On Tuesday, May 28, Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar admitted that there had been a drizzle on the grounds' 66 acres. But by 4:10 p.m., there was only sunshine trying to break through the clouds and no wet stuff.In the Boswell Family Garden about 30 folks including Veta Boswell and her daughter Kama Koudelka and Nancy and Robert Pierce with their sons … [Read more...] about Boswell Family Garden Is Booming With Blooms Thanks To Nancy Pierce’s 200 Rose Bushes
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Dallas Arboretum’s Vintners’ Dinner Was A Deliciously Beautiful Evening At “A Tasteful Place”
In the days leading up to Friday, March 22, weather guessers were rolling up their sleeves preparing for a rainy occasion. Little did they know that Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar had made other arrangements.With After School Dallas taking place in Ginsburg Plaza and Rosine Hall and the seated dinner for the $500-per guest Vintner’s Dinner over at A … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum’s Vintners’ Dinner Was A Deliciously Beautiful Evening At “A Tasteful Place”
‘Old-School Banker’ Norm Bagwell Accepts The 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award At Belo Mansion And Pavilion
Banker and civic leader Norman P. Bagwell couldn't have been more gracious receiving the 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award presented by Bank of Texas and Texas Woman's University and the Texas Woman's University Foundation. Referring to himself an "old-school banker" during his brief talk at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion on February 21, Bagwell said he's … [Read more...] about ‘Old-School Banker’ Norm Bagwell Accepts The 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award At Belo Mansion And Pavilion
Dallas Arboretum Is Offering A “Thank You For 2017” Special In January
It’s so typical of North Texas. The temperatures slide up and down the thermometer. But in January because there’s a tendency to bundle up instead of tube topping, the Dallas Arboretum is offering a "Thank You For 2017" bargain. Here’s the scoop on the special price:Instead of the usual $10-$15 admission, the fee is a measly $5 each day for the whole month! Why not take … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Offering A “Thank You For 2017” Special In January
Round Robin November 14: Mary Brinegar Brunch, Arboretum Accolades And National Philanthropy Day Lunch
With hardly any time to recover from the day before, Friday, November 14 was off to a rousing start with a "Brunch for Brinegar" and quickly followed by a salute by area fundraisers. Sorry to do this to you, but here we go with another Round Robin. Brunch for Mary BrinegarThursday, November 13, Mary Brinegar accepted SMU’s Distinguished Alumni Award. In a far off table … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 14: Mary Brinegar Brunch, Arboretum Accolades And National Philanthropy Day Lunch
Virginia Chandlers Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Honors Mary Brinegar And Reveals A Retirement
Why is it that great things tend to happen at the same time? On Thursday, February 20, that's exactly what happened during the day. While MySweetCharity was on board a bus for six hours touring the 2014 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries, the Dallas Arboretum's Mary Brinegar was being feted at the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award luncheon. Luckily, this field report … [Read more...] about Virginia Chandlers Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Honors Mary Brinegar And Reveals A Retirement
The Unsurprise Announcement Of Mary Brinegar As 2014 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Recipient
While many may have been headed to the Salesmanship Club of Dallas dinner on Wednesday, September 25, they first stopped by Libby and David Hunt’s home. The reason was the announcement of the recipient of the 12th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award.Actually it was not so much of a surprise announcement, since Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar’s … [Read more...] about The Unsurprise Announcement Of Mary Brinegar As 2014 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Recipient