Giving the usual evening fundraising footwear of stilettos, evening slippers and cowboy boots the night off, the Pantry In The Park guests donned their most showstopping sneakers for the Wilkinson Center fundraiser. After all, the theme for the event taking place at the Dallas Arboretum on Friday, October 18, was "Starry Night Sneakers Soiree." Practically the … [Read more...] about Sneaker And Hooved Set Had A “Spirited” Time At Wilkinson Center’s 2024 Pantry In The Park
Anne Reeder Corley
Inaugural Pantry In The Park At The Arboretum Was Picture Perfect For Wilkinson Center Fundraising
With just enough of a chill in the air, the night of Friday, November 10, was perfect for boots, colorful shawls and leather jackets. And over at the Dallas Arboretum the Wilkinson Center's inaugural Pantry In the Park guests like Liz Lamberson, Laurie Darlak and Debbie Gilmore were warmed by a humongous, glowing "Pantry In The Park". Inside the Ginsburg Family Plaza, … [Read more...] about Inaugural Pantry In The Park At The Arboretum Was Picture Perfect For Wilkinson Center Fundraising
JUST IN: Daley Ryan To Succeed Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Corley
The search by the Wilkinson Center Board of Directors to find the successor for longtime Executive Director Anne Reeder Corley has come to an end with an announcement today. Starting Monday, January 8, Dallas born-and-raised, East Dallas resident Daley Ryan will take over the leadership reins of the 41-year-old organization that "helps transform the lives of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Daley Ryan To Succeed Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Corley
JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
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
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