While Oscar de la Renta co-designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia were surrounded by guests, over on a couch in the living room of Gretchen and George Seay's glorious mansion sat Laura's "boyfriend" Linus Adolfsson, enjoying the music just an arm's-length away from the pianist. Earlier in the evening he had been happily settled in a wooden chair on the porch at the front door, … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A “Seay” And Be Seen Feast Worthy Of An Oscar
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The 16th Annual Day At The Races Was Off And Running To The Photo Finish Line
The 16th Annual Day At The Races (DATR) presented by Truist Bank was a little like the Kentucky Derby's photo finish — a scramble to the finish line. With the VIP reception of Turtle Creek Conservancy's signature fundraiser at Turtle Creek Park starting at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the crowd was ready to break from the gate. But in this case it wasn't a starting gate. … [Read more...] about The 16th Annual Day At The Races Was Off And Running To The Photo Finish Line
Iconic Cattle Baron’s 50th Ball Broke Records With A Few Slaps On The Wrist(bands)
Billed as an "iconic" event, the 2023 Cattle Baron's 50th fundraiser for the American Cancer Society of North Texas nonetheless got off to a bit of an un-iconic start for some of the VIP-ers at Parker's Southfork Ranch on Saturday, October 14. Just for openers, guests arrived in the designated area per instructions for the meet-and-greet with lead singer Randy Rogers of the … [Read more...] about Iconic Cattle Baron’s 50th Ball Broke Records With A Few Slaps On The Wrist(bands)
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner
With the long, excruciatingly hot summer of 2023 nearing an end, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball kicked off the fall fundraising season fashionably with its Platinum Dinner on Wednesday, August 30, for its top donors to the upcoming Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show on Friday, September 8, at Neiman Marcus Downtown. In keeping with 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Angie Kadesky's "Art … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner
Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Lisa and Clay Cooley were busy at the 2023 Day At The Races event on Saturday, May 6, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Well, Lisa was busy, anyway. Official-looking clipboard in hand, she was serving as a judge for the hat contest portion of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. "I've got to wander around," she said after briefly greeting an old friend … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Day At The Races Patrons Partied At A Former Presidents’ Getaway Along Windsor Lake
Preston Hollow's Windsor Lake might not be part of the Turtle Creek waterway, but after Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Day At The Races patron party on Wednesday, April 19, it just might be a kissing cousin. In addition to Mother Nature being on her best behavior, the 7 p.m. start for the event at Dr. Sami Arslanlar's and John Clutts' home had the valets filling the … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Patrons Partied At A Former Presidents’ Getaway Along Windsor Lake
Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
As an added plus to the Crystal Charity Ball’s 70th anniversary, CCB Chair Susan Farris and 2022 Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix decided to keep the good vibes of the recently held fashion show going. To do this they held an invite-only buffet reception underwritten by IBC Bank on Wednesday, September 14, at the home of Lee Ann and Alan White. The occasion was to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
Brook Hollow Was Simply An Amalfi Delight For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Platinum Circle Dinner
The much-anticipated, Italian-themed Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Platinum Circle cocktail and dinner event took place Wednesday evening, August 31, at Brook Hollow Golf Club, and a grandioso time was had by all. The feel of the fete sponsored by Comerica Bank was Italian casual, befitting the theme of the 2022 Ball and the upcoming 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show — all light … [Read more...] about Brook Hollow Was Simply An Amalfi Delight For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Platinum Circle Dinner
Day At The Races Had Southern Spirit, Colorful Outfits — And A Surprising Outcome
Welcoming a packed house to the 14th annual Day at the Races at Turtle Creek Park, the Event Co-Chair and regional president for presenting sponsor Truist bank, Christian Corts, was sounding pretty confident about the outcome of the 2022 Kentucky Derby horse race. "Good luck — especially those of you who bet on Epicenter," Christian told the crowd of 120 at the … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Had Southern Spirit, Colorful Outfits — And A Surprising Outcome
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
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Dinner
Thanks to sponsor RGT Wealth Advisors, the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball committee hosted their husbands to a dinner on Thursday, October 14. The selection of where to hold the supper was easy. It was Café Momentum, one of the 2021 CCB beneficiaries. One of the night's highlights was the wall of plates in the back of the restaurant. But more about … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Dinner