Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award is presented annually to honor “outstanding citizens and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to community service, education and the environment." In the past such recipients have included Lindalyn Adams, Allie Beth and Pierce Allman; Ruth Altshuler; Laura and George W. Bush; Mary Anne Cree; Barbara Hunt Crow; Nancy and Bob … [Read more...] about JUST IN: It’s “Fair” To Say Texas Discovery Gardens’ Flora Award Honoree Is A True Texas Icon
Jan Hegi
JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi Family Commit $1M To Expand SMU’s Hegi Family Career Development Center Resources
Whether it’s celebrating others’ successes or just being with each other, Jan and Fred Hegi’s family always seems to have fun. But when it comes to supporting a program or organization as a family, their smiles and laughter are just downright contagious. Today it was announced that SMU and its President R. Gerald Turner have caught a big case of smiles thanks to the Hegi … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi Family Commit $1M To Expand SMU’s Hegi Family Career Development Center Resources
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
Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Had Everything From Peruna, A Voice-From-Above To Boone Wisdom Served Up For The Senior Source
Before The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon got underway with its presentation of awards at the Anatole on Wednesday, November 20, Luncheon Chair Caren Kline had a personal admission. Having lost her parents in recent years, she told the crowd in the Chantilly Ballroom that she and her sister did what they thought was the right thing to do as their parents made … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Generations Luncheon Had Everything From Peruna, A Voice-From-Above To Boone Wisdom Served Up For The Senior Source
MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
According to Communities Foundation of Texas Board Member Sarah Losinger, “Even before I joined the board at Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), I appreciated the benefits of working with them on my family's philanthropic goals. My wish for this holiday is that even more people took the opportunity to do that--and they can! Not only can you work with Communities … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon
Terry Crews was busting with man-ism on Friday, May 10, at the Anatole. As guests gathered in the Wedgwood Room for the VIP meet-and-greet, the former NFL player was the consummate man’s man as he talked with Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein. His lavender pocket square matched his lavender shirt with white curved collar. Over in another part of the room, Terry’s wife … [Read more...] about Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon
Genesis Patron Party Presented Awards To Cynt Marshall And Crayton Webb Among The Karpidas Art Collection
Leave it to Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein to find an unusual spot to hold an event. For the invite-only 2019 Genesis Annual Luncheon VIP party on Thursday, May 9, she did it once again. It was the Design District’s Karpidas Gallery. For some guests, it was an adventure just finding the 6,000-square-foot former warehouse that had been retrofitted to house the Karpidas … [Read more...] about Genesis Patron Party Presented Awards To Cynt Marshall And Crayton Webb Among The Karpidas Art Collection
Food, Wine, Aerialists, And Celebrity Chefs Held Sway At Dallas American Heart Association’s 28th Annual Cotes Du Coeur Event
When the celebrity chefs touted their "pre-orders" at the Dallas American Heart Association's 2019 Cotes du Coeur Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Experience on Saturday, May 4, it wasn't said with boasting so much as with great pride. "Four hundred and 50 pre-ordered our dish," said Sevy's Grill's Jim "Sevy" Severson, referring to his Tender A Bar N Ranch Texas Wagyu Short … [Read more...] about Food, Wine, Aerialists, And Celebrity Chefs Held Sway At Dallas American Heart Association’s 28th Annual Cotes Du Coeur Event
JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
Just ask Jan and Fred Hegi about their kids and they shine like a supernova. Not only will they tell you that their sons, Brian Hegi and Peter Hegi, are the best sons in these parts, but they have the most incredibly wonderful daughters-in-law in Libby (aka Mrs. Brian) Hegi and Amy (aka (Mrs. Peter) Hegi. Too sweet to believe? It only gets worse. Amy and Hegi are … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
4th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon Had A Surprise Challenge And Naming Announcement
Behind the scenes of the Fourth Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon on Friday, March 1, at Belo Mansion, there was a marvelous secret. In addition to having "The Blind Side"'s Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy as the featured speakers, Moody Foundation's Human Resources Director/Regional Grants Director (North) Jamie Williams was on hand for a very good reason — a twofer for … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon Had A Surprise Challenge And Naming Announcement
MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
According to Communities Foundation of Texas Chief Relationship Officer Monica Egert Smith, “When you look at the origins of the word 'philanthropy' it means to love humanity, and I think we can all agree that we could use a bit more love in the world these days. What better way to promote kindness and compassion in our community and our world, than to teach the next … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas