As the The Stewpot's Soup's On! chefs gathered in The Thompson kitchen on Monday, January 27, and rows of salads were being prepped, Chief Chef Brian Luscher recalled how as a young eager beaver he had arrived in Dallas but couldn't get a checking account for lack of the required paperwork. Telling the nine Soup's On! chefs (Chef Jeff Bekavac of Goodwins, Chef J. Chastain of … [Read more...] about Soup’s On! Luncheon Celebrated The Stewpot’s 50th Anniversary Year With Nicholas Kristof And A $100K Match
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JFS’s Woman To Woman Luncheon Speaker Bobbi Brown Turned Out To Be Everyone’s BFF
Little did Jewish Family Services' Woman to Woman Luncheon guests like Luncheon Founding Chair Ethel Zale, JFS CEO Cathy Barker, Sustaining Luncheon Chair Linda Garner, Karla Steinberg, Jaynie Schultz, Debbi Niederman, Rabbis Andrew Paley and Amy Rossel, Eileen Torres, Ilana Rossel, Jennifer Rossel, Candy Brown, Mary Pat Higgins, Judge Clay Jenkins, Beth Konig, Ann Levine, Dawn … [Read more...] about JFS’s Woman To Woman Luncheon Speaker Bobbi Brown Turned Out To Be Everyone’s BFF
Six Area Leaders Will Put Their Hearts And “Soles” To Dance For The Dallas Education Foundation Fundraiser
Dallas leaders are stepping out of their comfort shoes to support the Dallas Independent School District. On Wednesday, November 1, some well-known locals are showing their finest moves for the Dallas Education Foundation's "The Heart Of Teaching." So, who are the brave "soles?" Honorary Chair Ron Kirk has finagled DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, Texas House of … [Read more...] about Six Area Leaders Will Put Their Hearts And “Soles” To Dance For The Dallas Education Foundation Fundraiser
JUST IN: NCJW’s 110 Anniversary Is Building Brighter Future With The “Supreme” Importance Of Friendship
Established in 1893 by Hannah G. Solomon, the National Council of Jewish Women is “the oldest Jewish women’s grassroots organization in the country.” For the past 110 years it has been loyal to its “belief in education, advocacy and community service.” To celebrate this milestone, they’ve arranged for their "Building Brighter Futures" luncheon to have an all-star female … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NCJW’s 110 Anniversary Is Building Brighter Future With The “Supreme” Importance Of Friendship
Woman To Woman Luncheon Last Minute’s Kristin Chenoweth’s MIA Was Saved By Award-Winning Helen Hunt
One couldn't tell that 10th Anniversary Woman To Woman Luncheon Co-Chairs Rachel Biblo-Block, Beverly Goldman, Julie Gothard, Marcy Kahn, Julie Liberman, Staci Rubin and Laura Weinstein had faced a double-doozy of challenges just hours before the Jewish Family Services of Greater Dallas (JFS) fundraiser on Wednesday, May 25, at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel. After months … [Read more...] about Woman To Woman Luncheon Last Minute’s Kristin Chenoweth’s MIA Was Saved By Award-Winning Helen Hunt
Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
For all the world, Dallas CASA Children's Council's Cherish the Children Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel's Trinity Ballroom on Friday, May 6, may have seemed like a familiar fundraiser. While the Dallas CASA fundraiser reception with its silent auction items were unique, thanks to artisans like Monica Kirchmer, who had created Sunshine Children's Trunk, it still seemed like … [Read more...] about Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
Sold-Out Alert: Dallas CASA’s 2022 Cherish The Children Luncheon
Another “Sold Out” sign just went up! Friday’s Cherish The Children Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel is pretty much a done deal except for a handful of tickets, and those are going fast. For those who are lucky enough to have a place at the table for the Dallas CASA fundraiser, they’ll see WFAA anchor/Wednesday’s Child host Cynthia Izaguirre wearing two hats. In addition to … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert: Dallas CASA’s 2022 Cherish The Children Luncheon
JUST IN: WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
2022 Cherish The Children Luncheon Co-Chairs Beth Cholerton and Hannah May have just announced that WFAA Anchor Cynthia Izaguirre will receive the 2022 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award on the eve of Mother’s Day weekend. Many know Cynthia from her hosting the station’s Wednesday’s Child’s weekly segments that help children in foster care find permanent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
Everybody Loved Patricia Heaton At Buckner International’s Hope For Children Dinner
Patricia Heaton left Debra Barone on the small screen and brought her mission to "help vulnerable people around the world" for Buckner International's Hope for Children dinner on Tuesday, May 7. In addition to posing with VIP types, she sat down withe WFAA's Cynthia Izaguirre to discuss "religion, family and service." Here's a report from the field: Emmy Award-winning … [Read more...] about Everybody Loved Patricia Heaton At Buckner International’s Hope For Children Dinner
Little Patty Heaton Is Bringing Her Big Message To Buckner International’s “Hope For Children” Fundraiser
Little Patty Heaton (she’s just 5’2”) had all the signs of going into the journalism business. Her dad, Chuck Heaton, was a sportswriter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Her brother, Michael Heaton, wrote a column entitled “Minister of Culture” at the Plain Dealer. Why, she even edited news film at Cleveland’s ABC affiliate in college and did a stint at People Magazine. But … [Read more...] about Little Patty Heaton Is Bringing Her Big Message To Buckner International’s “Hope For Children” Fundraiser
Suits For Shelters’ Clothes Collection Party Was Highlighted By The Late Mary Kay’s Gowns
It was 35 years ago that a 45-year-old mom sat at her dining room table with her son and launched a project that would change their lives and those of generations to come. Their project would also place Dallas at the center of a beauty empire. Would her “project” find a home in Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman’s? Nope. She went to the dining room tables of hundreds of … [Read more...] about Suits For Shelters’ Clothes Collection Party Was Highlighted By The Late Mary Kay’s Gowns