There seem to be a lot of retirement parties taking place following the 2020 pandemic. The latest farewell-to-arms is Wilkinson Center's Executive Director Anne Reeder, who will officially retire on Sunday, December 31. It was back in 2011 that Anne came on board as the interim executive, but within months "interim" was removed and Anne has never looked back. During her … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
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2023 Can Do! Luncheon Awards Proved To Be Well Deserved But Pretty Heavy To Take Home
It was a young couple’s move from Illinois to North Texas years ago and a young woman recently moving to the area with a drive to serve her “boss” that brought these three together on Monday, April 3, at the Dallas Country Club. The come-together was the Wilkinson Center’s 2023 Can Do! Luncheon presented by The Rosewood Corporation. But before the program happened … [Read more...] about 2023 Can Do! Luncheon Awards Proved To Be Well Deserved But Pretty Heavy To Take Home
Can Do! Luncheon Patrons Enjoyed Wines And An Update On Wilkinson Center Fundraiser
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Cynthia Beiard had plenty on her plate with the DSOL Deb Presentation in February and the upcoming DSOL Savor The Symphony in April. But she still had time to open her home for Wilkinson Center's 2023 Can Do! Luncheon Patron Party on Wednesday, March 29. Here's a report from the field: Wilkinson Center’s 2023 Can Do! … [Read more...] about Can Do! Luncheon Patrons Enjoyed Wines And An Update On Wilkinson Center Fundraiser
Friends Of Wilkinson Center Brought Together Sounds, Supper And Auctions For 2022 Spirit Of Taos
From boots to wide-brim fedora hats, the Friends of Wilkinson brought Taos to the Ninth Annual Spirit of Taos on Friday, October 14, at On the Levee. Spirit Co-Chair Shannon Hanberry and Ashley White left nothing to chance with Ernesto's Music Mariachi Band greeting guests at the door and The Jimmy Stadler Band packing the dance floor. In addition to the supper, silent … [Read more...] about Friends Of Wilkinson Center Brought Together Sounds, Supper And Auctions For 2022 Spirit Of Taos
Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
The Crystal Charity Ball’s Husbands Party is unlike other events put on by the 70-year-old Dallas County children’s fundraising organization. As one vet described the annual gathering, “It’s casual, laid back and fun.” Last year’s Husbands event at Café Momentum was indeed all that — until it came time to fetch the cars at evening's end. It seems that the garage above the … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
Ellen And Charles Estees Opened Their Home For The Spirit Of Taos Patron Party
When 2022 Spirit of Taos Co-Chairs Shannon Hanberry and Ashley White were putting their plans together for the patron party, Friends of Wilkinson Center President Ellen Estee and her husband Charles Estee had the perfect place — their place — for it. So on Wednesday, September 21, a passel of guests including Spirit of Wilkinson Center Board President Elizabeth Willis, Paul … [Read more...] about Ellen And Charles Estees Opened Their Home For The Spirit Of Taos Patron Party
Friends Of Wilkinson Kicked Off 2022 Spirit Of Taos With A Tip Of The Hat At Flea Style
UPDATE: Due to Monday's monsoon, Flea Style in Deep Ellum was "flooded." However, they've been busy drying out and hope to return to providing great and fun looks by today. So, check before heading to Deep Ellum. Since 2022 Spirit Of Taos Co-Chairs Shannon Hanberry and Ashley White couldn't take supporters to New Mexico for the Wilkinson Center fundraiser kickoff on … [Read more...] about Friends Of Wilkinson Kicked Off 2022 Spirit Of Taos With A Tip Of The Hat At Flea Style
JUST IN: 2022 Can Do! Luncheon Details Announced To Kick Off Wilkinson Center’s 40th Anniversary
When 2022 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Nelda Cain Pickens decided to hold a kick-off coffee to reveal plans for the Wilkinson Center’s fundraiser, her sister Nancy Cain Marcus offered to host the announcement event at her incredible home this morning for guests including Emilynn Wilson, Betty Regard, Ann Dyer, Lynn McBee, Gail Thomas and past luncheon chairs Pam Busbee, Emilynn … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Can Do! Luncheon Details Announced To Kick Off Wilkinson Center’s 40th Anniversary
MySweetWishlist: Can Do! Luncheon
According to Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Corley, “My wish is that the community will save the date of Monday, April 4, 2022 for the 10th annual Can Do! Luncheon benefiting Wilkinson Center. We are thrilled to share that our 2022 fundraiser will be chaired by long-standing supporter and friend, Nelda Cain Pickens! Plans are just now underway, and … [Read more...] about MySweetWishlist: Can Do! Luncheon
Spirit Of Taos Was A Spirited Affair With Dale Hansen Claiming It Was Actually His Retirement Party
Leave it to the Friends of Wilkinson's Spirit of Taos to have the best time raising funds for the Wilkinson Center. And that's exactly what happened on Friday, October 15, at the Arts District Mansion. But this year in addition to the entertainment, the supper and auctions, there was the addition of the renowned "unplugged" sports icon Dale Hansen, who served as emcee. Ah, but … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Was A Spirited Affair With Dale Hansen Claiming It Was Actually His Retirement Party
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location
The 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows were a gamble for both CCB and Neiman Marcus NorthPark. To take over a vast part of the store for one production was challenging enough. But to hold a morning event including a reception, fashion presentation and brunch and do a repeat less than two hours later for an afternoon tea was rather daunting. And adding to the equation was … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location