Standing in a glass-walled room during a cocktail party in the crowded, Preston Hollow home of his parents Micki and former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings on Thursday, October 19, it looked like Gunnar Rawlings had come full circle after taking a long journey and now was exactly where he needed to be. Micki and Mike were hosting a kickoff party for the 2024 Grow the Grove … [Read more...] about Grow The Grove Kickoff Party Celebrates The Success Of Cristo Rey Dallas’ Innovative Work Study Program
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JUST IN: Banking Exec/Fundraising Champ Mary Martha Pickens Named 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair-Elect
While some folks are just now putting plans together for the current holiday season, other farsighted non-profits are in the final stages of locking down activities for 2024. On the other hand, the Crystal Charity Ball ladies have gazed into their “crystal ball” and have announced that Mary Martha Pickens will chair the 2025 ball. The multi-talented Mary Martha has quite … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Banking Exec/Fundraising Champ Mary Martha Pickens Named 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair-Elect
JUST IN: Cristo Rey Dallas’ Grow The Grove To Honor Jack Fraker And Cheryl And Richard Joyner
Cristo Rey Dallas (CRD) has been busy over the years educating kids and literally growing in Pleasant Grove. Why, it even celebrated the first college graduation class this past year. But more about that in a couple of paragraphs. Thursday night, longtime education advocates Micki and Mike Rawlings held the kickoff for Cristo Rey's 2024 Grow The Grove fundraiser at their … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cristo Rey Dallas’ Grow The Grove To Honor Jack Fraker And Cheryl And Richard Joyner
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Marvelous Blending Of Big Apple And Big D
While Ercot was issuing SOS’s about Gretel the Grid’s being in trouble due to a record-breaking temperature on Thursday, September 7, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball held its 2023 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show cocktail party for generous supporters of the fundraiser taking place the next day at Neiman Marcus Downtown. Taking place at Heidi and Matthew Mazzucchi’s home in … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Marvelous Blending Of Big Apple And Big D
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party
On the eve of the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, the home of Heidi and Matthew Mazzucchi was the setting for a cocktail party for underwriters and the featured designer himself, Adam Lippes. Thanks to Lippes' posse including Lippes President Jeannie Yoo and his business partner Alexander Farnsworth and former New Yorkers Neiman Marcus President Ryan … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner Kicked Off The Return Of Fashionable Fundraising
Before guests arrived at the Nasher Sculpture Center for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner, nine of the 2023 Best Dressed-ers (Marybeth Conlon, Monica Eastin, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Ann McPherson, Wendy Messmann, Kim Quinn, Lisa Rocchio and Sunie Solomon) and Hall of Famer Claire Emanuelson were downstairs for the group photos on the stairway. Just as the group was … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner Kicked Off The Return Of Fashionable Fundraising
JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection Dates And Requirements Announced
While the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball committee is hard at work even despite the scorching heat, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and Charity Selection Chair Kim Quinn have already laid out the plans for the selection of the 2024 fundraiser. At the end of this month, the application forms will be available online, at the CCB offices (Two Turtle Creek, 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection Dates And Requirements Announced
Salum Restaurant Was Back Open And Serving Up 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
Back in early March, the rains poured down on North Texas. One of the areas that took a real drenching was Dallas' Salum Restaurant. While the wet stuff resulted in all types of flowers blooming, it was just too much for Salum's roof, resulting in the restaurant having to shut down for a number of weeks for repairs and renovations. Luckily owner Abraham Salum revved up to … [Read more...] about Salum Restaurant Was Back Open And Serving Up 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
More Than 100 Gently Experienced Fashions Were On The SAWA’s Fundraiser Runway
The doors of the Meyerson had hardly opened when the ladies who shop arrived on Tuesday, May 16, for the Salvation Amy Women Auxiliary's 30th Anniversary Fashion Show and Luncheon. The draw for the prompt show up was the Chic Boutique's Early Bird Special, where even pretty gowns were going for just three Alexander Hamiltons. With Boutique Curator Ken Weber providing each guest … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Gently Experienced Fashions Were On The SAWA’s Fundraiser Runway
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Reveal Was Indeed A “Masterpiece In The Making” Despite A Wet Start
There was a bit of irony in the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball theme announcement on Tuesday, April 11, at Betsy and Jim Sowell’s marvelous estate with its beautiful grounds highlighted by hydrangea trees and a New Orleans-inspired home in Volk Estates. As guests strolled into the auto courtyard to classical music provided by Kim Lim-Smith leading the Seranata Strings, they … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Reveal Was Indeed A “Masterpiece In The Making” Despite A Wet Start
JUST IN: 2023 And 2024 Crystal Charity Balls Are Changing Traditional First Saturday In December Dates
For simply ages there were certain things North Texans could count on. Halloween would be the last day of October; Thanksgiving would be the fourth Thursday in November; and the Crystal Charity Ball would be the first Saturday in December. Well, there’s been a change. No, not for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Rather, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball chaired by Angie … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 And 2024 Crystal Charity Balls Are Changing Traditional First Saturday In December Dates