While the crowds gathered at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, September 24, the KidneyTexas Inc.'s Runway Report was an occasion to both celebrate past advancements made in kidney disease and to provide funds for future developments. But for producer Jan Strimple, it was a swan song after orchestrating the fashion show since its inception. She was handing off the future … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas’ Runway Report Silver Anniversary Ran Away With Glass Drops And Oops
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report
While KidneyTexas Inc. was celebrating its 30th anniversary at its annual Runway Report with the glow of green at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, September 24, it had a few unexpected developments. Besides news that this would be its longtime producer Jan Strimple's swan song, it also missed the opportunity of 11-year-old Kidney Kids twins Emily Marski and Eli Marski … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report
JUST IN: Runway Report Silver Anniversary Luncheon And Fashion Show Awardees Revealed
The reveal has just been made of the award recipients for KidneyTexas Inc.'s Runway Report Silver Anniversary Luncheon and Fashion Show. Taking place at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, September 24, the event will see Donna Arp Weitzman receive the Sue Goodnight Award; Barbara Bigham will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award; Dr. Raymond Quigley will be presented the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Runway Report Silver Anniversary Luncheon And Fashion Show Awardees Revealed
When All For The Hall Returns To Dallas, Will It Be Able To Recapture Its Fundraising Record?
The Red River Showdown pitting Texas and OU isn't the only heated rivalry between Oklahoma and the Lone Star State. One might be brewing now over whose All for the Hall concert event can raise the most dough for Nashville's non-profit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. First, though, the backstory: All for the Hall, founded in 2005 by Country Music Hall of Fame member … [Read more...] about When All For The Hall Returns To Dallas, Will It Be Able To Recapture Its Fundraising Record?
SOLD OUT ALERT!: 2024 Mad Hatter’s “Gardens Of Greece”
Even without the judges being revealed, 2024 Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax and Honorary Chair Barbara Bigham have just revealed that the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser is sold out. Gee, it's still nearly two months away! Lucky are those who have already scored their places for Gardens of Greece and are now with glue guns in hand or … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT!: 2024 Mad Hatter’s “Gardens Of Greece”
MySweetWishList: Mad Hatter’s Luncheon 2024
According to Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden President Karen Sargent, “The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden would be grateful for your support through the purchase of sponsorships and tickets to the iconic Mad Hatter’s Luncheon to be held this spring at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. “The mission of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Mad Hatter’s Luncheon 2024
JUST IN: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Tea Is “Going Greek” At The Arboretum With NorthPark Fashions
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
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