion was the check distribution of 2017 La Fiesta Des Las Seis … [Read more...] about 2017 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Team Handed Out A Whopping $462,750 To 15 Park Cities Non-Profits
2017 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Came Off Flawlessly Despite Some Behind-The-Scenes Hiccups
There was the most glorious, huge orange sphere hovering over North Texas on Saturday, June 10. After days of drizzle, lighting and thunder, the skies were pristine. And this was summer!Over at The Fairmont Dallas, it was equally perfect for the 31st Annual La Fiesta de Las Seis Banderas … except for a needle and thread situation and too many toasts.But first … [Read more...] about 2017 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Came Off Flawlessly Despite Some Behind-The-Scenes Hiccups
La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Gala Co-Chair Anne Besser Offers Some Helpful Hints For This Weekend’s Fundraising Festivities
Just as Heloise provides household hints, so La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Gala Co-Chair Anne Besser has a suggestion or two for this weekend’s La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas comings and goings.Since the Friday night event is taking place in a very cool residential area and Saturday’s gala is at The Fairmont, Anne is recommending the following:Uber/Lyft Have a … [Read more...] about La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Gala Co-Chair Anne Besser Offers Some Helpful Hints For This Weekend’s Fundraising Festivities