Before Hoda Kotb was in North Texas for the Interfaith Family Luncheon in 2016, she had already had a slew of fans from her work on NBC's "Today" with Kathy Lee Gifford. But following the luncheon, those who had been part of the fundraiser walked out claiming she was the best speaker to hit the area ever. Now, nine years later, not only had Hoda's popularity and successful … [Read more...] about Hoda Charmed, FaceTimed With Jenna Bush Hagar And Sang To The Delight Of The Chick Lit Crowd
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2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday Was One For The Memory Books
After years of observing previous Crystal Charity Balls, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner smartly decided to make the guests' arrival go more smoothly for her fundraising gala, themed "New York Holiday," on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. In a nutshell, event photographers and servers with drink trays were asked to stay away from the entrance as the evening's … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday Was One For The Memory Books
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball
The 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday! on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole was literally a perfect storm, with Mother Nature making a challenging time fashionably worse. From the start it was going to be a memorable "buckle your belts" night, with a drenching flood of rain that only an ark might have handled. Even after guests waited what seemed like … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner
If the word "gracious" required a picture-perfect setting, then Helen and John Carona's Preston Hollow estate would be camera-ready. On Tuesday, October 29, it was the place for the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels dinner underwritten by Deloitte. After being greeted at the front door by 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and Evening Chair Lisa Cooley, guests like … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner
When the Labor Day weekend came to a close, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball committee immediately got the final months of 2024 fundraising underway. With a tip of the hat to its longtime partners for the past 50 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Shows, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext decided to have the underwriters' dinner sponsored by Comerica Bank at Neiman … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Explored The Crow Library Filled With “Masterpieces”
Just before the first guests arrived on Wednesday, November 15, at Kathy and Harlan Crow's Library for the Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party, 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky pointed out a particular painting on the wall to her husband Dr. Kevin Kadesky. It seems the 1955 painting by Sir Winston Churchill, titled "View near Vence in the Alpes-Maritimes," had … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Explored The Crow Library Filled With “Masterpieces”
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner Held Forth In A Mega Volk Estates Mansion
Looking around the gargantuan new mansion of Christy Thompson and Stephen Hill that had been years in the making, one guest at the Crystal Charity Ball Circle of Angels Dinner on Thursday, November 2, wished aloud that s/he had worn their walk-about shoes to get a better feel for the 24,000-square-foot-plus house and grounds. Said another of the evening's 120 or so guests, … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner Held Forth In A Mega Volk Estates Mansion
Iconic Cattle Baron’s 50th Ball Broke Records With A Few Slaps On The Wrist(bands)
Billed as an "iconic" event, the 2023 Cattle Baron's 50th fundraiser for the American Cancer Society of North Texas nonetheless got off to a bit of an un-iconic start for some of the VIP-ers at Parker's Southfork Ranch on Saturday, October 14. Just for openers, guests arrived in the designated area per instructions for the meet-and-greet with lead singer Randy Rogers of the … [Read more...] about Iconic Cattle Baron’s 50th Ball Broke Records With A Few Slaps On The Wrist(bands)
Designer Adam Lippes Swapped NY Fashion Week For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
While memories of the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show featuring Dolce and Gabbana’s amazingly unconventional fashions for a morning and an afternoon presentation at Neiman Marcus NorthPark still were serving as luncheon fodder, the 2023 CCB Fashion Show did a 180° turn on Friday, September 8. Returning to its NM Downtown home turf for the multi-level … [Read more...] about Designer Adam Lippes Swapped NY Fashion Week For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
MySweetPhoto Gallery Alert!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
After a couple of years of adjusting to the pandemic with a brunch and a cocktail gathering at Neiman Marcus NorthPark, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show headed back to its home turf of Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 8. Taking over 3½ floors of NM's flagship, it may have been back to the hallowed grounds, but it was with … [Read more...] about MySweetPhoto Gallery Alert!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner Kicked Off The Return Of Fashionable Fundraising
Before guests arrived at the Nasher Sculpture Center for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner, nine of the 2023 Best Dressed-ers (Marybeth Conlon, Monica Eastin, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Ann McPherson, Wendy Messmann, Kim Quinn, Lisa Rocchio and Sunie Solomon) and Hall of Famer Claire Emanuelson were downstairs for the group photos on the stairway. Just as the group was … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner Kicked Off The Return Of Fashionable Fundraising