While the most of the remaining August and September fundraisers are going virtual, the months of September and October are taking on a downright lean look. How lean? Well, here is a comparison of October 2019 with October 2020 as of today. Here is today’s update: At Home Nasher Sculpture Center's The Great Create scheduled for Sunday, September 13, will take … [Read more...] about July 31 Updates: At Home, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
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JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
2020 is definitely requiring flexibility. While many fundraising events are juggling schedules and locations to meet the ever-changing COVID-19 conditions, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall decided “to embrace our roots.” And they aren’t talking about the follicle types. For years, the American Cancer Society mega-fundraiser was held … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
April 3 Updates On Reschedules And Postponements
UPDATE [9:30 p.m.] - There’s confusion about an announcement made late this afternoon by Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins regarding how far the coronavirus restrictions would extend. Nonetheless, the nonprofits still made changes to their May and June plans. This afternoon Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins announced the extension of the county’s stay-at-home … [Read more...] about April 3 Updates On Reschedules And Postponements
March 24 Update On Cancellations And Reschedulings
Maybe it was because Mother Nature was giving North Texas a break while other parts of the country were shivering in late snowstorms and recovering from earthquakes, but the sun was actually shining and people were walking their kids in strollers and pooches on leashes. Why, there were even signs of spring-like growth! Today's bad news was a minimum as North Texans … [Read more...] about March 24 Update On Cancellations And Reschedulings
Klyde Warren Park’s Park And Palate Evolves Into Party In The Park In October And Food And Wine Festival In May 2021
While some spring event planners are taking a wait-and-see stand due to the recent coronavirus, fall fundraisers are moving right ahead in the hope that things will have calmed down. One of those positive groups is Klyde Warren Park's team that just announced plans for its annual Park And Palate. In the past it's been a two-part food and wine get together with an seated … [Read more...] about Klyde Warren Park’s Park And Palate Evolves Into Party In The Park In October And Food And Wine Festival In May 2021
Park And Palate’s Dinner In The Park Was A Feast Under A Beautiful Sky At Klyde Warren Park
Mother Nature and Klyde Warren Park’s President Kit Sawers must have cut some kind of deal. After a number of event washouts in the previous months, the cantankerous old weather witch had allowed a break in stormy threats for Park And Palate’s Dinner in the Park presented by Republic National Distributing Company on Saturday, October 5. Only the night before, the Dallas Arts … [Read more...] about Park And Palate’s Dinner In The Park Was A Feast Under A Beautiful Sky At Klyde Warren Park
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Park And Palate’s 2019 Dinner In The Park
The stars were in perfect alignment for Park and Palate’s Dinner in the Park benefiting Klyde Warren Park on Saturday, October 5. Event Co-Chairs Brooke Hortenstine and Missy Wyszynski and Underwriting Co-Chairs Piper and Mike Wyatt had arranged for an evening that included a three-course dinner by Chef Kent Rathbun followed by a performance by Tony Award winner Stephanie J. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Park And Palate’s 2019 Dinner In The Park
Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
The two K’s must have cut some kind of deal with Ma Nature. Friday’s high is going to be in the 50s, with an 80% chance of rain. But on Saturday, when Klyde Warren Park Impresario Kit Sawers and Big Man Chef Kent Rathbun will be holding the Fifth Grand Taste at Klyde Warren Park, it’s going to warm up to the upper 60s (aka sweater and barbecue temperatures) with only an itty … [Read more...] about Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
Celebrate Labor Day Inside Or Outside The Right Way
Monday’s Labor Day festivities will celebrate the official end of the 2019 summer hiatus. As part of the celebration, retailers will be happily open with all types of sales. What a great time to splurge and get that outfit or at least a couple of accessories to prepare for the upcoming fundraising season! For outdoorsy types, it’s a perfect time to take a last splash at … [Read more...] about Celebrate Labor Day Inside Or Outside The Right Way
Annual Park And Palate Details Announced For Klyde Warren Park’s October Fundraiser
Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. And April of 2019 tested the patience and flexibility of event planners almost daily thanks to the weather. Originally, Klyde Warren Park President Kit Sawers had locked down the place, the people and all the details for the announcement of the annual October Park And Palate on Wednesday, April 17. But thanks to weather forecasts, … [Read more...] about Annual Park And Palate Details Announced For Klyde Warren Park’s October Fundraiser
JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park’s Saturday Food Truck Rally Postponed Due To Pending Weather
The Mother Nature roller coaster continues to provide ups and downs for fundraisers. While the Midwest is experiencing the "Bomb Cyclone" with snow, ice and freezing weather, North Texas is headed for a couple of challenging days, too. With temps hitting everything from the 40s to the 70s, Saturday morning is going to be the real game-changer, with some experts suggesting a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Klyde Warren Park’s Saturday Food Truck Rally Postponed Due To Pending Weather