Some came to the Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 1, expecting Felicity with her swirls of curls; some just knew that they were going to have the hardened Elizabeth Jennings of "The Americans;" and old-timers thought a Mickey Mouse Club alumnae would be in the spotlight at the Hilton Anatole. None of 'em showed up. Instead, they got to see … [Read more...] about 2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
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Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 25th Anniversary Of Tablescapes Was A Feast For The Eyes And Dining
Those Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae have always been known for taste and timing and this year's 25 anniversary of the organization's fundraiser Tablescapes lived up to that reputation on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15. After a Monday night of viewing and grazing at Tablescapes by Candlelight sneak preview of the dozens and dozens of table settings throughout the … [Read more...] about Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 25th Anniversary Of Tablescapes Was A Feast For The Eyes And Dining
2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
Broadway darling Kristin Chenoweth is barely 4’11”, but when she entered the Anatole’s Wedgewod Room just past 11 a.m. on Friday, October 11, she was a true starburst of energy and shine. Her presence was for the 20th anniversary of Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon. But before the diminutive blonde Broadway babe arrived for the … [Read more...] about 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Unlike most patron parties, the 2019 Celebrating Women (CW) gathering on Thursday, October 3, at Kathy and Larry Helm's home was a bit of a parting of the ways and introductions to new supporters. Connie Yates, who had been the face and voice for CW presenting sponsor Tom Thumb/ Albertsons and a longtime supporter both personally and professionally of the annual … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Some folks thought that the final rain showers had fallen on Thursday, May 23, and would leave pleasant weather conditions in their wake. Wrong. Instead, it was as if June's humidity and temps had arrived early, creating a need for icy drinks, sheer sundresses and the doffing of suit jackets. Turns out, they all were hallmarks of the Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker
Kristin Chenoweth is more than the adorable, Tony Award-winning sweetheart of Broadway. She’s also an upfront-type gal from Oklahoma with a wicked sense of humor. For instance, in her book “A Little Bit Wicked,” she recalled when meeting NBC chief Jeff Zucker, who axed her show after a few episodes, she tells him: ‘Hey! Thanks for canceling my show, you party-pooper.’” But … [Read more...] about Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker
Skip’s Switcheroo Sparkles At The Senior Source’s Sage Society Supper
North Texas' favorite-son writer Skip Hollandsworth thought he was just going to give a talk for 30 ladies of The Senior Source’s Charles C. Sprague Sage Society on Wednesday, May 1. But the day before his scheduled presentation at the society's 20th annual dinner at the Dallas Country Club, he checked out the guest list, with names on it like Bobby Lyle, Alina and Ruben … [Read more...] about Skip’s Switcheroo Sparkles At The Senior Source’s Sage Society Supper
JUST IN: HP Mayor Margo And Bill Goodwin To Serve As 2019 Celebrating Women Honorary Co-Chairs
2019 Celebrating Women Chair Laura Downing and her Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner are being very cagey about their plans for the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation fundraiser to fight breast cancer. While they are staying tightlipped about the speaker, they did share news about the honorary co-chairs for the luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, October … [Read more...] about JUST IN: HP Mayor Margo And Bill Goodwin To Serve As 2019 Celebrating Women Honorary Co-Chairs
AI In Healthcare Was On The Menu For Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Luncheon
What did China have to do with the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Board quarterly luncheon on Tuesday, February 12? More about that later. The gathering of the guests like Trisha Wilson, Jill Smith, Charlie Brindell Jr., Dr. Bob Gunby, Julie Turner, Barry Andrews, Jim Lozier, Keenan Delaney, Steve Lieberman, Peggy and Dr. Leonard Riggs, Pierce Allman, Bob Kaminski … [Read more...] about AI In Healthcare Was On The Menu For Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Luncheon
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Lyda Hill, a granddaughter of the legendary oilman H.L. Hunt, credits the Junior League of Dallas with showing her "the other side" of the community years ago, inspiring her to a heightened social consciousness. This evening she helped repay the organization, which announced that Hill had pledged a lead gift of $5 million to establish the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation