There couldn’t have been a better place for Crystal Charity Ball to hold its 2024 Underwriters party on Tuesday, November 12, than at the magnificent Preston Hollow manse of Tracy and Ben Lange. Before the Langes bought it in 2012, after all, the nearly 10,000-square-foot traditional home had been owned by Nickey Oates, whose wife, Debbie Oates, is a former Crystal Charity … [Read more...] about Tracy And Ben Lange’s Home Made A Spectacular Setting For The Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party
Margaret Hancock
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Reception
Roads were jammed with holiday early shoppers and fundraisers celebrating the last weeks of the year on Tuesday, November 12. Over in Preston Hollow, Tracy and Ben Lange had their driveway doing the cha-cha-cha on luxury vehicles into the estate for the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail party. Once inside, guests like Claire … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Reception
2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner 10/29
Helen and John Carona must hold a master's degree in hosting. Their Preston Hollow estate is beyond ideal for any type of gathering, from an indoor cocktail party to a dinner for more than a hundred in the backyard overlooking a private a lake. And just in case the weather poses a challenge, the Caronas are old hands at having the expansive terraces tented. But on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner 10/29
44 Debutantes Texas Dipped At The 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball
When it comes to a changing of the guard, change naturally is ever-present. Some changes are for the better; some are snafus to learn from en route to growth. Such was the case with the 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, February 10. With veteran presentation producer Jan Strimple having bowed out after the … [Read more...] about 44 Debutantes Texas Dipped At The 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball
Traditions are handed down over the generations for deserving programs supported by dedicated volunteers, families and philanthropists. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's 2024 Presentation Ball was such a tradition on Saturday, February 10, with names like Ford, Hancock, Hunt and Sands supporting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's education programs. And to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball
Eiseman Jewels Made Room For Trombonists To Honor DSOL Deb And Honor Guard Parents
With holiday shoppers making the rounds at NorthPark Center on Thursday, November 30, the sound of music was heard coming out of Eiseman Jewels. Instead of strumming violins or guitars, it was a trio of Dallas Symphony Orchestra trombonists (Barry Hearn, Darren McHenry and Chris Oliver) nestled among the gems for a private party honoring the 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra … [Read more...] about Eiseman Jewels Made Room For Trombonists To Honor DSOL Deb And Honor Guard Parents
Rain Couldn’t Dampen News Arising At 2023 Sweetheart Ball New Members Tea
The 2023 Sweetheart Ball new members tea was a multi-generational, family affair of support for the black-tie gala that has raised more than $42M for heart disease treatment and prevention. With 1996 Ball Chair Alinda Wikert hosting the afternoon tea at her exquisite home, her niece/2023 Ball Chair Heather Washburne had a full agenda to share with the committee of volunteers … [Read more...] about Rain Couldn’t Dampen News Arising At 2023 Sweetheart Ball New Members Tea
JUST IN: Margaret And Barry Hancock To Bow As 2024 DSOL Presentation Ball Honorary Co-Chairs
It was back in 1988 as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball was getting its start when Barry Hancock was a member of the Honor Guard. Thanks to matchmaking/family friends Sharon McCullough and Tincy Miller, Barry was matched with debutante Margaret Augur. Fast-forward to 1992, Margaret and Barry sealed the romantic deal and were married. Over the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Margaret And Barry Hancock To Bow As 2024 DSOL Presentation Ball Honorary Co-Chairs
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Considered one of the fun events leading up to the annual Crystal Charity Ball, the Circle of Angels dinner on Tuesday, October 25, in the Pecan Room at Old Parkland appeared to suffer from the season's valet challenges. In trying to enter the Old Parkland grounds, luxury vehicles were waiting in the valet lineup for 15 to 20 minutes as evening traffic stalled along Maple … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
The weather couldn't have been more ideal on Monday, October 17, for the 2023 Sweetheart Ball tea. Taking place at Ola Fojtasek's Volk Estate home, the decision was made to hold the presentation by UT Southwestern's heart disease specialists in the home because of the upper 60-degree temperature chilling with brisk breezes made the outside terrace not so user friendly. On a … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea
The Sweetheart Ball has no website, no social media, no office. What it has is a committee of women who have volunteered to raise millions of dollars for the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Some have had family members who have succumbed to the disease; others have had loved ones saved thanks to developments resulting from their fundraising … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea