While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red carpet leading to the Winspear Opera House for its 10th anniversary. The dinner for The Dallas Opera's First Night event on Friday, October 10, was a sell-out, and as many as 2,000 were … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Winspear Opera House, Winspears were on the red carpet as well on stage for the Dallas Opera's 1st Night black-tie fundraiser on Friday, October 18. While Ellen and Don Winspear were in their best formal outfits for the red carpet and seated dinner in the venue’s adjacent tent, four-legged cheetah Winspear made his operatic debut on … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night
The Dallas Opera’s 1st Night Patrons Were Feted With Song And News About A New Partnership
While The Family Place ReuNighters kicked off at Stanley Korshak on Thursday, October 10, the Dallas Opera loving 1st Night patrons were north of the Dallas CBD at Lisa and David Genecov’s Preston Hollow mansion. Just off the entry 1st Night Co-Chairs Carol and Don Glendenning were happily settled in the two-story library, while 1st Sight 1st Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 1st Night Patrons Were Feted With Song And News About A New Partnership
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Zoo To Do
According to 2019 Zoo To Do Co-Chair Dawn Moore, Without a doubt, Zoo To Do is one of the best parties of the year – but the cause it supports is even more significant. Held each fall in the Dallas Zoo’s expansive Giants of the Savanna exhibit, it’s a true “grazing” event. Music, dancing and other live entertainment create a magical evening, and late-night dancing under … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Zoo To Do
2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall
Sunday morning event planners may have questioned the move of the 2018 Zoo To Do's "Safari Soiree" from the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, October 13. But it was definitely the right move that, despite a lot of diligent foresight, still required a lot of scrambling. As a refresher: the morning of the event was a first-class collision of lightning, thunder, lost electricity and the … [Read more...] about 2018 Zoo To Do Found Sanctuary From Storms In The Hyatt Regency Dallas Marsalis Hall
2018 Zoo To Do Patron Party Brought Out All Types Of Critters To Peruse A World-Class Institution
While Lenin and the Communist leaders stood in stone in the back of Kathy and Harlan Crow’s estate on Wednesday, September 26, a couple of flamingos greeted 2018 Zoo To Do patrons at the front door. After a couple of strokes on their backs and a dose of hand sanitizers, guests discovered the delights and marvels of the Crow library. On the side terrace, the armadillo … [Read more...] about 2018 Zoo To Do Patron Party Brought Out All Types Of Critters To Peruse A World-Class Institution
Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving
With weather guessers once again issuing warnings of rain, thunder, lighting and basic Debbie Downer conditions for this weekend, some outdoor event planners are scurrying around trying to come up with last-minute back-up plan. But luckily Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext were prepared just in case such a situation arose and sent word, Due to the … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: Saturday’s Zoo To Do 2018: Safari Soiree Is Moving
Grovel Alert: 2018 Dallas Zoo To Do
2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chair Kim Hext is just full of news about the annual Dallas Zoo fundraiser on Saturday, October 13. First, Heritage Auctions just sent over a gorgeous diamond bracelet to be up for grabs at the auction. Thank heaven they opted for an environmental-friendly material! No ivory here, thank you. Second, Kim reports there are just four tables left before the … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2018 Dallas Zoo To Do
2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chair Kim Hext Didn’t Let Some Scene-Stealers Ruffle Her Feathers
W.C Fields once warned "never work with children and/or animals." 2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chair Kim Hext tossed that theory to the wind at the announcement party on Thursday, June 8, at the Dallas Zoo. But more about that later. Despite the nervous Nellies being worried about a batch of ugly storms heading south from the Red River, the guests gathered at Serengeti Grill … [Read more...] about 2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chair Kim Hext Didn’t Let Some Scene-Stealers Ruffle Her Feathers
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Party
The weather may have been threatening on Thursday, June 7, for the 2018 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Party, but the elephants could have cared less. After all, what’s a little thunder and rain when you have a tasty tree branch to munch on? And those fancy flamingo showgirls were in their element squawking and stealing the limelight. But like the Zoo residents, 2018 Z2D … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Party
Dallas Zoo Dollar Day Is Thursday With Spray Fans, And Misting And Water Bottle Refill Stations Galore
While North Texas is hitting temperatures that are eye popping, the folks at the Dallas Zoo just announced that their annual Dollar Day will take place Thursday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Dollar-Day special will include: $1 admission for ages 3 and older (free for 2 and under) $1 face painting on Cat Green $1 canned water $1 bird food at Travis and … [Read more...] about Dallas Zoo Dollar Day Is Thursday With Spray Fans, And Misting And Water Bottle Refill Stations Galore