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Lisa Loy Laughlin

From The Food To The Attire, Southern Spirit Reigned At DSOL’s Southern Savour Supper Club

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The only things missing were red dirt, Rhett Butler, and a few NASCAR cars on Sunday, April 28, when the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League held its Southern Savour Supper Club fundraiser at the spectacular Dallas estate of Amanda and Brint Ryan.With the Suzuki Strings providing background music, DSOL President Lisa Loy Laughlin, Supper Co-Chairs Renée Querbes Farren … [Read more...] about From The Food To The Attire, Southern Spirit Reigned At DSOL’s Southern Savour Supper Club

Southern Savour Supper Patrons Found Refuge In Sherwood Wagner’s Bedroom From Pouring Rains

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As drenched North Texans tried their best to rise above the swamp-like conditions, all types of scenarios were underway on Wednesday, April 24. Arriving passengers at Love Field discovered their vehicles on the lowest level of the parking garage A had become stagnant submarines.On the other hand, fundraisers rose to the occasion.  Philanthropist Sherwood Wagner was … [Read more...] about Southern Savour Supper Patrons Found Refuge In Sherwood Wagner’s Bedroom From Pouring Rains

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Proves That Stealing Is Okey-Dokey And Yummy

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There is absolutely nothing wrong with stealing. At least, that’s true when it comes to good ideas. Decades ago Tincy Miller proved just that when she attended Atlanta’s Piedmont Driving Club deb presentation and got the idea of having a similar event to benefit the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The result was the mega-successful Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Gala … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Proves That Stealing Is Okey-Dokey And Yummy

Despite 2019 DSOL Presentation Having Fewer Debs, It Resulted In More Room To Flourish

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The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball went on a diet for 2019. Instead of the usual 40+ debs, DSOL President Lisa Loy Laughlin and Presentation Ball Chair Carla Leffert went lean with just 32 debs for the fundraiser at the Meyerson on Saturday, February 9.What a relief! Instead of the McDermott Hall stage bulging with girls in white gown and gents in tails, … [Read more...] about Despite 2019 DSOL Presentation Having Fewer Debs, It Resulted In More Room To Flourish

Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fashion Notes

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With the sun finally shining, the good news keeps pouring in. Word just arrived that the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show on Monday at Fairmont Dallas' Venetian Room is sold out.If you've got your place reserved, you'll be joining Fashion Notes Chair Amy Turner and Honorary Co-Chairs Dianne Etheredge and her daughter Meagan Etheredge … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fashion Notes

Presidential Entourage Exiting Dallas Didn’t Deter 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debs From Being Announced At Korshak

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The final day of May was a double celebration at Stanley Korshak. It was Korshak owner Crawford Brock’s birthday, and the reveal of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 2019 debutantes.Luckily, the visit by President Donald Trump didn’t interfere with guests making their way to Crawford's emporium. Folks taking the Dallas North Tollway north weren’t as lucky, with traffic … [Read more...] about Presidential Entourage Exiting Dallas Didn’t Deter 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debs From Being Announced At Korshak

JUST IN: 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes And Honorary Co-Chairs Revealed

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The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Lisa Loy Laughlin and 2019 Presentation Ball Chair Carla Leffert were just revealed at Stanley Korshak the 2019 debutantes. More details about the goings on at the announcement reception will come later, but for now here is the list of 32 young women who will be making the Deep in the Heart of Texas bow at the Meyerson on Saturday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes And Honorary Co-Chairs Revealed

DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show To Feature Korshak Fashions And Honor Lela Rose With Fashion Notes Designer Award

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Lisa Loy Laughlin has just revealed plans for DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show. She’s arranged to have Amy Turner serve as event chair and Dianne Etheredge and her daughter Meagan Etheredge Sells as honorary co-chairs for the fundraiser at The Fairmont Dallas’ Venetian Room. Providing the fall … [Read more...] about DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show To Feature Korshak Fashions And Honor Lela Rose With Fashion Notes Designer Award