When the Labor Day weekend came to a close, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball committee immediately got the final months of 2024 fundraising underway. With a tip of the hat to its longtime partners for the past 50 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Shows, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext decided to have the underwriters' dinner sponsored by Comerica Bank at Neiman … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner
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MySweetOpportunity: Bullock State History Museum Gala
According to Bullock State History Museum Board Member Lisa Cooley, “Opened in 2001 as the official history museum of the State of Texas, the Bullock State History Museum engages the broadest possible audience to interpret the continually unfolding story of Texas through meaningful educational experiences. And what a story we Texans have to tell-particularly as we experience … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Bullock State History Museum Gala
2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Announcement Was Nearly Golden Perfection
While the announcement of the Crystal Charity Ball's Ten Best Dressed is a longtime favorite to find out who will be honored at the luncheon fashion show in the fall, it's also important to keep the facts straight — especially this year, when it's celebrating its 50th anniversary. But more about that later. As guests arrived at Neiman Marcus NorthPark's third floor for the … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Announcement Was Nearly Golden Perfection
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed And Hall Of Fame Reveal
The Crystal Charity Ball is celebrating its 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show’s 50th anniversary on Thursday, September 12, with the legendary design house of Oscar de la Renta as the featured fashion on the runway. But preceding the models will be the presentation of the 2024 10 Best Dressed and Hall of Famer, who were revealed on the evening of Thursday, April 11, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed And Hall Of Fame Reveal
A Wail At Callier Cares Lunch Brought Home The Importance Of Communication Disorders Research
As the world literally focused on the Solar Total Eclipse on Monday, April 8, the crowd at a "local country club" gathered to support those with another kind of sensory element. It was the Callier Cares Luncheon chaired by Laura Downing, who admitted that her family had recently learned of hearing challenges. As Laura recalled, her husband Jason Downing had had challenges in … [Read more...] about A Wail At Callier Cares Lunch Brought Home The Importance Of Communication Disorders Research
JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed And Hall Of Famer Announced
Tonight was buzzing all across North Texas. Besides patron parties taking place for the 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon and Friday’s Genesis Luncheon, the reveal of the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show’s 10 Best Dressed got underway at Neiman Marcus NorthPark sponsored by IBC Bank. But this year it featured only eight of the BD-ers and the 2024 Hall of Famer. The reason was … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed And Hall Of Famer Announced
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Dazzled With A “Starry Night” And “Simply Irresistible” Sound
On the night of Saturday, December 9, the Hilton Anatole's regular guests, many of them families clad in shorts and swimsuits, looked a bit startled as they walked through the lobby that was a “masterpiece” of people, fashion and décor. The picture-perfect scene was the setting for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball. The evening's theme, “Masterpieces in the Making,” had ginned … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Dazzled With A “Starry Night” And “Simply Irresistible” Sound
Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
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
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Called It A “Wrap” With “Charm” And A Full House At Au Troisième
As the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball committee was within a month of ending the year of raising more than $$6,686,131 for the 2023 beneficiaries (After-School All-Stars, Buckner Children and Family Services, Fair Park First, Family Gateway, MetroCare Services, Salvation Army of North Texas and YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas), the members didn't just turn out for the Wrap Up Luncheon … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Called It A “Wrap” With “Charm” And A Full House At Au Troisième
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”