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An Unplugged Troy Aikman Shared The Importance Of Community Values At Rising Stars Luncheon

Jun 25, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

People thought they knew Troy Aikman for his successes in the Super Bowls and for his national television sportscasting. But the sold-out crowd at the After-School All-Stars North Texas' 2025 Rising Stars Luncheon was privy to another side of the the 6'4" former Dallas Cowboy quarterback that included a remarkable sense of humor and a hidden talent. With the event taking … [Read more...] about An Unplugged Troy Aikman Shared The Importance Of Community Values At Rising Stars Luncheon

2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday Was One For The Memory Books

Feb 13, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

After years of observing previous Crystal Charity Balls, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner smartly decided to make the guests' arrival go more smoothly for her fundraising gala, themed "New York Holiday," on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. In a nutshell, event photographers and servers with drink trays were asked to stay away from the entrance as the evening's … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday Was One For The Memory Books

Tracy And Ben Lange’s Home Made A Spectacular Setting For The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party

Jan 14, 2025 5:30 PM by Glenn Hunter

There couldn’t have been a better place for Crystal Charity Ball to hold its 2024 Underwriters party on Tuesday, November 12, than at the magnificent Preston Hollow manse of Tracy and Ben Lange. Before the Langes bought it in 2012, after all, the nearly 10,000-square-foot traditional home had been owned by Nickey Oates, whose wife, Debbie Oates, is a former Crystal Charity … [Read more...] about Tracy And Ben Lange’s Home Made A Spectacular Setting For The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party

Fur Ball Was A Howling Success With Raised Paddles And Puppies For Cuddling And Adoption

Nov 14, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

After a couple or three years of having issues about its operation, the SPCA of Texas regrouped and started getting back to its mission "of providing every animal with exceptional care and a loving home." As a sign of better days, its 2024 Fur Ball was transitioning with both longtime and new friends under the leadership of SPCA President/CEO Chris Luna. Co-chairing the … [Read more...] about Fur Ball Was A Howling Success With Raised Paddles And Puppies For Cuddling And Adoption

2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing

Oct 8, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

After the prior day’s mishap of the hijacked truck of chairs for the Crystal Charity Ball's 2024 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner, Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext and the Neiman Marcus staff got down to the logistics for the fundraiser on Thursday, September 12. But unlike years past there were many moving parts in addition to the champagne reception … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed And Hall of Famer Honoree Cocktail Party

Oct 2, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The weather and location could not have been simply more perfect for the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show invite-only cocktail party on Thursday, September 11 (aka the night before the big fashion event at the downtown Neiman Marcus store). Despite the rush-home traffic along Lakeside in front of Gretchen and George Seay’s to-die-for mansion, the valets … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed And Hall of Famer Honoree Cocktail Party

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner

Sep 12, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When the Labor Day weekend came to a close, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball committee immediately got the final months of 2024 fundraising underway. With a tip of the hat to its longtime partners for the past 50 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Shows, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext decided to have the underwriters' dinner sponsored by Comerica Bank at Neiman … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner

2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests

Jun 21, 2024 10:39 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests

2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Announcement Was Nearly Golden Perfection

May 30, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While the announcement of the Crystal Charity Ball's Ten Best Dressed is a longtime favorite to find out who will be honored at the luncheon fashion show in the fall, it's also important to keep the facts straight — especially this year, when it's celebrating its 50th anniversary. But more about that later. As guests arrived at Neiman Marcus NorthPark's third floor for the … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Announcement Was Nearly Golden Perfection

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed And Hall Of Fame Reveal

May 29, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The Crystal Charity Ball is celebrating its 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show’s 50th anniversary on Thursday, September 12, with the legendary design house of Oscar de la Renta as the featured fashion on the runway. But preceding the models will be the presentation of the 2024 10 Best Dressed and Hall of Famer, who were revealed on the evening of Thursday, April 11, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed And Hall Of Fame Reveal

2023 Crystal Charity Ball Dazzled With A “Starry Night” And “Simply Irresistible” Sound

Feb 13, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

On the night of Saturday, December 9, the Hilton Anatole's regular guests, many of them families clad in shorts and swimsuits, looked a bit startled as they walked through the lobby that was a “masterpiece” of people, fashion and décor. The picture-perfect scene was the setting for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball. The evening's theme, “Masterpieces in the Making,” had ginned … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Dazzled With A “Starry Night” And “Simply Irresistible” Sound

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