Considered one of the fun events leading up to the annual Crystal Charity Ball, the Circle of Angels dinner on Tuesday, October 25, in the Pecan Room at Old Parkland appeared to suffer from the season's valet challenges. In trying to enter the Old Parkland grounds, luxury vehicles were waiting in the valet lineup for 15 to 20 minutes as evening traffic stalled along Maple … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
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2022 Celebrating Women Patron Party Celebrated The Return Of In-Person Fundraising
Had it really been 10 years since Claire and Dwight Emanuelson hosted the 2012 Celebrating Women Luncheon patron party — and the luncheon's star attraction, Rob Lowe — at their former estate in Highland Park? Karen and Donald Key could scarcely believe it, either. That sent Karen on a hunt through her phone's photos to prove that she'd indeed been there with Lowe that … [Read more...] about 2022 Celebrating Women Patron Party Celebrated The Return Of In-Person Fundraising
2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was Definitely Bright And Shining And Then Some
After a monumental drenching in 2012 and again in 2013 at Southfork Ranch, the Cattle Baronesses pulled up stakes and hightailed the gangbuster fundraiser for North Texas cancer research and treatment to the rain-proof Gilley's Dallas campus. And wouldn't you know it, not a drop of rain has fallen on the Cattle Baron's megafest since. So, 2022 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was Definitely Bright And Shining And Then Some
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball
There’s no doubt that "the stars at night are big and bright," but geez, for the 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball, the sun seemed bigger and brighter as it was setting west of Southfork Ranch on Saturday, September 17. Perhaps Mother Nature was making up bigtime for a couple of previous CBB fundraisers for North Texas cancer research and treatments that turned into holly-golly … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
As an added plus to the Crystal Charity Ball’s 70th anniversary, CCB Chair Susan Farris and 2022 Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix decided to keep the good vibes of the recently held fashion show going. To do this they held an invite-only buffet reception underwritten by IBC Bank on Wednesday, September 14, at the home of Lee Ann and Alan White. The occasion was to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
2022 Cattle Baron’s Underwriters’ Party Didn’t Just Monkey Around With Special Guest Entertainer
After the flood of the century drowned North Texas the week before, it was with wary eyes that the 2022 Cattle Baron's Ball underwriter-party team looked to the skies and eyeballed weather radars for the underwriters party scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, at Mary and Bill Corrigan's Highland Park mansion. Fearful of another drenching, Mary had sent some of her furniture … [Read more...] about 2022 Cattle Baron’s Underwriters’ Party Didn’t Just Monkey Around With Special Guest Entertainer
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Got A Dazzling Eyeful Oozing With History And Memories
Libby and David Hunt are widely known for their love of history and preservation from hosting Dallas Historical Society and La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas events at their previous residence. That’s why, when word came that the Hunts had purchased the stately Greek Revival mansion in University Park formerly owned by one-time Texas First Couple the late Rita and Bill Clements, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Got A Dazzling Eyeful Oozing With History And Memories
Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
In the Hilton Anatole’s Wedgwood Room, guests did a double-take on Friday, September 24. Despite reports that 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon featured author Goldie Hawn would be unable to attend the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser in person, she was very present... thanks to life-size cutouts. One stood solo on the right side of the room; the other was placed in front of a … [Read more...] about Chick Lit’s Goldie Hawn “Churns” Up Thoughts On Joy, Marriage And Why There’ll Be No More Movie Stars
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
It was months in the making and the more than a thousand Chick Litters got back on their stiletto stilts to gather for the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser at the Anatole on Friday, September 24. Despite guest speaker Goldie Hawn having to virtually attend the luncheon via a pre-recorded interview with NBC5's Laura Harris, Goldie's life-size likeness was the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon
Canceled Event SOS: Incarnation House’s Casino For A Cause
According to Incarnation House CEO Evelyn Costolo, It was to be a night to remember! Event Co-Chairs Alison and Mike Malone and Jamie and Ian Charles along with Honorary Co-Chairs the Claire and Dwight Emanuelson Family planned an exciting evening – Casino for a Cause – benefiting Incarnation House. The March 27th event was to be sold out with 330 guests planning to … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Incarnation House’s Casino For A Cause
Incarnation House Is Game To Raise Funds For Its Homeless Youth Program
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