Talk about being upstaged. That may have been the case for the 2023 season opener for the swell-egant black-tie fundraiser on Saturday, September 30. Taking place at the Meyerson, the 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala's "An Evening in Paris" had the elegants checking in at the fabulous champagne wall. While the initial surprise of pressing … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters’ Cocktail Party
As the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball fundraising was winding down, one of the last events to take place before the gala at the Hilton Anatole on Saturday, December 3, was the CCB Underwriter's Cocktail Party on Thursday, November 4. This year's event had Jennifer and David Lancashire's estate glowing thanks to committee members like CCB Chair Susan Farris, Underwriting Chair … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters’ Cocktail Party
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
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
Center For BrainHealth’s Invite-Only Gathering Honored Dr. Susan Hockfield With Loads Of Branches
The Center for BrainHealth's invitation-only gathering to present the Dr. Charles L. Branch BrainHealth Award to Dr. Susan Hockfield on Tuesday, November 2, at the Center had a grand turnout. It almost appeared to be a Branch family reunion, with three generations of the late doctor's clan in attendance. One of the highlights of the evening was Branch family matriarch Sylvia … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth’s Invite-Only Gathering Honored Dr. Susan Hockfield With Loads Of Branches
2020 MIA Zoo To Do’s Being Virtually Reimagined On January 28 Into “Wild Night In” At Your Place
The animals at the Dallas Zoo boo-hooed when they learned that there would be no 2020 Zoo To Do this past November. They really got a kick watching all those two-legged people grazing the grounds and partying to raise funds for the critters’ room and board. No matter how hard Dallas Zoo President/CEO Gregg Hudson and Executive VP/COO Sean Greene tried to explain the reason was … [Read more...] about 2020 MIA Zoo To Do’s Being Virtually Reimagined On January 28 Into “Wild Night In” At Your Place
2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate
Some guests who had RSVP'd failed to show because they came down with the flu. Other MIAs still hadn't recovered from the nine tornadoes that ripped through the Dallas area just a few days before. Whatever the reasons for the 10 absences — including one entire table — 70 out of an anticipated 80 guests did turn out on Wednesday, October 23, for the Crystal Charity Ball Circle … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate
Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair
While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red carpet leading to the Winspear Opera House for its 10th anniversary. The dinner for The Dallas Opera's First Night event on Friday, October 10, was a sell-out, and as many as 2,000 were … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair
The Dallas Opera’s 1st Night Patrons Were Feted With Song And News About A New Partnership
While The Family Place ReuNighters kicked off at Stanley Korshak on Thursday, October 10, the Dallas Opera loving 1st Night patrons were north of the Dallas CBD at Lisa and David Genecov’s Preston Hollow mansion. Just off the entry 1st Night Co-Chairs Carol and Don Glendenning were happily settled in the two-story library, while 1st Sight 1st Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 1st Night Patrons Were Feted With Song And News About A New Partnership
First Sight First Night Kicks Off Dallas Opera Fundraiser At NorthPark Center With Exhibition
2019 First Sight First Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext were thrilled over the official kick-off reception for The Dallas Opera fundraiser at NorthPark on Monday, September 16. Not only was the RSVP count at over 120, but it was a stellar crowd including NorthPark First Lady Nancy Nasher with her daughter Sarah Haemisegger, 2019 NorthPark Ambassador Lynn Mock, Rhonda and … [Read more...] about First Sight First Night Kicks Off Dallas Opera Fundraiser At NorthPark Center With Exhibition
Mike Gruber Is Hailed As A ‘Special Person’ At ADL Texoma Region’s 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award Luncheon
Every year since 1989, the Anti-Defamation League Texoma Region has honored a member of the local legal community for his or her "outstanding leadership, exemplary contributions to the community, and a commitment to the ideals of ADL." A number of the former honorees were present at The Fairmont Hotel on Thursday, May 23, for the 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award … [Read more...] about Mike Gruber Is Hailed As A ‘Special Person’ At ADL Texoma Region’s 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award Luncheon
A Slim And Trim Art Ball Had All The Form And Function For Dallas Museum Of Art Fundraising
As riders on scooters rolled along the sidewalk from Klyde Warren Park to Ross Avenue, they encountered highly fashionable moving obstacles as guests at the 2019 Art Ball arrived on Saturday, April 27, at the tented gala benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art. Organizers disclosed that attendance for the 54th annual bash at the art museum would be around 365. Hearing this one … [Read more...] about A Slim And Trim Art Ball Had All The Form And Function For Dallas Museum Of Art Fundraising