After suffering through a tornado, a pandemic and a lollapalooza ice storm, 2020/2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall are on the eve of finally pulling off the legendary hoedown for their near-and-dear 2,600 cowboys and cowgirls Saturday at Gilley’s. Today as the committee of 100 was setting up tables, chairs and VIP centerpieces in the … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Countdown Is On After Two Years Of Stops-And-Starts And Crossed Fingers
Lisa Shirley
2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers Grazed In Freshly Coiffed Grounds With “Weighty” Conversations
Anne Stodghill admitted that she and husband Steve Stodghill had been so busy with activities like his 60½ birthday party that had folks from around the country at Gilley’s on Saturday, May 22, that they showed up at Holly and Stubbs Davis’ home on Sunday, May 29, with hot dogs and buns for their annual Memorial Day get-together. Only problem was, they were a day early. No … [Read more...] about 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers Grazed In Freshly Coiffed Grounds With “Weighty” Conversations
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Was Highlighted By Sneakers, Burgers And Accolades
As 50 Crystal Charity Ball committee members arrived for the CCB Midpoint Luncheon at the Katy Trail Ice House on Wednesday, June 2, there was a slight audio issue. The music over the PA system was playing some tune that was peppered with a word that rhymes with “luck.” A quick word to management changed the next song on the playlist to something that was more G-rated. But … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Was Highlighted By Sneakers, Burgers And Accolades
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
Noontime at Highland Park Village looked like a luxury car lot on a slow day. The vehicles were top-drawer, but they weren’t budging and finding a parking place was like searching for a contact lens in a shag rug. So the ladies of Crystal Charity Ball had two options in attending the new members get-together at Carolina Herrera — valet or take a workout on their stilettos after … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2020 And 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Reception
JUST IN: All For The Hall Dallas Rescheduled With Brooks And Dunn For September 22
Way back in September of 2019, Anne and Steve Stodghill hosted a party for about 100 guests in the backyard of their sprawling estate in Preston Hollow. The occasion was to announce that a special fundraising concert called All for the Hall, benefiting the education programs of Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, would be coming to Dallas for the first time. The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: All For The Hall Dallas Rescheduled With Brooks And Dunn For September 22
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Is In Fundraising Mode With New Committee And Advisory Board Members Plus Beneficiary Videos
Despite COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri, 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers isn’t letting anything hold her back from raising the $5,391,091 for the 2021 CCB beneficiaries (Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, Dallas CASA, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas Symphony Association Inc., Network of Community Ministries, Phoenix House of Texas Inc. … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Is In Fundraising Mode With New Committee And Advisory Board Members Plus Beneficiary Videos
JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s Six New Members Announced For 2021
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers just revealed the organization's new members that include Kristi Francis, Melinda Knowles, Lisa Shirley, Candace Swango, Charmaine Tang and Kay Weeks. Heading up the CCB Membership Committee was 2016 CCB Chair Christie Carter, who was joined by committee members/former CCB chairs Claire Emanuelson (2018), … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s Six New Members Announced For 2021
2020 Cattle Baronesses Celebrated The Holidays Before Saddling Up For Fundraising
The Yule spirit was everywhere on the evening of Thursday, December 12, 2019, when the organizers of the 2020 Cattle Baron's Ball presented their Holiday Party. The big annual bash was held at the magnificent Beverly Drive home of Bina and Dr. Nimesh Patel. Heat lamps were arrayed around the backyard pool. And not one but two Christmas trees -- along with some upbeat, … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baronesses Celebrated The Holidays Before Saddling Up For Fundraising
“True Grit” Tips For Saturday’s 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Fundraiser At Gilley’s
If ever there was a perfect day for outdoor activities in North Texas, today is just about at the top of the list. But 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley and their committee of 98 aren’t playing tennis, jogging or even sipping adult beverages on patios. They’re at Gilley’s setting up a massive room of silent auction items, stuffing favor bags, … [Read more...] about “True Grit” Tips For Saturday’s 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Fundraiser At Gilley’s
Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
Not only did Ken Burns' landmark, eight-night TV documentary called "Country Music" boost music sales and streaming for the artists featured in the show, it generated rave reviews among an SRO crowd on Thursday, September 19, at Anne and Steve Stodghill’s estate in Preston Hollow. While North Texas Giving Day was in its final hours of topping past goals, Pat Green was holding … [Read more...] about Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
Kristi And Patrick Sands’ Home Was Packed To The Max For 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters’ Party
Whether it was an accident or by choice, the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball Underwriter Party took place on Friday, September 13, with a full moon. As the crowd grew and grew to a whopping 300 over at Kristi and Patrick Sands' Highland Park home, the orange ball in the sky quietly moved to be just in the right spot as a Texas-sized decoration. 2019 CBB Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and … [Read more...] about Kristi And Patrick Sands’ Home Was Packed To The Max For 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters’ Party