My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Harlan Crow

Les Femmes Du Monde Annual Woman Of The Year Gala Fetes Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott

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The annual Woman of the Year Gala presented by Les Femmes du Monde usually attracts a pretty decent crowd. Back in 2014, for example, more than 120 guests showed up for the Gala at Harlan Crow's library. And, last year and in 2016, the Dallas Country Club was packed for the event. But on Thursday, October 17, a mere 40 guests gathered at The Tower Club to honor Texas First Lady … [Read more...] about Les Femmes Du Monde Annual Woman Of The Year Gala Fetes Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott

Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Lauds Mike Rawlings, ‘The Best Mayor We’ve Ever Had’

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On the evening of Wednesday, September 4, Methodist Health System Foundation President Jim Johnston was talking with former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings at a patron party in the middle of The Library of Kathy and Harlan Crow. The reason Rawlings, Johnston and other guests were gathered in the library: the 61st Dallas mayor had been selected to receive the foundation's 2019 Robert … [Read more...] about Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Lauds Mike Rawlings, ‘The Best Mayor We’ve Ever Had’

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party

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Kathy and Harlan Crow’s The Library was the ideal place for the Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner patron party on Wednesday, September 4. After all, 2019 Awardee Mike Rawlings had made no secret of the importance that he placed on education during his years as Dallas mayor. With a stellar crowd including past award recipients like David Miller, Bobby B. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party

2018 Zoo To Do Patron Party Brought Out All Types Of Critters To Peruse A World-Class Institution

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While Lenin and the Communist leaders stood in stone in the back of Kathy and Harlan Crow’s estate on Wednesday, September 26, a couple of flamingos greeted 2018 Zoo To Do patrons at the front door. After a couple of strokes on their backs and a dose of hand sanitizers, guests discovered the delights and marvels of the Crow library. On the side terrace, the armadillo … [Read more...] about 2018 Zoo To Do Patron Party Brought Out All Types Of Critters To Peruse A World-Class Institution

Jubilee Park And Center’s Major Donors Learn Specialized Student Support Program Highlights

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Major supporters of Jubilee Park and Center attended a cocktail reception at Kathy and Harlan Crow's library on Wednesday, September 19. A highlight of the evening was Jubilee Park CEO Ben Leal's reporting on the findings from the Specialized Student Support (S3) Program that resulted from last year's 20th anniversary gala. Here is a report from the field: Jubilee Park … [Read more...] about Jubilee Park And Center’s Major Donors Learn Specialized Student Support Program Highlights

Kathy And Harlan Crow’s Estate Became A Fiesta Under The Stars That Electra Waggoner Would Have Envied

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Thanks to two Highland Park policemen, the lineup of cars queuing up on Preston Road leading to Kathy and Harlan Crows' estate was as civilized as a White House state dinner on the evening of Friday, June 9. But then, what would one have expected for the La Fiesta Under the Stars event? Having celebrated the La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas fundraising week leading up to the … [Read more...] about Kathy And Harlan Crow’s Estate Became A Fiesta Under The Stars That Electra Waggoner Would Have Envied

The ‘Very Complicated’ Sam Houston And His Era Take Center Stage At The Dallas Theater Center Guild’s 2018 Salon

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There's no doubt that Sam Houston was one of the most important figures in Texas history. The Virginia-born soldier and politician spent time with the Cherokee Nation, served as governor of Tennessee, won a great victory at the Battle of San Jacinto and, as governor of Texas, declined to swear loyalty to the Confederacy. Shortly thereafter he retired to Huntsville, where he was … [Read more...] about The ‘Very Complicated’ Sam Houston And His Era Take Center Stage At The Dallas Theater Center Guild’s 2018 Salon

Harlan Crow Library Dazzled CCB Circle Of Angels Guests With Its Amazing Collection Including A Stradivarius And Lincoln’s Senate Desk

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Despite a record-breaking 94-degree temperature, the Crystal Charity Ball Circle of Angels dinner was as cool as the caviar that was served with the first course on Thursday, November 2. Earlier organizers had worried. Was their concern, “What if you gave a party and no one came"? Au contraire. Their problem was that Kathy and Harlan Crow’s Library could seat about 100 … [Read more...] about Harlan Crow Library Dazzled CCB Circle Of Angels Guests With Its Amazing Collection Including A Stradivarius And Lincoln’s Senate Desk

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner

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It was a gathering of angels at Kathy and Harlan Crow’s library on Thursday, November 2. In this case, the angels didn’t float in with wings. Rather they arrived via Mercedes, Bentleys and other luxury four-wheelers for the Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels dinner. Filled to capacity, the main room of the library was a showcase for the CCB underwriters to be … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner

George W. Bush Presidential Center Adds Harlan Crow, Henry Hager, Joel Kaplan, David Miller And Pam Patsley To Its Board

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Since its opening in 2013, the George W. Bush Presidential Center has been a gathering place for all types. From international leaders comparing notes to being a favorite spot for nonprofits to centerpiece their presentations, it’s made its mark on the landscape. To support such a world renowned operations requires a stellar group of board members. The following five new … [Read more...] about George W. Bush Presidential Center Adds Harlan Crow, Henry Hager, Joel Kaplan, David Miller And Pam Patsley To Its Board

Genesis HeROs’ Gentlemen’s Night Had Cigar Rollings, Whiskey Tastings And Membership Sign-Ups At The Crow Library

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The rain gods, “Drip” and “Sprinkle,” decided to hedge their appearance in North Texas on Wednesday, November 2. Perhaps it was because of the seventh World Series game, or the CMAs. Whatever. Nearly 200 gents and their fav gals held forth at Kathy and Harlan Crow’s library, complete with shoes shines and cigar rolling on the covered side terrace and whiskey tastings in … [Read more...] about Genesis HeROs’ Gentlemen’s Night Had Cigar Rollings, Whiskey Tastings And Membership Sign-Ups At The Crow Library