Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Karen Sargent and 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax just announced many details for the 36th annual fundraiser at a private reception tonight. In addition to having Arboretum supporter Barbara Bigham serve as honorary chair, Allison revealed that the theme would be “Gardens of Greece” at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Tea Is “Going Greek” At The Arboretum With NorthPark Fashions
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35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
2023 Mad Hatter's Tea Co-Chairs Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn had assembled a team to make the the 35th Women's Council of the Arboretum fundraiser a blowout. The theme was regally in keeping with the times — "Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon A Celebration of English Elegance." Ironically, the Thursday, April 20, date of the event created a slight issue preventing some … [Read more...] about 35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
Mad Hatter’s Collection Of Judges Is Indeed A Royal Feast Of The Fashionable And Brit-Loving
After eons of pandemic recovery, Tsunami Thursday has come roaring back into place for North Texas by-invite-only non-profit events. Just last night valet parkers were on the streets and folks were either making Solomon-like choices or trying to make at least two private parties. Over at Pam and Vin Perella’s Beverly Drive palazzo, The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Collection Of Judges Is Indeed A Royal Feast Of The Fashionable And Brit-Loving
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together
There are just sometimes when North Texas takes on the feel of summertime in New Orleans. On the evening of Thursday, April 21, that was the steamy case, as the combination of 80-ish degrees and tropical humidity challenged gents in suits and ladies in cocktail dresses. Luckily for the Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board get-together at 2013 … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together
Mad Hatters Were Blowing In The Wind As A Rhinestone Cowboy Got The Boot
At the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s 2022 Mad Hatter Tea on Wednesday, April 20, someone said, “It’s so nice seeing things back to normal.” A nearby first-timer looked a bit startled and asked her friend, “This is normal?” What the newbie quickly learned was that this flurry of ostrich-feathered hats and wildly outrageous toppers were very normal when Mad … [Read more...] about Mad Hatters Were Blowing In The Wind As A Rhinestone Cowboy Got The Boot
“Art Of The Jewel” Was In Full Bloom With An Array Of Gems For The Dallas Museum Of Art League
After the past year’s stop-and-go-and-stop-and-finally scheduling, the Art In Bloom fundraiser to benefit the Dallas Museum of Art was taking place. Even the whispers of sleet couldn’t stop the guests from heading to the Dallas Museum of Art League’s lecture and seated luncheon on Monday, March 7. Doffing furry coats and pashminas, the ladies were greeted by a check-in on … [Read more...] about “Art Of The Jewel” Was In Full Bloom With An Array Of Gems For The Dallas Museum Of Art League
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2022 Art In Bloom
Adding the oomph factor to the 2022 Art In Bloom’s “Art Of The Jewel,” guests wore their most fashionable jewel tones on Monday, March 7 for the Dallas Museum of Art League fundraiser at the Dallas Museum of Art. But before the guests could settle down for lunch, a live auction and raffle in the Hamon Atrium — decked out with faux cherry blossom trees, a life-size peacock and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2022 Art In Bloom
JUST IN: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Theme, Judges, Categories, Awardees And Featured Designer Revealed
Whoa! Claire Catrino is going to be a very busy fashion chair! In addition to chairing the 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea and Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 20... but more about that later. Tuesday night before the temperatures started their weekly drop, Claire and Women’s Council of Dallas Arboretum President Lisa Loy Laughlin revealed the plans plus the theme — "Dallas" — for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Theme, Judges, Categories, Awardees And Featured Designer Revealed
A Jaguar Trapped In The Ritz Driveway Didn’t Hamper DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Dinner
While the Ritz Carlton porte-cochere can be a bit of a challenge for guests and valets, an unexpected “oop’s” really derailed the most patient on the evening of Thursday, January 27. It seems a guest driving a sleek Jaguar sedan had headed into the hotel with keys in pocket. As the Jaguar turned into an oversized paperweight reducing the two-lane drive to one, staff was sent … [Read more...] about A Jaguar Trapped In The Ritz Driveway Didn’t Hamper DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Dinner
2022 Art In Bloom Was Busting With News About “Gems” And Top Sponsorships
2022 Art in Bloom Chair Sila Grogan and Co-Chair Pat McDonough had a couple of reasons to celebrate the fundraiser for the Dallas Museum of Art League at a luncheon last week at Barenda Hino honoring the inaugural class of "Circle of Gems" (Dianne Adleta, Barbara Bigham, Meghan Boyett, Ann Brookshire, Regina Bruce, Nancy Lieberman, Penny Loyd, Christine McKenny, Debbie Heller … [Read more...] about 2022 Art In Bloom Was Busting With News About “Gems” And Top Sponsorships
Dallas Arboretum Honors Presidential Daughter Luci Baines Johnson With Its Great Contributors Award
If a person's character can be glimpsed in an instant with the smallest of gestures, some attendees at a Dallas Arboretum event recognizing Luci Baines Johnson were treated to a revelation about the guest of honor on Tuesday, October 26. It happened midway through an outdoor reception for Luci — the daughter of former President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird Johnson … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Honors Presidential Daughter Luci Baines Johnson With Its Great Contributors Award