Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki may have retired from the court action, but he’s taken on a second career with his wife Jessica Nowitzki in the world of nonprofits. In addition to serving as honorary co-chairs of the 2019 North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, September 19, they’ll receive the 2019 Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award at the annual Champion of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Receive 2019 Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion Of Children Award
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A Slim And Trim Art Ball Had All The Form And Function For Dallas Museum Of Art Fundraising
As riders on scooters rolled along the sidewalk from Klyde Warren Park to Ross Avenue, they encountered highly fashionable moving obstacles as guests at the 2019 Art Ball arrived on Saturday, April 27, at the tented gala benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art.Organizers disclosed that attendance for the 54th annual bash at the art museum would be around 365. Hearing this one … [Read more...] about A Slim And Trim Art Ball Had All The Form And Function For Dallas Museum Of Art Fundraising
JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Be 2019 North Texas Giving Day Honorary Co-Chairs
Jessica Nowitzki and her husband former NBA Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki just think he’s retired from the limelight. Instead they will be a part of one of the country’s biggest fundraising programs — Communities Foundation of Texas’ 2019 North Texas Giving Day.Jessica and Dirk will serve as the honorary co-chairs of the 18-hour marathon fundraiser benefiting thousands of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Be 2019 North Texas Giving Day Honorary Co-Chairs
Colorful Flowers Recall Caroline Rose Hunt At Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Patron Party
Plans called for Dallas CASA's upcoming Cherish the Children Luncheon to honor the late Caroline Rose Hunt and her Rosewood company with decor reminiscent of Caroline's iconic Lady Primrose tea room. Think pink china teacups, bright pink table flowers in turquoise vases, and a tea-themed dessert of scones and colorful macaroons. So, it was only fitting that the patron party for … [Read more...] about Colorful Flowers Recall Caroline Rose Hunt At Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Patron Party
Northwood Woman’s Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Doug Montgomery Tickling The Ivories And Fundraising For Callier
Just a year after Northwood Women's Club President Vaughn Gross married her husband Tex Gross, the NWC was established by nine women, who wanted to contribute to their community while promoting social opportunities. Over the past 50 years, the membership has grown to such a size that they took over Venue Forty50 to celebrate the Club's golden anniversary just before noon on … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Doug Montgomery Tickling The Ivories And Fundraising For Callier
Magic Johnson Had Jaws Dropping At Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Earvin “Magic” Johnson was due to arrive in North Texas just before 10:30 a.m. CST. That meant he had to be in flight around 5:30 a.m. PST for the Family Gateway’s Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon on Friday, October 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. And his stay couldn’t be too long, because he also had to be in Milwaukee for the L.A. Dodgers playoff game No. 6 against the Brewers … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson Had Jaws Dropping At Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Dirk Receives Some Ribbing—And The H. Neil Mallon Award—At World Affairs Council Dinner
The H. Neil Mallon Award, the signature annual honor bestowed by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, has had some pretty impressive recipients over the years, from Vice President Richard Cheney and President George H.W. Bush to Ray Hunt, Randall Stephenson and Rex Tillerson. But it's safe to say it's never had a taller—or a more gracious—recipient than it did … [Read more...] about Dirk Receives Some Ribbing—And The H. Neil Mallon Award—At World Affairs Council Dinner
Itty-Bitty Gold Medalist Simone Biles Scored A Perfect Ten For Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar” Luncheon Guests Of All Ages
If Episcopal School of Dallas or The Hockaday School staffers noticed that their lunchrooms were a bit scant of students on Tuesday, April 25, they were right. The lasses were at the Hilton Anatole’s Imperial Ballroom with their parents’ permission.The occasion was Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar Luncheon.” Now, normally it might be considered a grown-up event, but … [Read more...] about Itty-Bitty Gold Medalist Simone Biles Scored A Perfect Ten For Jonathan’s Place’s “A Chance To Soar” Luncheon Guests Of All Ages
Grovel Alert: A Chance To Soar Luncheon
Just heard from Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Graham Frye that as of noon today, there were just 10 tickets left for Tuesday’s “A Chance To Soar Luncheon” at the Hilton Anatole.No wonder! Just some of the VIP types in attendance will be enough to have cell-photos being taken nonstop. Co-Chairs Julie Bagley and Rachel Stephens have arranged to have Tiffany Cuban, Jessica … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: A Chance To Soar Luncheon
JUST IN: Jonathan’s Place Adds Tiffany And Mark, Dirk And Jan And Trevor To “A Chance To Soar Luncheon” Namedropping Lineup
Boy, talk about name dropping! As if the Jonathan’s Place’s "A Chance To Soar" luncheon on Tuesday, April 25, at the Hilton Anatole wasn’t gangbusters enough with Olympian Simone Biles as the featured speaker, an impressive array of nationally known locals have been added to the lineup.According to Jonathan’s Place CEO Allicia Graham Frye, “We are so grateful to Tiffany and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jonathan’s Place Adds Tiffany And Mark, Dirk And Jan And Trevor To “A Chance To Soar Luncheon” Namedropping Lineup