Questions surrounding the first black-tie gala of Dallas' fall social season have been cleared up, at last. Following a dearth of information about the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's annual DSO Gala in social columns and online event calendars, the mystery was solved tonight when the Gala's Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext revealed the theme and other details at a preview party in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: DSO Gala Theme Will Be “An Evening In Paris” With Emanuel Ax And Isabel Leonard
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Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Lisa and Clay Cooley were busy at the 2023 Day At The Races event on Saturday, May 6, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Well, Lisa was busy, anyway. Official-looking clipboard in hand, she was serving as a judge for the hat contest portion of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. "I've got to wander around," she said after briefly greeting an old friend … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
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
SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
Congratulations to all those early birds who swiftly got their reservations in for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show. Evidently the ticket requests flooded in almost as quickly as the announcement was made on Thursday, April 27, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark, where the 2023 featured designer Adam Lippes was on hand to meet, greet and charm one and all … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
2023 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Reveal Adjusted To Some Scheduling Challenges
While 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dresser Meredith Land had to use her shortcut strategy to make it from her 6 p.m. KXAS newscast in Fort Worth to the CCB Ten BD announcement reception at Neiman Marcus NorthPark on time, she wasn’t the only one having challenges making it on the evening of Thursday, April 27. Giving it their best effort, 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Reveal Adjusted To Some Scheduling Challenges
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Reveal
The reveal of the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed (MaryBeth Conlon, Monica Eastin, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Meredith Land, Anne McPherson, Wendy Messmann, Kim Quinn, Lisa Rocchio and Sunie Solomon) and Hall of Famer Claire Emanuelson was all set for Thursday, April 27, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark, but it hit a slight speed bump. While the good news was that for the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Reveal
35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
2023 Mad Hatter's Tea Co-Chairs Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn had assembled a team to make the the 35th Women's Council of the Arboretum fundraiser a blowout. The theme was regally in keeping with the times — "Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon A Celebration of English Elegance." Ironically, the Thursday, April 20, date of the event created a slight issue preventing some … [Read more...] about 35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
A Little Chap Named “Joseph” Stole The Callier Cares Luncheon And Had Donation Cards Filling
Before anyone knew it, the Callier Cares Luncheon VIP reception filled the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room on Monday, April 17. From the relative younger set like Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders President Beth Thoele, Callier Family Care Campaign Co-Chair Anne McPherson, Luncheon Chair Kim Hext with husband Greg Hext and daughter-in-law-to-be … [Read more...] about A Little Chap Named “Joseph” Stole The Callier Cares Luncheon And Had Donation Cards Filling
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Reveal Was Indeed A “Masterpiece In The Making” Despite A Wet Start
There was a bit of irony in the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball theme announcement on Tuesday, April 11, at Betsy and Jim Sowell’s marvelous estate with its beautiful grounds highlighted by hydrangea trees and a New Orleans-inspired home in Volk Estates. As guests strolled into the auto courtyard to classical music provided by Kim Lim-Smith leading the Seranata Strings, they … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Reveal Was Indeed A “Masterpiece In The Making” Despite A Wet Start
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal
The 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal was literally picture perfect on Tuesday, April 11, at Betsy and Jim Sowell's estate with magnificent art on the walls for nearly 170 guests like past ball chairs (Caren Kline, Christie Carter, Claire Emanuelson, Pat McEvoy and Tucker Enthoven). Even the beautiful grounds were an artist's inspiration with gorgeous hydrangea trees in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal
JUST IN: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show 10 BD-ers, Hall Of Famer, Designer, Dates And Locations Revealed
The third level of Neiman Marcus NorthPark was buzzing tonight with news about the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon, with 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky and Fashion Show Chair Patty Leyendecker making news that was hitting on all fronts. First, this year’s collection of ten BD-ers will include Marybeth Conlon, Monica Eastin, Libby Hegi, Kim … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show 10 BD-ers, Hall Of Famer, Designer, Dates And Locations Revealed