Despite the Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at NorthPark Neiman Marcus being canceled due to COVID-19, the CCB-ers and NorthParkies weren’t going to let that slow down the drive to raise funds for Dallas County children’s charities. So the NorthPark team suggested an exhibition. Not of fashions that might have been on the runway. Not of the CCB … [Read more...] about NorthPark Launches 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Exhibition Complete With QR Codes For Donating
Kristen Gibbins
NorthPark’s 2020 Collection Of Ambassadors And Their Nonprofits Were Honored At The Mansion
A world away from the Washington arguing, North Texas nonprofits and their “ambassadors” were being honored on Wednesday, January 22, at the Mansion on Turtle Creek. The occasion was NorthPark Center's 2020 NorthPark Ambassadors dinner that necessitated reserving the main dining room and the Veranda. Just before the 40 guests arrived Restaurant Director Ryan Harvey spied … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s 2020 Collection Of Ambassadors And Their Nonprofits Were Honored At The Mansion
2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Were Announced With Super Bowl Champs And A “Golden” Surprise
Marianne Staubach may be the wife of two-time Super Bowl quarterback/real estate magnate Roger Staubach and the mother of Dallas City Councilperson Jennifer Staubach Gates, but on Tuesday, January 7, she was a chauffeur and a NorthPark personal shopper. It seems that husband Roger was still off-limits in the driving category following his hip replacement surgery a few weeks … [Read more...] about 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Were Announced With Super Bowl Champs And A “Golden” Surprise
Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Was The Perfect Morning-After Fundraiser For Children’s Medical Center Foundation
On the morning of Sunday, December 8, there were quite a few bleary-eyed folks, who had barely enough time to swap their tuxedos and designer gowns for khakis and flats before heading to NorthPark Center. Just hours before they had been guests at the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball benefiting Dallas children’s charities. But now they were supporting another children’s fundraiser by … [Read more...] about Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Was The Perfect Morning-After Fundraiser For Children’s Medical Center Foundation
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Blossomed With “Flowers” At Tables And On The Runway
The weather on Monday, November 4, couldn't have been more perfect for a "flower." In this case, it was the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's "Fashion Notes" at the Ritz honoring local designer Patti Flowers. As the crowed of 300+ gathered for the Mystery Notes reception, the talk of the day was still about those recovering from the October 24th tornado. Jeweler Richard … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Blossomed With “Flowers” At Tables And On The Runway
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball at Gilley's Dallas on Saturday, October 19. And, a heckuva lot of folks took full advantage of it to celebrate this year's theme, "True Grit," and to raise another big pile of money for the American Cancer Society. While past CBB Chairs like Founder Jacque Wynne, Mary Martha Pickens, Olivia … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown
There’s always a bit of nerves/anxiety behind the scenes for a big event … or even a little one. But on the days leading to the legendary Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 13, the edge was a little greater than decades before. After all, longtime NM vets like production queen Sandy Marple and fashion czar/emcee Ken … [Read more...] about Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown
Cattle Baron’s Gals Hit The Jackpot With Inaugural Poker Night And NFL Kickoff Game Watch Party
The Texas Hold 'Em games wouldn't be starting until 7:30 p.m. But NFL Hall of Famer Charles Haley was on-site earlier than that for the first-ever Poker Night and NFL Kickoff Game Watch Party at Dallas' brand-new Crozier Hall event space. The Thursday, September 5 Cattle Baron's Ball fundraiser, which was organized to benefit pediatric cancer research, was also the … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Gals Hit The Jackpot With Inaugural Poker Night And NFL Kickoff Game Watch Party
Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
As guests streamed into the beautiful home of Jennifer and Walker Royall on Thursday, May 16, for the Cattle Baron's Ball Trailblazer's Party, many couldn't wait to have their photos taken with country singer Keith Urban. Well, not exactly with Keith himself, but with a life-sized, cardboard cutout of the Aussie star. Keith will be headlining, of course, at the 2019 Cattle … [Read more...] about Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
A Slim And Trim Art Ball Had All The Form And Function For Dallas Museum Of Art Fundraising
As riders on scooters rolled along the sidewalk from Klyde Warren Park to Ross Avenue, they encountered highly fashionable moving obstacles as guests at the 2019 Art Ball arrived on Saturday, April 27, at the tented gala benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art. Organizers disclosed that attendance for the 54th annual bash at the art museum would be around 365. Hearing this one … [Read more...] about A Slim And Trim Art Ball Had All The Form And Function For Dallas Museum Of Art Fundraising
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Art Ball
In recent years, the annual Art Ball has gone on a diet of sorts. Gone were the days of videos featuring local boldfacers and entertainment by "legends." Eliminating those costs helped to fill the Dallas Museum of Art coffers. But the slimming down didn't seem to bother the 2019 Art Ball guests one bit on Saturday, April 27. Event Co-Chairs Lindsey Collins … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Art Ball