Early in the rainy, cold evening of Wednesday, February 8, some of the 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball guests were a bit lost in finding the location for the Reveal Party at The Village Dallas. Even those in the know who had sworn that it would be a breeze fessed up that they'd been stymied by the directions and the lack of valet parkers. Is there anything worse than trying to … [Read more...] about 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Reveal Was An “Iconic” Happening For Hundreds At The Village Dallas
Kristen Gibbins
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball
For one night the Hilton Anatole was transformed into "la dolce notte" thanks to 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris’ Italian gene pool. With a theme of Splendido Italiano, the legendary Dallas County children’s fundraiser entertained the top-tier types with games, shopping, bidding, cocktailing, dining, dancing and the best of all eye … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball
Early Summer Heat Wave Didn’t Lasso Cattle Baron’s Ball 2022 Trailblazers From Partying
Weathercasters braced for a record-breaking temperature on Wednesday, May 18. That meant that thermometers rising past 96. But they hadn’t factored in 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chair Nancy Gopez’s and Kris Johnson’s sway with Mother Nature. Not only did GoJo have the temperatures not pass the 96 marker, they managed to have a lovely breeze at dusk. The need for the … [Read more...] about Early Summer Heat Wave Didn’t Lasso Cattle Baron’s Ball 2022 Trailblazers From Partying
NorthPark Ambassadors’ Dinner At The Mansion Kicked Off A Year Of Non-Profit Activities
For some arriving at the Mansion restaurant lobby on Monday, April 11, it was disappointing to see a sign in the doorway reporting the venue was closed for a private event. But not for others. After taking a hiatus last year, Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger were kicking off NorthPark Center's 2022 Ambassadors program with a cocktail reception in the Mansion dining room … [Read more...] about NorthPark Ambassadors’ Dinner At The Mansion Kicked Off A Year Of Non-Profit Activities
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 NorthPark Ambassadors’ Dinner
The Rosewood Mansion's restaurant was the site of a very special occasion hosted by Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger on the evening of Monday, April 11 — a supper honoring NorthPark's Ambassador class of 2022 and the non-profits that they represented (Jennifer Dix representing Dallas CASA, Nancy Gopez and Kris Johnson representing Cattle Baron’s Ball, Susan Farris … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 NorthPark Ambassadors’ Dinner
Dec My Room Dallas Honored A Brave And Caring Mother With Bunnies And Butterflies
Seven-year old Phoenix Ho and eight-year-old Riley Mack never knew each other before they died. They both had mothers, but different types of mothers. One allowed her son to be "allegedly" beaten and abused by her boyfriend for weeks. The other mother comforted and suffered watching her daughter struggle through a no-win battle against Fanconi Anemi, an extremely rare genetic … [Read more...] about Dec My Room Dallas Honored A Brave And Caring Mother With Bunnies And Butterflies
2022 Can Do! Luncheon Celebrated Awardees With A Refreshingly Well-Done Program
Emerging from a couple of years of North Texas fundraising hibernation, many have been admitting it’s been tough getting back into the swing of things. Luckily, Wilkinson Center’s 10th Anniversary Can Do! Luncheon on Monday, April 4, at the Dallas Country Club eased the transition and perhaps set a new game plan for others to follow. While luncheon fundraisers in years gone … [Read more...] about 2022 Can Do! Luncheon Celebrated Awardees With A Refreshingly Well-Done Program
Partners Card Preview Event’s Leisurely Luncheon Showcased The Season’s Fashion Plates
As VIP guests arrived for the first-ever Partners Card Preview Event at Eataly’s upstairs Terra restaurant just past 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 29, they were greeted with their table number and a glass of Gradis’ciutta Sauvignon. It was the perfect way to kick off the annual Family Place fundraiser that would continue through Monday, November 8. Not since Kitty Hawk … [Read more...] about Partners Card Preview Event’s Leisurely Luncheon Showcased The Season’s Fashion Plates
Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
Back in 1941, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney amazed moviegoers with their spunk and ability in "Babes On Broadway" to rally their friends to create a production to send orphaned children on a country holiday. Today North Texas' version of Garland and Rooney pulled off a 21st century version at AMC NorthPark 15 to help pediatric patients at Children's Health. In just 11 days, … [Read more...] about Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Review Partying At Bachendorf’s Started Curbside
That Lawrence Bock sure knows how to stop traffic. On Thursday, September 16, instead of having valet parkers at his Dallas Bachendorf’s for the annual Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction reveal, he had a mobile bar set up serving Topo Chico cocktails. As the crowd grew outside the jewelry salon in Preston Center East, Lawrence smiled. Had the temperature been ten … [Read more...] about 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Review Partying At Bachendorf’s Started Curbside