The North Texas fundraising got off with a slam on the early evening of Thursday, September 5. While some headed to the Meyerson Symphony Center for the preview of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala and the boot-scooters moseyed on over to the elegant Swexan Hotel for the 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball Underwriting get-together (aka CBB Chair Marjon Henderson's birthday), the lineup … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Luncheon Preview Party Celebrated The 2024 Honorees At The Crow Library
Marnie Wildenthal
Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves, whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. The 27-year-old non-profit quietly shuttered its West Dallas campus, for example, saying residents have been leaving the area due to a housing crunch. A new executive director, Vicki Keifer, took over in January after the … [Read more...] about Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Each Moment Matters Patrons Partied Among The Harlan Crow Library Treasures
Each Moment Matters Luncheon mom/daughter Co-Chairs Julie Ford and Tucker Enthoven greeted guests like Marnie and Kern Wildenthal, Carol Smith, Pam Busbee and Brenda Snitzer at Harlan Crow’s library on Wednesday, September 14, and during the reception someone asked Tucker how they had connected with the benefit luncheon for Forefront Living. Without hesitation, Tucker … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Patrons Partied Among The Harlan Crow Library Treasures
2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees Drs. Peter Hotez And Maria Elena Bottazzi To Keynote Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World Fundraiser
Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and Dallas County Medical Society Alliance Foundation (DCMSAF) had originally planned on hosting a dinner — Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World — for Celebrate Doctors Day on Friday, April 1, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The evening’s program was to be simply stellar and timely featuring 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominees Dr. Peter Hotez and his … [Read more...] about 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees Drs. Peter Hotez And Maria Elena Bottazzi To Keynote Beyond Duty: A Gift To The World Fundraiser
‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated The Late David Bruton Jr.’s Legacy And A Little Red-Haired Beneficiary
As proof that folks are eager to be back making the rounds, the patron reception for the Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders' Callier Cares Luncheon on Monday, April 11, was so jam-packed in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room that it spilled down the hallway. Among the crowd were folks like the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Awardees the … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated The Late David Bruton Jr.’s Legacy And A Little Red-Haired Beneficiary
Postponed Garden Concert Turned Out To Be A TX-OU Respite For Longhorn Fans
Following Oklahoma’s football win over Texas at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, October 9, some Longhorn fans found a way to recover from the heartbreaking loss by attending a late-afternoon Garden Concert at Dan Patterson’s bucolic home in East Dallas. Along with co-hosts Mary McDermott Cook, Diane and Hal Brierley and Marena and Roger Gault, Dan commiserated with guests as they … [Read more...] about Postponed Garden Concert Turned Out To Be A TX-OU Respite For Longhorn Fans
North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring
One of the first in-person events to emerge from the past year’s fundraising coma was Literacy Achieves’ Wings of Spring last night. After canceling last year’s event, Literacy Achieves Executive Director Sarah Papert was determined not to settle for anything less than a real in-person gathering. Luckily, the arrival of vaccinations came just in the nick of time for people … [Read more...] about North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring
Children’s Medical Center Foundation’s Thank You Reception Had A Few Changes To The Annual Event
The annual “Thank you” reception at the Dallas Country Club for supporters of the Children's Medical Center Foundation and Children’s Health had been tweaked a bit this year. Instead of holding it on the third Sunday of January, as usual, the donors fete was moved to the fourth Sunday of the month— aka January 26. That way it wouldn’t compete with the NFL playoffs leading up to … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Foundation’s Thank You Reception Had A Few Changes To The Annual Event
Ackerman Center Leadership Awardee Hobson Wildenthal Emphasized The Importance Of Learning From The Past For The Sake Of The Future
On Sunday, November 17, the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Dallas was lit up and filled with nearly 300 people for the first Ackerman Center Leadership Dinner honoring Distinguished Scholar in Residence and former provost Dr. Hobson Wildenthal. In addition to his leadership in developing the University’s curriculum, he became a dedicated force in … [Read more...] about Ackerman Center Leadership Awardee Hobson Wildenthal Emphasized The Importance Of Learning From The Past For The Sake Of The Future
Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair
While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red carpet leading to the Winspear Opera House for its 10th anniversary. The dinner for The Dallas Opera's First Night event on Friday, October 10, was a sell-out, and as many as 2,000 were … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair