When it comes to artwork, one much ignored group consists of the talented folks who put together table-settings. Monday night one oaf shrugged, asking, “What’s the big deal?” But anyone who has settled down for a marvelous meal knows that, just like a masterpiece work of art, food requires the ideal surroundings. So, the Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association had works … [Read more...] about Tablescapes By Candlelight Set The Mood For Tuesday’s Luncheon, Presentation And Possible Surprise
Linda Perryman Evans
Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past
The Dallas Historical Society adjusted its annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon at the Fairmont on Thursday, November 21, to streamline the presentation of the Dallas History Makers. Gone was the VIP reception. Instead, the awardees were part of the pre-luncheon reception in the lobby outside the Regency Ballroom with portraits of the recipients by Holt Haynsworth. Looking … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past
JUST IN: Virginia and Algur H. Meadows’ Great-Nephew Peter M. Miller Named President/CEO Of The Meadows Foundation
Taking over the reins of leadership for The Meadows Foundation from retiring President/CEO Linda Perryman Evan will be the late Virginia and Algur H. Meadows’ great-nephew Peter M. Miller. According to Linda, “The board agrees that Peter’s leadership and experience make him the right person to lead the Foundation. It is not an easy job, but it is the most rewarding and I … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Virginia and Algur H. Meadows’ Great-Nephew Peter M. Miller Named President/CEO Of The Meadows Foundation
Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
When Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP Joanna Clarke decided to hold the annual 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon in the Hilton Anatole’s Trinity Ballroom, it was rather a daunting challenge. The room is a huge. So huge that many fundraising types quake at the idea of holding events there. But Paige and Joanna took up … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
Dallas CASA’s Champions Of Children Award Dinner Was Highlighted By A Shipp, A Rose And The Meadows
The annual Champions of Children Award Dinner hauled in a tidy sum of $360,000 for Dallas CASA. Held at the Fairmont on Thursday, November 15, Co-Chairs Regina Montoya Coggins and Paul Coggins, Bela and Chase Cooley and Jan Miller and Jeff Rich arranged for a stellar lineup of honorary co-chairs Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, honoree The Meadows Foundation plus speaker Josh Shipp. … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Champions Of Children Award Dinner Was Highlighted By A Shipp, A Rose And The Meadows
JUST IN: Andy Cohen Is Gonna Be The Featured Speaker For 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Before getting any farther, know that tables at the 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon will be going for $2,500 and are available now. Individual tickets will be available in April, if there are any left. Normally the previous info would be at the end of a post, but when you hear who is going to be the featured GOS (Guest On Stage) for the Community Partners of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Andy Cohen Is Gonna Be The Featured Speaker For 13th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Girl Power Resonated At The Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Women Of Distinction Luncheon
Empowering young women to pursue successful lives on their owns terms was the theme of the hour when the Girls Scouts of Northeast Texas held its Women of Distinction Luncheon on Friday, November 2, at the Omni Hotel Dallas. The theme was stressed from the get-go, when luncheon Co-chairs Dee Brown and Sharon Morrison welcomed everyone before giving way to Clarice Tinsley, the … [Read more...] about Girl Power Resonated At The Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Women Of Distinction Luncheon
‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
If your idea of a good time is blending fine art, dance, and music with great food, all in the name of a worthy cause, you should have been at the inaugural Masterpiece Gala at the SMU Meadows Museum on Saturday, October 13. Called "The Color of Dreams," the classy event was inspired by the art of Salvador Dali, whose Surrealist paintings were on display at the museum (and … [Read more...] about ‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Kicked Off The 2018 Women Distinction Luncheon At Regina Montoya’s And Paul Coggins’ Home
Earlier in the day the hint maven Heloise provided tip on how to clean the U.S. flag. It was especially timely since the day was September 11. She recommended different types of cleaning the flag. A Boy Scout who had earned his badges 30+ years ago protested. The Stars and Stripes were never to be cleaned. They were to be retired. In attending the Girl Scouts of Northeast … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Kicked Off The 2018 Women Distinction Luncheon At Regina Montoya’s And Paul Coggins’ Home
JUST IN: Girl Scouts OF Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honorees, Speaker Announced
Leave it to the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas to line up a gangbuster group for its annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. In addition to Co-Chairs Dee Brown and Sharon Morrison, the fundraiser on Friday, November 2, at the Omni Dallas will have the mother-daughter team of Nancy Ann Hunt and Ashlee Kleinert as the honorary co-chairs and Venise Stuart and Candace Winslow as the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts OF Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honorees, Speaker Announced
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation President/ CEO Linda Perryman Evans Announces Her Retirement
Whoa! Stop the presses! Word just zoomed in that The Meadows Foundation President/CEO Linda Perryman Evans has announced that she will be retiring on December 31, 2019. Since heading up the Foundation in 1996, she has overseen the organization’s providing 4,500 grants totaling $873M “touching 254 counties in Texas.” According to Linda, “I have been incredibly fortunate to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation President/ CEO Linda Perryman Evans Announces Her Retirement