The Mad Hatters are going down to their roots for the Dallas Arboretum’s Women’s Council fundraiser. Last night Women’s Council President Lisa Loy Laughlin and 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Claire Catrino announced the theme for the 2022 show-and-amaze event at the Arboretum would be “Dallas.” The announcement was made at Stanley Korshak for a crowd that overwhelmed the valet … [Read more...] about 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Celebrating Its “Dallas” Roots For The Arboretum’s Woman’s Council Fundraiser
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How To Weather Nasty Storms In The Future
Whether you believe in human-caused climate change or are just rattled by Mother Nature's Sunday night temper tantrum, the fact is that North Texas has proven to be vulnerable to ugly damage from straight line winds and tornadoes. Don't you just know that event planners would have been shivering in their stilettos if it had hit when a major fundraiser had been taking … [Read more...] about How To Weather Nasty Storms In The Future
Announcement: Monday Closures
According to our buddy Steve McCauley and the KXAS team, tomorrow's closures are already checking in. If you're a boss, cut your staff some slack. If you're a parent, take a deep breath and realize this is an opportunity to be with your kid-lets and make a lasting impression on both you and them. Use it or lose them. … [Read more...] about Announcement: Monday Closures
Tornado Warning Issued For Dallas Area
A tornado warning has been issued for Dallas with the movement heading through the Park Cities toward Richardson. Just to play it safe, why not take a break and go to a safe place until 4:15 p.m.? That's when the tornado warning is to end and you can return to being busy. UPDATE (3:15 p.m.): Tornado warning has been canceled for the Dallas CBD area and Park Cities proper. … [Read more...] about Tornado Warning Issued For Dallas Area
It’s Time To Call A Brief “Time Out!”
Okay. Time out! Many including Andre Agassi, who was guest of honor at the "Are You Smarter Than A Kippster?" dinner Wednesday night, have proudly proclaimed Dallas as a giving city. The philanthropic efforts in these parts are truly mind-boggling. But, folks, everyone is being pushed to the max. One doyenne, who is part of the upper toppest tier, confessed that her dance … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Call A Brief “Time Out!”
Cattle Barons High Rollers Are Going To Party On The Set Of TNT’s “Dallas”
Big bucks do pay off, especially when it comes to big buckeroos like the Cattle Barons. To honor the upcoming 40th anniversary of the fundraising gala, CBB Chairs Mary Gill and Brooke Shelby have arranged for an ultimate VIP reception on the set of "Dallas". The connection of CBB and "Dallas" goes way far back. Most recently was last year when, despite torrential … [Read more...] about Cattle Barons High Rollers Are Going To Party On The Set Of TNT’s “Dallas”
“Dallas” Cast Brings Glamour, Pizzazz And “Sherbet” To The Larry Hagman Foundation Fundraiser At Highland Park Village Theater
Forget the mystery of who shot J.R. We all know it was Bing Crosby's daughter, Mary. As for how the scriptwriters are going to handle the recent death of the "Dallas" legend Larry Hagman, "only time will tell," as they say.Ah, but the real mystery Sunday night at the Highland Park Village Theatre was, "Who was the leggy lady in the micro-skirt with hunky Josh Henderson [John … [Read more...] about “Dallas” Cast Brings Glamour, Pizzazz And “Sherbet” To The Larry Hagman Foundation Fundraiser At Highland Park Village Theater
A Passing: Larry “Dallas’s J.R. Ewing” Hagman
Larry Hagman, the son of Mary Martin (aka "Peter Pan") and Dallas' best -known TV patriarch, died today at the age of 81. He had just recently created the Larry Hagman Foundation to promote creativity among children in the underserved areas of Dallas. He had also helped the Cattle Baron's Ball live auction raise funds to fight cancer. Larry was slated to be the keynote … [Read more...] about A Passing: Larry “Dallas’s J.R. Ewing” Hagman
Lisa Blue Baron Celebrates Her 60th With Larry Hagman Launching His Foundation Benefiting Dallas Children
Lisa Blue Baron needs to turn 60 again and again! Not only did she celebrate her 60th birthday Friday, she opened her palatial estate for the benefit of others once again. This time it was to launch Larry "J.R." Hagman's foundation that is totally "Dallas" oriented. With numerous members of the "Dallas" cast (Brenda Strong, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, etc.) supporting … [Read more...] about Lisa Blue Baron Celebrates Her 60th With Larry Hagman Launching His Foundation Benefiting Dallas Children
JUST IN: Larry “J.R. Ewing” Hagman To Headline A.W.A.R.E. Luncheon
A.W.A.R.E. President Chair Kay Hammond just revealed that Larry "J.R. Ewing" Hagman will be not only the honoree at the April 5 luncheon, he'll also be the guest speaker. Unfortunately, he has firsthand knowledge of how Alzheimer's can plague a family. His wife of 58 years, Maj has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. In addition to dealing with Maj's illness and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Larry “J.R. Ewing” Hagman To Headline A.W.A.R.E. Luncheon
It’s Been A Rough Couple Of Weeks, But The Future Holds Great Promise
Dallas in the past two weeks has been going through a rough time. There have been:the death of an 18-year-old youngster in a house fire,two suicides of men who were respected within their community within one week,a baby's death,,the death of a legendary leader of the community due to West Nile,the death of a journalistic icon, who reported the death of President John F. … [Read more...] about It’s Been A Rough Couple Of Weeks, But The Future Holds Great Promise