The Omni Dallas Hotel was the scene of a near-perfect storm on Friday, October 28, with Family Gateway holding its “Stronger Together Breakfast” in the Trinity Ballroom followed by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ “2022 Women of Distinction Luncheon” at 11:30 a.m. If all things went according to plan, the changing of the guard would go unhindered. But things nearly got … [Read more...] about Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
Joyce Goss
ReuNight Was A Welcome Come Together At The Nasher Sculpture Center On A Big Mask News Day
Last Thursday almost felt like North Texas was taking a collective deep sigh of relief. After days of rain and the drumbeat of pandemic restrictions for more than a year, the evening had restaurants and bars overflowing. In addition to the perfect weather, the CDC had just announced that anyone who had completed the vaccination protocol could stop wearing a mask, with a handful … [Read more...] about ReuNight Was A Welcome Come Together At The Nasher Sculpture Center On A Big Mask News Day
The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night
The Family Place packaged up two news items into one announcement. First, the annual fall fundraiser ReuNight dinner was rescheduled for the spring of 2021. Before that reveal was digested, TFP “asked the community to U-Night by donating to Dine In For Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 24.” Thanks to past ReuNight co-chairs (Melinda Bell, Brian Bolke and … [Read more...] about The Family Place Reveals Yummy Fundraising News About Postponed ReuNight And Pop-Up U-Night
ReuNight Gunned Its Fundraising Motors Over At Haas Moto Museum For The Family Place
One poor soul who either didn’t know better or was just plain not housebroken wandered into the Haas Motor Museum asking the question of the evening of Thursday, November 8 — “Did you see Mark Lamaster’s review in the Morning News today?” Like Diogenes searching for an honest person, s/he was left in the dark. It seems that none of the people queried at The Family Place’s … [Read more...] about ReuNight Gunned Its Fundraising Motors Over At Haas Moto Museum For The Family Place
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 ReuNight
For the past couple years, The Family Place fundraiser has staked claims on some of the newest spots in North Texas for its annual ReuNight — Forty Five Ten with Donna Karan in 2016 and The Statler with a photogenic llama in 2017. This year ReuNight Event Co-Chairs Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss revved up their engines and parked the dinner and live auction at Bobby Haas’ newly … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 ReuNight
Despite The Wet Streets, The 2018 ReuNight Kick-Off Party Shone At Stanley Korshak
North Texas was starting to suffer from days of being waterlogged. It just seemed like the area was the bull’s eye for rain. And if there’s one thing besides an ice storm that can create traffic havoc, it’s slippery streets and drivers who play bumper cars. That’s why the 2018 ReuNight kick-off party at Stanley Korshak on Wednesday, October 17, had a bit of a delayed start. … [Read more...] about Despite The Wet Streets, The 2018 ReuNight Kick-Off Party Shone At Stanley Korshak
All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
More than one "first" was celebrated when The Dallas Opera presented its gala First Night event on Friday, October 12, at the Winspear Opera House. Not only was "The Flying Dutchman" presented to kick off the Opera's 62nd season—the first time the renowned work by Richard Wagner had been staged by The Dallas Opera since 1994. But the performance also marked the debut of Ian … [Read more...] about All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For
Thursday, September 11, was one of those rare North Texas days when it wasn’t too hot, wasn’t too cold, wasn’t too bright and shiny, wasn’t too cloudy and gloomy. It was absolutely perfect and the ladies who lunch fashionably and love opera took full advantage of it at The Dallas Opera’s First Sight at the Winspear Opera House. Before adjourning to the … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For
2018 ReuNight Countdown Is Underway To Raise Paddles For The Family Place
With The Family Place's 2018 ReuNight just hours away, Co-Chairs Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss and Honorary Chair James Dondero are still adding goodies for the live auction including "Echo Chamber" (2018) valued at $12,000 donated by London-based artist Adam Ball. According to Adam, "I’ve recently worked with laboratories, chemists, and pharmacists to access images I couldn’t … [Read more...] about 2018 ReuNight Countdown Is Underway To Raise Paddles For The Family Place
2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #3: One&Only East Africa Experience
One of the big hits of the recent 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball was the One&Only dream getaway to far off exotic places. Somehow the 2018 ReuNight Co-Chairs Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss have managed to offer The Family Place fundraiser's own tailor-made One&Only trip to East Africa with such take-alongs as cashmere knit wraps, personalized bags and Akola jewelry. Check out all … [Read more...] about 2018 ReuNight Live Auction Item #3: One&Only East Africa Experience
Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
Dallas businessman Thomas Hartland-Mackie was surrounded by friends and well-wishers on Thursday, September 20, at The Bomb Factory. There, about 550 people had gathered for an evening event called "Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Homeless Recovery." The well-wishing was well-deserved, as Thomas and his wife, Nasiba, not only chaired but also underwrote all costs for the … [Read more...] about Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge