One of the great things about spring break is returning home to your own bed, kitchen and “stuff.” But what if you had no home to return to? That’s what countless homeless kids know all too well. While Uptown is known for its restaurants, retailing and partying, it’s also where Incarnation House is trying to “prepare homeless and housing insecure youth for life success by … [Read more...] about Incarnation House Is Game To Raise Funds For Its Homeless Youth Program
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2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
At first, the South America Mosaic theme had some guests scratching their extension-layered locks about how to dress for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole. Others got right to it, however, deciding to "just go bright" — or to search for a creative designer. In the end everything came together beautifully beneath the huge … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
With Likes Of Ann-Margret, Ed Sullivan And Raquel Welch, The Family Place Was A Starry ReuNight
The trees had scarcely had time to change from summer-colored crepe myrtles to fall's golds, browns and oranges before, lo and behold, winter was on the doorstep. Just before a frigid blast hit, though, The Family Place’s ReuNight was taking advantage of a beautiful evening at the Mansion on Turtle Creek’s Lawn on Wednesday, November 6. Family Place CEO Paige Flink reported … [Read more...] about With Likes Of Ann-Margret, Ed Sullivan And Raquel Welch, The Family Place Was A Starry ReuNight
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Event Was Highlighted With Sliders And A Slight Name Oops
After weeks and months of the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball committee buzzing about to raise funds for its nonprofit beneficiaries for Dallas County children, it was time to celebrate the "CCB first gents (aka husbands)." 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson and 2018 CCB First Gent/Claire's husband Dwight Emanuelson and BB&T Dallas President Rob Bowlby coordinated their schedules … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Event Was Highlighted With Sliders And A Slight Name Oops
2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate
Some guests who had RSVP'd failed to show because they came down with the flu. Other MIAs still hadn't recovered from the nine tornadoes that ripped through the Dallas area just a few days before. Whatever the reasons for the 10 absences — including one entire table — 70 out of an anticipated 80 guests did turn out on Wednesday, October 23, for the Crystal Charity Ball Circle … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate
Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
Houston may have been all fired up with the Democrats' debate, but North Texas was burning with preparations for North Texas Giving Day a week away. And on Thursday, September 12, with a near-full moon in the sky, a couple of non-North Texans — Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon and newest member of the Neiman Marcus executive team Lana Todorovich — were experiencing … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball
While the British may boast of the Royal Ascot’s stiff-upper-lip finery and class, 2019 Sweetheart Ball Chairman Lisa Troutt transformed Brook Hollow Golf Club into an homage to the Sport of Kings benefiting the cardiology research and programs at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas on Saturday, April 6. It made such perfect sense. Lisa's … [Read more...] about Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson Was Surrounded By Friends And The Men In Her Life On The Eve Of The Ball
A tornado watch for North Texas had just been issued on Friday, November 30, as the evening drive-home traffic slogged along. But over at the Anatole, like Christmas elves, workers were putting the finishing touches on the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball in the Chantilly Ballroom. Upstairs 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson was in the Margaret Thatcher Suite … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson Was Surrounded By Friends And The Men In Her Life On The Eve Of The Ball
There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
Only weeks before, Jan Showers had redecorated the beautiful Highland Park manse of Lisa and John Rocchio. So for most of the 250-plus guests at the Crystal Charity Ball's Underwriters Cocktail Buffet held there on Thursday, November 1, it was a first chance to take in the redone splendors of the Rocchios' spectacular, historically protected home. With the fancy ball … [Read more...] about There Were Jewels And Smiles A-Plenty At The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Buffet At The Rocchio Manse
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled In Candlelight With New Orleans Cuisine
Despite the need to build an ark, North Texas philanthropists steered their way to Brook Hollow on Wednesday, October 17, for Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels seated supper sponsored by Deloitte. This group is considered the top-most tier of the CCB donors, providing $25,000 or more to benefit this year’s Dallas children’s nonprofits including After-School All-Stars … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled In Candlelight With New Orleans Cuisine