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An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Jill Goldberg

Sold-Out Wrap It Up Luncheon Was A Fundraising Cornucopia For CC Young

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The sold-out 2021 Wrap It Up Luncheon was far more than just a meal on Thursday, November 19, at Northwood Club. Benefiting CC Young, the fundraiser's Co-Chairs Brianna Brown and Kama Koudelka had something for everyone, including a fashion presentation with commentary by Jan Strimple and Betty Reiter, auctions and a market with goodies just in time for the upcoming holidays. … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Wrap It Up Luncheon Was A Fundraising Cornucopia For CC Young

The Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society’s Garden Tea Was Brimming With Guests

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They had only expected around 50 guests for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society Garden Tea last Wednesday (May 26). But it didn’t turn  out that way. Maybe it was because it was a beautiful day; maybe it was just the idea of “unsheltering” and seeing friends; maybe it was the location of the tea at Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate; maybe it was all of … [Read more...] about The Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society’s Garden Tea Was Brimming With Guests

Sold-Out Savor The Symphony At The Ritz Was A Gathering Of Music-Loving Friends

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Before Savor the Symphony officially got started Thursday night at The Ritz, the size of the crowd was already impressive. According to organizers the fundraising event had achieved sold-out status quickly due to the pandemic’s limiting the attendance to less than 140. Another person laughed it was also because people were just wanting to get out and see … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Savor The Symphony At The Ritz Was A Gathering Of Music-Loving Friends

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Annual Savor The Symphony To Be A Hybrid Event

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As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout is recovering from the initial slo-mo debut, some fundraisers are taking steps to edge out of the total virtual event world. One example is the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and its Savor The Symphony. Savor Chair Sharon Ballew is “taking the precautions necessary so it will be a hybrid event to be held as both a live and virtual … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Annual Savor The Symphony To Be A Hybrid Event

KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Came Together Remotely For Fashion, Food And Fundraising

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KidneyTexas Inc. President Sandy Secor and The 2020 Runway Report Chair Sharon Ballew didn't let a little thing like a pandemic and its restrictions dim their mission to hold the annual fashion show/luncheon fundraiser. Working together with fashion producer Jan Strimple, Tootsies' team of Nerissa von Helpenstill and Dustin Holcomb, video producer Maurice Ballew and a bevy of … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Came Together Remotely For Fashion, Food And Fundraising

Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For Aware Affair

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On the eve of Valentine's Day, the Aware crowd strolled and shopped the Highland Park Village merchants to fundraise. It made so much sense for the ladies to find the right frocks to wear for the upcoming Aware Affair's Celebrate The Moments. Just past 7 p.m., Aware President Sharon Ballew told details of the event and offered the opportunity for guests to have Aware Affair … [Read more...] about Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For Aware Affair

Philanthropist Sherwood Wagner Turned Her Preston Hollow East Mansion Into A Floral Delight For The Art In Bloom Patrons

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Sherwood Wagner does nothing on a mini-scale level. So, the Art in Bloom patron guests had quite a flora experience at her Preston Hollow East home-sweet-home on Saturday, March 25. Just a hint were the floral petals creating a carpet of dazzling colors leading to Patron Party Co-Chair Sherwood’s chateau. But once inside and squeezed through the throng, the 100 guests … [Read more...] about Philanthropist Sherwood Wagner Turned Her Preston Hollow East Mansion Into A Floral Delight For The Art In Bloom Patrons

2017 Art In Bloom Chair Sarah Jo Hardin Reveals Plans For Dallas Museum Of Art March Fundraiser

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Plans for the 2017 Art in Bloom fundraiser for the Dallas Museum of Art were unveiled at Highland Park Village's St. John back on Wednesday, October 19, completed with champagne. Here's a report from the field: The Dallas Museum of Art League unveiled details for “Art in Bloom 2017:  Seasons of Love,’ at a recent cocktail reception held at St. John in Highland Park … [Read more...] about 2017 Art In Bloom Chair Sarah Jo Hardin Reveals Plans For Dallas Museum Of Art March Fundraiser

2017 Art In Bloom Is Going Dutch With Ambassador Of The Floral Industry René Van Rems In March

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The Dallas Museum of Art is having a sizzling summer. First the announcement came out that Ann Hobson would be chairing the 2017 Art Ball. Then it was revealed that Museo Nacional de Arte Director Agustín Arteaga had been tapped to be the Eugene McDermott Director of the DMA. Now the Dallas Museum of Art League has just sent word that its annual Art in Bloom is right … [Read more...] about 2017 Art In Bloom Is Going Dutch With Ambassador Of The Floral Industry René Van Rems In March