My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Elaine Agather

Downtown Dallas Has A New Park In The West End That’s Both Smart And Square

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Back in the early 1980s, the West End was Dallas’ party room with Planet Hollywood, The Palm, On The Border, the Boiler Room and Froggy Bottoms at Dallas Alley, Restaurant Silvano, The West End Marketplace, Ferrari’s and The Old Spaghetti Warehouse. Set against a concrete landscape, the neighborhood was filled to the max with neon signs boasting venues, valet parkers in heavy … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Has A New Park In The West End That’s Both Smart And Square

Dallas Museum Of Art Board Of Trustees’ 2020-2021 Officers And New Members Revealed

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Dallas Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees is not letting COVID-19 slow them down. In planning for the DMA’s future, the officers and new trustees were just announced. The Board’s Nominating Committee Chair Catherine Rose Marcus revealed that the Board’s chair for an additional two-year term will be William M. Lamont Jr., joined by Catherine as president, Victor … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art Board Of Trustees’ 2020-2021 Officers And New Members Revealed

Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas

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Few nonprofits do more for North Texans with disabilities and disadvantages than Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. The organization, after all, placed more than 1,500 of them in jobs last year, while also gathering and processing 20,000 tons of "stuff" for consumers at its 18 donation centers. That may be why the group's 2019 fundraiser called The Lunch on Tuesday, October 1, … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas

High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named

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The annual reveal event announcing the winner of the Nasher Sculpture Center's prestigious Nasher Prize is always upbeat and somewhat dramatic, and this year's proved true to form. Once again, the invitation-only gathering at Cindy and Howard Rachofsky's Warehouse Dallas art space—held on Tuesday, September 25—attracted a crowd of high-powered art-world … [Read more...] about High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show And Luncheon Cocktail Party

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There was a good reason for a lineup of Rolls and Maseratis on Walnut Hill Lane just west of Dallas North Tollway on Thursday, September 13. The cars with their elegant passengers were headed to the Crespi estate for  the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon Cocktail party hosted by JPMorgan with Elaine Agather greeting at the front … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show And Luncheon Cocktail Party

Mentors And Allies Awards Luncheon Soared With Role Models And Elaine Agather’s Tips For Success

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When the YWCA of Dallas changed its moniker to Wings, it also adjusted its mission — to empower women, fight poverty and impact generations. To recognize those women and men who have exemplified the mission, the Mentors And Allies Awards Luncheon was created. On Wednesday, May 9, the 2018 Mentors And Allies Awards Luncheon took place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas with North Texas … [Read more...] about Mentors And Allies Awards Luncheon Soared With Role Models And Elaine Agather’s Tips For Success

Wings’ 2018 Mentor And Allies Awards Luncheon Will Soar To Assist Women With Awards, Raffle And Elaine Agather As Keynote Speaker

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Since its founding in 1855, the YWCA has assisted women in facing the challenges of the day. But over the ages, those challenges have changed and so did the name of the local organization. Known nowadays at Wings, its mission is to “empower women, fight poverty and impact generations.” Thanks to programs like “My Money,” “My Small Business,” “My Career” and “My First Baby” … [Read more...] about Wings’ 2018 Mentor And Allies Awards Luncheon Will Soar To Assist Women With Awards, Raffle And Elaine Agather As Keynote Speaker

Nasher Prize Reveal Draws Dallas Art Lovers To The Warehouse With Rave Reviews

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Nothing can keep art lovers from a new breaking occasion, not even rush hour traffic around the Galleria. So, the Mercedes and Bentleys made their way through the jam fest on Tuesday, September 19, to The Warehouse just beyond the LBJ-Dallas North Tollway square dance. And what was the draw for the usual Dallas proper artsy types to venture away from their comfort zone? It … [Read more...] about Nasher Prize Reveal Draws Dallas Art Lovers To The Warehouse With Rave Reviews

Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Buffet Was A Feast Of Fashion With Designer Zac Posen And The 10 Best Dressed Plus Hall Of Famer

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As the statue overlooking Turtle Creek was being removed on Thursday, September 14, JP Morgan/Chase was hosting the Crystal Charity Ball cocktail buffet at Shirley and Bill McIntyre’s estate in North Dallas. In this case there was another creek, but it was much smaller and there was a bit of maneuvering. It seems that the turn into the McIntyre’s circular driveway … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Buffet Was A Feast Of Fashion With Designer Zac Posen And The 10 Best Dressed Plus Hall Of Famer