There are hundreds of children…no, make that thousands of children...who went to sleep on Tuesday, April 12, never having heard of a gal from Andrews, Texas, by the name of Michal Powell or an organization called Crystal Charity Ball. That’s just peachy keen for the 2015 CCB Chair Michal and her gall-gal committee of 99. For a little over a year, they made calls, hand … [Read more...] about 2015 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Distributed Record-Breaking $6.5M To 11 Dallas Children’s Non-Profits
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Dallas Children’s Theater’s “A Year With Frog And Toad” To Help Youngsters In The Housing Crisis Center Program
Hmmm, “A Year With Frog and Toad”? Sound like a freshman dorm roommate assignment? Nope. It’s the Tony-nominated musical production about friendship that runs from Friday, January 29, thru Sunday, February 28, at the Dallas Children’s Theater. And leave it to those wonderful folks at DCT, they’ve partnered up with the Housing Crisis Center to help children whose families are … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Theater’s “A Year With Frog And Toad” To Help Youngsters In The Housing Crisis Center Program
MySweetWishList: Dallas Children’s Theater
According to Dallas Children’s Theater’s management team Robyn Flatt, Artie Olaisen, Nancy Schaeffer and Sandra Session-Robertson, “Our wish at Dallas Children’s Theater is to bring the magic of live professional theater to all families in the Dallas area. We regularly hear from first-time patrons that they had no idea their children could be impacted so tremendously by the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Children’s Theater
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Fancy Nancy & Friends Party
“A party that’s fun and fancy and benefits more than 40,000 students across the city doesn’t come along often, but when it does, you better raise your pinky and practice your dancing. “Last year's Dream Ball Family Dress Up event (see photo of Yvonne Crum with her granddaughter Samantha and Amy Hofland with Tara Lewis's daughter, Artessa as evidence of the fun) … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Fancy Nancy & Friends Party
A Passing: Mardi Jones
It was just in March of last year that Dallas lost 94-year-old Dr. Cliff Jones, who founded the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas in 1966. Despite dealing with the people struggling with suicide, Cliff’s personal life was filled with happiness thanks to his “too-good-to-be-true family including his adorable wife Mardi.” Now just 15 months … [Read more...] about A Passing: Mardi Jones
Cabaret Gala With Marissa Mulder Came Through At The Venetian Room Despite Mother Nature Challenges
There was no waiting for the Great Pumpkin to come to town. It came Thursday, October 2, as 70 MPH winds wreaked havoc for many. One of the victims was Dallas Children’s Theater Associate Artistic Director Artie Olaisen. He had a tree in his front yard and lost electricity and Internet, like a lot of others. But Artie was producing the Dallas Children’s Theater’s “22nd … [Read more...] about Cabaret Gala With Marissa Mulder Came Through At The Venetian Room Despite Mother Nature Challenges
Dallas Children’s Theater’s “Knights And Princesses Dream Ball” Had A “Young” Co-Chair Help Exceed The Evening’s Goal
Inside the dimly lit theater at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, children as well as adults dressed up as “knights” and “princesses” were scurrying around the room, laughing and chatting and waving swords around and having their photos taken onstage. Even Dallas Children's Theater Executive Artistic Director Robyn Flatt and DTC board member Yvonne Crum had donned royal … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Theater’s “Knights And Princesses Dream Ball” Had A “Young” Co-Chair Help Exceed The Evening’s Goal
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2014 Cabaret Gala
According to 2014 Cabaret Gala Co-Chair Marisa Huckin, “Polish your wing tips and pearls and join me at the Cabaret!! Saturday, October 4, the 22nd annual Cabaret Gala will benefit one of Dallas' crown jewels — Dallas Children's Theater! “We are so fortunate to have one of the nations' leading professional family theaters right here in our midst. For 30 years, they … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2014 Cabaret Gala
Baseball Royals Michael Young And Cristina Barbosa To Co-Chair Dallas Children’s Theater’s Knights And Princesses Dream Ball
Former Texas Ranger Michael Young and his wife Cristina Barbosa will be part of royalty on Saturday, September 20. But instead of Buckingham Palace with Kate, William, Harry and George, it will be the Dallas Children’s Theater for its Knights and Princesses Dream Ball. Cristina and Michael will serve as honorary co-chairs, along with their children Mateo, Emilio and … [Read more...] about Baseball Royals Michael Young And Cristina Barbosa To Co-Chair Dallas Children’s Theater’s Knights And Princesses Dream Ball
Round Robin April 3: Chick Lit And Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Parties and Girls Party
Once again Thursday proved to be an overabundant serving of appetizers for the weekend. In the case of Thursday, April 3, it was on the eve of the Final Four and the night of SMU playing the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Madison Square Garden. Oh, did we mention that tornado warnings and watches were lighting up the skies and local newscasts? Among the activities taking … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 3: Chick Lit And Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Parties and Girls Party
Despite Threatening April Showers, Dallas Children’s Theater’s “Girls Party” Still On For Tonight At Nancy’s Place
It appears that Mother Nature is going to dampen the area today. But what can you expect? While most of the countless events are indoors, the Girls Party was slated to be on the grounds of Nancy Carlson’s fabulous estate. Talked with the long-legged lady lawyer yesterday and she was already in "just-in-case" mode. Festivities will be simply moved indoors and that ain’t … [Read more...] about Despite Threatening April Showers, Dallas Children’s Theater’s “Girls Party” Still On For Tonight At Nancy’s Place