For the 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, at the Anatole, it was like a reunion for The Salvation North Texas Major Paul McFarland and the day's keynote speaker, TV sportscaster James "JB" Brown. As guests like Michal Powell, Shelle Sills, Christie Carter, Shannon Graham, Bela Cooley, Ciara Biggers, Kim Quinn, Ann Dyer, Tiffany Divis and Luncheon … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
Lee Ann White
Doing The Most Good Patrons Didn’t Let A Chilly, Wet Night Keep Them From Celebrating At The “White House”
Despite the 50-degree weather and rain on Thursday, November 9, Lee Ann and Alan White 's driveway was already decked out in holiday lights for The Salvation Army of North Texas' 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon patron party. As Luncheon Co-Chairs Lisa Cooley and Lisa Singleton joined Lee Ann in welcoming guests, Alan reported that despite having lost 75 pounds in the past … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Patrons Didn’t Let A Chilly, Wet Night Keep Them From Celebrating At The “White House”
More Than 100 Gently Experienced Fashions Were On The SAWA’s Fundraiser Runway
The doors of the Meyerson had hardly opened when the ladies who shop arrived on Tuesday, May 16, for the Salvation Amy Women Auxiliary's 30th Anniversary Fashion Show and Luncheon. The draw for the prompt show up was the Chic Boutique's Early Bird Special, where even pretty gowns were going for just three Alexander Hamiltons. With Boutique Curator Ken Weber providing each guest … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Gently Experienced Fashions Were On The SAWA’s Fundraiser Runway
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
When one celebrates a 30th anniversary, they pull out their prettiest outfits and have a whole passel of friends on hand. That’s exactly what Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary President Jennifer Dix and 2023 Fashion Show Chair Kim Quinn did for the 30th anniversary of the fashionable fundraiser on Tuesday, May 16. While the early birds at the Meyerson fluttered … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
As an added plus to the Crystal Charity Ball’s 70th anniversary, CCB Chair Susan Farris and 2022 Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix decided to keep the good vibes of the recently held fashion show going. To do this they held an invite-only buffet reception underwritten by IBC Bank on Wednesday, September 14, at the home of Lee Ann and Alan White. The occasion was to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Honorary Chairmen And Hall Of Fame Party
While some of the Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs and Hall of Famers were unable to attend the private buffet on Thursday, September 8, at Lee Ann and Alan White’s home, the turnout was still as one person described as a “gathering of philanthropic eagles.” And fashionable eagles they were with past Honorary Chairs Nancy Dedman (2008) … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Honorary Chairmen And Hall Of Fame Party
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location
The 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows were a gamble for both CCB and Neiman Marcus NorthPark. To take over a vast part of the store for one production was challenging enough. But to hold a morning event including a reception, fashion presentation and brunch and do a repeat less than two hours later for an afternoon tea was rather daunting. And adding to the equation was … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows’ Pivoting Paid Off With New Format And Location
Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell
Who knew Kelcy Warren was such a cut-up? The roughly 600 people who attended the 22nd Annual Junior Achievement of Dallas Business Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, February 29, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, for starters. Warren, one of three 2020 Laureates inducted into the Hall of Fame that night along with Melissa Reiff and John Scovell, warned the crowd that his … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell
2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
Broadway darling Kristin Chenoweth is barely 4’11”, but when she entered the Anatole’s Wedgewod Room just past 11 a.m. on Friday, October 11, she was a true starburst of energy and shine. Her presence was for the 20th anniversary of Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon. But before the diminutive blonde Broadway babe arrived for the … [Read more...] about 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
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
Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
Houston may have been all fired up with the Democrats' debate, but North Texas was burning with preparations for North Texas Giving Day a week away. And on Thursday, September 12, with a near-full moon in the sky, a couple of non-North Texans — Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon and newest member of the Neiman Marcus executive team Lana Todorovich — were experiencing … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies