It’s not every year that a North Texas non-profit celebrates its 40th anniversary. And 2021 Equest Gala Co-Chairs Lisa and Kendall Laughlin and Katherine and Austin Wyker saddled up and galloped ahead to make Equest's 40th anniversary a really big deal on Saturday, June 5, in the Al Hill Jr. Family Arena at Texas Horse Park. Their goal was to haul in $500K for the … [Read more...] about Equest Anniversary Gala Celebrated With A Royal Congrats And Granny Fearing’s Fried Chicken
Jocelyn White
Jocelyn White’s Memorial Service Plans Announced
Inquiries have been received about the memorial service for Jocelyn White, who died on Sunday, April 18. Arrangements have been finalized for a gathering of family, friends and fans in the Adolphus Hotel's Century Ballroom on Friday, April 30, at 2 p.m. For those who are unable to attend, Terry Irby has sent word that the services will be live-streamed here. Knowing … [Read more...] about Jocelyn White’s Memorial Service Plans Announced
A Passing: Jocelyn White
There are people who just walk into a room and hardly anyone notices the new arrival. Then there are people who light up the room just standing in the doorway. Jocelyn White was the poster child for the latter group. It wasn’t the smile that shone like the ivories of a Steinway baby grand, the laughing brown eyes or even the hour-glass figure. It was the whole package … [Read more...] about A Passing: Jocelyn White
A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
As the holidays neared, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum served up a feast for the eyes and tastebuds at its annual A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon on Tuesday November 17. Because of the COVID-19 requirements, the accessories of the day were masks that complemented outfits and face shields that showcased faces. Some guests like Vaughan Gross, Pat … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Guests Overcame Headwinds For The Golden Age Of Hollywood
Instead of holding the champagne reception for the 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea at the Ginsburg Family Plaza on Thursday, April 11, it was moved to the Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place overlooking White Rock Lake. To dress up the acreage of edible vegetation for photo opps befitting the Golden Age of Hollywood theme, Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Linda Spina and … [Read more...] about 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea Guests Overcame Headwinds For The Golden Age Of Hollywood
Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Party Proved To Be A Less-Than-Six Degree Of Separations For Guests
Just as Tucker and Rich Enthoven were grabbed for a photo in their den on Wednesday, April 10, they shot off. Looking over her shoulder, Tucker said they had to go get a Scotch for “Phil” who had saved the day. Seems someone had noticed an odor in the backyard. Could it be a natural gas leak? Normally, this situation would have been bad enough. But on this evening, the … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Party Proved To Be A Less-Than-Six Degree Of Separations For Guests
Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala
There was a Kevin Bacon, Six Degrees of Separation feel to the Les Femmes du Monde's 2018 Woman of the Year Gala on Wednesday, October 24, at the Dallas Country Club. The evening's honoree, Sandi Chapman, Ph.D, founder and chief director of the Center for BrainHealth, said the late Al Hill Jr. often visited the Center, which is part of The University of Texas at … [Read more...] about Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala
Not Even A Rainy-Day Delay Could Put The Whoa For The Equesters Galloping Ahead From Their “Field Of Dreams” Gala
One thing is for sure. Those horse-loving Equest folks are flexible. When radar showed threatening weather storming into North Texas for Saturday, April 29th's Equest Gala at Texas Horse Park, cool minds ruled, coordinated with vendors, sponsors, guests and the ponies and moved the whole kit-and-kaboodle to the next day. Here's a report from the "field of … [Read more...] about Not Even A Rainy-Day Delay Could Put The Whoa For The Equesters Galloping Ahead From Their “Field Of Dreams” Gala
Equest Gala Organizers Have The Ponies Rearing To Party And Umbrellas Aplenty Just In Case Of Predicted April Showers Prove To Be True
Saturday’s Equest Gala at Texas Horse Park is being threatened by local weather guessers with stormy weather. But according to Gala Emcee and former weather-caster Jocelyn White, it’s always a guessing game. So, don’t let the threats of showers dissuade you from heading to the protected stable area leading to the covered arena, where all the dining and dancing will be taking … [Read more...] about Equest Gala Organizers Have The Ponies Rearing To Party And Umbrellas Aplenty Just In Case Of Predicted April Showers Prove To Be True
Dallas Arboretum Women’s Council’s 2016 Mad Hatter’s Tea Ranged From Bounty Of Beauty To Beyond Belief
Not since the war between the States have two groups come face-to-face with such different views. That moment took place at the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s 2016 Mad Hatter’s Tea and Luncheon on Thursday, April 21. On one hand, many guests looked as if they were attending the opening day at the Royal Ascot with dazzling hats. Robin Carreker, Connie … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Women’s Council’s 2016 Mad Hatter’s Tea Ranged From Bounty Of Beauty To Beyond Belief
Mad Hatter’s Fashion Show And Luncheon Patron Party At Betsy And Guinn Crousen’s Mansion Was An Over-The-Top Draw
The line-up of luxury vehicles pulling up to Betsy and Guinn Crousen’s palatial Highland Park digs was impressive just 10 minutes into the Tuesday, April 19, affair. The valet parking company had been advised to expect 50 guests, but that number ended up being tripled including Jocelyn White, Linda Spina, Barbara Daseke, Linda Ivy, Connie Carreker, Jennifer and Coley Clark and … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Fashion Show And Luncheon Patron Party At Betsy And Guinn Crousen’s Mansion Was An Over-The-Top Draw