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Salum Restaurant Was Back Open And Serving Up 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon

Jul 19, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Back in early March, the rains poured down on North Texas. One of the areas that took a real drenching was Dallas' Salum Restaurant. While the wet stuff resulted in all types of flowers blooming, it was just too much for Salum's roof, resulting in the restaurant having to shut down for a number of weeks for repairs and renovations. Luckily owner Abraham Salum revved up to … [Read more...] about Salum Restaurant Was Back Open And Serving Up 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon

Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest

Jul 4, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

It was a gathering of the Crystal Charity Ball "Ma'ams," as they're called. Once a woman chairs the Dallas County children's non-profit fundraiser, she automatically becomes a Ma'am. For the 2023 Ma'ams dinner, 22 were at Barbara Hunt Crow's fabulous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. While Barbara had so wanted to have the seated supper in her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner

Jul 3, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Almost a third of the Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen gathered at Barbara Hunt Crow’s marvelous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. The occasion was the annual dinner honoring the ladies, known as “The Ma’ams,” who had raised more than $149M for Dallas County children's non-profits since 1952. Originally the plan had called for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner

Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries

Mar 10, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

In years past the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour was a chance to visit the little ones who would benefit from the annual Dallas County children’s charities fundraiser. But this year on Thursday, February 16 it was more a case of eyeballing dirt that would one day be the setting for future programs for the children. The five-hour tour of seven 2023 beneficiaries sponsored by … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball

Jan 16, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

For one night the Hilton Anatole was transformed into "la dolce notte" thanks to 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris’ Italian gene pool. With a theme of Splendido Italiano, the legendary Dallas County children’s fundraiser entertained the top-tier types with games, shopping, bidding, cocktailing, dining, dancing and the best of all eye … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball

2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal

Jan 3, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball committee members may have felt like it was on Ground Hog Day for its 2022 Wrap Up Luncheon on Wednesday, November 16. With top hospitable greetings from the curb by valet parkers at Headington Companies’ Joule Hotel’s Sassetta restaurant, it had all the signs of a return to pre-pandemic days of seamless eventing. But it didn’t exactly go that way. … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal

Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball

Dec 2, 2022 10:17 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to the medieval French, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” But right now the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball team is creating a memorable Italian showcase overnight at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. By Saturday evening the Chantilly Ballroom and surrounding lobby and terraces will be a blending of all the best of Italy for the Dallas County children’s fundraiser that's celebrating … [Read more...] about Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball

MySweetWishList: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Contribution Tickets And Silent Auction

Nov 28, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris, "Contribution Tickets and Silent Auction are both very important parts of the fund-raising efforts for this year’s Crystal Charity Ball and have been an integral component of the $171 million raised in the last seventy years. "We are so fortunate to have very generous partners provide unique and valuable goods … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Contribution Tickets And Silent Auction

2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate

Sep 20, 2022 5:30 PM by Glenn Hunter

Before the first guests arrived for the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Cocktail Party on Wednesday, September 7, at the magnificent estate of Helen and John Carona, catering maven Cassandra was out front "doing the twist" on a towel. Was it a retro dance trend? No, she was trying to get rid of a spill of olive oil on the walkway leading to the front … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate

JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Vets And Newbies Returned To Southfork With A New Layout And Sunny Skies

Sep 16, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Nearly 100 women evacuated Dallas for Parker this morning. Left behind were families, stilettos and makeup. But it’s only temporary. The gals are members of the 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee and are in high drive at Southfork Ranch for Saturday’s “Ranches, Rubies and Ropers” fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer society’s research and treatment efforts in North … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cattle Baron’s Vets And Newbies Returned To Southfork With A New Layout And Sunny Skies

Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon “Jarred” The Top Producers With An Italian Flair

Aug 4, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

After taking a couple of years to hold their annual Midpoint Luncheon outdoors due to the pandemic, 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris and her lead committee team (Underwriting Chair Kristina Whitcomb, Children's Book Chair Lindsay Ballotta, Foundations Chair Elizabeth Gambrell, Silent Auction Chair Mary Martha Pickens and Special Gifts Chair Wendy Messmann) returned … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon “Jarred” The Top Producers With An Italian Flair

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