Todd Platt, who's been with Hillwood, A Perot Company, for 25 years — he currently serves as CEO of Hillwood Investment Properties — is a long-time advisory board member at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth. He's also a leader of the Center's Limitless BrainHealth campaign, and has been a tireless advocate in bringing the Center's applied science to worldwide attention. So, … [Read more...] about Guests Turn On Their ‘Todd Lights’ At Center For BrainHealth’s Most-Successful-Ever Legacy Award Dinner
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Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
Center for BrainHealth Founder/Chief Director Dr. Sandi Chapman and The Friends of BrainHealth have a knack for making serious stuff fun. For instance, they adapted TV's "Shark Tank" format to provide a forum for a group of young scientists to "pitch" their various programs. Instead of business sharks, the backers were Center for BrainHealth philanthropists, who wanted to give … [Read more...] about Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
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
The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
The Family Place has added new faces to both its board of directors and TFP Foundation Board. TFP CEO Paige Flink revealed the following people have joined the board of directors: Marissa Anchia, Elizabeth Dacus, Barbara Durham, Lauran Goldberg, LaTanya Harris, Lindsay Jacaman, Linda Knox, Clarissa Lindenmeyer, Thomas McCollum, Javier Montemayor, Honey Owens, James Pasant, … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
Dallas Museum Of Art League’s Art In Bloom Guests Enjoyed A Feast For The Eyes, Ears And Tastebuds With Michael “The Flower Guy” De Feo Leading The Way
With spring inching its way to North Texas, the Dallas Museum of Art League held its annual Art in Bloom at the DMA with artist Michael De Feo. Not only did the artist tell the group about his "flower journey," he offered pieces of at for raffle and auction and signed his books. On Monday, March 27, Art in Bloom began at 10:00 a.m. with a reception in the Museum’s … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art League’s Art In Bloom Guests Enjoyed A Feast For The Eyes, Ears And Tastebuds With Michael “The Flower Guy” De Feo Leading The Way
Art In Bloom Patron Party Had Floral Pretties Coming Alive And A Sneak Peak of “Flowers – An Exhibition”
The 2018 Art in Bloom sponsors and host committee were feted on Friday, March 23, and had a sneak peak of the "Flowers – An Exhibition" and "Power of Flowers" dressings. And to their wonderment, some of the floral pretties came alive. Even Art in Bloom keynoter Michael "The Flower Guy" De Feo was on hand along with his wife Li De Feo. Here's a report from the field: Art in … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patron Party Had Floral Pretties Coming Alive And A Sneak Peak of “Flowers – An Exhibition”
Art In Bloom’s Party For The Paintings At Korshak Provided A Sneak Peek Of Two Michael De Feo Works Of Art That Will Help Raise Funds
Perhaps it was the parting of ways with his beloved 110-foot yacht, "Tie Breaker," last August, but Stanley Korshak owner Crawford Brock with open collar announced that he just might go tie-less from now on. He revealed this news as he greeted more than 50 "2018 Art in Bloom: Power Of Flowers" fans including Pat McDonough, Jill Goldberg, Sarah Jo Hardin, Carol Resnick, … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom’s Party For The Paintings At Korshak Provided A Sneak Peek Of Two Michael De Feo Works Of Art That Will Help Raise Funds
MySweet2018Goals: Dyann Skelton
According to Art in Bloom 2018 chairman Dyann Skelton, “One of my goals for 2018 is for the community to join me, alongside Honorary Co-Chair Barbara and Steve Durham, for the Dallas Museum of Art League’s annual fundraiser, Art in Bloom: Power of Flowers on Monday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. Held at the Museum, this year’s event will feature Michael De … [Read more...] about MySweet2018Goals: Dyann Skelton
Art In Bloom 2018 Chair Dyann Skelton Officially Kicked Off “Power Of Flowers” Revealing Generous Keynote Speaker Michael De Feo
While others scurried around shopping and dragging out Christmas decorations, Pat McDonough’s Park Cities home was all decked out just in time for the right-official Art In Bloom 2018 kick-off party on Wednesday, December 6. From needlepoint ornaments to charming little Kris Kringles throughout the home, the only thing missing was mistletoe. Late to arrive was … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom 2018 Chair Dyann Skelton Officially Kicked Off “Power Of Flowers” Revealing Generous Keynote Speaker Michael De Feo
JUST IN: Art In Bloom 2018 Plans Revealed
Despite North Texas being in fundraising overdrive for 2017, plans are already being revealed for 2018. The annual Art In Bloom (AIB) is already set at the Dallas Museum of Art for Monday, March 26, thanks to AIB Chair Dyann Skelton. She’s already got Barbara and Steve Durham on board as the honorary co-chairs and the theme — Power Of Flowers. In addition to a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Art In Bloom 2018 Plans Revealed
DCAC Guests Enjoy A Private Concert At The Home of Amy And Kelcy Warren
It’s not every day that guests get to visit the palatial home of Amy and Kelcy Warren in Preston Hollow, or enjoy an intimate concert there in the Warrens’ private music room. But that’s just what about 60 people did on Tuesday, April 5, when the Warrens hosted a thank-you event for generous supporters of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, which serves abused children in … [Read more...] about DCAC Guests Enjoy A Private Concert At The Home of Amy And Kelcy Warren