As the Crystal Charity Ball committee of 100 entered its 70th year of raising funds for Dallas County children’s non-profits, 2022 Chair Susan Farris decided to kick it off by holding a tea honoring the past chairs on Thursday, March 3. Since its establishment in 1952, the ladies had provided more than $175M. While some might have thought the occasion might take place at a … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute
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Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Some folks thought that the final rain showers had fallen on Thursday, May 23, and would leave pleasant weather conditions in their wake. Wrong. Instead, it was as if June's humidity and temps had arrived early, creating a need for icy drinks, sheer sundresses and the doffing of suit jackets. Turns out, they all were hallmarks of the Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
The Inaugural Class Of The Dallas Opera Honorary Directors Is Announced
Since being established in 1957, The Dallas Opera has had its ups and downs. But then hasn’t every organization? But what was been the sustaining factor in TDO weathering the changing times has been the number of people whose support and loyalty have made it endure. To pay homage to 16 such folks, the Dallas Opera Honorary Directors was recently established. According to … [Read more...] about The Inaugural Class Of The Dallas Opera Honorary Directors Is Announced
Plans Announced For The Dallas Opera’s First Sight First Night As Part Of Its 60th Anniversary
Leave it to The Dallas Opera types to get ahead of the heat of summer. Word has it that DO General Director/CEO Keith Cerny and his team got those music loving Winspears (i.e. Ellen and Don) to chair this fall’s First Sight First Night fundraising for the DO’s 60th anniversary. Gee, it was three years before Don was even born and such names as Elsa von Seggern, Larry … [Read more...] about Plans Announced For The Dallas Opera’s First Sight First Night As Part Of Its 60th Anniversary