Despite their living in Dallas for ages, some guests for the launch of "The Southwestern Medical District: Prehistory to the Future of Medicine" at the Hall of State on the evening of Wednesday, February 26, learned more than they had expected. It seems that while they had overcome the traffic congestion around Fair Park due to an event at the Music Hall, they were … [Read more...] about The Southwestern Medical District’s Prehistory Book Launch Was Rife With True Texas Tales
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JUST IN: Ryan Ross And Robbie Kruithoff To Co-Chair Dallas Zoo’s 2025 Zoo To Do On November 1
While the Neiman Marcus saga continues, there are still people who landed in North Texas thanks to NM who are continuing to show their "love" for the community. Example? Former NM President Ryan Ross and DIFFA supporter Robbie Kruithoff. The twosome have just signed up to co-chair the Dallas Zoo's 2025 Zoo To Do. Joining R and R are Lois Finkelman and Joan Walne as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ryan Ross And Robbie Kruithoff To Co-Chair Dallas Zoo’s 2025 Zoo To Do On November 1
Fur Ball Was A Howling Success With Raised Paddles And Puppies For Cuddling And Adoption
After a couple or three years of having issues about its operation, the SPCA of Texas regrouped and started getting back to its mission "of providing every animal with exceptional care and a loving home." As a sign of better days, its 2024 Fur Ball was transitioning with both longtime and new friends under the leadership of SPCA President/CEO Chris Luna. Co-chairing the … [Read more...] about Fur Ball Was A Howling Success With Raised Paddles And Puppies For Cuddling And Adoption
The Dallas Arboretum’s Great Contributors Salute Retired Admiral William H. McRaven At Annual Award Dinner
On one of those blissful nights when North Texas temperatures felt comfortable in the moonlight, The Dallas Arboretum's Great Contributors flocked into the Ginsberg Family Plaza for a reception preceding the facility's annual Great Contributors Dinner on Sunday, November 5. Despite the Cowboys facing a gut-wrenching, last-minute showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at … [Read more...] about The Dallas Arboretum’s Great Contributors Salute Retired Admiral William H. McRaven At Annual Award Dinner
2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
With Daylight Saving Time about to reset clocks back an hour later that night, Dallas Zoo residents were amazed at the crowd of 700 who turned out on Saturday, November 4, for the 32nd Zoo To Do 2023. Featuring the theme "Adventure Awaits," the zoo's biggest annual fundraiser was presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and Honorary Chair Lyda Hill. While the … [Read more...] about 2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
JUST IN: Mary McDermott Cook And Grace Cook To Co-Chair 2024 Zoo To Do
The Dallas Zoo animals are still recovering from last month’s Zoo To Do. Even though the lions were the "mane" attraction for many, the giraffes loved being hand-fed lettuce by guests. But the humans are already announcing plans for the 2024 fundraiser. To head up the event will be that fundraising power team of animal-lovers Mary McDermott Cook and her daughter Grace … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary McDermott Cook And Grace Cook To Co-Chair 2024 Zoo To Do
JUST IN: 2023 Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Ranges From Butterflying In Mexico To Feeding The Lions
Leave it to the 2023 Zoo To Do to come up with live auction items that are off the beaten path. This Saturday, with temperatures getting more user-friendly, unlike the past days of cold shoulders, 2023 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Thai-lan Tran and Steven J. Roth and Live Auction Co-Chairs Diane and Hal Brierley, Grace Cook and Mary McDermott Cook have shared the following trio of "you … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Ranges From Butterflying In Mexico To Feeding The Lions
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Toasted “An Evening In Paris” With A Flute-Producing Button
As guests arrived at the entrance of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center for the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Concert and After-Party on Saturday, September 30, they were immediately directed to walk to their left. There, they encountered a tall wall of greenery and white flowers surrounding small windows with gold curtains, and other windows boasting signage of the … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Toasted “An Evening In Paris” With A Flute-Producing Button
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
Talk about being upstaged. That may have been the case for the 2023 season opener for the swell-egant black-tie fundraiser on Saturday, September 30. Taking place at the Meyerson, the 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala's "An Evening in Paris" had the elegants checking in at the fabulous champagne wall. While the initial surprise of pressing … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
Zoo To Do Kick Off Had Maseratis Out Front And A Menagerie In The Back Where “Adventure Awaits”
For night-time affairs when the guest count is one number, the car count is usually half that number. The reason? Because couples tend to arrive in one car. That’s why it surprised veteran event planners to see way more than 65 Ferraris, Bentleys and Maseratis hugging the curb along Lakeside Drive for the expected 125 guests at the 2023 Zoo To Do kick-off party on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do Kick Off Had Maseratis Out Front And A Menagerie In The Back Where “Adventure Awaits”
Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration
At the Nasher Prize Award Gala on Saturday, April 1, at Dallas's Nasher Sculpture Center, event Co-Chair Mary McDermott Cook paused during the pre-dinner reception to tell someone that she and her daughter/Co-Chair Grace Cook now "hold the record for fundraising" for the Gala, which was marking its seventh year. Then Mary added, "I'm just thankful for the beautiful night and … [Read more...] about Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration