It seems that Mad Hatters Tea Chair Linda Spina and Vice-Chair Sharla Bush weren’t able to hunt for Easter eggs over the weekend. They were too busy checking the headcount for the Thursday, April 27th fundraiser for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum. The results? They discovered that the “Tea is officially sold out.” Does that mean it’s really, truly a done … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2017 Mad Hatter’s Tea’s “Under The Tuscan Sun”
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JUST IN: With An Italian Flavor, 2017 Mad Hatter’s Chair Linda Spina Reveals Eight Categories For Under The Tuscan Sun’s Judging
And the news that Mad Hatters and their chapeau designers have been waiting for has just been revealed. 2017 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Linda Spina revealed that in keeping with the “Under the Tuscan Sun” theme, the following categories will be judged at the Dallas Arboretum on Thursday, April 27, for the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser: Molto Italiano … [Read more...] about JUST IN: With An Italian Flavor, 2017 Mad Hatter’s Chair Linda Spina Reveals Eight Categories For Under The Tuscan Sun’s Judging
SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Mad Hatter’s Tea
Weathering all types of storms and such, the Mad Hatter’s Tea on Thursday is sold out. If the clouds cry on the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser, not to worry. There will still be plenty of chapeau room and champagne laden flutes. If you didn’t luck out on a ticket to the reception, fashion show of Tootsies merchandise and luncheon, you can still wander the … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Mad Hatter’s Tea
Dallas International Film Festival And Mad Hatter’s Tea Are Going To Have A Star
According to the weather guessers, all of this wet and chilly stuff is supposed to be in the rearview mirror come Thursday. And Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jocelyn White is betting that they’re right on target for the annual Dallas Arboretum’s Women’s Council fundraiser. Of course with Joce at the helm, there will be some well-known faces underneath those brims. In addition … [Read more...] about Dallas International Film Festival And Mad Hatter’s Tea Are Going To Have A Star
Mad Hatter’s Tea’s Chair Jocelyn White’s Arranged For A Passel Of Celebs To Be On Hand For “Steel Magnolias”
When Jocelyn White becomes the trail boss of a fundraiser, she brings her posse of celeb pals in on the fun and the raising of money. So, it’s only natural that her chairing the Mad Hatter’s Tea’ “Steel Magnolias” on Thursday, April 21, at the Arboretum would be her cup of tea, literally. Where to start? Well, it’s already been revealed that fashions will be from Tootsies … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea’s Chair Jocelyn White’s Arranged For A Passel Of Celebs To Be On Hand For “Steel Magnolias”
Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jocelyn White Announces Chapeau Categories For April 21st Heady Competition At Arboretum
Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jocelyn White has been pounding away at her iPad with news about the Thursday, April 21st chapeau show-off benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and A Woman’s Garden. Already established are Honorary Chair Connie Carreker and fashions on the runway courtesy of Tootsies. And, yes, it will start off with a champagne reception in the … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jocelyn White Announces Chapeau Categories For April 21st Heady Competition At Arboretum
Round Robin November 19: Mad Hatter’s Reveal, Art Of Film Patron Party And Vine And Dine
With Thanksgiving just one week away, the evening of Thursday, November 19, seemed like a Republican debate with all types of fundraising activities vying for attention. And, boy, did they get it! The Lee Park Junior Conservancy was doing a very happy hour for the young professional crowd at Texas Ale Project on N. Riverfront. A percentage of sales was going to the group’s … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 19: Mad Hatter’s Reveal, Art Of Film Patron Party And Vine And Dine
2015 Mad Hatter’s Tea Announcement Reception Bubbled With Champagne, Jewels And The New Dallas “It Girl”
Sharon Popham is planning on breaking things come Thursday, April 9th... like records. With Dallas Symphony Orchestra League pals like Women's Council President Marena Gault and Announcement Party Co-Chairs Dixey Arterburn, Allison Brodnax and Ginger Sager, she’s already working to establish a new record breaker for the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser, the 2015 Mad Hatter's … [Read more...] about 2015 Mad Hatter’s Tea Announcement Reception Bubbled With Champagne, Jewels And The New Dallas “It Girl”
JUST IN: 2015 Mad Hatter’s Tea Leadership Announced Plus
Announcements are filling the evening air all over the place. Over at Brook Hollow Golf Club’s Oak Room, 2015 Mad Hatter’s Tea’s plans for the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser were revealed. More details will follow, but first, lock down the date — Thursday, April 9. Then the really big news is that Sharon Popham will chair the event with “French” on the mind. Serving as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2015 Mad Hatter’s Tea Leadership Announced Plus
Winds Of Change Blew Through Mad Hatter’s Tea Blending Classical With Comical For The Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
Oldtimers recently recalled the first Mad Hatter’s Tea at the Dallas Arboretum way back when. The very prim and proper party was held on the terrace of the Dallas Arboretum’s Camp House with a regatta of sailboats parading on White Rock and a mini-symphony playing nearby. Even Stanley Marcus was present to add to the class and elegance of the day. It was an occasion when … [Read more...] about Winds Of Change Blew Through Mad Hatter’s Tea Blending Classical With Comical For The Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2014 Mad Hatter’s Tea
With Easter weekend just ahead, it seems like a perfect time to show off the hats that appeared at the 2014 Mad Hatter's Tea on Thursday, April 10, at the Dallas Arboretum. While organizers had hoped that decorum would rule the day, some of the guests just got it in . . . or rather, on their heads to be maddening. Check the two pages of pictures on the MySweetCharity … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2014 Mad Hatter’s Tea