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2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities

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When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Dinner

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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

2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location

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The 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows were a gamble for both CCB and Neiman Marcus NorthPark. To take over a vast part of the store for one production was challenging enough. But to hold a morning event including a reception, fashion presentation and brunch and do a repeat less than two hours later for an afternoon tea was rather daunting. And adding to the equation was … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows

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Last year it was a big move and news that the annual Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show and Luncheon was picking up and moving north to NorthPark. But despite the best efforts of 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven and 2020 Fashion Show Chair Margaret Hancock, it wasn’t meant to be, courtesy of the stringent pandemic restrictions. But those efforts were dashed to the curb. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows

Even The Troutt Verandah Dressed Up For Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Patron Dinner

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The plan called for the group photo of the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball ten best dressed (Marybeth Conlon, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman with Hall of Famer Mary Clare Finney to take place as 6:30 before guests arrived at 7 p.m. for the Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle … [Read more...] about Even The Troutt Verandah Dressed Up For Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Patron Dinner

JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Display Is Unveiled At Neiman Marcus NorthPark

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With The Crystal Charity Ball’s sold-out, two-in-one-day fashion shows at Neiman Marcus NorthPark just a week away, one would think that the focus would be on the fashions and plans for the fundraising event recognizing the CCB Ten Best Dressed (Marybeth Conlon, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Display Is Unveiled At Neiman Marcus NorthPark

2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers Grazed In Freshly Coiffed Grounds With “Weighty” Conversations

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Anne Stodghill admitted that she and husband Steve Stodghill had been so busy with activities like his 60½ birthday party that had folks from around the country at Gilley’s on Saturday, May 22, that they showed up at Holly and Stubbs Davis’ home on Sunday, May 29, with hot dogs and buns for their annual Memorial Day get-together. Only problem was, they were a day early. No … [Read more...] about 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers Grazed In Freshly Coiffed Grounds With “Weighty” Conversations

2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Was Highlighted By Sneakers, Burgers And Accolades

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As 50 Crystal Charity Ball committee members arrived for the CCB Midpoint Luncheon at the Katy Trail Ice House on Wednesday, June 2, there was a slight audio issue. The music over the PA system was playing some tune that was peppered with a word that rhymes with “luck.” A quick word to management changed the next song on the playlist to something that was more G-rated. But … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Was Highlighted By Sneakers, Burgers And Accolades

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon

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With pandemic restrictions easing, the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball committee held its annual Midpoint Luncheon to update one and all on the progress made so far for the yearlong fundraising for Dallas County children’s nonprofits. With the threat of rain being delayed, the site of the luncheon was a perfect pick — the ever-popular Katy Trail Ice House. The outdoor … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon

Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Shows

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If you had your heart set on attending one of the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show doubleheaders on Friday, October 1, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark and hadn’t yet gotten your reservation in, you’re gonna need a defibrillator. It’s not only sold out, it’s one of the earliest CCB Fashion Show sell-outs in memory! And to think that 2021 Crystal … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Shows

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Announcement Reception

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Earlier today the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball 10 best dressed women (Marybeth Conlon, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman) and Hall of Famer Mary Clare Finney were presented to a record number of friends and family members at Neiman Marcus NorthPark’s third level. In between … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Announcement Reception