AWARE Dallas literally took the art of battling Alzheimer's to heart with its theme "An Artful Evening of Advocacy Fighting Alzheimer’s" on Friday, April 14. With Lighthouse ArtSpace's walls displaying Monet and Impressionists Immersive Experience, Booker T. Washington High School of Performing and Visual Arts interpretive dancers performed to the delight of the guests, who … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair 2023 Shone The Spotlight On Fighting Alzheimer’s At Lighthouse ArtSpace
Larry Stuart
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Savor The Symphony Wine Dinner And Auction Was A Sensory Feast
The annual Savor the Symphony Wine Dinner and Auction is always a a blending of the senses together with wining and dining for the taste buds and the sounds of music celebrating the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's fundraising efforts. For this year's event at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas on Thursday, April 13, it was a true family affair with mother-daughter Laura Downing and … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Savor The Symphony Wine Dinner And Auction Was A Sensory Feast
2023 Broadway Dallas Gala Can-Can-Canned The Moulin Rouge Night Away With A Party-Hearty Setting
Friday, April 1, may have been April Fool's Day, but Broadway Dallas wasn't fooling around. Well, maybe just a little. With "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" as the inspiration, 2023 Broadway Dallas Gala Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Gayle Plummer glamorized Fair Park's Music Hall with staging that would have impressed "Moulin Rouge!" director Baz Luhrmann. Almost from the moment … [Read more...] about 2023 Broadway Dallas Gala Can-Can-Canned The Moulin Rouge Night Away With A Party-Hearty Setting
Stephanie Bray And Jolie Humphrey To Be Honored With Awards At 2023 AWARE Affair
2023 AWARE Affair Co-Chairs Lori Bush, Pamela Musgrove and C’Mone Wingo have just revealed the recipients of the AWARE fundraiser’s awards on Friday, April 14. Past AWARE Affair Co-Chair Stephanie Bray, who has been involved with AWARE since 2014 following the death of her mother due to Alzheimer’s in 2013, will receive the Amy Osler Spirit of Education Leadership Award. The … [Read more...] about Stephanie Bray And Jolie Humphrey To Be Honored With Awards At 2023 AWARE Affair
2023 DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Braved The Dank Weather For Portrait Viewing And Supper
T’was a cold, rainy night that didn’t prevent the 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball underwriters from heading to the Ritz-Carlton Dallas on Tuesday, January 24. In addition to the seated supper in Ballroom Salons C and D and the opportunity to get to know the other supporters, it was the bank of Gittings portraits of the 2023 debutantes in the salon's … [Read more...] about 2023 DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Braved The Dank Weather For Portrait Viewing And Supper
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
JUST IN: 2023 AWARE Affair To “Artfully” Raise Funds For 19 Beneficiaries Fighting Alzheimer’s
Despite the day’s frigid temperatures, underwriting letters are hitting mailboxes with news about the 2023 AWARE Affair. According to AWARE President Dr. Holly Hull Miori and Event Co-Chairs Lori Bush, Pamela Musgrove and C’Mone Wingo, the evening of cocktailing, dining and bidding will take place on Friday, April 14, at Lighthouse ArtSpace. It’s the perfect spot to fit … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 AWARE Affair To “Artfully” Raise Funds For 19 Beneficiaries Fighting Alzheimer’s
Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
The Dallas Arboretum looked as if it was going through a seasonal transition on the evening of Friday, October 21. While displays of gourds looked right at home around the grounds as Halloween approached, an installation of Christmas decorations could be glimpsed hidden behind panels. But on this night, the main attraction was the three-part Ruby Red Gala chaired by … [Read more...] about Ruby Red Gala “Bubbled” With A Sprite Splashing Onto A Woman’s Garden Infinity Pool
JUST IN: 2022 Soup’s On! Resulted In A Mama Mia $465,262 Check For The Stewpot
The Stewpot Alliance's fall kick-off last evening was a delicious occasion. In addition to taking over Eataly's Caffè Lavazza on NorthPark's ground level with its platters of antipasto on the marble bar and filled wine glasses, the gathering included handing over the Annual Soup's On! Luncheon leadership reins and a check from the 2022 fundraiser. As the 2022 team of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Soup’s On! Resulted In A Mama Mia $465,262 Check For The Stewpot
A Jaguar Trapped In The Ritz Driveway Didn’t Hamper DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Dinner
While the Ritz Carlton porte-cochere can be a bit of a challenge for guests and valets, an unexpected “oop’s” really derailed the most patient on the evening of Thursday, January 27. It seems a guest driving a sleek Jaguar sedan had headed into the hotel with keys in pocket. As the Jaguar turned into an oversized paperweight reducing the two-lane drive to one, staff was sent … [Read more...] about A Jaguar Trapped In The Ritz Driveway Didn’t Hamper DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Dinner
Despite A Chill In The Air, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Soiree Was Warmed By A Cowboys Win
With a full moon overheard and temperatures in the mid 40s, nearly 200 guests like Kit Sawers and her daughter/Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Annie Sawers, James Leffler, Barbara and Don Averitt, Marena and Roger Gault and Sara Lee and Stan Gardner arrived at the driveway leading to Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate on Sunday, December 19. The win by the Cowboys over the … [Read more...] about Despite A Chill In The Air, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Soiree Was Warmed By A Cowboys Win