Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 2023-2024 President Nancy Labadie and 2024 DSOL Presentation Chair Kristin Cordiak wanted to ramp up the fundraising for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's education outreach programs. Instead of holding the announcement of the class of 2024 of debutantes at a retailer, they decided to hold it at "a local country club" on Thursday, May … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 2024 Deb Announcement Was A Philanthropic Family Affair
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The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists
One North Texas philanthropy vet described the black-tie crowd entering Brook Hollow Golf Club on Saturday, April 29, this way: “This is the honey pot!” The Sweetheart Ball actually was sweet, and rightly so, since the fundraiser's purpose was something everyone has a vested interest in: cardiology research and treatment at UT Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists
Cold, Wet Weather Didn’t Dampen The Sweetheart Ball Patrons’ Spirits In A Palatial Setting
Who would have believed that North Texas weather was still chilling, barely hitting 70 on Thursday, April 28? That alone, plus the threat of rain, might have resulted in guests just staying at home rather than attend a patron party. Happily such was not the case for The Sweetheart Ball gathering on the eve of the legendary fundraiser for heart disease research in North … [Read more...] about Cold, Wet Weather Didn’t Dampen The Sweetheart Ball Patrons’ Spirits In A Palatial Setting
Tablescapes Was A Spread Of Inspiring Holiday Ideas Plus A Lively, Fashionable Chat With Designer Lela Rose
It was 29 years ago that Susan Glassmoyer and Victoria Snee pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma at SMU. Just a year later, Kappa alumna Louise Griffeth, along with other alums, created Tablescapes to raise funds for non-profits. Now, nearly three decades later, Susan and Victoria were co-chairing Tablescapes by Candlelight on Monday, October 10, and the Tablescapes Luncheon on … [Read more...] about Tablescapes Was A Spread Of Inspiring Holiday Ideas Plus A Lively, Fashionable Chat With Designer Lela Rose
Dolce & Gabbana’s Designs For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows Served Up Food For Talk
The last time there was this much excitement over a fashion event it was for the late Karl Lagerfeld’s 2013 “Chanel Métiers d’Art” at Fair Park, which had the sartorial set licking their lusciously plumped lips over an extravaganza that included Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley, actress Lily Collins joy-riding a mechanical bull and shipped-in models and notables like Hamish … [Read more...] about Dolce & Gabbana’s Designs For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows Served Up Food For Talk
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows
Since 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris had announced the theme for the ball on Saturday, December 3, would have an Italian flavor, “Italiano Splendido,” it delighted fashion lovers that Dolce & Gabbana would be featured at the CCB Fashion Show chaired by Jennifer Dix on Thursday, September 8. When the big day came, it was … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows
2022 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Announcement Was A Maskless Evening Reveal
It was just two years ago at this time that North Texas and the rest of the world was navigating on thin ice created by the COVID-19 virus. But thanks to the international efforts from the scientific/medical worlds, April 2022 was no longer clamoring for masks and hand sanitizers. A perfect example of the recovery was the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball announcement of its Ten … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Announcement Was A Maskless Evening Reveal
2021 Kappa Tablescapes Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Central Market With A New Format
Tuesday, October 11, could have been a sticky wicket. Yipes! The Junior League of Dallas was holding a luncheon for the past presidents and ball chairs at Neiman Marcus Downtown’s newly reopened Zodiac Room. Across town at the Dallas Country Club, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae were raising funds at their 2021 Tablescapes. The problem was that there were a heck of a lot of … [Read more...] about 2021 Kappa Tablescapes Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Central Market With A New Format
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location
The 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows were a gamble for both CCB and Neiman Marcus NorthPark. To take over a vast part of the store for one production was challenging enough. But to hold a morning event including a reception, fashion presentation and brunch and do a repeat less than two hours later for an afternoon tea was rather daunting. And adding to the equation was … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location
Dedication of SMU’s 50,000-Square-Foot Gerald J. Ford Hall For Research And Innovation Boosts Digital Capabilities
Despite all the gloom of COVID-19, there are still reasons for celebration. A perfect example took place this morning at SMU with the dedication of the magnificent, 50,000-square-foot Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation on the university's main campus. Serving as an interdisciplinary research hub for faculty, students and industry partners with tools and … [Read more...] about Dedication of SMU’s 50,000-Square-Foot Gerald J. Ford Hall For Research And Innovation Boosts Digital Capabilities
Dallas Museum Of Art Board Of Trustees’ 2020-2021 Officers And New Members Revealed
Dallas Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees is not letting COVID-19 slow them down. In planning for the DMA’s future, the officers and new trustees were just announced. The Board’s Nominating Committee Chair Catherine Rose Marcus revealed that the Board’s chair for an additional two-year term will be William M. Lamont Jr., joined by Catherine as president, Victor … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art Board Of Trustees’ 2020-2021 Officers And New Members Revealed