When Chef Sharon Van Meter took a flight from New Orleans to Dallas on the morning of Thursday, March 16, she was hoping Big D would be warmer than the Big Easy had been. But she arrived to 60-degree weather, overcast skies and the threat of drizzle. Normally, that would not be a problem for a chef, but Sharon was chairing the inaugural Dallas Arboretum Food And Wine … [Read more...] about Threatening Skies Cleared Just In Time For 1,300 To Eat, Drink And Celebrate The Inaugural Dallas Arboretum Food And Wine Festival
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Arboretum Food And Wine Festival
The threat of showers on Thursday, March 16, didn’t deter the Dallas Arboretum Food and Wine Festival organizers. Good thing because the evening’s weather turned out to be on beyond imaginable for the 1,300 hungry guests. Thanks to Chef Sharon Van Meter and her 40 or so other professional culinary types like Chef Chad Houser, nobody went home hungry. The VIPs wined and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Arboretum Food And Wine Festival
The Perfect Fix For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend’s Need For Green
It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Instead of flying off to Ireland to kiss the Blarney Stone or hitting the pubs for a tankard of Guinness Extra Stout, why not surround yourself in picture-perfect green? It can be found at the Dallas Arboretum with acres of magnificent green grounds being highlighted by 500,000 blossoms. And if you’re set on kissing something, the … [Read more...] about The Perfect Fix For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend’s Need For Green
Despite Topsy-Turvy Temps, Dallas Blooms Will Be Abounding With “Peace, Love And Flower Power” Through April 9
Yesterday the temperatures were in the upper 80s. Tonight the mercury will drop to the 30s. This winter has been a roller coaster with wardrobes going from shorts to quilted jackets and back to sandals within hours. If you think you’ve been dizzy from the changes, take pity on the plants. One minute they’re poking their heads up to spring-like conditions and just as quickly … [Read more...] about Despite Topsy-Turvy Temps, Dallas Blooms Will Be Abounding With “Peace, Love And Flower Power” Through April 9
Wine And Film Lovers Came Together At The Arboretum To See A Little Oscar And Learn Big Screen Predictions
While Mary Matalin and James Carville were chatting about the recent presidential election and things to come at the Party for Hope benefiting Hope Supply Co. over at the Bush Center on Thursday, January 26, the Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall looked like a jammed-to-capacity drive-in movie theater. Rows and rows of tables and chairs were lined up facing a big, old screen. And … [Read more...] about Wine And Film Lovers Came Together At The Arboretum To See A Little Oscar And Learn Big Screen Predictions
JUST IN: Artscape Reimagined 2017 Chair Kaki Hopkins Announces Craig Hall To Receive The First Great Contributor To Art Award And Much More Deets
Due to circumstances way beyond our control, the next couple of days are going to be filled with announcements galore thanks to those wonderful people who bring you fundraising in North Texas. The news will be revealed as soon as it breaks. The very first on the lineup just took place, courtesy of Artscape Reimagined 2017 Chair Kaki Hopkins, who never tackles any project in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Artscape Reimagined 2017 Chair Kaki Hopkins Announces Craig Hall To Receive The First Great Contributor To Art Award And Much More Deets
Dallas Arboretum And Dallas UnCorked Partner Up For “Wine And Film, A Perfect Pairing” Oscar Preview With Film-meister Gary Cogill
With budgets being tight after the holidays and folks recovering from weeks of partying, January and February are ideal for checking out movies. And the timing couldn’t be better with the 89th Academy Awards taking place on Sunday, February 26. And to help with the Oscar predictions, the Dallas Arboretum and Uncorked Dallas are partnering up on Thursday, January 26, from … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum And Dallas UnCorked Partner Up For “Wine And Film, A Perfect Pairing” Oscar Preview With Film-meister Gary Cogill
Plants Have Feelings, too
Today and tomorrow the Dallas Arboretum staffers are busy planting bulbs snug in the grounds and covering them with petunias. As the below-freezing temperatures approach Saturday night, here are some suggestions from Dallas Arboretum VP of Gardens Dave Forehand, Water before it freezes: Watering material before the threat of frost protects the plant root zone. … [Read more...] about Plants Have Feelings, too
JUST IN: The Dallas Arboretum Just Welcomed Its Millionth Visitor For The Year
It’s not every day that the “million mark” is hit. And today was the day that the Dallas Arboretum scored it for the first time in its history. Well, of course, there have been millions over the years, but this year is the first time that they welcomed the millionth visitor within the calendar year. And what a visitor it was! Actually it was a couple — first-time … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Arboretum Just Welcomed Its Millionth Visitor For The Year
Dallas International Film Festival And Mad Hatter’s Tea Are Going To Have A Star
According to the weather guessers, all of this wet and chilly stuff is supposed to be in the rearview mirror come Thursday. And Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jocelyn White is betting that they’re right on target for the annual Dallas Arboretum’s Women’s Council fundraiser. Of course with Joce at the helm, there will be some well-known faces underneath those brims. In addition … [Read more...] about Dallas International Film Festival And Mad Hatter’s Tea Are Going To Have A Star
Mother Nature Throws A Curve Ball At Tonight’s Events
Oh, goodness gracious, Aunt Hattie. Tonight was such a challenge for event planners. With a cold front slamming against a ho-hum warmish condition in North Texas, what were activities like the Dallas Arboretum’s Spring Dinner to do? Have it outdoors among the Dallas Blooms glories, or hunker on down in the Rosine Hall? Thank heaven, the wise brains prevailed and the dinner was … [Read more...] about Mother Nature Throws A Curve Ball At Tonight’s Events